453: Chapter 97 Treating Xiao Zizai

Half a minute later, Meng Li finished his inspection and nodded. "No problem."

Ding Shanan immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

In fact, the moment Chen Duo withdrew her hand and the needles, he felt his injuries had already healed. However, as a patient, one always needs to hear the doctor's final verdict to be completely at ease. This had nothing to do with strength; it was purely a common psychological trait among patients.

Then, he stood up and moved around a bit before cupping his fists toward Chen Duo. "Thank you, Dr. Chen."

Seeing Ding Shanan like this, Chen Duo was stunned for a moment.

Being thanked seemed to be a first for her.

It felt... somewhat happy.

Also, Dr. Chen?

This title sounded very nice, much better than the previous "Great Master Chen Duo."

For a moment, Chen Duo couldn't help but squint her eyes and curve her brows into a smile, replying, "You're welcome. Remember to pay."

Happiness was one thing, but medical fees could not be waived.

This was what Meng Li had told her.

Because she had put in the effort, and she needed to eat.

In addition, buying pretty dresses, delicious food, and fun things also required money.

Ding Shanan smiled. "Certainly."

Next, he looked at Meng Li. "Dr. Meng, according to our agreement, since I lost the fight, I must hand over a technique to you. I have studied the arts of a hundred schools and know many things, but I promised others that some of them cannot be passed on."

As he spoke, Ding Shanan listed the techniques he was allowed to share.

Among them were Air-Splitting Palm, Earth-Traveling Immortal, Escaping Light, Ghost Gate Needles, and so on.

After a brief thought, Meng Li chose the Ghost Gate Needles, which could be used for both healing and combat.

Ding Shanan readily agreed. They then set a time for the delivery of the Ghost Gate Needles Secret Manual and the medical fees, exchanged contact information, and he took his leave.

As soon as Ding Shanan left, Zhang Chulan wanted to ask Meng Li about the Tianshan Broken Plum Hand, but unexpectedly, Xiao Zizai spoke first. "Dr. Meng, to tell you the truth, I am a patient. Although the timing is somewhat inappropriate, I hope you can help me."

His voice was somewhat low, and his eyelids were half-drooped, as if he were suppressing something.

Hearing this, Lu Jin, Feng Zheng Hao, Xu Si, and the others frowned in unison.

This was because they sensed a killing intent from Xiao Zizai, but it didn't carry any negative emotions like hatred; it was pure bloodlust.

Killing for the sake of killing, wanting to kill just to kill.

This situation was exactly as Xiao Zizai had said—it was an illness!

Meng Li, naturally, sensed this as well.

He glanced at Xiao Zizai and said calmly, "Very well. Follow me."

After saying that, Meng Li stepped out with Swift Step and stopped in the distance after a few strides.

Seeing this, Xiao Zizai quickly leaped and followed.

As soon as he approached, he launched an attack on Meng Li using martial arts.

Meng Li countered every Move with ease. After gauging Xiao Zizai's level, he seized an opportunity and sent him flying with a palm strike.

Xiao Zizai immediately flew several meters away but was not injured.

Clearly, Meng Li had held back his strength.

After all, he was helping the other party treat his illness this time.

Xiao Zizai realized this, and excitement rose in his heart as a red light flickered in his pupils.

In all fairness, Meng Li wasn't a perfect meal for him because he had no sin and wasn't a target for hunting. However, Meng Li could allow him to release his strength fully in a hearty battle without worrying about causing irreversible consequences.

Because he couldn't kill Meng Li.

Xiao Zizai had become certain of this after watching the battle between Meng Li and Ding Shanan.

And at that time, the desire for slaughter deep in his heart had been stirred up.

Since he was ill, once the killing intent arose, it could only be fully calmed by killing someone or experiencing a hearty battle.

If he tried to suppress it by force, Xiao Zizai would feel extremely miserable.

That was why he had asked Meng Li to help him.

"Dr. Meng, next I will completely release the killing intent in my heart. You should be careful."

Feeling the onset of his symptoms, Xiao Zizai adjusted his glasses and gave Meng Li a warning. Although he knew he was no match for Meng Li and that the other party could handle him even if he truly lost control, Meng Li was helping him, so a polite warning was necessary.

Meng Li nodded slightly. "Just let loose and go all out."

Xiao Zizai took a breath and then completely released the shackles on his heart. His pupils were entirely covered by a red light.

The next second, he let out a low roar and swung both palms repeatedly, instantly striking out several giant palm projections toward Meng Li.

Great Compassion Palm!

Looking at the dense offensive of giant palms, Meng Li raised a hand and waved it, forming a Qi wall in front of himself.

The giant palms struck the Qi wall like waves crashing against a reef, only leaving marks on the surface without being able to budge it in the slightest.

In the observation area, Zhang Chulan clicked his tongue in amazement and couldn't help but say, "What kind of technique is Brother Meng using? A three-foot Qi wall? The defensive power is way too strong."

Feng Baobao replied, "That's not any special technique. It's just simply gathering Qi in one place and then compressing it."

Zhang Chulan was stunned.

Just simply gathering and compressing Qi?

"Sister Baoer, can you do it too?" Recovering himself, he asked Feng Baobao.

Feng Baobao nodded. "Just gathering and compressing Qi is very simple. However, to do it like Meng Li, you have to constantly refine your Qi to improve its quality. It's a slow and tedious process; it's quite a hassle."

Is that so...

Zhang Chulan first had an epiphany, but then doubt arose in his heart.

He had once asked Xu San, Xu Si, and Feng Baobao about Meng Li. The information he gathered from them was: Meng Li didn't seem to pay much attention to refining Qi; he spent most of his time researching medicine, and otherwise enjoyed life, traveling, and hanging out at clubs.

Yet Meng Li's strength was shockingly high. This didn't make sense!

There was definitely something up with Meng Li!

At the same time, the battle between Meng Li and Xiao Zizai underwent a change.

Seeing that the Great Compassion Palm couldn't break Meng Li's Qi wall, Xiao Zizai instinctively switched his Move to the Flower-Plucking Finger, intending to break the surface by focusing on a single point.

The logic was sound, but the gap in raw strength between him and Meng Li was too vast. Even with the right response, the result was unsatisfactory.

Immediately after, Meng Li began to strike back.

"I've let you hit me for so long. Now it's my turn."

As the words fell, Meng Li withdrew the Qi wall and charged in front of Xiao Zizai with a Divine Movement Step. Under Xiao Zizai's shocked gaze, he sent him flying with a whip kick.

In the next instant, Meng Li's figure flashed, appearing in the path of the flying Xiao Zizai and kicking him up into the air.

A split second later, Meng Li appeared in mid-air again and stomped Xiao Zizai back down.

Once Xiao Zizai crashed into the ground, Meng Li pinned him down and gave him a thorough thrashing and grinding.

Red-eye disease, bloodlust, Heart Demon?

If he could still suppress it himself, it meant there was hope. A good beating would make him behave!

If that didn't work, he'd try the methods of the Lightning Dharma King!

As it turned out, the Lightning Dharma King's methods weren't needed.

After Meng Li's round of thrashing and grinding, Xiao Zizai lay at the bottom of the pit, his gaze incredibly clear. Let alone red light, not even a blood vessel could be seen in his eyes.

Seeing this, Meng Li stopped and jumped out of the pit.

"Brother Meng, what about Brother Xiao?"

Facing Zhang Chulan's question, Meng Li waved his hand. "I beat him back to his senses. Let him be quiet for a while; he'll be fine once he recovers."

After saying that, he turned to look in another direction. Someone was coming.

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