Extreme Almightiest Young Master

Chapter 516 The Living Bodhisattva is Here

"If that S-level Living Bodhisattva could save my father, I am willing to offer an Ancient Exotic Jade containing special Spiritual Energy as a reward," Meng Liang, understanding Yuan Kun’s implications, was well aware of the matters in the Cultivation World. He knew that an S-level expert might not be impossible to enlist, but the cost would be great, and only objects related to cultivation could move them.

His family had fortuitously come into possession of such a jade in previous years. His personal bodyguard had told him to treasure it securely, asserting that with it, one could ask any S-level expert to do one thing. Now that such an opportunity had arisen, Meng Liang did not hesitate to offer this Ancient Exotic Jade as compensation. If his father was safe, no price was too steep. Compared to his father’s life, such external objects were insignificant.

"I will go out right now and try to get Master Uncle Liu Hong to help. You just wait for good news. If nothing unexpected happens, Master Uncle Liu Hong should be able to arrive in Capital City tonight," Yuan Kun confidently said after hearing Meng Liang’s offer, assured in his heart. Although he made an urgent exit, deep inside he was not worried at all. With the promise of an Ancient Exotic Jade as a reward, Master Uncle Liu Hong would surely hurry over—especially since this was a rescue mission, not an assassination. Liu Hong would be even less likely to decline.

But the play must be performed to its fullest. Only by seeing it through completely could he make a deeper impression on those present. Yuan Kun had long known the identities of everyone in the room. If he could manage good relations with them, becoming the Leng Family’s son-in-law in the future would surely result in their support, soaring to success.

What is this Ancient Exotic Jade?

Why is compensation needed to invite someone over?

What kind of person is the Meng Family to deal with? It’s already a privilege for them to attend to the Meng’s medical needs!

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Listening to the conversation between Yuan Kun and Meng Liang, the onlookers were incredibly bewildered. This Living Bodhisattva truly carried a huge air about him. The influence the Meng Family held within the country was no small matter. Being granted the opportunity to treat the Meng would be an honor. What more compensation could Liu Hong want? And what was this Ancient Exotic Jade that seemed so remarkable? They wondered if Liu Hong truly possessed the ability to cure Old Master Meng.

Indeed, the crowd could not be blamed for thinking this way—as they were not familiar with the affairs of cultivators, much less what it meant to be an S-level practitioner. Only those in the know understood how difficult it was to entice an S-level figure. Without rare treasures, it was tough to move them. And this particular Ancient Exotic Jade, laden with unique Spiritual Energy, held a fatal attraction for high-level cultivators, especially S-level ones.

"Old Chen, do you really think that Living Bodhisattva Liu Hong is that amazing?" Leng Hui, after seeing Yuan Kun leave, was full of astonishment. Was there really someone known as the ’Living Bodhisattva’? Who was this person, anyway? His ability seemed to surpass Chen Guisheng’s medical skills. Could it be true?

Mulling this over, Leng Hui pulled Chen Guisheng aside to inquire. The incident had happened in his house, and he couldn’t let anything befall Elder Meng without a guarantee of safety. Having heard Chen mention Liu Hong, he now sought the true details of this Liu Hong.

"This Living Bodhisattva Liu Hong is only someone I’ve heard of who has been famous for decades. They say seeking treatment from him is a matter of chance—he seldom sees patients. But everyone who has managed to receive his aid was cured of their ailments. It is said that his medical expertise has reached a Heaven-Reaching level. I once had a cancer patient completely healed by him. As an S-level expert capable of employing special True Qi to do things beyond ordinary understanding, healing Elder Meng could well be within the realm of possibility," Chen Guisheng replied to Leng Hui, offering an explanation. He too had never met the Living Bodhisattva but was aware of the decades-old reputation that naturally had its reasons. Liu Hong had also once cured a cancer patient, which attested to the exceptional skills of this Living Bodhisattva. However, the exact extent of his capabilities remained uncertain.

Furthermore, Chen Guisheng acknowledged one thing he couldn’t match Liu Hong in, that being Liu Hong’s status as an S-level expert who used cultivators’ True Qi to achieve what conventional doctors couldn’t. This was just like the time Lin Feng used True Qi to treat Leng Hui. It was beyond Chen’s reach, Chen Guisheng’s only shortcoming. Otherwise, apart from his master and Lin Feng, he was confident no one could match his medical skills without the use of True Qi.

"That impressive? I had no idea such people existed in the world. I was just thinking..." Surprised by Chen Guisheng’s remarks, Leng Hui found the Living Bodhisattva Liu Hong to be quite formidable, capable of healing cancer. It would be wonderful if he could make it by tonight and cure Meng Ping’s illness, presenting a perfect resolution.

