As Liu Hui watched Wei Chao's convoy disappear into the distance, his heart swelled with emotion. He first escorted Liang Jingyue back to her office, offering her much comfort, and then went to find Wu Yuanjia.

Wu Yuanjia was in the hospital's fitness center, drilling the off-duty security guards. He led by example, always being the first to demonstrate every exercise before the guards began their routine. Sweat drenched Wu Yuanjia's training uniform, suggesting their regimen had been rigorous lately.

Seeing Liu Hui enter, Wu Yuanjia asked Zhou Tengyun, who was standing nearby, to continue commanding the guards' practice while he went to greet his boss.

"Boss, have you come to inspect our training?" Despite being drenched in sweat, Wu Yuanjia appeared energized.

"Captain Wu, I've come to see the results of your training. After a day of high-intensity work, have you run into any problems?" Liu Hui inquired.

"Boss, you're absolutely right on target. Following your instructions, we tripled the training intensity from the baseline. Initially, completing these drills was quite tough, but gradually they adapted. In the end, every single team member could sustain it; even they found it incredible. What pleased them most was that after training, after just one night's rest, their bodies felt completely recovered by morning—no lingering side effects whatsoever. In fact, they felt a significant surge in their own strength. Even my martial arts have gotten much better," Wu Yuanjia enthused, his face alight with excitement.

"Heh, so it really works! I was half-afraid I'd been tricked!" Liu Hui laughed.

"By the way, Boss, which venerable master provided you with this experience? Could we possibly seek more of his potent knowledge?" Wu Yuanjia was keenly interested in the 'venerable master' Liu Hui mentioned.

"Well, it's a bit of a story. That day, in the city square, there was an old beggar asking for alms. I happened to be passing by, saw his plight, and casually gave him a hundred yuan. That old beggar was so grateful, he insisted on repaying me, claiming he was an extraordinary recluse temporarily experiencing life among mortals, that we shared a destiny, and so he passed this method on to me," Liu Hui thought he deserved a slap for how readily the lie came; he was almost starting to believe his own fabrications.

"Are there truly such recluses playing at worldly life these days? Shouldn't they only appear in novels and films? But Boss, why didn't you learn more useful things back then?" Wu Yuanjia seemed skeptical of Liu Hui's tale.

"I couldn't help it. Seeing the old beggar's appearance, I didn't really trust him, so to placate him, I only listened to this method and left. I tried to find him later, but unfortunately, he vanished," Liu Hui feigned deep regret.

Hearing this, Wu Yuanjia remained unconvinced but ultimately let it go. He reasoned that regardless of whether an old beggar or a master was involved, the method had undeniably increased his team's strength, which was a good thing, so he decided not to dwell on it.

"Boss, our security battalion's strength has shown clear growth after just one day of training. If we continue, our capabilities will soar in a short time, allowing us to fully protect the hospital. However, we've run into a major problem," Wu Yuanjia reported his troubles to Liu Hui.

"Oh? What's the major issue? Feel free to tell me," Liu Hui was curious about what kind of trouble they could be facing.

"It's like this: our security force has expanded, and the training intensity has increased, but our training ground is too small. We can no longer move around freely," Wu Yuanjia began to complain.

"I see. Now that you mention it, I do feel our space is too constrained," Liu Hui realized that training within the confines of the hospital's fitness center truly didn't allow for full range of motion.

"I'm planning to buy a villa soon, and the sole requirement is ensuring the absolute safety of those living there. You, meanwhile, are facing the issue of cramped training grounds. Then let's find a villa in the outskirts of Bashan City—one that has ample space nearby for a proper training center." Having just received a jolt of insecurity, Liu Hui, now intensely focused on his personal safety, bundled the villa purchase and the search for a training facility into one decision.

"Captain Wu, I'm entrusting you with both buying the villa and ensuring its security." Liu Hui ultimately decided to delegate.

"Boss, we will identify target villas. However, guaranteeing the villa's absolute safety might be impossible. But we can fortify the location. With our current strength, enemies won't breach it quickly, giving us ample time to call for reinforcements," Wu Yuanjia replied after careful consideration.

"Yes, achieving that level of defense would be excellent for now. Oh, Captain Wu, are you skilled at training bodyguards?" Liu Hui asked suddenly.

"Boss, my primary role is security defense; I'm not very knowledgeable about training bodyguards. I'm already struggling to manage the security team's training," Wu Yuanjia felt a pang of inadequacy regarding Liu Hui's trust.

"Then do you know any masters? Someone specialized in training bodyguards?" Liu Hui immediately probed his social connections after Wu Yuanjia’s dream of personal mastery was dashed.

"I do know an expert, but his reputation isn't good. However, if it’s him, training some competent security guards and bodyguards would certainly be no issue," Wu Yuanjia hesitated before finally speaking.

"Oh? You know such an expert? What do you mean his reputation is poor?" Liu Hui asked, intrigued.

