2025-06-05 17:11:38"Sir, please let me be your student!" Dr. Martinez practically worshiped the ground Hudson walked on. He looked at him with pleading eyes, full of excitement and admiration.
Anyone who witnessed Hudson’s treatment of Mr. Lewis could easily see who had the superior medical skills. Dr. Martinez might be old enough to be Hudson’s grandfather, but in his eyes, age didn’t matter when it came to medicine—whoever had the greater skill was worthy of respect.
Dr. Martinez knew very well that if he didn’t take this chance to connect with Hudson—and hopefully get forgiven—he might never learn the legendary Needle Technique.
He’d spent most of his life searching for this technique. At this point, kneeling was nothing—he’d even eat dirt if Hudson asked. But ironically, Hudson didn’t ask for anything at all.
His sudden kneeling caught Hudson completely off guard. He hadn’t expected Dr. Martinez to put his pride aside so quickly. The man who was arrogant just minutes ago—acting like he owned the room—had now realized the gap in their skills and was groveling on the ground.
“What on earth are you doing?”
Mr. Lewis, now propped up and sitting on the bed, had just opened his eyes and caught sight of the scene, looking confused and a little shocked.
“Dad, well…” Adrian quickly explained what had happened. The moment his father heard it, his face darkened. Without hesitation, he smacked his son across the face and snapped,
“You fool! Look what you’ve done! I told you from the beginning to let Hudson treat me. But no—you judged him based on his age and treated him like he wasn’t worth anything. If he hadn’t been here today, do you even realize what would’ve happened to me?”
Adrian clutched his cheek, too ashamed and scared to say a word.
Still kneeling on the floor, Dr. Martinez noticed that Hudson didn’t even look his way. Thinking the young man must still be angry—especially after he had unfairly tried to shift the blame onto him earlier—Dr. Martinez took a deep breath and said with all sincerity, “Mr. Brown, I know I was wrong. Please give me a chance to make it right.”
This was a man widely respected in the medical field—practically a legend—now kneeling in front of a young man, begging like a child for forgiveness. Everyone in the room, including Ivory, was stunned.
Yes, Dr. Martinez had made a mistake earlier, but out in the world, he was still a big name. Countless people dreamed of seeing him for treatment, let alone receiving it. He was someone not easily moved or humbled.
And yet, here he was, humbling himself completely.
Ivory couldn’t help but think—if someone captured this moment on video and shared it with the world, the shockwaves would be massive.
She was also very curious: would Hudson accept Dr. Martinez’s apology? Would he give him a chance?
So, she said nothing. She just watched.
Hudson, on the other hand, rolled his eyes at the sight of Dr. Martinez still kneeling.
‘An apprentice? Not happening.’ he thought.
The path Hudson wanted to walk was that of martial arts. Medicine was just something he picked up along the way to pass the time while living in the mountains.
So he didn’t bother acknowledging Dr. Martinez. Instead, he turned to Mr. Lewis and said,
“You lost a lot of blood earlier. Get some rest for now—we’ll talk more later.”
“Alright!” Mr. Lewis nodded with a smile, then turned to his granddaughter. “Ivory, it’s getting late. Hudson used a lot of energy treating me just now. Help him get settled and take care of him for me.”
Dr. Martinez was left frozen on the floor, feeling like a complete fool. He’d honestly thought that as a respected doctor—kneeling and admitting fault to someone much younger—Hudson would at least throw him a bone.
Clearly, he’d been too optimistic.
The room fell silent. The atmosphere grew tense.
Adrian glanced at Dr. Martinez still kneeling, and despite the frustration he felt over how things had turned out earlier, he sighed. After all, Dr. Martinez was still technically a guest—he’d invited him here. Letting him stay on the floor like this felt inappropriate.
“Dr. Martinez,” he said carefully, “you know, a forced relationship doesn’t bring good results. You should get up now.”
Hudson had already left, and Dr. Martinez couldn’t keep kneeling forever. So, he took the opportunity to stand up, brushing it off as naturally as he could.
He’d already figured out that Hudson had a good relationship with Arlo. If he wanted to make amends, approaching Arlo seemed like his only shot. He quickly stepped up to the bedside and said apologetically, “Mr. Lewis, I’m truly sorry for what happened earlier. I failed to treat you properly, and things didn’t go as planned. I’ll return most of the consultation f*e and personally compensate you with one million dollars for the trouble. Would that be acceptable?”
Money wasn’t something the Lewis family was lacking at the moment.
Arlo waved his hand and replied, “Dr. Martinez, there’s no need for that. I know my condition well. If it were easy to treat, we wouldn’t have waited this long. Thankfully, things are back on track now. Let’s not dwell on the past.”
You never know when paths will cross again. Better to leave things on good terms.
As for Dr. Martinez, his reputation as a medical master was well known to Arlo. Even though this particular treatment went wrong, that didn’t mean Dr. Martinez lacked skill. Mistakes happen, even to the best.
Besides, Hudson wasn’t going to stay with the Lewis family forever. Arlo knew that clearly. So rather than burn bridges, it was smarter to stay on good terms with Dr. Martinez—just in case someone else in the family needed help down the road.
