The sky had already turned dark.
Jiangcheng Hospital, in a ward.
Chen Xiao quietly stayed by the bedside. Lying on the bed was his mother, Liu Zhen.
Chen Xiao had already checked her. She was not seriously injured, only frightened.
Chen Xiao had also secretly infused some spiritual energy into her to calm her.
She was sleeping soundly now, and would be completely fine once she woke up.
But even so, Chen Xiao still stayed by her bedside.
Just like when Chen Xiao was sick as a child, she would stay by his side.
*Knock, knock, knock.*
A knock on the door. Da Jun had arrived.
"Master Chen, I brought abalone and sea cucumber porridge for Auntie. She can eat it when she wakes up."
Da Jun, such a rough and tough man, unexpectedly had such a delicate heart.
Chen Xiao thanked him, "That's thoughtful of you, Da Jun."
Da Jun repeatedly said, "Master Chen, you're too kind. If it weren't for you today, I would have lost my life."
Chen Xiao smiled, "We're all brothers. You don't need to be so polite with me. Just call me Chen Xiao from now on."
Da Jun said with great respect, "How dare Da Jun call Master by name directly?"
Chen Xiao then said, "Then call me Master Chen from now on."
"Yes, Master Chen. It's late, so I won't disturb Master Chen and Auntie's rest. Da Jun takes his leave."
Seeing Da Jun about to leave, Chen Xiao said, "Wait, Da Jun, I have something else to ask you."
Da Jun immediately stopped, "Master Chen, please speak freely."
Chen Xiao asked, "When you were fighting Wu Dingbang earlier, you said he had entered the Qi Realm. Is the Qi Realm a martial arts realm?"
"Yes, Master Chen."
Da Jun was a little confused.
He thought, Master Chen's martial arts cultivation is so high, beating Wu Dingbang was like beating his son. He wouldn't not even know such basic common knowledge, would he?
He even suspected Chen Xiao was testing him.
However, Chen Xiao continued, "Then please introduce me to the current divisions of martial arts realms."
Only then did Da Jun confirm that Chen Xiao genuinely didn't know, and began his explanation.
"Master Chen, the current martial arts are mainly divided into four realms: Inner Strength, Qi Realm, Transformation Realm, and Divine Realm, in that order."
"Inner Strength is not difficult. Even ordinary people without talent, as long as they are willing to work hard, put in time and sweat, can possess Inner Strength and become an entry-level martial artist."
"Above Inner Strength is the Qi Realm. A Qi Realm martial artist is already one in ten thousand, and it's the lowest threshold to be selected for the Golden Rankings."
"Wu Dingbang is a Qi Realm martial artist, and so is Master Hu. Master Chen, since you can defeat Wu Dingbang, you must also be a Qi Realm martial artist, right?"
Chen Xiao pondered for a moment and said, "My cultivation system is different from yours, so I can't compare it this way."
Chen Xiao could also achieve the manifestation of his internal energy into form, just like Wu Dingbang.
However, he cultivated immortal arts, while Qi Realm martial artists like Wu Dingbang were clearly inferior in his eyes.
Da Jun looked bewildered. Not the same system? Are there other systems in martial arts?
At this moment, Chen Xiao asked again, "What about the Transformation Realm and the Divine Realm?"
Da Jun said,
"A Transformation Realm martial artist can project their internal energy outwards, controlling it as if it were an extension of their own arm. Every Transformation Realm martial artist can be considered a Grandmaster."
"However, becoming a Transformation Realm martial artist is extremely difficult. It requires not only extraordinary talent but also opportunities."
"A Transformation Realm martial artist possesses the potential for the Heavenly Rankings!"
Chen Xiao nodded and continued to listen to Da Jun.
"As for the Divine Realm, that is a legendary realm. Everyone has heard of it, but no one has ever seen it."
"The closest martial artist to the Divine Realm in this era is only one person."
Chen Xiao asked doubtfully, "Who is it?"
"The God of War of the Northern Territory, Xiao Zhan!"
