Making Friends Through Martial Arts

It took Lin Fei a little over two hours to finish moving.

He had the movers go help Zheng Qian move, then settled the bill with them all at once.

After Zheng Qian left, Lin Fei drove his Ferrari to the hospital to see Zhou Wangdao.

Zhou Wangdao wasn't seeing patients that day. He was sitting in his office, drinking tea.

"Uncle Zhou!"

"Lin Fei, what brings you here all of a sudden?"

"I came to give you the Small Foundation Pill. I promised you one before, and I haven't forgotten."

Lin Fei set a porcelain bottle on the desk. Zhou Wangdao picked it up at once and poured the pill into his palm.

"This is the Small Foundation Pill?"

"Such a tiny pill can heal Wu Zhen's old injury from years ago. It's truly a treasure!"

Zhou Wangdao wanted the Small Foundation Pill only for medical research.

Taking it himself would be of no use to him.

"Lin Fei, forgive me for asking, but do you have the pill formula for the Small Foundation Pill?"

"If I knew exactly which medicinal ingredients went into it, it would make my research much easier."

The value of a pill formula far exceeded the value of the pill itself.

Once you had mastered the formula, you could potentially make the pills yourself.

Lin Fei could afford to buy the Small Foundation Pill, but that didn't necessarily mean he could afford its formula.

"Sorry, I really don't have it. The old miracle doctor hasn't taught me how to make pills and medicines yet."

"Uncle Zhou, I asked you earlier to help me find a source for medicinal herbs. Have you heard anything?"

Zhou Wangdao was a little disappointed, but he had been prepared for this.

The formula was so valuable that it was only natural for Lin Fei not to give it to him.

Even without the formula, he could analyze the medicine's ingredients and work backward to identify the herbs used in it.

"I contacted someone. His name is Du Heng, and his family specializes in the medicinal herb trade."

"More than a hundred years ago, his ancestors ran an herbal medicine shop. Later, his family acquired some mountain land and began growing all kinds of medicinal herbs."

"He came to me before to sell medicinal herbs. I examined the samples he brought, and they were of pretty good quality."

Lin Fei nodded.

"If you recommend him, Uncle Zhou, then he must be reliable. I know next to nothing about the quality of medicinal herbs. Could I ask you to help me check them?"

"Don't worry, I won't make you do it for nothing. I'll pay you for your trouble."

Zhou Wangdao wasn't particularly concerned about money. Given his status and position, he had no shortage of it.

What mattered more to him now was whether he could achieve greater things in medicine and make a name for himself.

"I can help you check the herbs. After all, I was the one who introduced him. If anything goes wrong, I can't shirk the blame."

"Lin Fei, there's no need to pay me. If you ever get the chance, just introduce me to the old miracle doctor. That would be more than enough."

The old miracle doctor didn't exist in the first place, so there was no way Lin Fei could introduce them.

Lin Fei thought that he would have to find some other way to repay Zhou Wangdao in the future.

"Sure. If I get the chance, I'll definitely introduce you."

"Hahaha, good! It's a deal, then. Here's Du Heng's contact information. You can discuss the details of the deal with him yourselves."

Zhou Wangdao took out a slip of paper he had prepared earlier. Du Heng's mobile number was written on it.

Lin Fei called Du Heng. They introduced themselves over the phone and set a time to meet.

After leaving the hospital, Lin Fei contacted Wu Yuqing. He wanted to pay Wu Zhen a visit.

Dragon Imperial Mansion.

This was where the Wu Family lived.

The Wu Family didn't invite just anyone over. Only people they were close to or trusted were welcome.

"As expected of one of Yunzhou's four great families. The Wu Family's home is truly impressive."

Lin Fei drove there, never expecting it to be a manor.

The estate covered several hundred mu. With rockeries, flowing water, pavilions, and towers, it was laid out with great elegance, and the scenery was delightful.

