Chapter 44: Grandpa Started Playing Matchmaker

Just as Xavier was making his solemn promise, his expression suddenly changed.

A powerful surge of energy erupted from deep within his body.

Whoosh!

A fierce invisible pressure spread outward like a tidal wave.

The surrounding leaves trembled violently.

The night breeze that had been calm moments ago suddenly became chaotic.

Even the nearby bodyguards subconsciously stepped back several paces.

Xavier’s eyes widened.

His entire body shook uncontrollably.

This feeling...

It was far too familiar.

For decades, he had dreamed of reaching this stage.

Yet because of the hidden injury tormenting him, every attempt had ended in failure.

Now that the poison and damaged meridians inside his body had been completely cleansed by Lucas, the bottleneck that had trapped him for years instantly shattered.

Boom!

A powerful aura burst out from Xavier’s body.

The pressure was so overwhelming that even the surrounding crowd could feel it.

The middle-aged bodyguard who had previously made Lucas feel a dangerous sense of threat was the first to react.

His eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

Then excitement exploded across his face.

"Congratulations, Xavier!"

"You’ve broken through!"

"You’ve finally entered the Xiantian Realm!"

The moment those words fell, the surrounding bodyguards all became visibly excited.

Several of them even looked at Xavier with worship in their eyes.

To ordinary people, those words meant nothing.

But to martial artists, they represented a completely different world.

Xavier slowly clenched his fists.

Crack!

Crack!

The sound of his joints echoed like firecrackers.

An indescribable feeling of strength flowed through every inch of his body.

The weakness that had haunted him for decades had vanished completely.

At that moment, Xavier felt better than he had in the last thirty years.

Taking a deep breath, he slowly turned toward Lucas.

Then, under everyone’s shocked gaze, he bowed deeply once again.

This bow was even more sincere than before.

"Lucas."

"The fact that I was able to break through tonight is entirely because of you."

"You not only saved my life..."

"You gave me a second chance at martial arts."

"In the future, if you ever need my help, I, Xavier Wolfe, will do everything within my power without hesitation."

"Even if it costs me my life."

The sincerity in his voice shocked everyone present.

Especially Bianca.

Her beautiful eyes widened in disbelief.

She had never seen her grandfather treat anyone with such respect before.

Not even some of the most influential figures in the country received this level of courtesy from him.

Unable to understand, she hurriedly said,

"Grandpa, isn’t that a bit exaggerated?"

"Lucas cured your illness, and we’re grateful, but we can repay him with money."

"I’m sure he’d be happy with that."

The moment those words left her mouth, Xavier’s face darkened.

"Bianca!"

His voice was unusually stern.

The sharp reprimand instantly startled her.

"You are not allowed to speak to Lucas like that."

"You have no idea what he has done for me tonight."

"Money?"

Xavier shook his head.

"The favor I owe him cannot be measured with money."

"Never say something so disrespectful again."

Bianca froze on the spot.

For the first time in years, her grandfather had publicly scolded her.

The older beauty beside her was equally shocked.

Neither of them had expected Xavier’s reaction to be so intense.

Realizing she had crossed a line, Bianca reluctantly lowered her head.

Xavier then turned back toward Lucas.

His expression instantly softened.

"I’m sorry, Lucas."

"My granddaughter has been spoiled since childhood."

"I hope you won’t take offense."

Lucas merely smiled.

To be honest, he was more interested in the conversation from earlier.

What exactly was this Xiantian Realm they kept talking about?

The pressure currently emanating from Xavier was several times stronger than the middle-aged martial artist from before.

Clearly, this breakthrough wasn’t something ordinary.

Curiosity got the better of him.

"Xavier, what exactly is the Xiantian Realm?"

"I’ve never heard of it before."

The moment Lucas asked the question, Xavier was stunned.

The middle-aged bodyguard was equally surprised.

They exchanged strange looks.

In their eyes, Lucas possessed terrifying medical skills that bordered on the miraculous.

Combined with the extraordinary methods he had displayed moments ago, they had already assumed he came from some hidden martial arts lineage.

Yet now he was saying he didn’t even know what the Xiantian Realm was?

After a brief moment of confusion, Xavier quickly came to a conclusion.

Lucas must have inherited extraordinary skills from a mysterious master but had never been taught the names of the cultivation realms.

That was the only explanation that made sense.

Xavier patiently explained.

"In our country’s martial arts world, the vast majority of practitioners remain in the Houtian Realm for their entire lives."

"The Houtian Realm is merely the foundation."

"Only after breaking through that barrier can one step into the Xiantian Realm."

His eyes shone with excitement.

"Less than two thousand martial artists ever achieve that breakthrough."

