Icy said softly, “There is a great secret hidden in the Book of Heavenly Medicine: those who practice this book will open all eight gates and possess all five elemental powers that ordinary people do not have! Big Brother, you should be able to feel several streams of energy inside your body. Try extending your finger and force out that fiery power you sense within you!”

William Foster immediately extended his finger, harmonized the streams of energy within his body, then selected the hottest one. With a bit of effort, his fingertip instantly turned bright red, but he still couldn’t produce an actual flame.

Icy covered her mouth and laughed, “Big Brother, your power is still too weak. The five elemental forces can’t truly be released outside your body yet. However, with your current strength, acupuncture shouldn’t be a problem.”

William Foster was overjoyed and quickly asked, “Icy, how can I distinguish the five elemental powers and use them?”

Icy smiled slightly and said, “Big Brother, it’s very simple. Of the five elements, fire is the most aggressive. When you feel the power surging endlessly, that’s fire. Water is the most soothing, able to change direction and shape—that’s water. Wood has the greatest healing ability; when you feel the power growing and harmonizing, that’s wood. Metal is the most forceful, pure and calm. Earth governs defense, with the ability to bear and receive.”

William Foster understood and smiled, “A-Li must be earth element, then she can bear—”

Icy blinked her eyes, not understanding what William Foster meant.

William Foster then began cultivating his own five elemental powers. With Icy’s guidance, he started to sense these seemingly sentient forces within his body and tried to guide and control them.

……

At this moment, in a luxurious suburban mansion.

An exquisite longsword was placed on the dressing table. In the mirror, a beautiful young woman was combing her long hair. Then, she slowly took off her white gauze robe, and instantly, a seductive figure appeared in the mirror. A confident smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

“William Foster? Alright, tomorrow I’ll come see what kind of person you are!”

After changing into a dignified and elegant women’s suit, she straightened the collar of her turtleneck, gently pressed her red lips together, and then pushed open the door.

In the splendid hall, an elderly man in a long robe bowed respectfully and said, “Miss Claire, it’s so late—where are you going?”

“Oh, I’m not going out. It’s just been a long time since I wore such formal clothes, I’m not used to it. Butler, accompany me to Ren’ai Hospital in the city tomorrow morning.”

Butler was slightly surprised. “Miss, why are you going to the hospital? Are you ill?”

He immediately said with anguish, “Ah, so it’s true! When the master was alive, he always said those Taoist priests were up to no good! All that talk about taking you up the mountain to cultivate was just a pack of lies! Miss Claire, did they do something to you?”

Claire couldn’t help but smile. “Butler! What are you thinking! Our Tianyi Sect is a reputable orthodox school, not the kind of petty thieves you’re talking about. The things you mention only happen in the Sunflower Sect! Tomorrow… I’m just going to the hospital to visit our new sect leader.”

“New sect leader? Didn’t your Tianyi Sect’s leader just visit last year?”

Claire’s expression dimmed. “Yes, but three days ago, Master passed away. The sect’s treasured artifact has fallen into the hands of an ordinary human. This person is the new sect leader appointed by Master, and I must be responsible for assisting him. Of course, tomorrow I’ll first test his character.”

“Assist someone else?” Butler hesitated, then said, “How about… don’t assist him, just get rid of him and become the sect leader yourself. Wouldn’t that be much more carefree?”

Claire smiled slightly. “Butler~ This isn’t some gang rivalry. There’s none of that here. Cultivation is about purity and lack of desire. If I developed evil thoughts just for the position of sect leader, I’m afraid I’d never achieve true enlightenment in this life.”

“Yes, Miss. I have a hitman’s business card here. If you can’t do it, why not let me handle it?”

Claire was both amused and exasperated. She turned and said, “Mr. Ford, please don’t interfere in my affairs, alright? With my current abilities, don’t you trust that I can take care of myself?”

After speaking, Claire let out a clear chant, and the sharp sword in her hand flew out, slicing through the air. In the distance, the large lamp above the main gate crashed down with a “bang.” The flying sword, as if sentient, spun in the air and then returned to its sheath.

Butler stood there stunned, his expression calm. He quickly pulled out another business card and dialed the number.

“Hello! Is this the decorating company? Come fix the light tomorrow!”

……

Morning.

William Foster opened his eyes to see Icy lying by the bed, whispering, “Big Brother, today I want to go to your workplace, is that okay?”

“Huh?” William Foster was startled and quickly said, “Icy, going to that kind of place… no, no!”

Icy looked aggrieved. “Why, Big Brother? Icy wants to be with Big Brother…”

William Foster thought for a moment and said, “Icy, be good. In a few days, I’ll find a way to take you to the hospital, alright?”

“Okay.”

Icy still smiled happily.