Even just saying the name, Da Jun's eyes showed admiration.
The influence of Xiao Zhan in the hearts of martial artists was evident.
Chen Xiao murmured, "Xiao Zhan, Xiao Tian Ce."
Da Jun exclaimed, "Master Chen, you know Xiao Tian Ce too?"
Chen Xiao replied, "I just heard Qi Qingfei mention him."
"Oh."
Da Jun nodded. Seeing Chen Xiao in deep thought, he dared not disturb him.
Then, Chen Xiao came back to his senses and saw Da Jun still standing beside him, bowing.
He said, "Da Jun, you can go about your business."
Da Jun was about to leave when he suddenly turned back, as if remembering something.
"By the way, Master Chen, please forgive my presumption."
"The people of the Wolf Gang are petty and vindictive. You killing Wu Dingbang, the Devouring Wolf, today will likely provoke retaliation from the Wolf Gang. I hope you will be vigilant."
Chen Xiao pondered for a moment and asked, "Does the Wolf Gang have many experts?"
Da Jun said, "On the surface, Wu Dingbang is the top expert of the Wolf Gang. However, the truly most formidable person in the Wolf Gang is their leader, the Wolf Lord Han Jiuqian!"
"This person acts in a mysterious and unfathomable manner. He became a Qi Realm expert long ago but has never participated in the Golden Rankings. Therefore, his true strength has always been a mystery."
Chen Xiao stroked his chin and chuckled softly, "This person is quite interesting."
Da Jun continued,
"Besides the Wolf Lord Han Jiuqian, there is another person in the Wolf Gang that must be guarded against, and that is Xu Qingxiang, the Thousand-Faced Laughing Wolf."
"His strength is average, but he is skilled in disguise and extremely cunning and treacherous. He is the Wolf Gang's chief strategist."
At this moment, a slight cough came from the sickbed. Liu Zhen showed signs of waking up.
Da Jun was perceptive, "Master Chen, Da Jun takes his leave."
Chen Xiao nodded, and Da Jun exited the ward.
Liu Zhen slowly woke up, her eyes clearly still a bit dazed.
"Chen Xiao, where is this?"
"Mom, this is the hospital."
Liu Zhen then remembered what happened before she fainted and immediately sat up vigilantly.
"Chen Xiao, where are those bad guys? Did they do anything to you?"
Chen Xiao comforted her, "It's okay, Mom. Those bad guys have been arrested. Don't worry."
"That's good, it's good they've been arrested."
Liu Zhen patted her chest, looking as if she was still in shock.
"Chen Xiao, I'm fine. Let's go home. We don't stay in the hospital, it's dozens of yuan a night! That money could buy two pounds of meat."
Chen Xiao laughed, "It's okay, Mom. You don't have to pay to stay here. It's employee benefits."
Chen Xiao told a white lie, a well-intentioned one.
Liu Zhen wondered, "What employee benefits are so unlucky, free hospitalization?"
Her mother's words made Chen Xiao laugh.
"Mom, didn't I tell you before that I changed jobs? I'm officially informing you now that I am a formal doctor at Jiangcheng Hospital!"
Liu Zhen looked at Chen Xiao in disbelief, "Son, are you telling the truth?"
"Of course. If you don't believe me, look at my work ID."
Holding Chen Xiao's work ID, Liu Zhen's nose felt a little sore, and her voice began to choke.
"That's great, son. You've done very well. I can die tomorrow with no regrets."
Chen Xiao rolled his eyes, "Look at what you're saying. You don't sound like someone who dislikes unlucky hospital stays at all."
Liu Zhen broke into a smile, "Mom is happy for you. I want to go home and make dumplings to celebrate!"
"There's no rush for dumplings. You should drink the porridge first. You haven't eaten all day, you must be hungry!"
Saying that, Chen Xiao brought out the abalone and sea cucumber porridge.
At this moment, Liu Zhen suddenly changed the subject:
"Son, promise Mom one thing. If you encounter a situation like today again, don't bother with me anymore."