Chapter 00050: Discharged
# Discharged
Chapter 50
Novel: After the Myth
Chapter 50: Discharged
Geng Qianxing and Ding Huan were both absent, while Fang Chong, Li Wanran, and Lü Zi were certain to be admitted to one of the top ten academies on Blue Star.
Fang Chong decided to visit a bookstore to purchase some books on genetic cultivation.
At least when he arrived at one of the top ten academies on Blue Star, he wouldn’t be completely in the dark.
"Fang Chong," someone suddenly tapped Fang Chong on the shoulder while he was flipping through a book.
Who was it? Fang Chong quickly turned around.
He didn’t recognize the person who had tapped him, but he didn’t mind.
Nowadays, many strangers seemed to know him.
"Follow me outside. I’m Ding Huan," the person said before turning and leaving the bookstore.
Upon hearing the first half of the sentence, Fang Chong thought to himself, *Who are you? Why should I follow you?* But when he heard the name "Ding Huan," he immediately put down the book and hurried after him.
The girl who had entered the bookstore with Fang Chong watched him leave, put down her book, and stared thoughtfully at Ding Huan’s retreating figure.
"Teacher Ding, is it really you?" Fang Chong asked excitedly once they were outside the bookstore.
Ding Huan nodded.
"It’s me. Tell me, did Teacher Geng say anything to you before he was captured?"
"Was Teacher Geng really captured? We only knew he went missing. Was he taken by the Gene Alliance?" Fang Chong fired off a series of questions.
Ding Huan realized that Fang Chong knew nothing about the situation.
"Forget it if you don’t know. You should all be able to get into one of the top ten academies on Blue Star. Once you’re in, focus on your cultivation," Ding Huan said.
"Teacher Ding, can I follow you and learn from you?" Fang Chong asked eagerly.
Now he understood that Ding Huan’s abilities far surpassed those of the top ten academies on Blue Star.
Ding Huan patted Fang Chong on the shoulder.
"It’s not realistic for you to follow me. I’m currently wanted, and I’ll soon be searching for Teacher Geng. Being with me would be pointless for you."Besides, I can’t teach you much more.
Just continue cultivating according to what I’ve already taught you, and your strength will gradually improve.
"The top ten academies on Blue Star have top-tier resources. That’s much better than following me and risking your life."
"Yes, Teacher Ding," Fang Chong’s eyes dimmed.
He knew Ding Huan was telling the truth.
"I’m leaving now. Don’t tell Li Wanran and Lü Zi that I was here," Ding Huan said as he turned to leave.
"Teacher Ding, which academy do you think I should join?" Fang Chong quickly asked.
Ding Huan hesitated for a moment before replying, "It’s best to stay in Huaxia. That will help your martial arts cultivation. Don’t think that martial arts are inferior to genetic cultivation. At least on Earth, martial arts are not weaker than genetic cultivation."
"Teacher Ding, the dean of Wumai Mountain Academy, Qin Qiang, has invited us to join..."
"If you want to join, go ahead... Wait, no. Don’t join Wumai Mountain Academy," Ding Huan immediately remembered that the forces hunting him included Wumai Mountain Academy.
At this point, Ding Huan recalled who the woman he had seen earlier was—the one who had greeted Anton Ao.
She was Qin Qiang, the dean of Wumai Mountain Academy.
"Alright, I’ll listen to you. Oh, Teacher Ding, I have a letter for you. It’s probably something Teacher Geng left behind," Fang Chong remembered the letter he had left at the hotel.
"Let’s go get it together," Ding Huan said, delighted.
If Geng Qianxing had left a letter, it meant he had sensed something was wrong.
Following Fang Chong to Tinghuan Grand Hotel, Fang Chong handed Ding Huan the letter he had taken from Geng Qianxing’s room.
Ding Huan glanced at the envelope, which read, "To Ding Huan, to be opened personally."
The handwriting didn’t look like Geng Qianxing’s.
Putting the letter in his pocket, Ding Huan took out a bottle of genetic potion and handed it to Fang Chong.
"This is a recovery potion. Use it tonight. It will help you recover faster if you get injured in the future."
Ding Huan had obtained two types of fire lizards and had refined two types of recovery potions.
From the genes of the two-horned fire lizard with divine beast bloodline, he had refined two doses of recovery potion.
He had used one himself and planned to leave the other for Qu Yi.
He had also refined one dose from the six-horned fire lizard, which was now useless to him, so he gave it to Fang Chong.
"Ah!" Fang Chong exclaimed in surprise as he took the potion.
He hadn’t expected such a reward.
A genetic potion refined by Teacher Ding was worth a fortune.
"Fang Chong, I don’t know when I’ll return to Luohe after I leave this time. So, I’ll teach you the latter part of the Thousand Veins Gene Technique."
Ding Huan thought that if Fang Chong reached the third level of genetic cultivation and couldn’t find him, his progress might stagnate.
Fang Chong hadn’t considered this before, but now that Ding Huan mentioned it, he quickly agreed.
"That’s fantastic! Thank you, Teacher Ding. I promise I won’t spread it around carelessly."
Ding Huan smiled, not particularly concerned.
Among his three students, the one he valued most wasn’t Lü Zi, who had already reached the first level of genetic cultivation, nor Li Wanran, who was respectful and obedient.
It was Fang Chong.
With his experiences from two lifetimes, Ding Huan was confident in his judgment.
