Urban Super Medical Saint

"Teacher, Suowen has proposed a ceasefire, and all three parties will send people to investigate the valley and that Sky Pit," the middle-aged man respectfully said to the elder in the white robe.

"It seems they have realized that continuing the fight benefits no one," the elder spoke, his voice carrying a hint of time-worn wisdom.

"Indeed. Wars in the Golden Triangle are not uncommon, but sustained large-scale conflicts are rare. Once we attract international attention and suspicion, our combined forces may prove insufficient. However…" the middle-aged man nodded.

"You're worried about the Japanese?" the elder in the white robe slowly turned around, looking at the middle-aged man. His old eyes, which should have been cloudy, not only showed a sharp gaze but also the shadow of a snake slithering within his pupil.

"Yes. Suowen was able to break away from Gan Lei and stand against him precisely because of Japanese support. The discovery of the valley and the Sky Pit this time is also due to the Japanese. It's just unfortunate that this area is located at the border between us and Gan Lei, and our patrols noticed the Japanese activities. However, our patrol squad lost fifteen in a clash with the Japanese, with only three survivors. They said that besides a few who died from bullets, the rest died silently," the middle-aged man replied, his face showing a grave seriousness.

"Japan does retain some ancient techniques, but in these jungles, in the dark caves and Sky Pits, it's the Japanese themselves we should worry about more," the elder in the white robe declared, a chilling aura emanating from him.

"Hiss! Hiss!" The Wooden Staff in the hands of the white-robed elder had a two-headed snake that seemed to have come to life, flicking its tongue.

"Disciple will select the ten most elite men to accompany Teacher to the valley," the middle-aged man said, watching the two-headed snake wrapped around itself, its bright red tongue flicking out, eyes filled with deep reverence as he bowed slightly.

"Go," the white-robed elder nodded, then touched the top of the staff, and the two-headed snake turned back into a carving.

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"You're saying that the valley might be hiding gold looted by the Japanese during World War II?" In Changxi County, at the villa on Mingxi Street, Ge Dongxu held a phone in his hand and asked, his eyes flashing coldly, not with greed.

"Yes, Master Ge, it's very possible that the gold is buried there. Moreover, during our conflict, a huge Sky Pit appeared in the valley. Some of my subordinates said they saw a five-colored light shooting up from the Sky Pit, although it quickly vanished," Gan Lei replied tremulously over the phone.

Even over the phone, the thought of his cruel and terrifying master made Gan Lei's heart, the heart of a warlord stained with the blood of countless people, beat faster.

"I will leave today. Make sure to guard that valley. Before I arrive, guard it at any cost, and forbid anyone from entering. Everything else will wait until I am there to take action," Ge Dongxu ordered resolutely, his eyes shining intensely upon hearing about the Sky Pit and the five-colored light.

"Yes, Master Ge!" Gan Lei immediately responded, standing at attention.

"Dongxu!" Just as Ge Dongxu hung up the phone, Jiang Lili walked out of the house and hugged Ge Dongxu's waist from behind.

The day his parents went on a road trip, Ge Dongxu had returned to his villa in the county town.

As school had not yet started for Jiang Lili, she naturally came over to spend the whole day with Ge Dongxu.

Feeling the attractive and full resilience behind him, Ge Dongxu turned around, wrapped his arms around her waist, and his hands inadvertently fell upon her especially well-rounded buttocks. He said, "I have to leave for a while, and I can't say for sure how long I'll be gone. You don't have to stay in Changxi County because of me. I'll surely be going to the capital soon anyway, and I'll come find you then."

"Okay, Dongxu, just take care of your business. I can be there anytime you call," Jiang Lili replied, though her heart ached at his departure, she did so without any hesitation.

Ge Dongxu nodded and then released his hands.

That day, Ge Dongxu hardly packed anything before he drove straight to Ouzhou City, and from the airport there, he took a flight with two transfers, arriving at Xishuangbanna early the next morning.

After arriving at Xishuangbanna Airport, Ge Dongxu didn't stop for a moment and took a car directly to the border.

Ge Dongxu didn't go through customs but instead took advantage of the quiet morning to leap directly into the jungles of Northern Myanmar on the other side of the border line.

In the jungles of Northern Myanmar, where mountains overlapped, the forest was as vast as the sea, swamps stretched endlessly, and snakes, insects, and fierce beasts roamed freely.

In this jungle, only the areas that were truly cleared saw human activity. In many places, even the most skilled hunters dared not venture in recklessly.

Pitted and uneven, the rugged mountain roads wound through the forest and connected a series of impoverished cities and villages.

Ge Dongxu didn't take a car or walk the pitted mountain roads; instead, he plunged headfirst into the rarely trodden primitive jungle.

Quick as a rabbit, silent as a hawk, Ge Dongxu moved through the jungle like a ghost, swiftly weaving between trees.

His specialty was Wood System Techniques, and he had a natural affinity with trees and plants, which served as his best sentinels during the rapid journey, allowing him to easily avoid venomous snakes and scorpions.

Of course, even if he encountered these venomous creatures or fierce beasts, Ge Dongxu needn't fear, yet he considered dealing with them bothersome.

The sun rose in the east, casting dappled shadows throughout the jungle.

Ge Dongxu continued to move through the forest like a specter, and as he sped along, he sensed the Blood Oath on Gan Lei more and more clearly.

This not only proved that Gan Lei was alive but also that he was getting closer and closer to Gan Lei.

At the Golden Triangle, in the Suowen military camp.

"Mr. Tanaka, Bacha has already agreed to our proposal, but Gan Lei has yet to respond," Suowen said respectfully to Tanaka Motoyoshi.

"It seems that Gan Lei isn't foolish and is aware of some rumors," Tanaka Motoyoshi said gravely.

"Yes, Mr. Tanaka. Our area has always been rife with tales of sorcerers and wizards; I suspect Gan Lei has guessed something," Suowen replied.

"Rumors are just rumors, and without witnessing them firsthand, how many people would believe them? Moreover, I think modern people tend to trust the guns in their hands more. I believe Gan Lei is no exception, so don't be impatient. Gan Lei will make his choice sooner or later. Let's wait," Tanaka Motoyoshi stated.

"Yes, Mr. Tanaka," Suowen replied, bowing.

In Gan Lei's military camp, Gan Lei—who looked like a wild boar—saw a blur before a young face appeared before him.

"Master Ge!" When Gan Lei saw the owner of this face appear before him like a specter in broad daylight, he shivered uncontrollably and quickly knelt on one knee.