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According to the calculation that perfectly passing an F-level secret realm once grants 100 experience points, and the experience needed for each level-up will significantly increase,
to level up to 18,
at least 50 perfect completions of F-level secret realms are needed, and that might still not be enough, after all, he was unclear on how much experience would be required to level up again later on.
And anyone who could perfectly complete 50 F-level secret realms must have battle experience and keenness to an extreme, an absolute old-timer, just like the F-level secret realm they were heading to, "Blood Night Cannibal Village"—if Doctor Gou were to go, he would probably find the answer straight away.
After all, he had experienced too many secret realms.
"Sigh!"
Just as the atmosphere turned a bit awkward, Doctor Gou was the first to shake his head with a sigh of emotion, "Let's not talk about the past. Those were just the indiscretions of youth, foolish play. Now I no longer concern myself with these matters and just want to peacefully run my small clinic."
"So that my parents resting below might have a bit of solace."
"But alas, I am but a simple man, adept at chopping heads but quite foolish when it comes to business. The clinic that my ancestors left me was nearly shut down, but thankfully, Boss Chen's brilliant strategy brought the clinic back to life in an instant!"
"This allows me to meet my ancestors with face in the future."
"I can't imagine how I'd have the face to meet my parents down there if I closed down the clinic."
"It just so happens that I met Boss Chen today, so come, my treat, let's all have a meal right here. But, Boss Chen, you must teach me a few more tricks so that I can bring the clinic back to life and, ideally, make it grow and open a branch!"
Especially when it came to the idea of opening a branch, Doctor Gou's face was flushed with excited crimson, "Opening a branch, that's been a long-cherished wish passed down since my great grandfather's generation. No one achieved it until my parents' generation, but if you, Boss Chen, can help me accomplish this!"
"I will carve your name into the family annals!"
"And I, Doctor Gou, will be the first of the Gou Family."
"..."
Chen Miao's lips twitched slightly, feeling a tingling scalp and for a moment, he didn't know what to say.
This strategy of his was not a brilliant move but rather a 'destroy-your-progeny' move, as it nearly cost the clinic its reputation in order to make a quick buck for himself, a deed that should have made him the clinic's enemy.
But with a major compulsory combat event just days away, he had no choice but to take a gamble. If he didn't quickly establish himself, he would've died in the upcoming event.
Yet, who could have guessed that the owner of a clinic facing closure was in fact a level 18 Sword Emperor?
Alright, now every problem seemed to have a solution.
The original workflow was—
Attract customers—Skinning—Beautiful nurse appears—Sutures break—Take the opportunity to ask for a high fee—Next day, face retaliation—Close shop to avoid trouble.
The new workflow became—
Attract customers—Skinning—Beautiful nurse appears—Sutures break—Take the opportunity to ask for a high fee—Next day, face retaliation—Heh, I'm a level 18 Sword Emperor, you got a problem with that?—Acceptance—Next one.
It formed a perfect closed loop.
So this strategy actually became a brilliant move, especially since Doctor Gou was a level 18 Sword Emperor and had a bit of a reputation in Fengtian City. Previously a person of some importance, he didn't care at all about his own reputation, unbothered by the idea that this matter getting out could damage it.
He cared only about continuing the legacy of the clinic passed down from his ancestors, making it flourish and even thinking about opening a branch.
Quite right.
He traveled through the Otherworld, embodying Zhuge with his plotting and planning.
After mentally grumbling for a bit, Chen Miao suddenly put on a big smile and approached Doctor Gou, "I was wondering why I felt there was something extraordinary about Doctor Gou from the moment I saw you, please, Doctor Gou, take a seat here."
"A seat of honor, please!"
...
As the drinks made their third round.
The atmosphere of the place gradually warmed.
Chen Miao, Hungry Monkey, Doctor Gou, and that gang leader who called himself Mister Yuan sat at one table, while the other riff-raff, clearly up to no good, sat at a few nearby tables.
"Actually, I have another plan!"
