Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 59 Extraordinary (Fifth Update)
New Year's Day.

After breakfast, Gao Wu gave the old man a box of Purple Blood Ginseng supplements that he had prepared.

The case is made of pure leather, with finely polished matte black hardware; the outer packaging looks very exquisite.

Shang Hongyi opened the suitcase with some surprise and saw ten clear glass bottles inside, each containing a blood-red solvent. As the solvent swirled, faint glimmers of light flickered within it.

"Grandpa, I bought this Purple Blood Ginseng especially for you." Gao Wu smiled smugly. He had gone to great lengths to get information out of the old man in order to buy the right tonic for him.

With Song Mingyue's connections, they spent a million to buy the Purple Blood Ginseng.

This is a purple sea cucumber from the depths of an alien icy sea. After being ground up, its blood is extracted and purified through multiple processes. It can enhance the body's essence without requiring liver or kidney conversion.

Gao Wu also tried to bless the old man with the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra, and it proved that the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra mainly requires stimulating a person's life force.

Monkey and Wang Tiesong were young, so the blessing spells were still effective.

The old man was getting on in years, and his life force was nearly depleted. The Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra seemed to have little effect on him.

Shang Hongyi had never seen the Purple Blood Ginseng before, but he could tell at a glance that it was extremely expensive.

He frowned, about to say something, but Shang Qingjun quickly supported the old man's arm and said, "Xiao Wu's filial piety is appreciated, please accept it."

The old man was straightforward and couldn't stand seeing his children waste money, especially since Gao Wu was at a crucial time and money had to be spent wisely.

Seeing his granddaughter winking at him, and remembering the child's good intentions during the New Year, he couldn't be too disappointed.

“At my age, it doesn’t matter whether I take medicine or not.” Shang Hongyi sighed, closed his suitcase, and then softened his expression, saying with emotion, “Xiao Wu has grown up too.”

Gao Wu grinned foolishly beside him. He knew the old man too well; the phrase "you've grown up" was the greatest compliment the old man could give him!
There are also some younger members of Shang Hongyi's family who will politely come to pay their respects on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Gao Wu wasn't familiar with these relatives either. He and Shang Qingjun stayed by their side, serving tea and water, and listening to the elders reminisce.

To Gao Wu's surprise, Monkey and Wang Tiesong came to see him together, carrying a box of apples and a box of oranges.

The two stayed in the hospital for more than half a month before returning home to recuperate. Being young, they were already able to live normal lives despite not being fully recovered.

They felt that Gao Wu's help in speaking out was the key to solving their medical expenses problem, so they made an appointment to visit Gao Wu together to wish him a Happy New Year.

The three didn't get along well to begin with, and Wang Tiesong was not in a position to speak. Monkey didn't know what to talk about with Gao Wu either. After saying a few auspicious New Year's greetings, Monkey said goodbye to Wang Tiesong and left.

Gao Wu saw the two to the gate. As they were leaving, Monkey hesitated for a moment, then ran to Gao Wu's ear and whispered, "Coach Huang isn't a good person. He's in cahoots with Jin Yuan Company, selling generic drugs and running a loan sharking operation. You have to be careful..."

"Thank you." Gao Wu was a little curious about where the monkey got the information, but he didn't ask too many questions.

After watching Monkey and the others leave, Gao Wu really wanted to talk to Song Mingyue. Considering that cell phones weren't entirely safe, he sent Song Mingyue a message via Fetion and arranged to meet the next day.

Song Mingyue replied quickly: "Okay."

Back in the room, the old man was still chatting with the guests. Seeing Gao Wu return, the old man beckoned, "Xiao Wu, come here. Your third uncle is a member of the Xuetao Cup organizing committee this year. Let him tell you about the Xuetao Cup..."

The man called Third Uncle was in his forties, of medium build, with broad shoulders and a thick back, large hands, and bright, sparkling eyes. He was wearing a royal blue traditional cotton-padded gown, and sat there with his back straight, looking very old-fashioned and quite dignified.

It was also the rise of Emperor Wu of Qin that made traditional culture exceptionally powerful. Over the past century, rapid technological advancements have allowed modernity and tradition to blend seamlessly.

Modern Chinese style has become a symbol of high-end living. People of a certain status and age will wear appropriate modern Chinese clothing. In particular, older martial artists and samurai prefer this style of clothing.

Gao Wu recognized this man; his name was Shang Zhenglin, and he was the old man's nephew—they were quite close. Shang Zhenglin would visit the old man during holidays, but Gao Wu rarely interacted with him.

"Third Uncle." Gao Wu smiled and went up to pour tea, then sat down next to him, adopting a respectful and obedient posture as if listening to his teachings.

Shang Zhenglin smiled. Recently, Gao Wu's reputation has risen, and he is quite famous in Dongjiang.

He knew that Gao Wu was the old man's adopted child, and he even went to find out about the situation. He saw the video of Gao Wu slaying the demon god's followers with his sword, and he also saw the scene of him shouting to the camera that he was the best in the world. He was deeply impressed by this child.

"The Demon-Slaying Youth is currently riding high; there are few in Dongjiang who don't know him."

In front of Shang Hongyi, Shang Zhenglin praised Gao Wu highly, and the old man was all smiles, very proud of Gao Wu.

Shang Zhenglin said to Gao Wu, "Although I'm on the organizing committee, there's not much I can do to help. I can only tell you about the contestants."

