Wang Yue and the others didn't walk fast, so Xin Xiaoxiao caught up with them shortly after she descended a few stairs.

"Hey, Wang Yue, does what you said about helping me still stand?" Xin Xiaoxiao called out from behind Wang Yue.

Wang Yue turned around and looked at her, raising an eyebrow. "Is this the tone you use when asking for a favor?"

Xin Xiaoxiao immediately forced a flattering smile and said in a coquettish voice, "Brother Wang Yue, please help me!"

Wang Yue shivered and surrendered. "You'd better revert to your usual attitude."

After saying that, he called Su Quan and Yan Fangfei and gave them some instructions in front of Xin Xiaoxiao.

"It's okay. I've already talked to them. If you have time, go over there," Wang Yue said after hanging up the communication device.

"I'll have time, I'll have time!" Xin Xiaoxiao nodded eagerly and then ran down the stairs at full speed. After turning the corner, she called out from a distance, "Thank you!"

This thank-you sounded much more sincere than her earlier coquettish request. Clearly, she was really troubled by her impulsive nature.

Wang Yue shook his head and looked at Li Gang and Wu Li, whose expressions weren't very good. He comforted them, "Don't worry. Since Doctor Miao said she wanted to study this case, it means she's quite confident about overcoming this difficult illness. Otherwise, she would have said so directly."

Wu Li nodded with a red face.

Li Gang said, "We shouldn't put too much pressure on her. If it really isn't possible, then there's nothing we can do."

Wang Yue smiled. "Don't worry. Doctor Miao is interested in this rare situation. If she weren't interested, not even the three major families of Jinling, let alone the powerful forces of Tianhai, would dare to force her."

Li Gang had just entered the world of martial arts and didn't fully understand the importance of a divine doctor. But since it was what the young master said, it must be true.

After going downstairs, Wang Yue and the others didn't leave immediately. Instead, they went to a pharmacy and bought a large number of healing pills. They also gave the space ring obtained from Zhang Lingfeng to Li Gang.

Wang Yue had seen the ring before. Its size was similar to the one he was using, and it didn't contain anything important. It would be perfect for Li Gang to use.

For now, he didn't want Li Gang to return to the base. Although his strength had grown rapidly there, his combat skills were still poor. He needed more training.

As for why he didn't give the new space ring to his aunt, who had agreed to receive it earlier, the reason was simple: Zhang Lingfeng was a despicable person. His aunt would definitely not want anything he used.

After leaving Miao's Medical Clinic, Wang Yue was about to get his car when he saw Zhang Hong waiting for him outside. He walked over, curious about what Zhang Hong wanted.

"Young Master Wang, Zhang Hong comes to seek your protection!" Zhang Hong greeted Wang Yue with a martial arts salute. "Please take me under your wing."

Wang Yue was surprised. "You want to join my side?"

"Yes." Zhang Hong nodded seriously, without any hint of joking.

"Why?" Wang Yue asked. "With your abilities, you could thrive anywhere. Even after your family arrives, you could establish your own family. Why rely on someone else?"

"I've thought about it, but given my current situation, I can't leave Jinling. If I try to establish a family in Jinling, it will surely conflict with the interests of the three major families. I don't want to become your enemy," Zhang Hong said honestly.

"So it's better for me to join your side and seek your protection."

"As long as you stay in Jinling, at least for now, the Tianhai Zhang family won't dare to do anything to you. Why do you need to join my side?" Wang Yue asked again.

"Now that the Tianhai Zhang family has become your enemy, with your abilities, I believe it won't be long before the Tianhai Zhang family is destroyed by you." Zhang Hong said. "I still have many relatives in the Zhang family. If I join your side, I can ask for their forgiveness."

Although Zhang Hong didn't know that Wang Yue had risen from the Qi Refining Realm to the Mortal Transformation Realm in just over a month, given that he had reached such a level at the age of fifteen, it was likely that he would have the power to destroy the Tianhai Zhang family in a few years.

After all, the Tianhai Zhang family was Zhang Hong's family. If he could save some people on that day, that would be even better.

Moreover, following such a talented young man would surely lead to a bright future.

Wang Yue smiled. "You're quite honest. Alright, I'll take you under my wing. There's a task for you right now."

"Please give your orders, Young Master!" Zhang Hong quickly changed his attitude and addressed Wang Yue appropriately.

"He's named Li Gang. His abilities are decent, but he lacks combat experience. You'll take care of him and train him," Wang Yue said as he patted Li Gang's shoulder.

He had originally planned to do it himself or send a skilled person from the secret base to train Li Gang. Now that Zhang Hong was available, it would be much easier.

Although Zhang Hong was a beginner, Wang Yue trusted him because he couldn't see any reason for Zhang Hong to betray him.

From Zhang Lingfeng's treatment of Zhang Hong, it was clear that although Zhang Hong was strong, his status in the Zhang family was not high.

Now that Zhang Lingfeng had been killed under his protection, even if Zhang Hong returned to Tianhai and begged for mercy, he would most likely die, and his entire family would suffer as well.

So, apart from betraying the Zhang family and seeking protection in Jinling, he had no other choice.

With the Tianhai Zhang family as their common enemy, even if Zhang Hong didn't become his subordinate, they would naturally be allies.

Zhang Hong's cultivation reached the eighth level of the Gui Zhen Realm. In all of Jinling, perhaps only Wang Yue and Zhang Hong possessed such a level. With Zhang Hong guiding Li Gang, Wang Yue felt at ease.

