Chapter 48

Tang Tianyi said, "Nowadays, there are far fewer people cultivating magical techniques than those practicing martial arts. I’m not particularly clear about it, but I only know the general idea.

"The practitioners of magical techniques are roughly divided into four levels: Apprentice, True Practitioner, Master, and Grandmaster.

"In terms of strength, an Apprentice is equivalent to a Yellow Rank martial artist, a True Practitioner to a Mystic Rank martial artist, a Master to an Earth Rank martial artist, and a Grandmaster to a Heaven Rank martial artist. Beyond that, I’m not sure.

"However, rarity makes things precious. Due to their scarcity, the status of magical technique practitioners is even more exalted. Benefactor, that’s all I know."

Ye Bufan nodded. Through Tang Tianyi’s introduction, he had a general understanding.

On Earth, an Apprentice in magical techniques is equivalent to the beginner level in the tradition, a True Practitioner to the cultivation level, a Master to the enlightenment level, and a Grandmaster to the Mystic level.

He had already reached the enlightenment level, so he was called a Master of magical techniques by the old Taoist.

Now he had a preliminary understanding of his own strength. China had many talented people, and there were still many who were more powerful than him. However, in Jiangnan City, no one could pose a threat to him.

At this moment, his phone in his pocket rang; it was Han Shuai.

"Brother Three, where are you? I’m already at Ye Weichang, hurry up and come over!"

Ye Bufan looked at the time and realized it was already evening. He bid farewell to Tang Tianyi and his son, then left the Tang family and headed to Ye Weichang KTV in the East City District.

After he left, Ma Haidong also departed. Tang Tianyi and his son returned to the study.

Tang Tianyi sat in the armchair and asked, "Feng, how much did you pay Doctor Ye for the consultation fee today?"

Tang Feng replied, "Father, I gave him 10 million."

Hearing this number, Tang Tianyi shook his head slightly.

Tang Feng said in surprise, "What’s wrong, Father? Is there a problem? For a doctor, a million is already a sky-high consultation fee. We gave him 10 million, which should be quite a lot, right?"

"Feng, your heart is still too narrow. 10 million is a lot, but it depends on which doctor."

Tang Tianyi said, "Doctor Ye is a divine physician. Not only did he save my life, but he also enhanced my cultivation. He is also a Mystic Rank martial artist.

"To be able to reach the Mystic Rank at just 20 years old and be a master of medicine, there is no one in the world who can match his skills.

"For such a high-level person, our Tang family should do our utmost to befriend him. As long as Doctor Ye is willing, he can help you step into the Mystic Rank at any time."

Tang Feng said, "Father, I also gave Doctor Ye 10 million to befriend him."

"Without saying, you still lack much. Your vision is too narrow. How could a high-level person like Doctor Ye care about money? Didn’t you notice that he didn’t even look at the check you handed over?

"Just this point alone, how can it make him look at our Tang family differently?"

"This... Father, I didn’t think it through. Do you think there’s a way to make up for it?"

As he spoke, cold sweat appeared on Tang Feng’s forehead. If he really offended Ye Bufan, his hope of reaching the Mystic Rank would be dashed.

"For a high-level person like Doctor Ye, ordinary wealth is definitely not enough to leave an impression on him."

Tang Tianyi said, "Let’s do this. Take the car from the warehouse, complete all the procedures, and give it to Doctor Ye. This will also show our Tang family’s sincerity."

Tang Feng’s expression changed slightly, and he said, "Father, wasn’t that car supposed to be sent to the provincial capital to befriend the Gu family?"

Tang Tianyi frowned and said, "Why can’t you see what’s important? The Gu family is indeed a major clan in the provincial capital, but they are far away and can’t help our Tang family in times of need.

"Do you know how important a Mystic Rank martial artist is to our martial arts family? As long as Doctor Ye helps us to raise two more Mystic Rank martial artists, our Tang family will soar to new heights.

"So as long as we can secure Doctor Ye, surpassing the Gu family in the future won’t be difficult."

"I understand, Father. I’ll go and take care of it right away."

Tang Feng left the study.

Ye Bufan took a taxi and arrived directly at the entrance of Ye Weichang KTV in the East City District. When he got there, Han Shuai was already waiting. His left hand was wrapped in a bandage, with bloodstains seeping through.

Seeing Han Shuai dressed in ordinary casual clothes, he couldn’t help but ask in surprise, "Dude, aren’t you here to confess today? Why are you dressed so shabbily?"

Han Shuai chuckled, "I didn’t tell Yuting that I’m a second-generation rich kid, so I naturally have to dress a bit more low-key."

Ye Bufan said, "Is that necessary? Telling her that you have a house, a car, and a family with eight-digit savings wouldn’t make it easier to pursue a girl?"

Han Shuai said with a smug look, "The love between Yuting and me is pure and has nothing to do with material things."

"You must have watched too many TV dramas and gone crazy." Ye Bufan looked at the bandage on his hand and asked, "What happened?"

"I got it while preparing Yuting’s birthday gift."

Han Shuai took out a small box and opened it, revealing a silver ring inside.

Ye Bufan said, "You’re giving her this for her birthday? A silver ring costs only a few dozen yuan. Isn’t that a bit too shabby?"

"You’re too shallow." Han Shuai glared at him with disdain and said, "This isn’t an ordinary silver ring. It was made by your brother.

"It has Yuting’s name on it and even my blood. I accidentally cut my hand while polishing it, so this ring is priceless to Yuting."

Ye Bufan said, "That’s just you thinking it’s a treasure. Many girls these days are very materialistic."

"My Yuting isn’t like that. If it weren’t for that Tao Wei kid always causing trouble, we would have been together long ago."

Ye Bufan said, "Have you figured out the situation with your rival?"

"Of course. Knowing your enemy and yourself ensures victory. That kid is a senior at Jiangnan University. His father is in the liquor distribution business and has some money.

"He has used money to play with many female students before, but Yuting isn’t the kind of girl who loves money."

Ye Bufan said, "Are you that confident?"

"I am confident, but preparation is also important, which is why I called you to help me."

Han Shuai said, "Let’s go in quickly. We need to get in before Yuting arrives, and we can’t be late."

With that, the two of them walked into Ye Weichang KTV. As soon as they entered, a small thug nearby took out his phone and made a call.

"Master Ma, I just saw that Ye Bufan kid. He went into Ye Weichang KTV with another person."

"Alright, I know."

On the other end of the phone, Ma Wenbo and Zhu Linlin were sitting in a private room in a bar, drinking with a man in his thirties.

The man had multicolored hair and a large wolf head tattooed on his chest. At that moment, he was fondling a flamboyantly dressed woman in his arms.

After hanging up, Ma Wenbo said, "Brother Wolf, we’ve found the kid. As long as you cripple his legs, you’ll get 300,000 yuan, not a penny less."