Invincible Divine Doctor of the Beautiful Lady-Chapter 726 - 700: The Crisis of the Lu Family

Hearing Lu Xiangfei say this only made Tangyu even more certain that these people in black must be related to the mysterious force behind the Ghost Doctor.

This mysterious force was indeed terrifying, actually managing to infiltrate the surroundings of various Ancient Martial factions. There must be an earth-shattering conspiracy hidden within. A mere Ghost Doctor almost turned Donglin City upside down, and he was just a small pawn. Evidently, this Great Demon King mentioned by these men in black must be another pawn.

"Do you know who the Great Demon King is?" Tangyu asked.

Lu Xiangfei shook his head and said, "I’ve only heard this name mentioned once by these people, but we in the Lu Family have been searching without finding a shred of information about this Great Demon King."

Lu Xiangfei not knowing the background of the Great Demon King was within Tangyu’s expectations. A hidden hand that could stir up an entire faction must be no simple entity. Just like the Ghost Doctor, who had laid out plans for thirty years, yet ended up as someone else’s pawn. If it weren’t for the foresight of the Ghost Doctor, Donglin City might truly have fallen into his hands.

Lu Xiangfei said, "Tangyu, I’ll get someone to deal with the situation here. It’s getting late now, and I see that you all have come from afar. If you don’t mind, you could stay at my place tonight. I can’t repay you enough for saving my life, but I can at least offer some wine and refreshments to express my thanks."

Tangyu nodded, "Then we’ll take you up on your offer." They had planned to stay in Kaishan County for the night anyway.

Lu Xiangfei laughed and nodded, "If you mention being polite, I’ll feel ashamed. You all go sit in the car first; it might take a while."

Tangyu and Xiaoyu returned to the car, where the Ghost Doctor, raising an eyebrow, asked, "What’s going on?"

Tangyu recounted the details to the Ghost Doctor, who after hearing them, furrowed his brow, "It seems that the situation is not optimistic. The tentacles of this mysterious force behind the scenes have already started to move within various factions. These people are clearly targeting these Ancient Martial factions, and if their goal isn’t eradication, then it must be to subjugate them. From what I see, the likelihood of the latter is very high. And judging from the current situation, it seems the Lu Family is about to fall into great crisis. They dare to make repeated moves against the Lu Family, which means they must have a clear understanding of the Lu Family’s strength. I’m afraid a great battle is about to erupt."

Tangyu nodded; he had also considered this situation.

A bloody storm was probably about to sweep through, and it was quite a coincidence that he had encountered it.

"Master, what should we do now? Should we just stay the night and then hit the road, or should we get involved?" Tangyu sought the Ghost Doctor’s opinion.

The Ghost Doctor looked at Tangyu and said, "I am old, my spirit willing but my flesh weak. You have been facing these matters all along, so make your own decision. Whatever you choose, your master will stand by you."

Tangyu was taken aback for a moment, soon shaking his head with a wry smile, feeling the weight on his shoulders was indeed heavy, "Good fortune or misfortune cannot be evaded. We’ve already come face to face with that mysterious force; even if we were to escape today, they probably won’t let us off. Instead of that, might as well fight them head-on. Slay gods if gods block our path, kill the Buddha if the Buddha obstructs us. I won’t be able to sleep peacefully until this looming threat is removed."

The Ghost Doctor narrowed his eyes and smiled.

Xiaoyu, too, had a resolute look on her face, "Let’s do it, damn it. Life without a bit of fiery blood is just too dull. It’s a pity that I’m too weak. Ah, I wonder if I’ll ever have the chance to break through to the Innate Realm."

Tangyu shook his head with a smile, "You haven’t practiced any Ancient Martial Cultivation Techniques at all; naturally, you can’t break through to the Innate Realm."

Xiaoyu instantly looked dejected.

In the secular world, he could be considered at the pinnacle. But unfortunately, in front of Ancient Martial Artists, he was still not worth mentioning.

Xiaoyu’s fiery ambition was not one bit less intense than that of Tangyu.

The Ghost Doctor smiled with narrowed eyes, "That may not necessarily be the case."

"Huh?"

Tangyu and Xiaoyu both looked towards the Ghost Doctor, prompting Tangyu to ask, "Master, what do you mean ’not necessarily’? Are you saying that Xiaoyu still has hope to become an Innate Realm practitioner by starting to practice Ancient Martial Cultivation Techniques now?" It was indeed too late for Xiaoyu, who had missed the optimal age for practice. Besides, without any foundation, it would be difficult even to begin.

"It’s not necessary to practice Ancient Martial Cultivation Techniques to break free of mediocrity and escape the bonds of the body to advance to the Innate Realm. The gap between the Grand Grandmaster Realm and Innate Realm is insurmountable to us. But that’s just from our perspective. The Ancient Martial World is vast, and many figures of great power have heaven-reaching abilities that shock the universe. Some extremely powerful beings even have the ability to create their own small worlds; just thinking about it shows how formidable and inconceivable they are. A lot of things in the Ancient Martial World are beyond our comprehensive; we only know the tip of the iceberg," the Ghost Doctor explained.

Tangyu nodded, indeed it was so.

Although he had some understanding of the Ancient Martial World, Tangyu still felt that he had only seen a small corner of this mysterious veil.

