501: Chapter 501 Are you satisfied?

"My Prince, come and feel this."

Gu Zhiyao acted as if she were presenting a treasure, placing two needles on the back of Lin Xiao's hand.

"Does it feel a bit numb?"

"Numb? My whole body is feeling 'numb' right now," Lin Xiao said sincerely.

"Ah? No way? I didn't use many fruits, so the lightning shouldn't be that strong," Gu Zhiyao said, quickly giving herself another shock.

"You call this lightning!?" Lin Xiao could no longer keep a straight face.

"Yes, it was passed down by our founder—the Art of Controlling Lightning."

Gu Zhiyao was quite proud, speaking with great gravity, "In this world, aside from the Daoist Sect's Purple Mansion Thunder Curse, only our Medicine King Valley can command lightning."

Lin Xiao's mouth twitched. Fine, it technically counted as electricity. She wasn't wrong!

Gu Zhiyao was exceptionally clever and soon noticed Lin Xiao's strange reaction.

"My Prince... you don't seem surprised at all?"

Lin Xiao asked in return, "Dr. Gu, was the 'unspeakable secret' you mentioned this method of using electricity? Surely it didn't warrant such secrecy?"

"My Prince, did you really know about this Art of Controlling Lightning already?"

Hearing Lin Xiao's words, Gu Zhiyao confirmed her suspicion.

This man, clearly so young, seemed to know everything. It was truly uncanny!

"To be honest, many of Medicine King Valley's medical arts involve special techniques from the Heavenly Palace."

"Regarding this Art of Controlling Lightning, the founder explicitly stated that if it were to be spread, it would bring about the destruction of our sect."

Lin Xiao mused that the founder of Medicine King Valley must have known the Heavenly Palace would never allow the common people to discover that electricity could be widely utilized.

"It's no matter. This Prince isn't asking you to train a bunch of divine physicians, but rather to train reliable doctors to serve the hardworking commoners."

Lin Xiao said, "This new academy can be called the 'Northern Medical University.' There's no need for Medicine King Valley to take the lead."

"You only need to help this Prince scout for excellent teachers and establish the teaching methods."

"What this Prince values is Medicine King Valley's experience in cultivating healers, not your valley's secrets."

Gu Zhiyao pondered for a moment, seemingly considering the feasibility.

After a long while, the woman gave a radiant smile. "Fine. Since I've agreed to become family with the Prince, I accept the matter of the 'Northern Medical University'!"

Looking at the woman's smile, which held a hint of languidness amidst her exhaustion, Lin Xiao felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

He swept his arm around Gu Zhiyao's slender waist, pulling her into his embrace.

Their eyes met. In Gu Zhiyao's moist eyes, there was a trace of a mature woman's allure mixed with the shy bashfulness of a maiden.

"My Prince, I've been tired for several days and haven't had any rest..."

"This Prince has a technique that can help you rest quite comfortably."

"But I haven't bathed yet..."

"Neither have I. Let's bathe together then!"

It lasted until the middle of the night.

Inside the main bedroom of the manor, Gu Zhiyao lay in Lin Xiao's arms, drenched in fragrant sweat.

"My Prince, you lied. This Luan Feng Harmony only promotes the circulation of True Qi and has the effect of increasing cultivation; it doesn't replenish physical strength at all."

"This was my first time, yet you nearly bullied me to death!"

Lin Xiao said, still wanting more, "It was between two consenting parties. How can you call it bullying?"

Seeing the man's smug look, a strange allure flickered in Gu Zhiyao's watery eyes.

She reached to the side and took out several silver needles.

"My Prince, Medicine King Valley has a needle technique that not only restores a woman's energy but also allows the man to feel thoroughly invigorated. It's most suitable for a man with as much energy as you. Would you like to try?"

Lin Xiao felt an itch in his heart. Could it be the legendary art of 'Plucking and Supplementing'?

However, with the massive gap in their cultivation realms, could she even 'pluck' anything from him?

"Very well, this Prince enjoys new tricks!"

Without another word, Gu Zhiyao swiftly applied the needles...

At dawn.

Gu Zhiyao rose from bed, groomed herself, and washed up. She looked radiant, as if she had grown several years younger.

The woman came to the bedside, kissed Lin Xiao's forehead, and said with eyes like silk, "My Prince, please rest a while longer. Your servant is going to see the patients now."

