Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 942: Guiding Senior Brother Hou

Chapter 942: Chapter 942: Guiding Senior Brother Hou

Fang Bai stood outside the stone house for a moment before he saw Hou Ziping finally shuffling out.

Disbelief still lingered on Hou Ziping’s face.

"Junior Brother Fang, my injury..."

Looking at Fang Bai, Hou Ziping felt his throat go dry, wanting to say something but couldn’t find the words.

Although Hou Ziping didn’t understand how his injury had healed so quickly, he knew it must have something to do with the Junior Brother Fang before him.

"I healed your wound."

Under Hou Ziping’s astonished gaze, Fang Bai casually said, "I know a secret technique that can rapidly heal others’ injuries. Hmm, it’s enough for you, Senior Brother Hou, to know this in your heart, please keep it a secret for me."

Hou Ziping, who was well aware of ’He who carries a jade untouched bears no guilt, but he who carries a jade invites trouble,’ nodded subconsciously, and said, "I know! I know! I definitely won’t tell anyone."

With a smile, Fang Bai asked, "How are you feeling now, Senior Brother Hou?"

Excitedly, Hou Ziping exclaimed, "Very good! My injury has completely healed, and... and I feel like my strength has improved from before."

Hou Ziping had thought that even if his injuries healed after his severe setback, it would be difficult for his strength to return to its peak, but he had never expected to gain a blessing in disguise, with his strength not regressing but instead advancing, making him overjoyed.

Then, Hou Ziping thought of Fang Bai’s miraculous secret technique that could swiftly heal injuries, and his heart heated up, thinking that if he formed a good relationship with Fang Bai, wouldn’t he no longer have to worry about being injured?

"Senior Brother Hou, now I’m going to ask you again: do you want to return the pain Yang Wei has brought you back to him?"

Fang Bai turned his head to look at Hou Ziping and asked seriously.

Hou Ziping replied, "I do! But..."

He had wanted to say "but now my strength might not necessarily be a match for Yang Wei," but Fang Bai waved his hand and interrupted him.

Fang Bai leaped onto a Stone Platform in front of the stone house and then sat down cross-legged, gesturing for Hou Ziping to join him.

The quarters of the Inner Court disciples almost always had such a Stone Platform, specifically for daily cultivation practice.

Hou Ziping immediately jumped onto the Stone Platform and sat cross-legged opposite Fang Bai, looking at him with some confusion.

Fang Bai said, "Senior Brother Hou, you practice Earth Element Martial Arts Techniques, and during my journey in the past, I also had the chance to come across some Earth Element Martial Arts Techniques. Now, I will explain them to you, and I hope you can gain some insights from them."

Knowing that Fang Bai intended to guide him, Hou Ziping eagerly straightened up and prepared to listen carefully to Fang Bai’s explanation.

The information Fang Bai discussed was among the most basic in the Martial Dao, but to Hou Ziping, every word sparkled with wisdom and was indescribably marvelous.

Hou Ziping listened intently, cross-referencing what he learned with his previous knowledge, and suddenly experienced an epiphany, as if the clouds had parted to reveal the sun.

Since entering the Inner Court, Hou Ziping had diligently buried himself in grueling practice, never allowing himself to slacken, but he kept hitting walls on the Martial Dao, struggling to make any headway. This was in part due to his mediocre aptitude and lack of keen insight, but it was also because the high-level instructors from the Martial Academy did not explain things in simple and detailed terms.

There were around three hundred disciples in the Inner Court, and whenever a high-level instructor came to impart Martial Arts Techniques, they would all gather together to listen.

Those disciples with superior talent and sharp insight often understood the lessons quickly upon explanation, while others like Hou Ziping might only grasp a vague understanding.

As a result, disciples like Hou Ziping would fall behind step by step, widening the gap in strength between them and other Inner Court disciples.

Twelve years of arduous cultivation in the Inner Court had yielded no return he deserved, and Hou Ziping had even grown to despair of himself, ready to live a life of mediocrity.

But now, Fang Bai had opened a new window to the Martial Dao World for him, showing him a whole new world, which greatly boosted his confidence and left him almost dancing with excitement.

Before usurping a body to be reborn, Fang Bai was a battle-hardened Immortal Emperor with an extremely profound understanding of the Martial Dao. He was like a master teacher, knowing exactly how to impart skills and teach techniques to allow his disciple to comprehend as quickly as possible.

Fang Bai’s explanations were simple and detailed, and Hou Ziping listened so intently that he was completely entranced, losing track of time until dusk arrived.

"Senior Brother Hou, it’s time for us to set off!"

Fang Bai looked up at the sky and leaped down from the Stone Platform.

Dusk was the time for his duel with Yang Lin, and he had to arrive at the Practice Battle Arena for Inner Court disciples on time.

As for Hou Ziping, he was also going to the Practice Battle Arena with Fang Bai to seek justice from Yang Wei, Yang Lin’s cousin.

Hou Ziping landed beside Fang Bai and clasped his hands in a fists salute, bowing deeply to Fang Bai, "Junior Brother Fang, thank you!"

He was thanking Fang Bai for explaining the Martial Dao to him, which had led to a vast improvement in his understanding and strength within just the past few hours—a leap in capability equivalent to his twelve years of hard cultivation since entering the Inner Court.

Now, if he were to face Yang Wei again, Hou Ziping was confident of victory.

Therefore, Hou Ziping was immensely grateful to Fang Bai and bowed to express his thanks.

"Let’s go, to the Practice Battle Arena!"

Fang Bai accepted Hou Ziping’s gratitude, then they walked shoulder to shoulder towards the Practice Battle Arena for Inner Court disciples.

Just as they set off, at the Practice Battle Arena by a small lake within Bitao Martial Academy, a sizable number of Inner Court disciples had already gathered.

These Inner Court disciples knew that today, Yang Lin, ranked third on the power list of Inner Court disciples, would face off against the newly promoted Inner Court disciple Fang Bai. Most of them came with the intent to watch the excitement unfold.

"Look, Senior Brother Yang has arrived!"

At dusk, surrounded by a group of Inner Court disciples including Yang Wei, Yang Lin appeared at the Practice Battle Arena with a smile and a laugh.

Yang Lin was naturally handsome, and today he had deliberately donned a new outfit and groomed his hair, looking even more elegant and debonair, captivating many of the female Inner Court disciples with his charm.

The duel was imminent, yet not a trace of pre-battle seriousness or tension could be seen on Yang Lin’s face, only a strong sense of confidence.

"The agreed time for the duel is almost here. Senior Brother Yang has already arrived, but where is Junior Brother Fang Bai?"

"Could he be scared and backing out at the last moment?"

"Haha, I think it’s quite possible! How could a newbie Inner Court disciple like him stand a chance against an old hand like Senior Brother Yang?"

"Indeed, Senior Brother Yang is the third-ranked on the Inner Court disciples’ power list! His position hasn’t been shaken by anyone for many years!"

"If Junior Brother Fang Bai doesn’t show up, I’m doomed. I bet a thousand Essence Stones with Senior Brother Zhao that Fang Bai would win!"

"Hahaha, Junior Brother Qian, did you get your head stuck in a door? Betting on Fang Bai to win is like giving away cultivation resources to Senior Brother Zhao!"

At the Practice Battle Arena, the gathered Inner Court disciples freely discussed the upcoming event. When they heard about Junior Brother Qian betting a thousand Essence Stones on Fang Bai’s victory, the other Inner Court disciples all burst into laughter.