The entire Sect felt the impact of Ma Chen's advancement. Such a significant milestone couldn't go unnoticed by nearby cultivators, even though we were situated in a remote cottage, distanced from the Sect's heart.
I stood beside Ma Chen as his aura ascended to that of an Early Golden Core cultivator, offering my congratulations. "Well done, Ma Chen!"
Ma Chen regarded me with a newfound reverence. Previously, he had seen me as a friend and respected me due to my higher cultivation, a common dynamic in the world of cultivation. But now, after reaching the Golden Core stage through my assistance in unlocking his meridians, his gaze held a touch of admiration.
"All thanks to you," Ma Chen acknowledged. "With what you've accomplished here, you're bound to become the most skilled doctor in the Central Continent."
"You're overestimating my abilities," I responded with a modest tone.
