"Your level is too low. Of course you don't understand. But if you can cure my daughter, I'll give you the high-grade mystic-rank art practiced by our Ximen clansmen, 'Snake Lure,'" Xifang Kongming said.
"Snake Lure? One level below Wandering Dragon Guidance?" Tang Wen asked.
"Not one level below. Several levels below.
"Snake Lure is the introductory cultivation technique of our Xifang Lineage. Of course, only members of our lineage are qualified to practice it.
"The core members of our Xifang Lineage can practice 'Flood Dragon Lure.' That's the second tier," Xifang Kongming said.
"After a snake cultivates for long enough, horns grow on its head, and it becomes a flood dragon. Then the flood dragon sheds its skin, remakes its flesh and bones, and transforms into a dragon.
"A dragon soars through the nine heavens, flying across ten thousand ages. In ancient times, the Dragon God was worshipped by all the people.
"I understand now. So those are the three tiers of cultivation techniques in the Xifang Lineage.
"Snake Lure really is just an introductory technique.
"But I'm satisfied with that. After all, I'm not a member of the Xifang Clan. Becoming a snake will do for me," Tang Wen said.
"Hahaha! Boy, you have some strange ideas, but well said! Wonderfully said! A snake becomes a flood dragon, and a flood dragon becomes a dragon-that's precisely the picture of our Xifang Lineage." Xifang Kongming's mood brightened considerably.
"Well, City Lord, shouldn't we hurry and examine the patient? Some illnesses can't wait. Otherwise, if we miss the right moment, there'll be trouble later," Tang Wen urged.
"Mm, follow me." Dongfang Kongming nodded and headed upstairs.
Before long, he stopped before a large door.
"Luoyu, Luoyu, open the door." Xifang Kongming knocked gently.
"Father, didn't I tell you I wanted