Chapter 10: The Treatise on Longevity

At the moment the small car drove out of the gate, two bright green eyes suddenly flashed at the car window. In an instant, Chen Guo felt a chill run down his spine, reminiscent of the feeling he had when he was being watched in the corridor of the trading hall not long ago

Certainly, this phenomenon of sudden warming is fleeting; the cross-section of the Wuyang wood quickly becomes dark and lacks any luster, appearing no different from an ordinary vine.

Having spoken, without waiting for Xiao Fan to respond, he stepped forward, pushed open the heavy carved mahogany door of the presidential suite, and instructed Lao Liu, who was waiting outside with a thick bandage wrapped around his wrist, in a low voice: "Quickly, go get five hundred thousand in cash and bring it over immediately, the sooner the better"

Why help him

Mr. Yin, Boss Chen, we will not disturb you any longer, farewell

Although he can be considered a martial arts expert, his knowledge of acupoint bleeding control techniques is merely hearsay. There are doctors in Qingyuan City who practice acupuncture, but they are absolutely not on the same level as Xiao Fan; the difference is like heaven and earth.

Qingyuan City is not large, and the small car quickly exited the city and entered the provincial highway. This provincial highway was just widened and renovated two years ago, and the road conditions are quite good. There are not many cars at night, the road is empty, and visibility is excellent

Xin Lin asked softly

The "Longevity Chapter" has been lost for many years, and to seek its return is no easy task

Well

However, the purpose of these three willow-leaf knives is indeed to pierce acupoints. After six needles, the fresh blood gushing from Chen Guo's palms gradually came to a stop

Xiao Fan smiled slightly and said: "The Wujimen cannot be considered a purely secular school of martial arts; rather, it is a legitimate lineage of Daoism. From the Wujin comes the Taiji, and from the Taiji comes the Two Principles. To elaborate, Wujin is the ancestor of all paths. The Wujin Dao lineage existed even before Laozi founded Daoism. This is also the greatest difference between Wujimen and your Qimiaogong at hetushucom.com"

Chen Guo chased for a few steps, but could only come to a stop

Let us wait until you retrieve the lost "Longevity" manuscript of your Wuji Sect before discussing further

Unlike Xin Lin, Xiao Fan seemed to understand clearly what Xin Lin was thinking in her heart. With a smile, he softly said: "Jia Er, the Seven Wonders Palace also has methods for attaining longevity. The pursuit of the path to immortality is inherently an act against the heavens. Only by doing more good deeds and accumulating virtue can one seize the creations of heaven and earth"

What kind of person is this, who would refuse five hundred thousand in cash?

Mr. Xiao, please wait a moment...

Xin Lin took out the ochre-colored rattan box from her handbag. With a slight pressure from her delicate fingers, the box shattered effortlessly. The dark rattan strips that were originally embedded around the box as decorations suddenly sprang straight, as if possessing a spirit, trembling slightly.

Chen Guo was left speechless.

Seeing this, Chen Guo truly felt helpless and immediately followed suit, saying: "Well... then please wait a few minutes, Mr. Xiao. I... I must express a bit of my sincerity..."

In an instant, Chen Guo felt a wave of heat rush towards her, and the surrounding temperature suddenly rose.

Xiao Fan slowly rose to his feet

Chen Guo quickly stood up, extending his blood-stained hands, and respectfully received the three precious items from Xin Lin. He carefully examined them in the palm of his hand, finding nothing unusual.

Late at night, the bank has long since closed. The five hundred thousand in cash is all the reserve in the safe of the Qingyuan Grand Hotel. In this remote mountain town, with five hundred thousand in cash, almost anything can be accomplished.

Xiao Fan gently sniffed the blood-stained willow leaf knife at his nose, nodded, and said: "Boss Chen, the practice of the Yan Luo hand using medicinal substances to soak the Shuanghe and Tushu hands is indeed a legitimate path. Chinese martial arts are vast and profound, with various methods of cultivation. The Buddhist school has the I Ching for marrow washing, and the Taoist school has the method of rebirth, all of which rely on the power of medicinal stones. However, the medicinal hand you are practicing, if I may speak frankly, focuses solely on the power to injure, which has already strayed into a misguided path and is not the right way... This cannot be blamed on you; it should be due to errors in the teachings of your school. Once the cold poison in your body is expelled, you should practice the techniques of our school again. It is best to avoid using these medicinal substances: Chuanwu, Chansha, Wugong, and Quanxie."

Three Qian Wuyang wood, how precious it is

Extraordinary individuals must undertake extraordinary actions

Chen Guo swore with an oath.

The shadow pounced directly into his arms. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a large cat with a completely black coat, its body sleek and shiny, without a single stray hair. Only its two eyes shone with a bright green light, making it a chilling sight in the dark of night.

Xiao Fan smiled and said, "Boss Chen, I appreciate your kindness. There may be times in the future when I will need to trouble you."

The Way of Longevity

Looking at his facial features, he should not have met a violent death. Moreover, his ancestors possessed great virtue, and he comes from a family that has accumulated good deeds, which indicates that he will receive assistance from noble individuals

Xiao Fan, however, did not intend to wait for him. He smiled and shook hands with Yin Zhengzhong to bid farewell. Together with Xin Lin, they quickly arrived at the parking lot of the Qingyuan Grand Hotel. A shadow flashed in the grass beside the parking lot and lunged directly at Xiao Fan.

