Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 234: The Best Gratitude

Chapter 234: Chapter 234: The Best Gratitude

Lin Ruoxue had met Fang Bai once, and their subsequent meeting naturally involved a few pleasantries.

Seizing the opportunity while her mother and Fang Bai exchanged pleasantries, Dongfang Ruhua walked up to her sister Dongfang Rushi and embraced her for a moment.

Although the two sisters didn’t speak much, they shared an unspoken understanding and telepathy, a single glance conveyed more than a thousand words ever could.

"Ruhua, your sister doesn’t believe you’ve become a Martial Artist, show her some proof," said Fang Bai, giving Dongfang Ruhua a meaningful look.

"Sister, Big Brother taught me a Cultivation Method, and I really am a Martial Artist now!"

As soon as Dongfang Ruhua heard Fang Bai mention anything about martial arts, her spirits lifted. She giggled, lightly tapped the ground with her toes, and with a swiftness of the wind, she dashed to a tall boulder several meters away. "Hei!" she exhaled as her palm struck out.

Amidst the faint sound of thunder, her delicate palm hit the boulder, which astonishingly split into several pieces and collapsed to the ground.

Lin Ruoxue, a member of the Doctor Pavilion Sect and also a Martial Artist, was only a mid-Yellow Level, and she watched in sheer amazement as her little daughter’s palm strike proved to be much more powerful than her own, leaving her speechless and in utter disbelief.

Dongfang Rushi was always calm and composed, rarely losing her poise, but at this moment her mouth fell open slightly, a glint of surprise flashing through her eyes.

Dongfang Rushi had once been told she was not suited for martial arts, and Dongfang Ruhua had received the same assessment, but now that her younger sister had become a Martial Artist, did it not mean that she herself could also aspire to delve into martial arts and become a Martial Artist?

Dongfang Rushi cast a glance at Fang Bai, her heart stirring with the desire to ask him something, yet she hesitated to speak up.

Dongfang Ruhua returned to her original spot, her beautiful face flushed with excitement as she said, "Sister, do you believe that I am a Martial Artist now? Big Brother said I am now a high-rank Yellow Level Martial Artist, even stronger than many of our family’s bodyguards!"

Having a strength greater than many bodyguards in her family meant that, in the future, Dongfang Ruhua wouldn’t need the family to send bodyguards to protect her when she traveled.

Dongfang Rushi couldn’t help but feel a twinge of envy toward her high-spirited sister.

As one of the core figures in the Dongfang Family, every time Dongfang Rushi went out, she was surrounded by layers of bodyguards, which left her little personal space or freedom. Although this was bothersome, she was helpless to change it.

"Ruhua, congratulations," Dongfang Rushi said, taking her sister’s small hand with a tender look in her eyes, "We all feel much relieved now that you have the ability to protect yourself. Doctor Fang’s contribution to your becoming a Martial Artist is significant, and you must express your gratitude to him."

"Yes, Ruhua!"

Lin Ruoxue was overjoyed at the fact that her younger daughter had become a Martial Artist, and even surpassed herself in strength, she said with a smile, "Although you haven’t officially taken Doctor Fang as your master, he has bestowed upon you the gift of his teaching. You mustn’t forget this kindness!"

Dongfang Ruhua nodded vigorously at Fang Bai and said, "Big Brother, how should I thank you? Should I invite you for a meal, or... should I ask Grandpa to give you a lot of money?"

Fang Bai laughed and said, "If you can properly cultivate the martial arts technique I’ve taught you, that will be the best thanks I could ask for."

"Don’t worry, Big Brother, I will surely practice diligently!"

Dongfang Ruhua, having tasted the sweetness of martial arts, was almost obsessed. Even without Fang Bai’s urging, she wouldn’t slack off.

Following the address given by Fang Bai, Dongfang Rushi sent people to check the valley where the mudslide occurred, to see if there was any hope of recovering the bodies of the two family bodyguards as well as the Lingnan Poison Venerable. Regrettably, the valley was completely covered by the mudslide, and they were powerless to do anything, so they had no choice but to give up.

