Da Xiang's attitude towards Chen Xiao did a complete 180-degree turn.
From a villain who swore to crush Chen Xiao to death, he instantly became Chen Xiao's little fanboy.
After gaining this little fanboy weighing over four hundred pounds, Chen Xiao discovered that beneath the rough exterior, the man was surprisingly honest.
"Chen Xiao, since you're Brother Han's good brother, you're my good brother Da Xiang too. We've had our differences, but now we're family!"
Chen Xiao was speechless, this guy was too forward!
Besides, he and Han Jiuchuan were merely cooperating; when did they become good brothers!
Han Jiuchuan, however, understood Da Xiang's personality well. He smiled slightly and said, "Brother Chen, please forgive me for not informing you beforehand. I assume you're here in the provincial capital because of the affairs of the Underworld Palace? I had intended to call you tomorrow to discuss it, but I didn't expect us to be so fated to meet here today. Since we have, I'll tell you now."
Chen Xiao could tell at a glance that Han Jiuchuan didn't trust him much.
The so-called cooperation was likely not truly taken to heart; at most, it was a temporary truce.
Chen Xiao saw through it but didn't expose it. Instead, he shook his head, "Boss Han, I'm a doctor. In my eyes, no matter how important something is, it's not as important as a patient's safety. Please allow me to examine Da Xiang first, and then we can discuss other matters!"
Han Jiuchuan naturally wouldn't object to this. He smiled and said, "Then I'll trouble you, Brother Chen. I thank you on Da Xiang's behalf."
Chen Xiao shook his head, "Boss Han, you're too kind."
Da Xiang, on the other hand, asked with disbelief, "Brother Chen, can you really cure me? The doctors told me there's no cure in the world for my condition, and I can only wait to die."
Da Xiang's expression turned somewhat somber. Han Jiuchuan smiled slightly and said, "Da Xiang, you might not know this yet, but Brother Chen is a divine doctor. Qi Tianhu was poisoned with a world-shattering rare poison, but Chen Xiao saved him. Perhaps Brother Chen can also help with your incurable illness!"
Da Xiang was suddenly shocked, "What? Qi Tianhu's poison was cured? I thought he was dead!"
Chen Xiao said calmly, "Your illness is different from the poison Qi Tianhu suffered. His was caused by external factors, while yours is congenital!"
"Brother Chen, you can tell that? You're too amazing!"
Da Xiang was dumbfounded, his expression exaggerated.
It had taken him to no less than ten hospitals and several years to even get a diagnosis for his condition, and that was after examinations by various advanced instruments.
Yet Chen Xiao, without even feeling his pulse, had accurately described seven or eight aspects of it just by looking, leaving him utterly convinced.
Chen Xiao continued, "Your illness is caused by a certain gene deficiency. You lack growth-inhibiting hormones, which is why your body continues to grow uncontrollably. From muscles to fat to bone tissue, it doesn't stop for a single moment!"
"What makes you, also makes you fall! Because of your genetic defect, you've gained this current body!"
"The continuously growing muscles provide you with world-destroying strength, and the inexhaustible fat wraps your body in a layer of tough armor. Honestly, people like you are born for battle!"
Hearing Chen Xiao's words, Da Xiang was deeply convinced and admired Chen Xiao to the core.
Then, Chen Xiao changed the subject, "Unfortunately, this is the talent heaven gave you, and also the curse heaven bestowed upon you. From the age of thirty-five, your body has been unable to withstand its own growth."
"Your blood, heart, liver, and other organs can no longer cope with the rapid growth of muscles, fat, and bones. It's like a sports car pushed to its limit, constantly facing the danger of blowing its engine!"
"But you can't stop the car, or even slow it down!"
Chen Xiao's explanation brought Da Xiang a sense of sudden enlightenment.
For the first time, he finally understood what was wrong with his body!
The doctors at the hospital had told him a lot before, but he hadn't understood any of it. The only thing he understood was that he had a terminal illness and wouldn't live much longer.
Thinking of his body about to explode, Da Xiang became as dejected as a four-hundred-pound child.
"Brother Chen, what should I do then? You must have a way to cure me, right?"
Chen Xiao had now become his only hope, his last straw.
However, Chen Xiao shook his head, "Frankly speaking, your condition isn't strictly an illness. It's just your natural constitution. Since it's not an illness, I have no way to treat it!"
Da Xiang was stunned for a moment, then sighed, "It seems this is my fate. Brother Chen, you don't need to blame yourself. After hearing you say so much, I have no regrets. At least now I understand how I will die!"
Chen Xiao's heart stirred. He hadn't expected this big fellow to be so open-minded, which improved his impression of Da Xiang even further.
So he smiled and said, "Although I can't cure your illness, I do have a way to keep you from dying!"
"What? Brother Chen, are you serious? Please, don't keep me in suspense, what's going on?"
Chen Xiao first said he couldn't cure him, then that he could keep him from dying, which completely confused Da Xiang.
Chen Xiao said, "I have a body-refining technique here that is perfect for you to cultivate!"
Da Xiang was confused, "Cultivation technique? Brother Chen, will cultivating it keep me from dying?"
Chen Xiao nodded, "This technique is called the Blazing Body Forging Art. The technique itself is very simple and brutal; it relies on consuming the cultivator's flesh and blood to improve their cultivation. Therefore, for ordinary people, cultivating this technique is equivalent to suicide. But for you, it's a perfect fit!"
Da Xiang was stunned, "Brother Chen, you mean I not only won't die, but I can also get stronger? Is there such a good thing in the world?"
Chen Xiao nodded, "Go get me paper and a pen, I'll write it down for you!"
Han Jiuchuan's gaze narrowed, his heart filled with astonishment.
Chen Xiao could so easily produce such a miraculous body-refining technique. What kind of profound background did he possess? Who exactly was this person?
No wonder Qi Tianhu was willing to abdicate to him; this was a peerless, powerful figure to align with!
Even Han Jiuchuan himself couldn't help but want to cling to this powerful figure!
Chen Xiao finished writing the technique and handed it to Da Xiang, "Take this and cultivate it. If you have any questions, call me."
The Blazing Body Forging Art was good in that it was a cultivation technique from the immortal realm.
But it was also not good because it required consuming one's own flesh and blood to improve strength, making it impossible for ordinary people to cultivate.
Therefore, for Chen Xiao, it was a chicken rib!
Tasteless to eat, but a pity to discard.