Urban Super Medical Saint

"Our cultivation is not about competing or fighting fiercely, but about living better lives and exploring the secrets of immortality. You must not behave like this in the future." Remembering that they had ignored his advice, and considering the situation could have been perilous without his presence, Ge Dongxu rarely pulled rank and spoke with a serious expression.

Although Liu Hong and Yan Chengzhi felt awkward hearing this, under the stern gazes of Zhu Dongyu and Lv Xinghai, they wouldn't dare disagree and respectfully bowed in response, "The elder is right in his teachings; we will remember."

Seeing that they understood their mistake, Ge Dongxu nodded, then turned to Zhu Dongyu and Lv Xinghai, "Fellow Daoists, since they realize their error, let us leave it at that."

Zhu Dongyu and Lv Xinghai nodded in agreement.

"Elder Ge, we have arranged a meeting with a few Daoist friends at the lakeside pavilion to exchange insights on cultivation. It would be great if you could join us," Zhu Dongyu respectfully said.

"Yes, Daoist Ge, please come with us. These youngsters are disrespectful and tactless. With your status, it's really inappropriate to be with them," Lv Xinghai added.

Seeing that Ge Dongxu was of similar age, and even among the younger ones, yet he was being invited by Zhu Dongyu and Lv Xinghai to join the elders, everyone couldn't help but feel both envious and admiring.

"Given my age, it's also inappropriate for me to be with you all as well. Just mind your own affairs; don't worry about me, I'll be fine," Ge Dongxu said with a smile.

Lv Xinghai and Zhu Dongyu, hearing this and seeing Ge Dongxu's youthful face, were momentarily stunned.

After a while, Lv Xinghai managed a bitter smile, "Since Daoist Ge still prefers to be with the younger crowd, I won't insist."

Having said that, Lv Xinghai turned to Liu Hong and others, finally fixing his gaze on Lv Semi-Immortal, and said sternly, "Chongliang, remember to take good care of Daoist Ge and show him proper respect."

"Got it, Grandpa; Ge Dongxu is my boss, I naturally..." Lv Semi-Immortal replied.

"Is Ge Dongxu what you should call him? Call him 'elder' from now on!" Lv Xinghai interjected.

"Ah! Do I also have to call him 'elder'?" Lv Semi-Immortal opened his mouth wide in surprise.

"Nonsense! Haven't you seen your Elder Zhu addressing Daoist Ge as 'elder'?" Lv Xinghai chastised.

"Daoist Lv need not be so formal; Lv Chongliang and I were university classmates, and calling each other by name is fine," Ge Dongxu said, unable to help laughing at this.

"That won't do. It's fine to call each other by names in the secular world, but not here. Everything must follow the rules of the Qimen here," Lv Xinghai insisted.

"Indeed, Elder Ge, usually in the secular world, our way of addressing each other is informal. But in a Qimen conference, it essentially separates us from the secular, becoming an independent Qimen circle, wherein everything must adhere to the Qimen rules," Zhu Dongyu agreed, nodding.

Seeing the two elders so insistent, Ge Dongxu found it hard to persist, and could only helplessly shrug at a dejected Lv Semi-Immortal.

After giving instructions to Lv Semi-Immortal, Zhu Dongyu and Lv Xinghai specially reminded the others, then bid farewell to Ge Dongxu and left.

After Zhu Dongyu and Lv Xinghai departed, Lv Semi-Immortal, Liu Hong, and the others looked at each other, finding the atmosphere somewhat awkward, while Yan Chengzhi and a few other young people had long since run off.

They certainly did not want to call Ge Dongxu an elder.

"Senior Ge, how did you manage to do that just now? You directly snuffed out Liu Hong's flames and Yan Chengzhi's little black snake! Could it be that your techniques are also very powerful?" After a long while, Lv Semi-Immortal broke the silence.

He had thought Ge Dongxu was only formidable in combat!

"What do you think?" Ge Dongxu asked with a smile.

"Hehe, I think it must be very impressive. Both Liu Hong and Yan Chengzhi are at the Second Level of Qi Cultivation, and they were so desperate at that moment that they even spat out a mouthful of essence blood. I'm afraid only an expert of my grandfather's level could easily resolve it, right? My grandfather is a master at the Fourth Layer of Qi Cultivation. Could it be that you have reached the Fourth Layer as well?" Lv Semi-Immortal analyzed, startling even himself as he spoke, his eyes widening as he stared at Ge Dongxu.

It's worth noting that Lv Semi-Immortal was still only at the First Layer of Qi Cultivation. In fact, among the eight people in their group, only Liu Hong and Chi Longwu were at the Second Layer, while the rest were only at the First Layer.

As for the Fourth Layer, in their imagination, only individuals of their grandfather's generation could possibly achieve it, let alone dare to consider achieving it themselves.

Ge Dongxu smiled and remained silent, neither confirming nor denying.

The truth was that his cultivation was far beyond the Fourth Layer, which made it somewhat difficult to respond.

"Damn! The Fourth Layer, that's freaking awesome!" Seeing Ge Dongxu smile without a word, Lv Semi-Immortal and the others immediately became fired up.

"The Fourth Layer? Who's at the Fourth Layer?" At this moment, a disdainful voice came through.

The five people who had fled in a dash, led by Yan Chengzhi, returned with a young man who had a blade of grass in his mouth.

"Su Jieliang!" Upon seeing the young man, everyone including Liu Hong changed their expression, a deep wariness evident in their eyes.

"So you are Senior Ge? I just heard from Yan Chengzhi that you are quite formidable! Would you be interested in exchanging a few moves? Just a friendly exchange, I won't go hard," the young man said, his body exuding a strong aura.

"Old, cough, Senior, his name is Su Jieliang, the son of the Sect Leader of the Santai Sect, a cultivation genius. It's said that he has nearly reached the Fourth Layer of Qi Cultivation. Moreover, as the Santai Sect practices the Geng Metal Technique, which primarily channels destructive power, Su Jieliang's techniques are highly offensive. Even old masters at the Fourth Layer of cultivation might not necessarily be his match," Lv Semi-Immortal hurriedly whispered to Ge Dongxu, anxious that he might underestimate the opponent.

Ge Dongxu nodded towards Lv Chongliang, indicating that he was informed, then looked at Su Jieliang and said gravely, "Daoist Su, if you truly wish for an exchange to learn from each other, I can consider it. However, it's clear that you are challenging me because you heard Yan Chengzhi praising my abilities and you feel challenged. Therefore, I will not spar with you. Please leave."

"Afraid, then? Dressing it up so grandly, you really think you're a senior?" Su Jieliang scoffed.

"If you truly called me senior, I would hardly dare accept it, as I wouldn't want a junior like you who has a bit of skill yet doesn't know the depth of heaven and earth and doesn't understand how to respect others," Ge Dongxu said calmly, then said to Lv Semi-Immortal and the others, "Let's go."

"What's the point in just talking? If you're capable, face the challenge!" Seeing Ge Dongxu's aloof demeanor, Su Jieliang was filled with fury, his hand flashing green, as he produced a Sword-shaped Jade Talisman.

After that, Su Jieliang stepped on the west position of Dui Jin and pinched a spell.

Suddenly, the originally verdant Sword-shaped Jade Talisman lit up not with green light but with white light.

The white light carried a sharp and cold aura, like a sword.

At the same time, a chilling wind blade suddenly formed around Su Jieliang. With a fierce pinch of the spell, it howled towards Ge Dongxu's back as he turned to leave.