Since Dongfang Ruhua had been found, other matters seemed secondary. Thus, everyone began to evacuate from the mountainous area, returning together to Yanjing.

Fang Bai originally intended to return to his courtyard house, but Lin Ruoxue and Dongfang Ruhua, mother and daughter, pleaded persistently, insisting that Fang Bai visit the Dongfang family as a guest, if only for a meal, as a way to express their gratitude.

Unable to decline the warm insistence of the mother and daughter, Fang Bai agreed and accompanied them to the Dongfang family’s residence.

Upon arriving at the luxurious compound of the Dongfang family, Dongfang Leiming, who had received the news in advance, personally led the core members of the family to line up and greet them at the main entrance.

Some members of the Dongfang Family had reservations about Dongfang Leiming’s actions, believing that Fang Bai’s status did not warrant such a grand reception. They were sternly scolded by Dongfang Leiming and dared not to speak further.

The motorcade carrying Fang Bai, Lin Ruoxue, Dongfang Rushi, Dongfang Ruhua, and others came to a stop in front of the mansion’s gates, where two bodyguards stepped forward to open the car doors.

"Grandfather!"

Dongfang Ruhua was the first to climb out of the car and threw herself into Dongfang Leiming’s arms, unable to hold back a fresh bout of tears.

Dongfang Ruhua was the most doted granddaughter of Patriarch Leiming, and their affection for each other ran deep. Seeing his little granddaughter crying so sorrowfully, tears also appeared in the eyes of Dongfang Leiming.

It wasn’t until Fang Bai appeared with a smile that Dongfang Leiming patted Dongfang Ruhua’s back and said softly, "Ruhua, be good, stop crying. Grandfather needs to speak a few words with Doctor Fang."

Dongfang Ruhua wiped her tear-stained eyes and moved away from her grandfather’s embrace to stand aside.

"Doctor Fang, thank you!"

Dongfang Leiming stepped forward to greet Fang Bai, grasping one of his hands with both of his, and expressed his feelings, "You have saved Ruhua’s life for the second time. Such a great kindness will never be forgotten by the Dongfang family! From now on, your matters are the Dongfang family’s matters!"

"Elder, Doctor Fang not only saved Ruhua this time, but he also helped her greatly."

Lin Ruoxue came forward and said with a smile, "Ruhua is now a Yellow Level High Rank Martial Artist, even surpassing me by a small realm."

Dongfang Leiming’s white eyebrows rose in great joy as he looked toward Dongfang Ruhua and exclaimed, "Is that true?"

"Grandfather, it’s true! Big Brother is amazing, he taught me a cultivation technique, and after practicing it, I have become a martial artist!"

Hearing Dongfang Ruhua’s words, Fang Bai couldn’t help but smile wryly.

Dongfang Ruhua spoke lightly, but in reality, her current strength was not only due to her rare Innate Thunder Spirit Root but also because he had given her a medium-quality Marrow Cleansing Pill and a medium-quality Creation Pill. On top of that, she had cultivated in a valley rich in Essence Energy for an entire night. Otherwise, she could never have achieved her current realm.

Some of the Dongfang family’s youngsters, who also studied ancient learnings, knew the difficulty of martial arts cultivation. They did not believe that Dongfang Ruhua could become a martial artist, let alone a Yellow Level High Rank Martial Artist, in the brief span of a day and night of her disappearance.

Other people, aware of Dongfang Ruhua’s admiration for Fang Bai, suspected that she might be deliberately praising Fang Bai.

This was particularly the case with Dongfang Xing and Dongfang Chen, two brothers who had some grudges with Fang Bai. Their gazes toward Fang Bai were filled with scorn and disdain.

Dongfang Leiming and Fang Bai walked side by side into the mansion, where they sat down in the living room of the villa. Lin Ruoxue personally went to arrange lunch.

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