After entrusting Li Gang and Wu Li to Zhang Hong's care, Wang Yue left alone.

It was already afternoon. He still remembered his appointment with his mother that evening – two mothers together! Just thinking about it made him excited!

Once Wang Yue left, Zhang Hong felt much more relaxed.

For some reason, although Wang Yue had never spoken harshly to him and he had never intended to do anything harmful to Wang Yue, he always felt a strange pressure in his presence. This pressure was even stronger than when facing the patriarch of the Zhang family.

This pressure didn't come from fear or admiration. He even felt that he didn't deserve to admire Wang Yue. It was like an ant looking up at the sky.

Perhaps this was due to Wang Yue's age of fifteen and his cultivation level of the Mortal Transformation Realm.

Fifteen years old was normal. Everyone would reach this age if they didn't die young. Although the Mortal Transformation Realm was rare, there were still many people who possessed it.

But when these two factors came together, it was truly astonishing. A fifteen-year-old with the Mortal Transformation Realm? Perhaps not even the mysterious martial arts temples had anyone like that.

"Big guy, what's your cultivation level?" Zhang Hong asked as he patted Li Gang's shoulder. Now that they were all under Wang Yue's command, it was important to maintain a good relationship.

Moreover, this big guy seemed to be highly valued by Wang Yue.

Despite his own strong cultivation, his importance in Wang Yue's eyes was probably less than that of this big guy's hand. So it was even more necessary to maintain a good relationship.

"The young master said that my cultivation level is equivalent to the fifth to sixth level of the Ning Shen Realm," Li Gang replied honestly.

He didn't have a good or bad impression of Zhang Hong, but since the young master had ordered him to follow Zhang Hong, he would do as he was told.

Zhang Hong frowned and asked, "Don't you even know your own cultivation level?"

"I'm not sure. Right now, I just feel that I possess great strength, but I have no idea which level it belongs to." Li Gang said, "I specialize in physical cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Hong's brows furrowed even more. If a martial artist couldn't even determine his own level of cultivation, it wasn't simply ignorance but stupidity. For the young master to entrust such a fool to him was an incredibly daunting task.

However, upon hearing the last part, Zhang Hong understood. It made sense since Li Gang was a master of physical cultivation.

Physical cultivators didn't possess vital energy, making it difficult to determine their exact level based on that. Only actual combat could reveal their true ability.

A physical cultivator at the fifth or sixth level of the Concentration Realm was already quite impressive. Moreover, although Li Gang was tall, he seemed to be in his twenties. Reaching such a level through physical cultivation was even more remarkable.

Zhang Hong felt both amazed and disappointed. Li Gang was a promising talent in physical cultivation, but the cultivation methods in this era were poorly organized, making it unlikely for him to achieve much in the future.

"To have reached such a level must have taken a long time and involved a lot of hardship," Zhang Hong said with emotion. Life was so unfair.

A talented individual was doomed to limited success due to the inadequate cultivation system. This made Zhang Hong, who valued cultivation greatly, feel distressed.

"Indeed, it was tough," Li Gang replied. "But it didn't take too long—about half a month."

"Half a… half a month?!" Zhang Hong was stunned. "Are you joking?"

"No, I'm not. Half a month ago, I was just an ordinary person with slightly greater strength than average," Li Gang confirmed.

Wu Li also added, "That's right. More than half a month ago, he was even bullied by a group of thugs."

Zhang Hong had no choice but to believe it. In just half a month, Li Gang had gone from an ordinary person to someone comparable to a fifth-level Concentration Realm practitioner. This man seemed even more extraordinary than Wang Yue!

"Can you tell me how you cultivated?" Zhang Hong asked excitedly. If this method could be widely adopted, it would revolutionize the world. Even the human race might once again become the dominant force.

Since Li Gang was a subordinate of the young master, he felt no need to hide anything and explained simply, "It's quite simple: keep getting injured and recover after each injury to become stronger."

"Injured?" Zhang Hong was puzzled. What kind of method was this? Half a month wasn't enough time for a serious injury to heal. Was this man trying to deceive him?

But Li Gang continued, "Yes, I recover quickly. With enough spiritual pills, even severe injuries can be healed within half an hour."

"Really?" Zhang Hong doubted it. Such a person didn't exist in the world.

"Of course it's true," Li Gang said. "If you don't believe me, hit me. But don't use too much force. If you kill me, I won't be able to recover."

Zhang Hong naturally didn't dare kill Li Gang, as that would mean his own death. But he couldn't bear not to try. So he struck Li Gang in the chest.

With a puff, Li Gang was sent flying backward, traveling more than ten meters before crashing to the ground.

Zhang Hong finally understood why Wang Yue said Li Gang lacked practical combat experience. He didn't have any at all. He neither tried to minimize the impact of the blows nor adjusted his posture to avoid further injury.

Wu Li was horrified upon seeing this. She rushed over to check on Li Gang. Seeing him spitting blood and looking pale, she felt heartbroken and started crying.

"Xiao Li, don't cry. I'm fine," Li Gang reassured her. Then he took out several pills that Wang Yue had given him and swallowed them.

The pills produced by the Miao family were very effective. Coupled with Li Gang's unique physique, his complexion regained its color quickly. In moments, he stood up again, showing no signs of the internal injury he had suffered.

Moreover, he seemed to be full of energy than before.

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