Chen Miao raised his glass in a toast to Doctor Gou from afar, then with a serious and solemn face, he said, "I call this plan—'Deceiving the Heavens to Cross the Sea'!"
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"Since Big Sunflower Clinic is a male health clinic, we must start with common male diseases!"
"First of all, we'll announce free examinations. Then, during the examinations, we'll screen out the targets, dismissing the elderly, children, salarymen, and the like, keeping those who at a glance appear to be wealthy with plenty of disposable income."
"Then, the first step!"
"Tell the guest that there seems to be a problem with his prostate and that he should come in for a thorough checkup when he has time. On the same day, administer an infusion of glucose or the like. Once the sweet talk is done, think slowly; the main objective is to prolong the process and make the wound tight. This will cause swelling when the patient goes home. Tell the patient if there are any reactions, to come back here immediately for a follow-up."
"The second step!"
"Of course, there are some stubborn guests who'll refuse the infusion. We can prescribe them an oral solution. There's one called Rifampicin; its side effect turns the urine red. The patients will think they're urinating blood and will hurry back for a recheck."
"The third step!"
"When they come back for the recheck, secretly add medicinal residue to the patient's urine bag. Show it to the guest, thus proving that the prostate inflammation is serious and that surgery is immediately necessary!"
"Next... it'll depend on what price you're prepared to set, Doctor Gou."
"With these three steps, hardly anyone can get away; they'll all obediently lie on the operating table like lambs to the slaughter."
As the words fell!
Doctor Gou, Hungry Monkey, and a certain Mr. Yuan—all three of them—opened their mouths in shock, unable to utter a word, rigidly frozen in place, clearly stunned by Chen Miao's plot.
"It's got to be Miao,"
With a face full of admiration and pride, Hungry Monkey straightened up. No wonder grandma always said that smart people are the most powerful. He'd never come up with such a thing in his life. If he could come up with this, he wouldn't be doing manual labor.
"..."
The thug leader, who called himself Mr. Yuan, sitting opposite Chen Miao, slightly lowered his head, the corners of his mouth twitching crazily. It's no wonder they say that nothing is more ruthless than a woman's heart, but even more ruthless is the scholar's.
This is simply the behavior of a beast!
He suddenly felt like being a thug didn't seem to be such a terrible thing after all!
At least he had never been this despicable!
And when he collected protection money, he truly did step in to help the shops when they were in trouble.
"Good!"
"Excellent! What a brilliant scheme!"
Doctor Gou, completely shocked, stiffened on the spot for a while before suddenly slapping the table and respectfully toasting Chen Miao across the space with his drink.
Excitement flickered in his pupils, as if he could already see the grand vision of this great plan, making him seem extremely animated—a far cry from the listlessness he had when they first met, as if he had been reborn.
It seems that carrying on and expanding the family clinic had truly become Doctor Gou's obsession.
"Boss Chen, it's a pity you aren't in business. With that brain of yours, I guarantee that if you were, you'd have a fortune of millions within a year!"
"You flatter me, Doctor Gou,"
Chen Miao smiled wryly inside as he lifted his glass in response.
He certainly wasn't some 18th-level Sword Emperor.
If he went about it this way, he'd be hacked to death on the streets within a few days.
"By the way, Boss Chen, I recall you telling me that you were planning to try your hand at some secretive realm in the next few days?"
"Yes, that's the plan."
"In that case, I've also ventured into quite a few secret realms before. Since you're interested in pursuing this field, how about I share some experience with you? These are all experiences from the past years, not worth much, and I hope you won't disdain them, Boss Chen."
Upon hearing this.
Chen Miao became serious and immediately sat up straight: "How could I disdain it, Doctor Gou? Please, feel free to speak—I will listen attentively and take it to heart."
What was he waiting for?
Isn't this it?
Experience transferred one-on-one by an 18th-level Sword Emperor Supernatural Profession Player—how many detours will this save him, avoiding how many potential dangers!