Urban Super Medical Saint-Chapter 667 - 666 Santai Temple

At noon, Ge Dongxu and Wu Yili finally climbed to Santai Peak and arrived at Santai Temple.

Santai Temple had an ancient simplicity, exuding a sense of historical vicissitudes, and not only that, Dongxu felt a stronger spiritual energy fluctuation here than at the golf hotel at the foot of the mountain.

The front courtyard of Santai Temple was open to the public, while the back courtyard was not, being the actual location of the Santai Sect's mountain gate.

The Santai Sect was financially robust, so the temple didn't place much emphasis on incense money.

Being desireless strengthens one's resolve, so the temple staff were quite indifferent to the arrival of Ge Dongxu and Wu Yili, showing a somewhat uninterested attitude.

Wu Yili, seemingly used to this behavior, even whispered to Ge Dongxu, "Santai Temple is quite famous around here, and the Taoists here are relatively proud as well."

"They don't lack money, so naturally, they don't need to ingratiate themselves with us," Ge Dongxu said with a smile.

"How do you know that?" Wu Yili asked, surprised.

"I certainly know because the Santai Mountain Golf Hotel where I'm staying is run by Santai Temple," Ge Dongxu replied softly.

"Really? No way!" Wu Yili exclaimed, almost popping her eyes out.

She truly hadn't expected this temple to own such a luxurious hotel.

"Of course it's true," Ge Dongxu said with a slight smile.

Just as Ge Dongxu's words fell, Xu Xingran, an elder of the Santai Sect who had had an encounter with Yang Yinhou last night, hurried into the temple from outside.

Seeing Ge Dongxu and Wu Yili standing in front of the statues of the Three Pure Ones and observing the indifferently lounging Taoists, his face turned pale with fright.

My goodness, why is this gentleman here!

Mentally wailing, Xu Xingran had already stepped forward and scolded the two smiling Taoists coming toward him, "What are you two doing? When Elder Ge and his friend come, how can you not attend to them properly?"

"Elder Ge?" The two Taoists were scolded into confusion by Elder Xu.

Although there were a few people visiting the temple, they were all young or middle-aged. It was exhausting for elderly people to climb up here, and none seemed fitting enough to be addressed as an elder by Elder Xu.

While the two Taoists were confused, Xu Xingran had already put on an apologetic smile and bowed to Ge Dongxu, "Elder Ge, it's an honor to have you here. I apologize for not welcoming you from afar. I will inform the Temple Master to attend to your needs immediately."

"It's Xu, my friend, you are too kind. There's no need for such trouble, I'm just here to look around," said Ge Dongxu, returning the greeting with a smile. Since last night's incident had already been glossed over, Dongxu showed no airs upon seeing Xu Xingran.

Seeing Ge Dongxu's amiable attitude, Xu Xingran quietly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "How could that be? Your presence brightens Santai Temple immensely!"

Xu Xingran's flattery was so forceful that the two temple guards nearly fainted.

Was this the same Xu Xingran, the famous, awe-inspiring elder of the Santai Sect? He was a complete sycophant.

Although Wu Yili had already seen the respect Tang Yiyuan and others showed towards Ge Dongxu yesterday at her grandmother's house, and had met Yang Yinhou, Ge Dongxu's senior brother who was nearly a hundred years old, the sight of Santai Temple and the way someone approached Ge Dongxu, calling him a senior and mentioning that they would inform the Temple Master to personally accompany them, still made her widen her eyes in surprise.

Ge Dongxu wanted to be modest with a few words, but Xu Xingran had already gone into the backyard to specifically invite the Temple Master.

The Temple Master of Santai Temple, dressed in Taoist robes and holding a Floating Dust, sporting a white beard, indeed had the aura of an Immortal.

However, the Temple Master's reaction upon seeing Ge Dongxu was similar to Xu Xingran's, with a face full of apologetic smiles.

There was no helping it, the events of last night were already known to all the upper echelons of the Santai Sect. The person before them, Senior Ge, was truly an impressive figure, almost like an Immortal, and even their most revered elder would feel anxious and apprehensive upon meeting him, so who among them dare not show reverence?

Having the Temple Master personally accompany them truly made a difference, as Ge Dongxu and Wu Yili not only toured the front courtyard of Santai Temple, but also the normally closed-off backyard.

When Ge Dongxu visited the backyard, it was somewhat akin to visiting the temple gate. Although Ge Dongxu did not formally present a card to ask for permission to visit, the Santai Sect still treated it with great importance, and all the reclusive elders of Santai Temple came out to meet him, which actually made Ge Dongxu somewhat embarrassed. He specifically offered incense to pay respects to the ancestors of the Santai Sect.

This made the people of Santai Sect feel very good, thinking that although Ge Dongxu was highly skilled in cultivation and was young, he was amiable and humble, without the impetuousness of youth.

At noon, Ge Dongxu and Wu Yili stayed and enjoyed a meal of authentic Taoist cuisine at Santai Temple.

The dietary culture of Taoism aims for longevity and health, with two branches: vegetarianism and non-vegetarianism. The Santai Sect did not eschew meat but the dishes served at noon were still predominantly vegetarian, all made from mountain ingredients, including bamboo shoots, various mushrooms, wild mountain vegetables, and handmade noodles.

Ge Dongxu's diet had naturally become gradually lighter, and Wu Yili, being a lady, preferred vegetables, so this Taoist meal was thoroughly enjoyable for both Ge Dongxu and Wu Yili.

After eating, as it was about time, Ge Dongxu and Wu Yili descended the mountain together.

The saying goes, "He who accepts your favor becomes beholden to you." After treating Wu Yili to such a delightful meal at Santai Temple, Ge Dongxu felt it inappropriate to let Su Jieliang and Yan Chengzhi continue suffering under the sun. Thinking that the lesson he intended to impart had been given, he planned to graciously let them off the hook once they descended.

Due to not climbing mountains for a long time, and also wearing mid-heeled shoes, Wu Yili felt a bit tired while climbing but on the descent she felt her legs souring and weakening, making her steps slightly tremble and unstable.

Thus, along the way, Wu Yili clung tightly to Ge Dongxu's hand, fearing that a misstep would send her knee to the ground.

"Teacher, why don't you sit on the stone bench up ahead, and I'll massage your legs for a bit? That should give your legs some strength," Ge Dongxu, seeing Wu Yili's awkward walking, hesitated then suggested.

"Would that really help?" Wu Yili blurted out.

"Teacher, are you doubting my skill in promoting circulation and relieving blood stasis?" Ge Dongxu smiled.

"Look at my head, I always forget you're a celebrated contemporary healer," Wu Yili smacked her head and then took a seat on a roadside stone bench as told.

Ge Dongxu shook his head with a smile, then sat down by Wu Yili.

"Just rest your legs on mine," Ge Dongxu casually said.

Hearing this, Wu Yili's face flushed a touch of crimson but she still lifted both legs and placed them on Ge Dongxu's thighs.