Fang Chong was someone who knew how to be grateful.
As for talent and obedience, what did they matter to him? Only those who were grateful were worth his attention.
Thanks to Ding Huan’s genetic potions, Fang Chong’s physical condition had improved significantly.
Coupled with the fact that he was on the verge of becoming a first-level genetic cultivator, his memory was far superior to that of an ordinary person.
The latter part of the Thousand Veins Gene Technique only involved changes in acupoints and the flow of energy through meridians, without any major alterations.
In just twenty minutes, Fang Chong had mastered the technique as taught by Ding Huan.
"Teacher Ding, should I pass this on to Lü Zi and Li Wanran?" Fang Chong asked.
Ding Huan paused before replying, "That’s up to you. If you think they’re worthy, you can teach them. If not, it’s your decision."After I leave, focus on your cultivation.
I suspect a wave of genetic beast attacks will soon sweep through major cities.
Even the top ten academies on Blue Star aren’t completely safe.
Your own strength is what truly matters.
"Moreover, if you’re at one of the top ten academies, you’ll likely be on the front lines. Also, I’ve thought about it—if you must choose one of the top ten academies, go for the Great Han Yi Academy."
"Ah, but isn’t Great Han Yi Academy ranked last?" Fang Chong exclaimed in surprise.
Ding Huan chuckled.
"Last? Hah, do you need their techniques or their resources?"
"Right, I have the techniques. I just need the resources," Fang Chong realized.
"Exactly. Also, I’ve heard that Great Han Yi Academy has ties to Buddhist traditions."Pay attention to whether they have any martial skills or techniques that require internal energy.
That’s your goal in joining Great Han Yi Academy.
Alright, that’s all I can help you with.
Goodbye."With that, Ding Huan quickly bid farewell to Fang Chong and left the hotel. Anton Ao’s strength was formidable, and Ding Huan was worried about drawing his attention. He had already spent too much time with Fang Chong. After getting the letter, he planned to leave Puhai immediately. As soon as he stepped out of the hotel, Ding Huan opened the letter from Geng Qianxing."Teacher Ding, please save Yiyi.
She was forcibly fused with an alien gene and is now on the brink of death at Ruiqi Hospital...
Qu Fei."What was going on? Wasn’t this a letter left by Geng Qianxing? Why was it a plea to save Qu Yi? Ding Huan quickly realized that although he had returned to this timeline and killed Chang Chongjin and Li Xing, altering Qu Yi’s fate of being taken for genetic experiments, he hadn’t completely changed everything. Qu Yi had still been targeted by the Gene Alliance. The problem likely stemmed from that Boss Quan. The only difference was that this time, Qu Yi had been rescued, but the forced fusion with an alien gene had left her life hanging by a thread. Those bastards! Ding Huan was furious. He turned and sped toward Ruiqi Hospital."Qu Yi has been discharged?"When Ding Huan arrived at Qu Yi’s hospital room, the answer he received made him uneasy."Who was her attending physician?"Ding Huan wanted to find out what had happened to Qu Yi. A nurse pointed to an office diagonally across the hall."It’s Dr. Guo.""Thanks,"Ding Huan said, quickly making his way to Dr. Guo’s office."Are you Dr. Guo?"Ding Huan asked a young man sitting at a desk, scribbling on a piece of paper. The young man looked up and glanced at Ding Huan."What do you want?""Dr. Guo, I’m a friend of Qu Yi’s.
Can you tell me what’s wrong with her? Was she transferred because her condition worsened?"Ding Huan asked. Dr. Guo replied indifferently,"Sorry, I can’t disclose that."Then he ignored Ding Huan and continued writing on the paper in front of him. Ding Huan realized he had been too abrupt. He softened his tone and took out a stack of money from his bag."I’m really a friend of Qu Yi’s.
Please tell me what’s wrong with her and where she’s gone.
This is just a token of my appreciation."He pushed the money toward Dr. Guo. The doctor glanced disdainfully at the 100,000 yuan."If you don’t leave now, I’ll call security.""You’re a gene-powered individual?"Ding Huan stared at Dr. Guo, suddenly sensing the unusual energy fluctuations emanating from him. If Dr. Guo was a gene-powered individual, he might be connected to the Gene Alliance. If Qu Yi’s condition was the work of the Gene Alliance, this Dr. Guo might know something. Thinking this, Ding Huan put the money away and reached out, grabbing Dr. Guo by the throat and lifting him off the ground. Dr. Guo’s feet dangled in the air, and he was both shocked and terrified. He was a gene-powered individual, yet this seemingly young man had overpowered him without any resistance. But with his throat constricted, his face turned red, and he couldn’t utter a word. Ding Huan casually tossed Dr. Guo to the ground and said coldly,"You have one last chance to tell the truth.
Otherwise, you’ll never speak again.""Cough, cough...
I’ll talk.
She was forcibly fused with an alien gene, and her genome shattered...""What kind of alien gene?""I really don’t know.
I didn’t do anything to her.
She was beyond saving and chose to leave on her own.""Where did she go?""I only know her home address.
I don’t know if she went back..."
After getting Qu Yi’s address, Ding Huan swiftly struck Dr. Guo with a wind blade.
Not everyone in the Gene Alliance deserved to die, and many were decent people.
But Ding Huan couldn’t help feeling disgusted by Dr. Guo.
(End of Chapter)