He had initially thought of calling Lin Feng to treat Meng Ping if all else failed, but Chen Guisheng had interrupted him mid-sentence, leaving Leng Hui perplexed. He wondered what Chen’s intention was with this interjection.

"An S-level expert. There are very few of such people in the entire country. No one can afford to offend them. Now that things have come this far, we can only wait for Liu Hong to arrive tonight and see Elder Meng’s condition after the check-up. Such words should not be spoken unless absolutely necessary."

Chen Guisheng lowered his voice to a whisper only audible to him and Leng Hui, "I’m very familiar with cultivators’ affairs, and I’ve known for a long time just how formidable an S-level master can be. People like that should never be offended at any cost. Now that we’ve decided to let this miraculous healer Liu Hong take action, we can only wait to see if he succeeds. If even the Living Bodhisattva fails, then we’ll consider inviting Lin Feng as Leng Hui suggested. But it’s just not the right time to discuss this."

"Then let’s wait until tonight," said Leng Hui, realizing the gravity of the situation from Chen Guisheng’s solemnity. If Chen Guisheng was this worried, then the abilities of an S-level Sacred Hand like Liu Hong were certainly extraordinary. Thus, the only option was to wait for Liu Hong to assess Meng Ping’s condition before considering the next steps.

"Hmm, that’s good," Chen Guisheng assured, "Rest easy, I can guarantee that Meng Ping’s condition will not worsen in the short term."

"Old Chen, you’re well-informed about cultivators?"

"Of course, I’ve treated many cultivators and learned about their affairs from them."

"..."

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As Chen Guisheng and Leng Hui walked and chatted, Leng Hui recalled his days in the state’s special institutions, where he learned about cultivators and what being an S-level master meant. He knew the S-level was formidable; during national emergencies, S-level masters had intervened. He hadn’t expected Yuan Kun to fetch a medical expert of this caliber though. If Liu Hong was as skilled in medical expertise as Chen Guisheng described, Meng Ping truly had a chance at survival, which would be a welcome relief.

However, Leng Hui was initially taken aback by Chen Guisheng’s knowledge of cultivators, which made sense once he heard about Chen’s medical treatments of them. Ordinary people rarely had contact with such matters, given they were managed by specialized state institutes. Given Chen Guisheng’s usual proximity to high-ranking officials, it would be unlikely for him to encounter such things. Thus, Chen Guisheng’s insights into the world of cultivators were well-founded.

Suddenly, Leng Hui thought of Lin Feng’s master, the old man who had saved him from the battlefield, and many things became clear to him in an instant...

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In the evening, as the lanterns were just being lit, Yuan Kun drove Liu Hong to the Western Outskirt, arriving at the Leng Family’s villa after passing through several checkpoints. They silently alighted from the car and entered the villa, with Yuan Kun leading Liu Hong to the main hall outside General Meng’s bedroom.

"General Leng, General Meng, National Hand Chen, this is my Master Uncle, S-level Medical Sage, also known as the Living Bodhisattva, Liu Hong." Yuan Kun caught sight of Leng Hui, Meng Liang, and Chen Guisheng waiting and promptly led Master Uncle Liu Hong over, giving a brief introduction.

"Hello, and thank you for coming to treat my father; his life is now in your hands," said Meng Liang, moved. He had been waiting all day for the Living Bodhisattva to arrive. With even Uncle Chen having no solution, Meng Liang’s hopes were now pinned on this man’s ability to heal his father.

"Hello, I’ve long admired your reputation!" Upon seeing the Living Bodhisattva, Chen Guisheng also couldn’t help but scrutinize him. At first glance, Liu Hong appeared to be just an ordinary elderly man in a Tang suit, brimming with vitality. Little did people know, this man was more than 70 years old and had the appearance of someone around 50, something only a cultivator of high cultivation could achieve.

This detail alone proved the man to be a supreme expert. The ability to retain youth was indeed a hallmark of such masters. Only those with powerful True Qi circulating within could slow the aging of their organs, thus delaying the aging process. Chen Guisheng had gathered this understanding from many cultivators he had seen and discussions with others in the field, which allowed him to instantly recognize Liu Hong’s strength.

Chen Guisheng felt reassured at this. Liu Hong’s medical prowess was already well known, and with such mastery, he could use True Qi to accomplish many things beyond Chen’s capability. It seemed likely that he could heal Meng Ping. If so, it would be unnecessary to reveal his protégé brother’s abilities. Chen Guisheng also knew that Lin Feng preferred not to attract much attention. If Master Liu Hong could handle it, there would be no need to ask Lin Feng to step in. They would wait and see how exceptional Liu Hong’s medical skills truly were.