Lin Xiao was in a state of total emptiness, letting out a faint, breathless "Mm."

Good heavens, was Gu Zhiyao's needle technique meant for 'husband-slaying'!?

Could an ordinary man even endure that?!

After the needles were applied, his sensitivity increased drastically. Even the slightest stimulation made it feel like his soul was ascending to heaven!

To the point where he simply couldn't stop!!

Because of his Indestructible Golden Body, Lin Xiao was usually the one who made the women beg for mercy first.

But this vixen Gu Zhiyao had actually turned him into a dry battery, draining all his energy to supplement hers!

Furthermore, although Gu Zhiyao had no prior experience, she hadn't been shy at all. On the contrary, she had been quite uninhibited!

Lin Xiao felt that he had to let Gu Zhiyao go back and exchange pointers with the other women. Only by learning from each other could they make progress!

After enjoying the rare sensation of exhaustion for a while, Lin Xiao circulated his energy, and his vigor quickly recovered.

He went to the Penicillin extraction room as usual, where Hua Nongying was already busy at work.

Lin Xiao intended to talk to Hua Nongying about the Northern Medical University as well.

After all, having Hua Nongying simply brew wine was too much of a waste of talent. She was also a genius when it came to pharmaceuticals.

"My Prince," Hua Nongying gave a simple nod in greeting and then continued with her work.

Lin Xiao noticed a hint of resentment in the woman's eyes and suddenly understood.

"Last night... you heard?"

Hua Nongying didn't stop her hands, keeping her head down as she said, "It's all because your servant was born an assassin. I'm used to being alert, so it was hard not to hear."

"Didn't this Prince say? Once things are finished here, I'll take you back to the Prince's Manor. At that time, you'll be even more official than Gu Zhiyao," Lin Xiao coaxed.

"Your servant wouldn't dare compare herself to Divine Doctor Gu. In terms of beauty, talent, or background, your servant is inferior to her in every way."

Hua Nongying pouted, her eyes turning red.

"The Prince was busy all night. I imagine you were very satisfied with Divine Doctor Gu, given how much affection was shared?"

Lin Xiao wanted to laugh. She was actually jealous?

It seemed she was a bit unhappy about Gu Zhiyao getting ahead of her.

Lin Xiao was about to offer a few more soothing words when he saw that, due to her distracted state, the liquid in Hua Nongying's cup was overflowing, yet her hands hadn't stopped!

"Oh, it's all overflowing!"

Lin Xiao reminded her.

Hua Nongying snapped her head toward him, blushing with both shame and anger. "My Prince! If you tease your servant again, I really won't pay you any mind!"

"Ah?"

Lin Xiao's mind whirled before he realized the woman had misunderstood. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "This Prince meant the cup in front of you!!"

"Oh!"

Hua Nongying scrambled to fix it. By the time she finished dealing with the mess, her face was as red as a ripe apple.

She was going to die of embarrassment. It was an occupational hazard from her time in the brothel—she had immediately thought of something else!

Seeing her look like she was about to cry, Lin Xiao walked up and pulled her into his arms.

Hua Nongying leaned against the man's chest, nearly in tears. "Does the Prince think... your servant is dirty?"

"How could I?"

"Although your servant is pure of body, I did spend many years in a brothel after all..."

"It's called 'rising from the mud unsullied.' It only makes you more precious, Ying'er," Lin Xiao said softly.

Hua Nongying's delicate body trembled slightly. She looked up at the man with joy. "My Prince, your servant has liked you since the first time I saw you in Lincang. Your servant really can't wait anymore. How about you just... right here..."

Lin Xiao was stunned. Looking at the surroundings, was this appropriate?

But if the woman herself didn't mind, wouldn't his hesitation be uncalled for?

In that case, then...

"No!"

Hua Nongying suddenly pushed Lin Xiao away herself, calming down as she said, "Your servant must first provide the Penicillin. Human lives are at stake; I cannot delay the important business."

Lin Xiao felt like he was going to be driven crazy! What a roller coaster ride!

"Yes, there's no rush. This Prince knows your heart. For now, the big picture should be the priority," Lin Xiao laughed.

Greatly encouraged, Hua Nongying hurriedly returned to her work.

Lin Xiao walked out of the room, intending to gather the officials to push forward the matter of the Northern Medical University, but he caught sight of the crabapple tree.

Eh? Wait a minute!

Electricity!?

Could it be that there's a way to turn on that robot after all!?