Chapter 4, Medicinal Bath

Father, that is something San Ge usually uses to exercise his strength. How can I possibly lift it up

Feeling sleepy, the little one swayed unsteadily, her small body collapsing into the embrace of Shiyun Peak. She murmured softly and let out a slight sound before falling into a deep sleep

In the distance, many children, upon witnessing this scene, felt even more reverence for the clan leader. They all shivered and distanced themselves, huddling together and whispering, "The little one is truly pitiful"

Hearing his carefree and innocent response, all the adults were amused

The little one devoured the porridge in the earthen pot in no time, but the negative effects soon became apparent. After all, he was still very young, and the potency of the medicine was indeed too strong. On that morning, the usually adorable little one transformed into a troublesome child, possessing a pair of large red eyes like a white rabbit, and ran around everywhere, continuously exclaiming in distress.

"Children, do not run around. Soon we will have a medicinal bath, and tonight you will sleep well, ensuring that in the future you will be stronger than fierce beasts," an elder said with a smile.

It hurts, this water can scald a person to the bone

Thus, dozens of children were thrown in batch by batch. Most of them cried out fiercely, struggling continuously, while only seven or eight children were somewhat better; although they were sweating profusely from the pain, they endured in silence.

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On this night, the children slept very soundly. The next day, many little ones woke up crying out loudly, as pieces of old skin had fallen off their bodies, leaving the bed quite dirty

Little Dot did not cry while in the black cauldron, his big eyes rolling around, and his little face was as red as a big apple. However, when he was pulled out, he swayed like a drunken person.

At the village entrance, the clan leader Shi Yunfeng's palm rune glowed brightly. He held a purple-gold hammer and shattered the most precious segment of a dragon horn. He then took a piece of the claw bone from a Pixiu and a small section of the red horn from a fire rhinoceros, also smashing them. Finally, he ground them into powder. He mixed these bone and horn powders with some true blood of ferocious beasts and added them to the boiling beast milk, instantly releasing a fragrant aroma.

In the early morning, a commotion erupted in the stone village as a group of children were forced to move large stones and carry bronze tripods, lamenting their plight.

Another jar unleashed a two-headed rhinoceros, fiery red and dazzlingly striking. It raised its head and roared in anger, only to be similarly dispersed by the old chieftain, falling into the black cauldron.

In an open area of the village, eight large bronze cauldrons had long been set up, with fierce flames burning beneath them. The water inside the cauldrons was boiling, and several elderly individuals were throwing in various herbs. Occasionally, they would also add centipedes about a foot long and fist-sized spiders, causing the originally clear water to turn dark and murky, resembling ink, which was quite frightening

The villagers did not find it inappropriate, nor did they feel it was favoritism, because their own child could not bear it and was already crying heart-wrenchingly in the ordinary medicine cauldron, while the little one was able to handle it.

Then, the old man threw in one peculiar herb after another. Before long, the liquid in the earthen jar gradually turned into a paste, yet the fragrance became even more intense

In addition to true blood, several elderly individuals also painstakingly crushed the wing bones of the flying python and the foot bones of the Kui beast, and tossed them into the boiling water

They bared their teeth and clawed with their hands and feet, each one striving to push outward, only to be pressed back again, their cries of anguish echoing.

"It's nothing, it's not the first time. He has been like this before, and he can endure it. Drinking more of the medicinal liquid is also good; if he can absorb it, it will be greatly beneficial for him," the old patriarch said. He sometimes takes a rather rough approach to the care and treatment of the little one.

"All the medicine has been absorbed, and the effect is quite good." Shi Yunfeng stood together with several elderly men, quietly discussing and nodding in satisfaction

The little one has eaten.

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"Take these children to have a good sleep; they will gain a lot of strength tomorrow," said the clan leader, Shi Yunfeng

When the water temperature slightly dropped, the little one was picked up and thrown into the cauldron, struggling vigorously. Because he was still small, sitting inside made him choke on the water. As soon as he fell in, he gulped down several big mouthfuls with a "gurgle gurgle" sound.

The little one’s palm began to glow, eventually spreading upwards, with runes appearing on his little arms, flickering and mysterious. Moreover, his physique had strengthened, with a significant increase in speed and power, which was also a reason for the old chief's satisfaction.

It hurts, I don't want a medicinal bath, it felt like being cut with a knife last time

Finally, several elderly individuals collected the remaining liquid without wasting any, instead adding fire beneath the bronze cauldron and placing some special herbs into it, intending to boil it down and create a medicinal powder. This not only serves as a tonic and a * diagram * but also acts as a precious healing medicine, which can be life-saving when taken along during hunting trips in the mountains

The bonfire flickers, and the stone village is bustling with activity, where men and women, young and old, all wear smiles, filled with laughter and joy

In the harsh wilderness where fierce beasts roam and life is constantly under threat, the villagers' demands are quite simple; as long as there is food and they can eat their fill, they are satisfied

A group of foolish children, truly unaware of their blessings, for that is a rare tonic. If one could persistently take medicinal baths, it would allow your bones and muscles to rival those of colossal beasts. The adults scolded, beginning to catch their own children as if they were little chicks.