"Once someone enters the Xiantian Realm, their strength increases dramatically."

"Speed, power, reaction time, vitality..."

"Everything undergoes a qualitative transformation."

Lucas listened carefully.

This was his first real glimpse into the hidden side of the world.

Xavier continued,

"As for the realm above Xiantian..."

"The Grandmaster Realm."

The moment he spoke those words, admiration appeared on his face.

Even the middle-aged bodyguard unconsciously straightened his posture.

"Grandmasters are legends."

"They can easily suppress dozens of martial artists alone."

"They are dragons among men."

"Every single one possesses unimaginable influence and strength."

Xavier looked at Lucas thoughtfully.

"Judging by the techniques you displayed tonight, your abilities should be extraordinary as well."

"Didn’t your master ever explain these things to you?"

Lucas immediately felt awkward.

Master?

He didn’t even have one.

Everything he possessed came from the Infinite Rebate System.

Naturally, he couldn’t explain that.

Seeing Lucas hesitate, Xavier misunderstood.

He assumed Lucas didn’t wish to reveal information about his master or background.

As someone who had spent decades among powerful figures, Xavier knew better than to pry into another person’s secrets.

He simply smiled and changed the subject.

Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a black card.

The card looked simple.

However, its material was unlike anything ordinary.

A private number was engraved on it in gold.

Xavier personally handed it to Lucas.

"Lucas."

"This is my private contact number."

"Very few people in this country have access to it."

"If you ever run into trouble that you cannot solve yourself, call me."

Lucas accepted the card.

His expression remained calm, but inwardly he was pleased.

He might not need Xavier’s help today.

But life was unpredictable.

Having someone of Xavier’s status owe him such a massive favor was undoubtedly a valuable asset.

After handing over the card, Xavier’s gaze shifted toward Bianca once again.

Looking at his granddaughter, he couldn’t help but shake his head helplessly.

"Bianca."

His tone suddenly became serious.

"You really need to work on that temper of yours."

"When you’re dealing with people, you’re always too rash and impatient."

"Look at Lucas."

"Young, capable, calm under pressure, and never arrogant despite possessing extraordinary abilities."

"You should learn a thing or two from him."

Bianca instantly became unhappy.

"Grandpa!"

"What do you mean by that?"

"I’m not that bad, okay?"

Xavier merely smiled and ignored her protest.

Anyone could see the admiration in his eyes whenever he looked at Lucas.

The more he looked at the young man, the more satisfied he became.

Not only was Lucas handsome and composed, but he also possessed terrifying medical skills that could practically defy heaven itself.

Most importantly, despite possessing such abilities, he wasn’t arrogant or boastful.

Young people like this were incredibly rare nowadays.

After a brief pause, Xavier suddenly smiled and said,

"Lucas."

"You and Bianca seem to be around the same age."

"Why don’t you exchange Discord contacts?"

"Young people should communicate more often."

"If you have free time, you can get to know each other better."

The moment those words left his mouth, everyone present reacted differently.

Bianca froze.

Even the older beauty beside Bianca couldn’t help but glance between the two of them.

As for Lucas...

He was completely stunned.

What the hell?

Why did this sound less like exchanging contact information and more like a grandfather introducing his granddaughter to a potential boyfriend?

Lucas couldn’t help but look at Bianca carefully.

To be fair, she was absolutely stunning.

Her delicate features were flawless.

Her skin was fair and smooth.

Combined with her elegant figure and noble temperament, she was undoubtedly a top-tier beauty who would turn heads anywhere she went.

However...

The way Xavier was acting right now made Lucas feel increasingly suspicious.

It almost sounded as if he was trying to recruit him as a grandson-in-law.

And the funny thing was...

Lucas wasn’t imagining it.

Because Xavier genuinely had that thought.

In his eyes, a young man like Lucas was practically impossible to find.

Forget his appearance and temperament.

Forget the confidence and composure he displayed.

Just those heaven-defying medical skills alone were enough to make countless powerful families fight to bring him into their ranks. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

A young man capable of curing an illness that had tormented Xavier for over thirty years was worth more than any amount of wealth.

If such a person became part of the Wolfe family...

The benefits would be immeasurable.

The more Xavier thought about it, the more pleased he became.

Meanwhile, Bianca finally realized what her grandfather was implying.

Her beautiful face instantly flushed red.

"Grandpa!"

She stomped her foot in embarrassment.

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Yet despite her words, she couldn’t stop herself from stealing a glance at Lucas.

The image of him calmly standing before a crowd of doctors and effortlessly saving her grandfather flashed through her mind.

Seeing this reaction, Xavier’s smile grew even wider.