Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 649 - 645: A Strange Feeling

Chapter 649: Chapter 645: A Strange Feeling

Chapter 645: A Strange Feeling

"Xiao Yi, Secretary Liu, please don’t say things like that. If you do, it makes me feel utterly ashamed. Seeing Uncle Wang in this condition really hurts me. It’s true I haven’t read many books, but I understand reason. I know that this matter has nothing to do with you two. If anyone is to blame, it’s that heartless assassin!"

Li Xiumei wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes and shook her head.

"The way things are now, I’m already so very thankful to you. If it hadn’t been for you... Dawei might have..."

As Li Xiumei spoke, her gaze, filled with gratitude, was fixed on Xiao Yi. She didn’t blame Xiao Yi for introducing Wang Dawei and her to the Jianguo Group. She wasn’t a person who couldn’t recognize kindness. Since they joined Jianguo Group, the revolutionary change in their family’s life, including her own transformation and that of her husband Wang Dawei, had been visible and palpable to her.

In the past, their tragedy wasn’t due to economic hardship or poverty, but rather in mindset and perspective. Without joining Jianguo Group, they would have forever remained low-level citizens, oblivious and ignorant.

It was after joining Jianguo Group and taking that step out of their decrepit neighborhood, leaving behind the life of daily grocery shopping and fretting over the cost of vegetables, that they saw a different world. Only then did they realize life could be lived this way, that the world held so many fascinating things, and that people could indeed think for themselves...

Her feelings for Xiao Yi were nothing but gratitude.

Xiao Yi had helped them immensely, not only by giving them an opportunity and opening the door to a whole new world but also by repeatedly saving her two beloved ones. If it hadn’t been for him, maybe her son would have passed away a long time ago. And now, he had saved her husband too.

She had just heard from the doctor that to save her husband, Xiao Yi had exhausted all his energy and collapsed directly in the operating room.

Such kindness left her at a loss for how to express her gratitude.

"Auntie Li, please don’t say such things. We only did what we felt we should," Xiao Yi said with a mix of panic and remorse.

"Yes, Sister-in-law, Brother Dawei is destined for wealth and prosperity. There’s no way anything would happen to him. Having gone through this tribulation, after a great disaster, there must be great fortune ahead," Liu Yuan added softly, consoling Li Xiumei while solemnly making a promise, "This time, Brother Dawei encountered trouble because of the company and Director Chen. Please rest assured, neither the company nor Director Chen will let him down!"

"I don’t expect any great fortune. I just hope that from now on he’ll be safe and sound."

Hearing the comforting words of the two men, although Li Xiumei knew they were just trying to cheer her up, she felt a little better. However, after listening to what Liu Yuan said next, she shook her head, "Secretary Liu, you should stop saying that. Since Uncle Wang took on his position, he was just doing his duty. There’s no talk of repayment. It’s just that, regarding the medical expenses..."

Listening to Li Xiumei and seeing the sincere expression on her face, Liu Yuan felt a deep sense of respect welling up inside him. He couldn’t imagine that this woman, who was previously just a housewife from a poor household, concerned over the cost of groceries, could say such things.

This was something even many well-educated intellectuals of this age couldn’t achieve.

He had seen too many people who, after doing the smallest favor, would boast about their deeds as if afraid they might go unnoticed, or would complain at the slightest inconvenience and make excessive demands.

No wonder Young Master Xiao valued them so highly before, and no wonder he recommended them to Director Chen. It seems Young Master Xiao’s judgment of people truly is exceptional.

Liu Yuan sighed inwardly, admiring Xiao Yi, and then looked seriously at Li Xiumei, "Please be completely assured, Sister-in-law, we will definitely use the best medicine and the best specialists to treat Brother Wang as quickly as possible, and you won’t have to pay a single cent. This includes all nutritional costs after his recovery, which will also be fully reimbursed by the company."

Liu Yuan did not speak again of repayment, but in his heart he was already resolved that once Wang Dawei recovered, no matter what, they must generously compensate him. He believed Director Chen would certainly do the same.

What Li Xiumei said was not a pretentious dismissal but her true feelings. She wasn’t lacking money now, nor was she greedy. Her sole wish was for Wang Dawei’s rapid recovery, her only concern being the high medical costs for such a severe injury and hospital stay. Hearing Liu Yuan’s words, she completely let go of her worries, and contentedly prayed for her husband’s quick healing.