"There are rumors of miraculous Spirit Pills that can refresh one’s meridians and transform the body, elevating one directly from an ordinary person to the Innate Realm. The Innate Realm may seem incredibly powerful to ordinary people but in the Ancient Martial World, it’s like a baby taking its first steps—just starting out."

Tangyu nodded, indeed it was so. The Innate Realm is divided into nine layers, and he was currently at the First Layer, with each layer vast in difference. Above the Innate Realm, there’s the Earthly Realm, above the Earthly Realm lies the Imaginary Realm, and beyond that, the Heavenly Realm.

Even—according to rumors, beyond the Heavenly Realm is the Divine Position Realm.

These were still too far off for Tangyu.

Knowing this, Tangyu also made a silent resolution, "If I ever have the capability, I will certainly obtain more spirit pills and miraculous medicines. That way, I can help all my little fish improve to the Innate Realm."

"Even the rumors suggest that by cultivating to the Divine Position Realm, one can seek the secrets to eternal life. Let alone the Divine Position Realm, even reaching the Earthly Realm can significantly increase one’s lifespan, and might even retain someone’s youthful appearance forever. And these are indeed the lifelong pursuits of Ancient Martial Artists. To inquire about eternal life, to roam freely, to traverse the heavens and the earth, to soar through the void, to sculpt the ancient myths and legends, and to reach a broader world," continued the Ghost Doctor, his face alight with fervent longing.

Inquiring about eternal life has always been the dream of countless people since ancient times.

Not to mention Ancient Martial Artists, even ordinary mortals harbor such dreams.

Tangyu’s blood boiled even more. The path before him was still endlessly vast. To inquire about eternal life, to live freely—how pleasant that would be? To live forever with the woman he loved, free from the troubles of birth, aging, sickness, and death, living a life like that of an immortal couple—how alluring was that?

Of course, all this presupposes that he could reach the legendary Divine Position Realm.

Since it was a distant and lofty goal, it was still worth pursuing for Tangyu.

Life is short, barely passing a century. Such time is too brief, too brief indeed. This was not what Tangyu wanted to see; he now had far greater aspirations.

To inquire about eternal life—who says I cannot?

At that moment, Tangyu’s heart solidified an extremely firm belief.

An hour later, the situation here had been dealt with cleanly. Given the Lu Family’s power in Tianshan County, it was easy for them to have the police sweep the scene.

Lu Xiangfei came over, "Tangyu, it’s all set, we can go now. I apologize for making you wait, truly sorry." After he finished speaking, Lu Xiangfei’s gaze turned to the Ghost Doctor, and he immediately added respectfully, "Who might this senior be?"

With Lu Xiangfei’s discerning eyes, he could tell the Ghost Doctor’s strength was far superior to his own. He was undoubtedly a master, so he naturally showed ample respect in the presence of such a master.

Tangyu introduced him, "This is my master, the Ghost Doctor."

"The Ghost Doctor?" Lu Xiangfei frowned slightly, not recognizing the name, but then proceeded to say, "I’ve heard of the senior Ghost Doctor. Pardon our shortcomings for making you wait; any lack of hospitality today, I hope the senior Ghost Doctor could be lenient."

Lu Xiangfei’s words were elegantly spoken, yet it was clear that there was genuine sincerity, rather than a deliberate flattery.

The Ghost Doctor smiled faintly and nodded, "Don’t mention it, we were the ones who intruded unannounced. It was mere chance that we happened upon this scene."

"Alright, then I’ll lead the way," said Lu Xiangfei with a nod.

Twenty minutes later they arrived at a large villa near Tianshan County. The Lu Family people had already received the news, so as soon as Lu Xiangfei returned, a dignified elder and a middle-aged man rushed out anxiously.

"Xiangfei, are you okay?" The middle-aged man asked with concern. He was Lu Xiangfei’s father, Lu Qian.

Lu Xiangfei shook his head, "I’m fine, Dad. Just a bullet hit my arm, but I’ve already removed the bullet and applied some antiseptic medicine. It’s nothing serious. By the way, Dad, Grandpa, let me introduce a few esteemed guests. If it weren’t for their help today, I might have been in dire straits."

The gazes of the Lu Family patriarch, Lu Zheng, and Lu Qian, then turned to Tangyu and his two companions. The expression on their faces suddenly grew solemn when they saw the Ghost Doctor, realizing his strength was formidable, possibly beyond their ability to contend.

"Grandpa, Dad, this is the senior Ghost Doctor, this is Tangyu, and this is Little Fish," Lu Xiangfei introduced each one.

Lu Zheng approached the Ghost Doctor, "So it is the Daoist Priest Ghost Doctor. I have long heard of your name. In the past, the Holy Doctor Sect was also quite a famous and righteous faction. It’s an honor that words fail to express, to meet you here today."

The Ghost Doctor chuckled with a slight smile, "Lu Daoist Priest recognizes me, but please pardon my poor memory."

"Haha, no worries, I’m just an unremarkable man living in this remote place seeking a peaceful and stable life. I never expected that someone would go so far as to harm my Lu Family," said Lu Zheng.

Lu Xiangfei said, "Grandpa, let’s not talk about this for now. Let’s quickly invite our guests inside. Is the meal ready? We’re all starving here."

Lu Zheng immediately made a gesture of invitation, "Senior Ghost Doctor, Tangyu, Little Fish, please come this way. My apologies for any inconvenience."

The Ghost Doctor nodded, and the group went into the living room.