Seeing that Arlo wasn’t angry and was even understanding, Dr. Martinez felt a wave of gratitude. But he still hesitated, then said, “Mr. Lewis, I have one more humble request. I...”
Before he could finish, Arlo cut him off directly. “Dr. Martinez, I know what you’re about to say. But I’m afraid I can’t help you. I haven’t known Mr. Brown long enough to speak on your behalf.”
“If you want his approval, you’ll have to figure that out on your own.”
Once again hitting a wall, Dr. Martinez looked visibly deflated. He nodded quietly, said his goodbyes, picked up his medical kit, and left.
He knew he needed time to think. If he really wanted to earn Hudson’s respect, he’d have to come up with another approach.
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After all that trouble, Clian realized he had actually been played. He didn't even have time to argue. The moment the realization hit him, Clian rushed into the cabin, intending to interrupt Hudson before he could finish whatever he was doing.But he was already too late.The bone-stripping and meridian reconstruction had been completed. Only the final step remained.Hudson no longer had any reason to hold back.He gave a cold snort, and the three powerful battle souls were summoned at once.Clian was the first to charge in, so he took the full force of the attack.He had never expected Hudson to have three Grandmaster-level battle souls at his disposal. Caught completely off guard, he was struck by all three and sent flying backward through the doorway."Grandmaster?""Oh, my God!"The moment the others sensed the terrifying aura released by the three battle souls, panic spread through the group. Even the wild dogs wandering around the mountain were frightened by the sudden disturban
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The first time Dein underwent the bone-stripping and meridian reconstruction procedure, he endured it.But once it was over, he was so weak that he couldn't even move a finger. Hudson immediately placed him in a large iron tub that had been prepared beforehand, where he soaked in a mixture of medicinal herbs meant to help his body recover.Three days later, after confirming that Dein had mostly recovered, Hudson performed the second round of bone stripping and meridian reconstruction.This time, Viena was extremely curious. She kept pestering Hudson, begging him to let her watch.However, less than three minutes after entering the room, Viena covered her mouth and rushed outside to vomit. After that, she never dared to step inside and watch again.Later, whenever they learned that another round of the procedure was about to begin, everyone suddenly found an excuse to leave.Each round of bone stripping and meridian reconstruction took a greater toll on Dein's body. As the procedures c
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The oval object was clearly an egg. The patterns covering its surface resembled those on the purple egg that had appeared before Binx was born, although there were noticeable differences between them.The advancement of modern technology had sparked a strong interest in the creatures that had once terrorized California. From a scientific perspective, the creatures from the other world could essentially be considered extraterrestrial life.Scientific research into them had never stopped.Some researchers even wondered whether the traditional martial arts path was simply too difficult. Perhaps studying these creatures could provide another solution. If their genes could be thoroughly analyzed, maybe scientists could use them to improve the genetic potential of martial artists and make the path to greater strength easier.After years of research, countless personnel, and enormous amounts of funding, they finally discovered the remains of a creature from the other world whose bones had no
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In California, the return of creatures from another world was strictly forbidden. The disaster from years ago had already faded from the memories of the younger generation, but the older generation of martial artists still remembered it clearly.If the Martial God hadn't intervened back then, California would have long since been overrun by creatures from another world.Countless people had died at the hands of those beasts. Many of the victims had been family members, friends, or loved ones of the older generation of martial artists.That blood feud had never truly disappeared. The fact that people rarely spoke about it didn't mean they had forgotten.There was another problem.The appearance of a creature from another world after so many years would inevitably cause panic. People would immediately wonder whether the beasts had returned.No one would care that Binx was still young or that she posed no real threat. The moment people learned that she was a creature from another world,
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“Master! With your martial foundation destroyed, can you really take a completely different path and start over?”Viena leaned closer, her eyes filled with doubt. If this was difficult for Dein to understand, then for her, it was even more unbelievable.Hudson rolled his eyes at her. “Aren’t I living proof?”Viena smiled faintly, then hesitated before speaking again. “Master, why don’t you cripple me too? Then I can take a different path and follow the same road you did.”“What?”Hudson was instantly speechless.His disciple's idea was so naive that he didn't even know how to respond.Taking an unconventional path was something one did only when there was no other choice. Why would anyone willingly cripple themselves just to walk that path?He stared at Viena in confusion. “Why would you even think that?”“Master, think about it,” Viena said earnestly. “Your strength has improved so quickly after taking that unconventional path. That proves the road you're on might actually be the tru
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A person's spirit could often be seen in the way they carried themselves. The moment Hudson examined Dein, he understood just how deeply this ordeal had affected him.In the past, even when Dein simply sat in silence, he radiated an invisible presence that naturally commanded respect. Without saying a single word, he carried the confidence of someone who had stood at the peak for years. It was the kind of aura that instinctively made others lower their heads.But reality could be merciless. Very few people could endure devastating setbacks without eventually breaking.One crushing blow had shattered everything Dein had built. The commanding presence that once surrounded him had disappeared, replaced by the quiet resignation of a man who had already accepted the end of his journey.It wasn't just physical defeat. It was self-imposed exile, and was giving up on himself.That was something Hudson refused to accept. He knew exactly why Dein had changed so much.His martial foundation had
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