Dad, let go, I don't want to be cooked.

It was not until two hours later that he finally quieted down, groggily scratching his head and murmuring, "Oh dear, I've caused trouble."

When the fire is extinguished, and the water in the cauldron ceases to boil, after the water temperature drops slightly, screams and the sound of "plop plop" can be heard as the first batch of children is thrown in, with two or three people in each cauldron.

Some adults also feel a bit reluctant, as they see the little one struggling hard, baring his teeth, and occasionally gulping down a few large mouthfuls of thick liquid, which is indeed somewhat concerning

Of course, this is truly a precious medicinal concoction; do not waste a single bit, consume it all" said Shi Yunfeng with a smile

The little one let out a satisfied burp and drowsily said, "I am full."

Subsequently, several clan members brought dozens of ceramic jars. A few elders took them, carefully opened them, and poured some of the crimson liquid into the large bronze cauldron, resulting in the dark water boiling even more.

The villagers were astonished as the usually well-behaved little one transformed into a small beast, rampaging everywhere and causing a ruckus with great enthusiasm

Aah... No! Upon hearing this, a group of children all screamed in terror, fleeing in panic and hiding in various places throughout the village

The children across the way displayed expressions of sympathy, and I suddenly felt very fortunate. The medicinal liquid, composed mainly of special true blood along with a small amount of water, beast bones, and sinews, would surely cause even greater pain to one's skin and bones. The little one is truly pitiful

Help! My body feels as if it has been cut with a knife, my flesh is torn open

Of course, the young and middle-aged men in the village do not mind, as long as it can save lives when applied to the wound

Hello, little one, why did you pull down the fence at Auntie's house

A group of children turned pale at that moment, wishing they could escape immediately, but they were firmly held back by the adults.

Stop talking nonsense, just do as you're told. Did all that real blood and bone medicine from last night go to waste? If you haven't made any progress, I will make your backside into eight pieces

From one of the jars surged a beam of crimson mist, coalescing into a Pixiu, palm-sized, fierce and menacing, as if it were about to tear apart a person and flee, exuding extreme ferocity. In the palm of Shi Yunfeng, luminous characters emerged, the bone inscriptions glowing, and with a single slap, he dispersed the Pixiu, transforming it into blood that fell into the cauldron

A group of children fiercely resisted, but their small arms could not compete with the strong legs, and they were all captured and brought back

As for the little one, he could not escape either, and was given special treatment by being thrown alone into a black cauldron, which contained only a little clear water, while the rest was filled with the true blood of ferocious beasts, crushed bones, and so on

He possesses an exceptionally strong constitution, and in addition, the mysterious power of the bone inscriptions may also be at work, helping him refine some of the medicinal potency. The little one should not suffer too much, an elderly man said while stroking his beard.

The effects are indeed quite noticeable; the children have gained considerable strength and their physical condition has significantly improved. However, to say that they have undergone a complete transformation would be somewhat exaggerated and unrealistic

The medicinal bath lasted for a long time, and a group of children emerged looking like red-skinned monkeys, each one pitifully glancing at one another, tears streaming down their faces, only ceasing to cry after the bath ended, finally finding relief

In addition, when the viscous liquid in the black cauldron used by the little one began to boil, the old clan leader opened two special ceramic jars and poured the liquid into the cauldron one by one

Go, fetch a bucket of well water to wash yourself clean, and then lift that grinding stone for me

"How do you feel?" an elderly man asked

Little one, what is going on? Why did you run up to my roof? Stop it quickly, do not remove the tiles!

The living environment is harsh, ferocious beasts are difficult to hunt, and true blood is precious; otherwise, it would not be the case that after the children have used it, it continues to be processed into medicinal powder, with not a bit being wasted

This is a small amount of true blood extracted from the bodies of those ferocious beasts that were hunted, which is extremely precious. Whether used by adults or children, it can enhance physical constitution. Moreover, the villagers possess several ancient recipes, and when combined with certain herbs, the effects of the true blood will be even better

In the stone house, upon hearing the shouting, the little one suddenly sat up with a start. Still dazed from sleep, his big eyes were still somewhat confused. However, as the aroma wafted in, he quickly twitched his little nose a few times and immediately perked up, murmuring, "It smells really good"

The poor yellow dog was caught by its tail and was pulled relentlessly, nearly losing the fur at the end of its tail. It barked loudly for most of the day, causing a commotion throughout the village, leaving no peace.