Xiao Fan smiled gently again, saying no more, and stepped forward

Chen Guo was now utterly in awe of Xiao Fan, nodding in agreement without a second thought. He mused to himself, no wonder the old immortal withdrew from the martial world in his forties and sought refuge in this desolate place of Qingyuan; it turned out that the cultivation methods passed down from his sect had significant flaws. If he and Tushu had not encountered a powerful figure like Xiao Fan by sheer coincidence, their fate would likely be even worse than that of the old immortal. At least the old immortal was quick to seize opportunities; although he had hidden for decades, he still managed to live into his nineties, while he himself could not endure for that long. Even if he were to fortuitously find Wuyang wood and take the medicine according to the prescription, if the dosage of Wuyang wood were incorrect, he would only die faster.

This girl was always quiet, ethereal, and dreamlike, making one feel as if they were gazing at flowers through a mist, unlike the people of the mundane world. Yet, with a slight curl of her lips, she suddenly added a touch of charm, making her whole being come alive, and unexpectedly infused her with a hint of "anger".

Xiao Fan nodded gently

This strange feeling was fleeting; in the next moment, the small vehicle turned and vanished into the night sky

Her features seemed to have changed somewhat, becoming even more beautiful.

It is simply unbelievable to waste time on someone like Chen Guo

However, the cars they drive are quite embarrassing, not at all like those of wealthy individuals

Chen Guo's forehead was drenched in cold sweat, and her complexion turned extremely pale

Master Chen Qi is not an ungrateful person who lacks understanding of kindness and loyalty

Black Scale

Xin Lin lightly curled her lips and said, "So this noble person is you? Yet your Wujimen has so many pretensions."

Chen Guo stood there in a daze, speechless for a long time

Xin Lin let out a soft "hmph," seemingly unwilling to continue discussing the matter with him. Her lightly tinted red lips pressed together, forming a subtle arc that conveyed a hint of stubbornness.

This life-saving grace must be repaid properly, no matter what.

Lao Liu followed closely behind, peering curiously at the password box in Qi Ye's hand, secretly clicking his tongue in amazement

Yes, Mr. Chen... I will certainly remember Mr. Xiao's teachings, sincerely amend my past mistakes, and will never again engage in actions that harm heaven and violate reason

Mr. Xiao, no matter what, staying for one night is certainly acceptable, right? Tomorrow, I will see the two of you off.

Of course, of course, as long as Mr. Xiao holds me, Chen Lao Qi, in regard as a friend, in the future, no matter what the matter is, as long as Mr. Xiao gives a word, I will go through fire and water. If I were to frown even once, I would no longer bear the surname Chen

Two people and a cat got into an ordinary domestic sedan bearing the license plate of Lingyan City, Yidong Province. Xin Lin started the car and deftly maneuvered it out from a cluster of luxury vehicles

Naturally, these words are something that Lao Liu would absolutely not dare to say in front of Master Qi; he could only ponder them in his heart

Yin Zhengzhong immediately gaped in astonishment, exclaiming: "The second greatest sun in the world truly lives up to its reputation"

Jia Er, please take three coins of Wuyang wood to Boss Chen

Xin Lin pouted slightly, displaying a hint of disdain

Perhaps it is because my fate is not meant to end that heaven has sent this great savior before me, pulling me back from the brink of hell

They clearly do not want his benefits, leaving him in debt to a significant favor.

Lao Liu did not dare to ask why, simply responded with an acknowledgment, and ran away.

The small vehicle showed no sign of slowing down and drove straight towards the main entrance

Chen Guo was immediately flustered and repeatedly said: "Mr. Xiao, Miss Xin, how can this be? You two have helped me so greatly, it is as if you have saved my life. How can you just leave like this? Wouldn't I be the laughingstock among my friends? In any case, I must insist that you both stay a few more days so that I can extend my hospitality..."

Xiao Fan let out a sigh and gently shook his head

The cold light flickered between Xin Lin's fingers, as a piece of black yang wood, approximately three inches long, was cut off. The cross-section was neat and orderly, shining with a luster akin to black gold, and there was a faint aura of spiritual energy circulating.

If that matter were to happen to Xin Lin, it would definitely not be handled in this way

Xiao Fan smiled faintly and extended his arm

As the car had just left the parking lot, Chen Guo, carrying a large suitcase, shouted and chased after it, drenched in sweat

The Wujimen is truly extraordinarily powerful

The entanglement between the Wujimen and the Qimiaogong has persisted for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. The greatest aspiration of each generation of Qimiaogong masters has been to defeat the Wujimen, to trample those insufferably arrogant men underfoot. What frustrates Xin Lin immensely is that, for millennia, it seems that no generation of Qimiaogong masters has ever accomplished such a feat. Ultimately, they have had to carry an immense sense of regret, passing this ultimate dream down as a solemn legacy to the next generation of masters.

Xiao Fan examined Chen Guo's features once more, nodded slightly, and said: "Boss Chen, your ancestors possessed considerable virtue, which should have brought you lasting blessings. However, your actions over the years have strayed too far from the right path, significantly diminishing the merits of your ancestors. From now on, I advise you to engage in more good deeds and accumulate virtue. This will be greatly beneficial for you and your family."

Xiao Fan sat in the passenger seat, with Hei Lin quietly resting in his arms. Xiao Fan gently stroked Hei Lin's soft fur and spoke softly.

For example, Xiao Fan and Xin Lin have been living together for three years, and one could even say they are inseparable. To this day, Xin Lin still cannot guess what Xiao Fan is truly thinking deep down inside.

Xin Lin opened her snow-white palm towards Chen Guo, delicate and tender. No one would expect that once this hand grasped a sword, it could swiftly string together the formidable "Yama's Medicinal Hand" of Master Chen Qi, renowned in the Southwest, like skewered meat.

Yin Zhengzhong gazed intently, letting out a soft sigh: "Truly a remarkable skill!"