Urban Super Medical Saint

As for matters of romantic feelings between men and women, Ge Dongxu, being young, naturally had no precious advice to offer, and upon hearing the words, could only look at Ma Xiaoshuai helplessly.

Since it was just an ordinary trip and Xu Lei was aware that Ge Dongxu did not favor privileges or ostentation, he did not make use of the special privileges available to employees of the special department. Instead, like any common passenger, they collected their boarding passes, went through security checks together, and entered the waiting hall.

"Isn't this a Qimen exchange meeting between Jiangnan and Dongyue provinces? Why aren't there other like-minded people from the Daoist community in the airport?" After sitting in the waiting hall for a while, not seeing another person of cultivation, Ge Dongxu couldn't help but ask Xu Lei quietly out of curiosity.

"The official dates for this exchange meeting are Saturday and Sunday, but in reality, for such conferences, many people will arrive two to three days early, to visit old friends, catch up with them, and even inquire privately who has what treasures at hand to trade in advance. By the time Saturday and Sunday come, whatever is presented for exchange has usually already formed some sort of tacit understanding or consensus. There's no helping it, as the various sects, families, and loose cultivators of Qimen have always been secretive with their knowledge since ancient times. Even though Daoist arts have declined today and actually not many powerful items are left in everyone's possession, they still treasure what they have and don't easily share with others. As for the treasures exchanged at the meeting, it is even more so. Now that rare and unique treasures are becoming increasingly scarce, many transactions are completed privately and don't wait for the official dates," Xu Lei explained.

"I see, so you were specifically waiting for me, which is why you postponed until today," Ge Dongxu said with realization.

"Waiting for the Director is proper, plus, we are the official delegates. Actually, many people in Qimen have subtle feelings towards us. Going early would give them the impression that we're there to monitor them, so it's more appropriate to go today," Xu Lei explained.

Upon hearing this, Ge Dongxu nodded, feeling a complex mix of emotions.

When Fan Hong had wanted to recruit him into the Special Ability Management Bureau, he had had a feeling of resistance, but as of today, especially after the incident with killing the iron-armored zombie and the affairs of the Zhong Family, any feelings of resistance in Ge Dongxu's heart had completely vanished.

The Special Ability Management Bureau had privileges that caused discomfort among the people of Qimen, but the Bureau also had its duties!

Without their presence, Ge Dongxu believed that there would certainly be more evildoers within Qimen in today's society, and incidents like that of the iron-armored zombie would definitely not have been resolved in a timely manner...

Mount Santai is located in the southern suburbs of Santai City in Dongyue Province, covering over two thousand square kilometers. It is a famous scenic tourist area and summer resort in Huaxia Country, as well as Dongyue's most renowned mountain.

Mount Santai is rich in greenery, and in ancient times, a spirit vein flowed through. It has always been a place for spiritual practice. Even though today the spirit vein has dried up and Daoist arts have waned, there are still many loose cultivators, families, and sects practicing on Mount Santai.

The most famous and powerful among them is undoubtedly the Santai Sect.

The Santai Sect is the organizer of this exchange meeting between the two provinces.

Santai City is not an economically powerful city in Dongyue Province, but because of possessing Dongyue's top mountain, it attracts many tourists every year, which is why an airport was built there in 1996.

Jiangnan and Dongyue provinces are adjacent, and it takes a little over an hour to reach Santai City by plane.

Ge Dongxu is a Director-level consultant for the Special Ability Management Bureau, and even though he had previously told Xu Lei not to disturb the organizers, Xu Lei still had to notify the Dongyue Provincial Office of the Bureau.

So as soon as Ge Dongxu disembarked from the plane, he saw Yang Xiangrong waiting at the exit.

Yang Xiangrong is the head of the Special Ability Management Bureau's Dongyue Provincial Office, and Ge Dongxu had met him once before during the killing of the iron-armored zombie.

Initially, Yang Xiangrong had not been entirely convinced about Ge Dongxu, but today, as soon as he saw him, he immediately approached, bowing slightly and respectfully extending his hand, "Director Ge, hello, welcome to Santai City."

"Hello, Director Yang, I appreciate your efforts this time," Ge Dongxu said as he shook hands with Yang Xiangrong.

"Director Ge, you are too polite, this is what I should do," said Yang Xiangrong, hastily expressing his modesty.

Ge Dongxu just smiled and didn't insist on the pleasantries any further.

After greeting and shaking hands with Ge Dongxu, Yang Xiangrong then extended his hand to Xu Lei and said, "Director Xu, we meet again."

Xu Lei smiled and reached out to shake hands with Yang Xiangrong.

Since both were in charge of the Special Ability Management Bureau in their respective provinces, and being neighbors, it was inevitable for them to compete covertly from time to time. Therefore, as they shook hands, Yang Xiangrong quietly circulated his True Qi within his palm to test the recent progress of Xu Lei's cultivation power.

This sort of thing was not uncommon between the two of them in the past.

Seeing Yang Xiangrong playing this old trick, Xu Lei let out a faint smile, his gaze was playful as he looked at his former rival. His True Qi was also already quietly circulating through his palm.

Xu Lei had now reached the Fourth Layer of Qi Cultivation, which was a small realm higher than Yang Xiangrong. As soon as the True Qi was activated, his entire presence changed abruptly, and the force in his hand suddenly intensified.

Yang Xiangrong felt a numbness in his palm, and at the same time a surge of True Qi, purer and more robust than his own, swept in like a tidal wave, against which his own True Qi could not stand.

"You, you've actually made a breakthrough!" Yang Xiangrong's body shook violently, his eyes turned towards Xu Lei, surprised and complex, with an indescribable mix of emotions in his heart.

Because reaching the Fourth Layer of Qi Cultivation meant that Xu Lei would henceforth join the upper echelons of the Special Ability Management Bureau, and next time he saw Xu Lei, he would probably have to address him as Director rather than Director Xu.

"I made the breakthrough not long ago," replied Xu Lei, nodding as he observed Yang Xiangrong's surprised and complex expression, his own feelings equally complex.

If it weren't for Ge Dongxu, he would never have been able to make such a swift breakthrough to the Fourth Layer of Qi Cultivation!

"That's truly deserving of congratulations, and who knows when I'll make my own breakthrough," Yang Xiangrong said with congratulations and then sighed.

As he sighed, his gaze subconsciously turned towards Ge Dongxu.

Yang Xiangrong had been dealing with Xu Lei for over a decade, and he knew Xu Lei's strength all too well. It was completely possible for Xu Lei to make a breakthrough to the Fourth Layer of Qi Cultivation before him, but Yang Xiangrong would never believe it if Xu Lei had made such an early breakthrough without some fortuitous opportunity.

And Xu Lei's opportunity was clearly with Ge Dongxu.

Xu Lei said his thanks with a smile, but added nothing else.

Ge Dongxu just gave a faint smile and did not speak.

"The Dao does not pass to the uninitiated, and the Law does not pass to the unintended," although Ge Dongxu was not one to selfishly hoard his knowledge, pursuing the Dao was an act against nature, and thus came with its practices that should be adhered to. He couldn't simply pass on Daoist teachings or bestow Spirit Gathering Formation Talismans Jade to anyone at will.

It was only because Xu Lei faced danger on Samosir Island in Indonesia and bravely stood with Ge Dongxu that he earned Ge Dongxu's high regard, which led to the bestowing of the Spirit Gathering Formation Talismans Jade and special guidance in cultivation.