"That man was in the same unit as me previously. He was responsible for training the security and protection personnel, while I handled the actual security deployment. He has an incredible knack for training; even the most hopeless recruits quickly become protection experts under him. The entire military highly valued him. But then something happened that ruined his reputation and his future."

"Tell me, what was the incident?" Liu Hui was very interested.

"One day, he was caught by someone while intimately involved with his superior officer's wife. Not only did he refuse to repent or apologize, but he beat up the superior who caught them. He was subsequently reported to a military court. The court, operating with the intent to purge dregs from the revolutionary ranks, forced his early retirement. His once brilliant career vanished instantly. After his discharge, because of his notorious reputation, no unit was willing to hire him, so he's been unemployed ever since," Wu Yuanjia admitted, feeling helpless about his old comrade.

"Did he ever say why he beat his superior?"

"I asked him, but he absolutely refused to tell me."

"Are you still in contact with him?"

"I contacted him just last week."

"Then contact him immediately. Invite him to come work at our hospital. If he truly possesses the skill you claim, the hospital's compensation package will surely satisfy him."

"Boss, you don't care about his reputation?"

"Heh heh. What we need right now are capable people. Besides, his bad reputation is from his past; everyone deserves a chance to turn over a new leaf. Go contact him now," Liu Hui laughed.

"Boss, I'll contact him right away. Knowing the Boss appreciates him, he'll surely be delighted." Wu Yuanjia was thrilled; if all went well, his old friend would gain an entirely new life.

Liu Hui felt that the strength he currently possessed was too weak to guarantee his safety, which is why he was desperately seeking professional talent to train a large force of experts and enhance his overall power.

Liu Hui went to the hospital basement. The supply of health-restoring traditional Chinese medicine for patients was running low; he needed to brew some immediately. He first processed the medicinal herbs in the basement into the tonic, then packaged them separately. Next, he carefully injected the five hundred doses of AIDS medication obtained from the trade into large IV bags, finally stowing everything into his spatial storage.

After finishing these tasks, Liu Hui activated the Plane Trading Device and contacted Alexander from the magic plane, eager to check on his progress learning Dou Qi (Battle Energy). After a moment, Alexander connected; he looked somewhat dejected.

"Dear Alexander, what's wrong? You look quite unhappy," Liu Hui asked with confusion.

"Respected Teacher, I do have something that makes me unhappy," Alexander replied distractedly.

"Oh? What is it? Tell me, and I can offer some advice."

"Teacher, the miraculous Dou Qi you sent me last time—I've been practicing diligently for the last couple of days, but there's been absolutely no effect. I'm very disappointed," Alexander said gloomily.

"Heh, that's what this is about. I told you, this specific Dou Qi is very difficult to master. Your failure to succeed just means this cultivation method isn't suitable for you. Next time, I'll find a technique that fits you better," Liu Hui began to comfort Alexander, while simultaneously feeling a twinge of self-reproach. He had been too presumptuous; the rules of their two worlds were different, and it was understandable that the Golden Bell Shield technique might not work in the magic plane.

"Teacher, it’s not like that. I've already taught the Dou Qi technique to ten people who are fiercely loyal to me, and five of them have already managed to cultivate Dou Qi!" Alexander was nearly in tears.

"Ah! It really can be cultivated?" Liu Hui was greatly startled.

"Yes, Teacher. Faint golden light can now emanate from their bodies."

"What? Golden light? Are you absolutely certain you didn't missee it?" Liu Hui asked, puzzled. He had personally witnessed the white light emanating from Old Cat. But then a new thought struck him: since the technique was named Golden Bell Shield, perhaps the color should indeed be gold?

"It is golden light, Teacher, yes. It's not perfectly clear, but I don't think I could mistake the color!" Alexander affirmed.

"And how potent is the power of this Dou Qi?" Liu Hui asked out of curiosity.

"Before practicing Dou Qi, those five men were on the same level as everyone else. After practicing for just two days, they can now handle three uncultivated companions on their own," Alexander admitted, envious of them.

"Alexander, don't be envious of them. You need to practice more yourself; don't fear the hardship, and you might cultivate Dou Qi soon. I will also continue searching for new Dou Qi techniques for you on my end," Liu Hui comforted him.

"Teacher, you often instruct me not to be deterred by temporary difficulties, to maintain an unyielding spirit. Therefore, I will not give up. I will cultivate Dou Qi," Alexander declared with firm resolve.

"Excellent, very good. I will keep checking in on you. During this time, have your subordinates collect the crystal cores of various types of magical beasts and gather them to give to me." Liu Hui also wanted to collect more diverse beast cores to see if the Zerg could research anything useful from them.

"Understood, Teacher. I will have them speed up the collection. And I will continue practicing the Dou Qi," Alexander clenched his fist.

Liu Hui offered Alexander a few more words of encouragement, then smiled and bid him farewell.

Two chapters today; there will be a third update at eight tonight, please stay tuned.

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