After hearing He Dang Gui's words, Lin Xiyue remained silent for a long time before speaking.

"Doctor He, may I ask you another question?"

He Dang Gui waved his hand. "Of course, feel free to ask."

Her fine lips parted slightly as she asked, "How can one find someone with the Nine Yang Constitution?"

He Dang Gui gently shook his head. "I'm sorry, but I don't know either. To find a specific person in the vast sea of humanity without any clues is like searching for a needle in a haystack."

"However, yin and yang attract one another. They can break life's fated calamities and never part... Perhaps when destiny arrives, you won't need to search deliberately; you will meet them naturally."

Lin Xiyue fell silent once again.

He Dang Gui smiled helplessly. To him, those words were hardly believable—at best, they were just a consolation for Lin Xiyue.

But what he didn't know was that his words would indeed become a self-fulfilling prophecy...

"Miss Lin, given your current situation, the only thing I can do is use medicine to alleviate some of your pain."

"Of course, if you were to seek out little friend Luo... perhaps he has a way to use medicine to extend your life by a few years. Despite his young age, his medical techniques are far superior to my own."

However, Lin Xiyue shook her head. "I'd rather not. You said yourself that this isn't an illness, but fate. It's no longer within the scope of medicine, so even the most brilliant medical techniques are useless."

"Besides, I don't want him to know. I hope you can keep this a secret for me, Doctor He."

"..."

「Headquarters of the Sea City Martial Association.」

Su Guobang stood on the steps, stroking his beard and watching the Martial Association disciples practice in the field ahead with a look of deep satisfaction. The old man was in high spirits and a very good mood today.

His good mood stemmed from the past few days. Ever since Luo Xiu had healed the chronic internal injuries that plagued him, Su Guobang had been in secluded cultivation. And just last night, he had successfully broken through to the Grandmaster Perfection Realm! Only those who reached the Grandmaster Perfection Realm were qualified to challenge the legendary realm beyond it. Although the chances were slim, he at least now had the right to try.

Amid the exclamations of the disciples on the practice field, Su Shanyue slowly approached and stood beside Su Guobang. Dressed in a light blue yoga outfit that facilitated her practice, with her long hair tied back in a simple ponytail, she looked vibrant and energetic, yet also sexy and alluring.

She patted Su Guobang on the shoulder and then began to use sign language.

Su Guobang was taken aback for a moment, then nodded. "Alright, let's begin."

Today was the Martial Association's "Martial Arts Assembly," held every three months. During the assembly, the disciples had to compete in the Martial Way, after which their ranks would be determined by their demonstrated strength.

At that moment, on the practice field, the disciples looked at Su Shanyue and became as hyped as if they'd been injected with adrenaline, bursting with motivation.

"Look, it's Junior Sister Su!"

"She's my goddess... I have to perform well this time. Maybe Goddess Su will notice me?"

"In your dreams!"

"Brother, showing your true colors, huh? Don't tell me you're just like me and joined the Martial Association for Goddess Su?"

"..."

When Su Guobang sounded the great bell, the disciples on the practice field stopped their teasing and quickly assembled into neat rows, their expressions turning serious.

Su Guobang slowly ascended the high platform to deliver his speech.

BOOM!

But just as he began, a stone lion head the size of a water vat fell from the sky. It crashed into the center of the practice field, gouging out a large crater and kicking up a cloud of dust!

Immediately after, a commotion erupted from the direction of the main gate.

Cao Hong could be seen striding in brazenly with a group of people.

"President Su, long time no see." He stopped on the practice field, looking up at Su Guobang on the high platform with a smirk.

Atop the platform, Su Guobang's gaze was sharp.

"You're Cao Hong? You've changed quite a bit."

Cao Hong smiled faintly and got straight to the point. "President Su, I came today because I wish to join the Martial Association."

One had to join the Martial Association and receive its permission to participate in the Martial Heaven Grand Ritual. For that reason, Cao Hong had no choice but to seek out Su Guobang.