Although Xiao Yi told Li Xiumei that Wang Dawei wouldn’t wake up so soon, and that in the special care ward, professional nurses would take care of everything, she could go home and rest and come back when she had time, Li Xiumei still chose to stay in the hospital, just like Chen Xue, watching over her husband and waiting for him to awaken. She just asked Xiao Yi to keep it secret for now and not tell her son and Wang Qingqing about Wang Dawei’s injury, as there was no need to worry them.

Seeing that Li Xiumei was determined, Xiao Yi didn’t try to persuade her further. Promising her to keep Wang Qingqing and the others in the dark, he took his leave.

"Uncle Liu, please pay more attention to the situation here. I’ll be heading back first," Xiao Yi said to Liu Yuan as he left Wang Dawei’s ward.

Since yesterday, he had been in a coma, and although the Carefree True Qi in his body had begun to circulate freely after breaking through the third layer, that kind of free circulation was extremely inefficient. Even now, the True Qi in his body had only recovered to about ten percent, and his most urgent priority was to restore his Cultivation Power.

There was also a great deal more to be done.

"Please rest assured, Young Master Xiao, I will make sure to look after everything."

Liu Yuan nodded earnestly.

"Hmm, if there is any situation, call me."

Xiao Yi nodded and then turned to walk towards the hospital entrance.

"Young Master Xiao, let me see you out."

Liu Yuan watched as Xiao Yi walked a few steps, then suddenly remembered something and quickly caught up with him.

"No need, I’ll just take a taxi back."

Xiao Yi shook his head, refusing Liu Yuan’s kindness and said with concern, "Uncle Liu, you also need to take care of yourself. Make sure to rest and don’t wear yourself out."

"Thank you for your concern, Young Master Xiao. Please don’t worry about me. Although my body is not as strong as yours, I won’t tire so easily, haha. Since you insist, Young Master Xiao, I won’t see you out."

A look of gratitude appeared on Liu Yuan’s face as he smiled. He did not persist in his offer to accompany Xiao Yi any further. First of all, he was genuinely very tired and wanted to rest; moreover, he still had many matters to attend to and truly did not have much time.

After bidding farewell to Liu Yuan, Xiao Yi went straight to catch a taxi back to Azure Waterfront. He took a refreshing shower, changed his clothes, then sat cross-legged on the bed, emptying his mind and began to cultivate.

This session of Entering Meditation lasted until dawn the next day before he awoke.

Upon opening his eyes, Xiao Yi felt as if every cell in his body and the blood flowing through his veins wanted to leap for joy. There was an urge to howl at the heavens. His eyes suddenly emitted two dazzling beams of light, so brilliant they seemed almost tangible.

Excellent!

It took a moment for Xiao Yi to suppress the surge of emotion inside him. The intense light in his eyes gradually faded, returning to his normal, dark, and tranquil gaze. However, his face could hardly conceal the euphoria he felt.

The effects of last night’s meditation and cultivation were far beyond what he had anticipated!

Not only had he fully recovered his Cultivation Power, but he also entered a mysterious state during yesterday’s cultivation, a state he had never encountered before. It was filled with vitality and a selfless clarity, almost dreamlike. Upon waking, he clearly felt that the True Qi within him had been cleansed. The already pure and dense Carefree True Qi was now even more refined and substantial!

Trusting his intuition, he felt that this change was hugely beneficial, much more so than the incremental increases in Cultivation Power he used to experience!

The feeling was so delightful—could he enter that state again?

After a while, Xiao Yi, now sober from the joy, savored the essence of his True Qi, which had transformed during the night’s cultivation. Eventually, he calmed down and began to recall the events of the previous day.

With the intent to replicate the experience, he closed his eyes and tried his best to recollect yesterday’s sensations, slowly beginning his cultivation.

Sigh... It still didn’t work...

It seemed that chance was indeed required for such things.

However, after trying several times in succession, Xiao Yi ultimately failed to re-enter that state again. No matter how he tried to recall the process of yesterday’s cultivation or even that wonderful sensation, he could never quite grasp it again.

——————————————————————————(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian with your recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)