"Third uncle's illness has actually been on my mind day and night," Ethan Brooks wiped his sweat and said, "I happened to learn about a folk remedy by chance, and it's quite effective. So I wanted to give it a try; third uncle, please don't say those dismissive things. To be honest, I hope you recover soon, and that's also for my own sake. I want to live a peaceful life as a second-generation heir under your protection! That's just how straightforward I am! Haha."

"You rascal!" Samuel Brooks scolded with a smile, then his expression turned solemn as he said, "Morris, whether it works or not, your third uncle will always be grateful to you!" These words were spoken with great weight.

"Third uncle, just wait to shield me from the wind and rain so I can be a second-generation heir, haha..." Ethan Brooks checked everything once more and felt completely at ease; as long as he could recover even a bit of his inner strength from his previous life, and combine it with his unique acupuncture skills, plus gather the other two medicinal ingredients for the prescription, using all three methods together, treating Samuel Brooks's injuries would be no problem at all.

The reason he let Samuel Brooks use those methods to slowly recover first was mostly just an excuse from Ethan Brooks. Because up to now, he didn't have even a trace of inner strength! And the golden needle acupuncture technique required profound inner strength as support.

Samuel Brooks's eyes lit up, hearing the strong confidence in his words, and he smiled, "Morris, you only have a mere third-grade Xuan Qi cultivation, which isn't much stronger than an ordinary person, but you withstood my grip! Your face didn't even change color—such endurance is not something an average second-generation heir possesses."

That grip just now, although Samuel hadn't used his full strength, a grip from an Earth Xuan expert is not something ordinary people can endure! Even a Gold Xuan expert would probably frown, but Ethan Brooks, who clearly only had third-grade Xuan Qi and was not even considered a real cultivator, actually endured it, and didn't even use his meager Xuan Qi to resist!

Samuel Brooks knew very well how much pain this entailed, especially since Ethan Brooks had no warning and still kept a straight face! Such strength of character...

What a pity! Looking at Ethan Brooks, Samuel Brooks sighed deeply in his heart. It's a pity that Ethan Brooks is already a bit too old now; no matter how much hardship he can endure, it's hopeless for him to cultivate high-level Xuan Qi in this life. Otherwise, with such perseverance, the Jun family might really have produced a powerful expert!

Chapter Six: Xuan Qi

"Third uncle, regarding your illness, especially those people who help you with full-body massages, you must use only people you trust. It's best not to let others know for now. If, by any chance, it doesn't work out, it would be embarrassing for both of us." After thinking it over, Ethan Brooks still gave a cautious reminder.

"Haha, even if I really recover, your third uncle won't tell anyone! I'm not a fool! You're worried it might bring you trouble, right? Besides, if you can cure my back and legs, for the Jun family, both you and I would have a trump card! How could I not understand that? You little rascal, and yet you still try to make it about my reputation."

Samuel Brooks laughed heartily, pinched his face, then suddenly paused, thinking that this kid used to be his most beloved nephew. How long had it been since they'd been this close? Maybe it was precisely because they hadn't been close for so long... that seeing him again today felt a bit unfamiliar.

Could it be that beneath all these years of a playboy facade, there's another side to him? Samuel Brooks watched Ethan Brooks's figure walking away and couldn't help but feel a faint sense of anticipation.

He hoped his own injuries could be healed, but even more, he hoped his nephew truly had—another side?!

"Third uncle, you've already reached Earth Xuan, haven't you?" Ethan Brooks said with a half-smile.

"You sharp-eyed brat!" Samuel Brooks chuckled, feeling extremely pleased, and said, "I just entered this realm this year, still haven't stabilized it yet."

"Modest." Ethan Brooks curled his lip. "What about above Earth Xuan?"

Samuel Brooks's expression turned serious. "Xuan Qi starts from the initial nine grades. Above the ninth grade are Silver, Gold, and Jade grades; that's the end of the grading. Beyond that are Earth Xuan, Heaven Xuan, and Supreme Divine Xuan!"

"First to third grade, Xuan Qi is visible externally as light red, pink, and bright red; fourth to sixth grade, it's purple, also in three stages; seventh to ninth grade, it's black! Morris, if you travel outside, you must pay close attention. If you misjudge, you could suffer greatly!"

"Yes, third uncle, I understand." Ethan Brooks smiled, his expression calm.

Samuel Brooks was in a great mood and chanted melodiously: "Silver Xuan begins, Gold Xuan rises, Jade Xuan flourishes with ease, below the Nine Xuan all are ants; Earth Xuan cracks, Heaven Xuan soars, Supreme Divine Xuan is formless, once entering the nine heavens, one becomes a dragon!"

"This is the Xuan Qi ranking verse! Only when you reach Silver Xuan does it truly begin! As for you..." Samuel Brooks looked at Ethan Brooks, his gaze very gentle. "You have your own path. A man doesn't necessarily have to kill with his own hands."

Ethan Brooks smiled, "I know, I generally don't kill people." He added in his heart, not unless there's a price—I won't kill casually. But there's one condition: don't mess with me!

Right now, Ethan Brooks had no interest in Xuan Qi at all, so he didn't bother to learn more. After escorting Samuel Brooks back to his room, Ethan Brooks walked back slowly, but halfway there, he suddenly turned and slipped into the library.