There were many servants on the grounds: some tended to the flowers and plants, others patrolled the estate for security, and still others welcomed guests.

Lin Fei handed his car to the attendant and was led to a garden.

Wu Zhen was practicing his boxing alone in the garden. Every punch and kick cut through the air with force, exuding a fierce, imposing aura.

Wu Yuqing sat beneath a sun umbrella, eating dessert and drinking coffee.

She waved Lin Fei over. He walked up and sat down, watching Wu Zhen practice without taking his eyes off him.

Wu Zhen knew Lin Fei had arrived, but he didn't stop.

"Ever since Dad's injury healed, he's been practicing martial arts every day. He goes at it for an hour or two."

"Just wait a while. He'll rest once he's finished."

Lin Fei nodded and replied casually.

"Sure. I might as well learn something while I'm at it."

Wu Zhen's every punch and kick followed a clear pattern. He wasn't just throwing them around at random.

Lin Fei also noticed that Wu Zhen seemed to change his breathing whenever he threw a punch.

What was more, every punch and kick carried tremendous force. Even the air seemed to tremble.

It was more than half an hour before Wu Zhen finally finished. He slowly let out a long breath, drenched in sweat.

"That felt great! Absolutely great!"

Wu Zhen came over with a hearty laugh.

Lin Fei stood up and complimented him. "No wonder you're a martial arts master, Uncle Wu. You're still strong in your later years. I really can't compare."

"Hahaha, Lin Fei, what made you think of visiting me all of a sudden? Is there something you need my help with?"

Lin Fei took out a porcelain bottle and held it out to Wu Zhen.

"I came to give you a pill, Uncle Wu, to thank you for the villa you gave me."

"You already gave me three Small Foundation Pills. The villa was my return gift. There's no need to give me another pill. It would be of no use to me, so take it back."

"This isn't a Small Foundation Pill. It's a Body Strengthening Pill. It can strengthen your physique and boost your vital energy and blood."

Lin Fei had taken a Body Strengthening Pill himself, so he knew how effective it was.

For someone like Wu Zhen, who practiced martial arts, the effects would surely be even better.

"A Body Strengthening Pill?"

Curiosity showed on Wu Zhen's face. He had taken pills with similar effects before, but they had been mediocre.

"Did the old miracle doctor give you this pill too?"

"Yes. I took one myself, and the effect was remarkable."

Hearing Lin Fei say that only made Wu Zhen more curious.

"How much does it cost?"

"It's free. I told you, it's to thank you, Uncle Wu. If you insist on paying, I'll take it back."

Lin Fei pretended to take the bottle back, and Wu Zhen quickly snatched it from him.

Wu Zhen had already experienced the effects of the Small Foundation Pill.

Naturally, he wasn't about to underestimate the Body Strengthening Pill.

At his age, there were few things left for him to pursue.

His only ambition now was to reach greater heights in martial arts.

"You've already given it to me. What kind of sense would it make to take it back? Since you won't accept money, then I owe you a favor."

"If you put it that way, Uncle Wu, why not teach me martial arts?"

Lin Fei had come to see Wu Zhen because he wanted to learn a few moves from him.

After watching Wu Zhen's display, Lin Fei felt his trip hadn't been in vain. Wu Zhen was the real deal, not just someone who knew a few flashy moves.

Wu Yuqing blinked her big eyes and asked in surprise, "Are you trying to become my dad's disciple?"

If Lin Fei became Wu Zhen's disciple, the two of them would be closer, and it would be easier for Lin Fei to ask him for help in the future.

"If Uncle Wu is willing to take me as his disciple, I'd be glad to learn from him."

Wu Zhen laughed and waved a hand, refusing.

"Heh, I have a lot of company business to deal with every day. How would I have time to take on a disciple?"

"If you want to learn, Lin Fei, I'll teach you. Think of it as making friends through martial arts—I'll teach you a few ways to protect yourself."