Chapter 856 Taking a Disciple
Chen Yang did not speak these words for his own sake of taking a disciple.
However, in Chen Yang's eyes, Hou Qingzhu's talent was of the excellent type. With a little cultivation, the possibility of becoming a peak Grandmaster was indeed very high.
But facing the gazes of the two people in front of him, Chen Yang finally said, "You can let Hou Qingzhu learn the Body Forging technique first. It's a basic cultivation method. After laying a solid foundation, I will teach her other techniques accordingly."
"As for taking a disciple, I think it's best to wait for now."
"Before that, let's first deal with the injuries in your bodies."
This sudden remark made Hou Yuanzhi and Xie Xinyi both stunned.
Lin Sangeng looked at the two of them in shock: "Lord Hou, you're injured?"
A bitter smile appeared on Hou Yuanzhi's face: "Just now, I used a secret technique."
Upon hearing this, Lin Sangeng's eyes widened in shock: "You are no longer young. Xie Xinyi is young and his body can recover, but how old are you and you still have to use a secret technique!"
Secret techniques caused great damage to a martial artist's body. Younger people with better physiques could recover after a period of recuperation.
But given Hou Yuanzhi's age, repeated use of secret techniques had already caused irreversible damage to his body.
Lin Sangeng had repeatedly warned them not to use secret techniques again and again!
As he spoke, Lin Sangeng's eyes became a little moist: "Alas! It's all my fault for harming you!"
Lin Sangeng clasped his hands to Chen Yang and said, "Chen Yang, you must help them recover their injuries! Especially Lord Hou. He has used secret techniques too many times, and I fear it has injured his lifespan."
Lin Sangeng had great confidence in Chen Yang's medical skills. In Lin Sangeng's heart, Chen Yang's medical skills were already world-class.
Even his own body, which was supposed to be doomed, was slowly recovering under Chen Yang's care.
He thought that Hou Yuanzhi's injuries should not be a major problem.
Chen Yang said with a wry smile, "Dealing with the injuries in their bodies is not a big problem, but the hidden injuries left by repeatedly using secret techniques are not so easy to handle."
Secret techniques were different from ordinary cultivation methods; they were about overdrafting one's own power!
This would keep the body in a state of overdraft for a long time. It might not be apparent at first, but over time, the consequences could be fatal!
Upon hearing Chen Yang's words, Hou Yuanzhi chuckled dryly and slowly shook his head, "I know my body best. I used a secret technique before because there was no other way."
"Sangeng, you gave me this set of secret techniques, but I was the one who asked for it, and I used it myself. No one forced me."
"I am already grateful enough to have such a cultivation method!"
Seeing that Lin Sangeng was about to speak again, Hou Yuanzhi quickly raised his hand to interrupt him, and then solemnly said to Chen Yang, "Xie Xinyi is still young, and his physical condition is much better."
"My benefactor saved us before. I should not ask for more, but Xie Xinyi is so young, and I truly don't want him to fade away like this."
"Whether Xie Xinyi's sequelae can be resolved or not, I thank you, Mr. Chen, in advance!"
Hou Yuanzhi said, and was about to rise to perform a grand bow to Chen Yang.
Seeing this, Chen Yang quickly supported Hou Yuanzhi and said, "I just said I would help you heal your injuries. There's no need for this. Whether it's Xie Xinyi or you, Lord Hou, I will do my best."
"Besides, Lin Sangeng is still recovering from his serious injuries and cannot use his internal energy for up to half a year. During this time, many matters in Modu will still require you, Lord Hou, to oversee."
"No matter from which perspective, I, Chen Yang, will naturally not refuse to help."
Chen Yang's sincerity and earnestness made Hou Yuanzhi extremely gratified.
Hou Yuanzhi had traveled to many places for Hou Qingzhu's matter and witnessed the capabilities of many sects.
Those sects had nurtured many peak Grandmasters.
What was even more terrifying was that the ages of these peak Grandmasters were not very advanced.
But compared to Chen Yang, these geniuses of the sects were simply pathetic.
They were not worth mentioning.
Along the way, Hou Yuanzhi had endured many condescending looks.
For his granddaughter's martial arts future and for the future of the Hou family, Hou Yuanzhi had endured it all.
But even with such forbearance, he still had some resistance towards these sect martial artists.
It even made Hou Yuanzhi doubt whether these sects were truly the ultimate goal for martial artists.
But all of this changed when he met Chen Yang. Hou Yuanzhi's heart was filled with a new thought.
Not all genius martial artists in this world were so incompetent.
Hou Yuanzhi wanted his granddaughter to become Chen Yang's disciple, not only because of Chen Yang's formidable strength, but also because Chen Yang's conduct in all aspects met Hou Yuanzhi's inner aspirations for a martial artist.
A martial artist was not just about powerful force.
More importantly, they possessed a benevolent and childlike heart.
Hou Yuanzhi even harbored a sense of admiration for Chen Yang.
Xie Xinyi was initially somewhat concerned about Chen Yang's medical skills.
Although Chen Yang was powerful, medical skills were a completely different matter.
But when Chen Yang's internal energy truly began to repair his injuries, Xie Xinyi knew that this person was not just a healer, but a very powerful healer.
No wonder Lin Sangeng had said those words earlier.
Chen Yang's Heavenly Doctor Art inherently possessed a healing effect, and when fully fused with his fiery internal energy, its effect was even superior.
Xie Xinyi's physique was indeed much better. Although using the secret technique had caused some damage to his body, these damages were reversible.
Feeling his injuries improving, Xie Xinyi's voice trembled slightly as he said to Chen Yang, "Uncle Chen, I apologize for what happened at the auction!"
Hearing this address, Chen Yang almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
However, as Chen Yang had been called "Uncle-Master" by Hu Feng before, he quickly recovered.
Chen Yang naturally remembered what Xie Xinyi was apologizing for.
"We didn't know each other then, what's there to apologize for?"
"Although your injuries have been treated this time, it's best to use such secret techniques sparingly. Even in desperate situations, you must think twice before acting."
Facing Chen Yang's advice, Xie Xinyi nodded excitedly.
When Chen Yang began to treat Hou Yuanzhi, everyone fell silent, concentrating intently and not daring to disturb him.
After all, Hou Yuanzhi's injuries were much more serious than Xie Xinyi's.
Chen Yang had noticed the severity of Hou Yuanzhi's internal injuries from his complexion earlier.
But it was only when Chen Yang's fiery internal energy, infused with the Heavenly Doctor Art, entered Hou Yuanzhi's body that...