"The most formidable contestant this year is Xu Sanhu, a 27-year-old lieutenant in the Aurora Legion. He is said to have an exceptionally solid foundation, rich combat experience, and a fierce and ruthless fighting style."

"The most popular choice locally is Tie Biao, a top expert from Jinyuan Company. He's thirty-seven years old and used to be a full-time hunter specializing in hunting alien beasts. He's undergone biochemical modification surgery and is extremely powerful." Shang Zhenglin glanced at Gao Wu; he knew that such a simple description was hardly enough to explain the two men's strength.

He thought for a moment and said, "Xu Sanhu and Tie Biao can easily beat two mad dogs."

Gao Wu nodded. With Mad Dog as a benchmark, he immediately understood how terrifying the two contestants were. They were close to the limits of martial arts in every aspect, truly top-tier martial artists.

"The organizing committee issued several wildcard entries, the most noteworthy being Wan Cangshan from Yunling City and Bai Yushuang from Anjing. Bai Yushuang is only eighteen years old, exceptionally talented, and she came to participate in the Xuetao Cup to seek a breakthrough..."

"Thank you, Third Uncle," Gao Wu said sincerely.

Knowing this information in advance would at least give him some insight, allowing him to be more cautious when dealing with these people.

The Xuetao Cup starts on the 13th and the finals are on the 15th.

Calculating the time, it's just enough for him to use up all the Vajra Elixir. By then, his strength should reach over ten points, and his physical strength will also be greatly improved, allowing him to further utilize his physical advantages.

With the added benefit of the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra's ability to restore Qi, they should have a chance to compete for the championship.

Shang Zhenglin didn't think highly of Gao Wu; in his opinion, Gao Wu was on the same level as Mad Dog. Compared to top martial artists like Xu Sanhu, Gao Wu was far inferior.

During the Lunar New Year, he wouldn't want to spoil the mood in front of the old man, so he praised Gao Wu a few times. He also said that Gao Wu could contact him when he made it to the semi-finals, and he would do his best to help.

The old man warmly invited Shang Zhenglin and his group to stay for dinner, but they politely declined.

Shang Qingjun and Gao Wu saw Shang Zhenglin and his group off at the gate and watched them drive away before returning to their room.

The old man sitting in the main seat smiled and said, "Zheng Lin is shrewd, but he's a good person. If you really make it to the semi-finals, don't bother him. If you have the ability, you'll win the championship eventually; if you don't, there's no point in using these tricks."

“Yes, Grandpa, I know,” Gao Wu replied with a smile. “Uncle was just saying it casually, how could I take it seriously?”

"Don't blame Zheng Lin. He was talking about top-tier martial artists, each with their own unique skills." Shang Hongyi originally wanted to tell Gao Wu not to force himself, but then felt that his words were a bit hurtful.

He could naturally tell that Gao Wu had been taking medication recently, and his body was noticeably stronger. He was actually quite opposed to this, but ultimately didn't say much.

The child is grown up and has his own ideas. What he thinks is right may not actually be right...

After lunch, Shang Qingjun went to Gao Wu's room to chat. She asked directly, "Did you take drugs again?"

Within a few months, Gao Wu had rapidly grown stronger. She knew he must have used drugs. However, seeing that Gao Wu's condition seemed normal, she didn't ask any further questions.

Grandpa just asked her to persuade Xiaowu again, so she hurriedly came to find Gaowu.

As a biology student, Shang Qingjun studies biopharmaceuticals and is very familiar with the various gene drugs on the market, as well as the dangers of these gene drugs.

"Yes." Gao Wu knew he couldn't hide it anymore, so he said, "Sister Jun, you know my body is very special. That's why I survived that serious injury. After a few tests, I discovered that I have a very strong drug resistance, so you don't need to worry."

Shang Qingjun's bright eyes were filled with worry. She believed in Xiao Wu, but felt he was too optimistic. Gene therapy drugs penetrate deep into the human genome, and the damage they cause can be very subtle, requiring specialized equipment to detect.

"This is the Vajra Elixir. I'll demonstrate it for you and you'll understand."

Gao Wu knew that Shang Qingjun didn't believe him, so he took out a medicine box from the bedside table, took out a bottle of King Kong medicine, and injected two milliliters of the medicine.

Shang Qingjun was shocked. How could medicine be used like this! But she didn't have time to stop him. She could only pull Gao Wu's hand and try to take him to the bathroom to cool him down.

However, her strength was far inferior to Gao Wu's. Gao Wu took the initiative to resist, and Shang Qingjun could not move him at all.

She was getting a little anxious: "The Diamond Elixir emits extremely high temperatures that will burn your brain tissue to shreds! Don't do anything reckless!"

"It's nothing." Gao Wu's skin was already flushed red, his face even redder than a monkey's bottom. Shang Qingjun felt the heat radiating from Gao Wu's hand, and she became even more anxious, "Xiao Wu, don't do anything rash!"

"Sister Jun, I'm really fine." Gao Wu's eyes were burning red, making him look quite frightening, but his breathing was steady and orderly, and he maintained a relatively relaxed state. His speech was logical and clear, indicating that he was very rational.

Gao Wu spoke slowly to Shang Qingjun, and in less than two minutes, the high temperature in his body gradually dissipated, and he returned to normal.

There was no outward sign of anything unusual.

Shang Qingjun, who witnessed the whole process, was stunned. Xiao Wu's state was very strange and completely contradicted her knowledge and understanding of the Vajra Potion!

(End of this chapter)