Su Guobang's face showed disdain as he scoffed, "An insect from the gutter, filthy and despicable, is worthy of joining the Martial Association?"

Cao Hong's expression remained unchanged. "President Su, just state your terms. What must I do to join?"

Without a second thought, Su Guobang replied, "You can see yourself out. Also, you'll pay for that stone lion."

Cao Hong smiled and shook his head, then turned to the old man behind him. "Martial Uncle, it seems we'll have to do things your way."

Su Guobang also looked at the old man, and the next moment, he froze. He had been so focused on Cao Hong that he hadn't noticed the elder behind him. Looking closely now, he was shocked to discover it was Guan Changyun, who had vanished more than a decade ago!

"Guan... You're President Guan?"

Guan Changyun took two steps forward and said flatly, "This nephew of mine wishes to join the Martial Association. Do you have a problem with that?"

Guan Changyun was the founder and first president of the Sea City Martial Association. Back then, Guan Changyun had gone to great lengths and paid a heavy price to get the Imperial Capital to approve the association's establishment in Sea City. When Guan Changyun had been president, Su Guobang was still just a young man.

Su Guobang's expression grew solemn, but he spoke with dignity. "I'm sorry, but this matter is not up for discussion, even if you are the one to ask, President Guan. Ultimately, I am the current president of the Sea City Martial Association."

Hearing this, Guan Changyun let out a cold laugh. "In that case, I'll just have to make you concede first."

Su Guobang suddenly leaped down from the high platform, landing steadily. He looked straight at Guan Changyun. "As it happens, this junior would also like to witness the glory of the Undefeated Sword Pride for myself!"

He had now reached the Grandmaster Perfection Realm, so even when facing a legendary figure like Guan Changyun, he felt full of confidence!

「Sea City Riviera, Villa Number One.」

"Xiu, is this pressure alright?"

"Mmm... not bad."

Luo Xiu, bare-chested, lay lazily on the living room sofa, his eyes squinted in comfort. Sun Li had transformed into his personal masseuse and was currently kneading his shoulders and back. This was because Sun Li had lost to Luo Xiu at cards the previous night. Not wanting to do chores, she had resorted to begging Luo Xiu, offering to repay her debt with a massage.

Xu Qianqing walked in carrying a basket of freshly spun clothes from the washing machine, ready to hang them to dry in the yard. Seeing the two, she just shook her head helplessly. She had finalized her divorce from Han Zhitao yesterday. After the divorce, she seemed completely renewed, as if she had reverted to the campus belle she was back in her school days.

Xu Qianqing had originally planned to move back to her own house, but Sun Li and Su Shanyue had absolutely refused, insisting on her staying. If she left, there would be no one to cook. More importantly, the "Most Popular Girl Group" would be short one member.

Suddenly, a phone's ringtone sounded. It was Sun Li's.

"Xiu, Mute Su is calling. I'll take this."

"Go on."

Sun Li got up and walked outside to take it. As she listened, her expression gradually changed. After hanging up, she hurried back into the living room to find Luo Xiu.

"Xiu, Mute Su says Cao Hong brought people to the Martial Association to cause trouble! He injured many of the Association's disciples, and even Grandpa Su got hurt. She told me to immediately inform Grandpa Gui and ask him to help out at the Martial Association!"

Hearing this, Luo Xiu frowned. "Is there really someone in Sea City who could injure Old Master Su?"

Sun Li shook her head. "I don't know, but Grandpa Su was definitely injured."

"I'll call Grandpa Gui right now and have him go help. Xiu, are you going to go take a look?"

Luo Xiu pushed himself up. "Let's go check it out. But you'll have to make up for the massage you owe me afterward."

A delighted look spread across Sun Li's face. "Don't you worry! As long as you help Mute Su sort this out, I'll even get her to join in. The two of us will give you a massage together!"

Luo Xiu nodded in satisfaction, smiling. "I could go for that."

"..."

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