Chapter 0008: Elixir

Li Chengkong's spirit was invigorated

Relying on the rudimentary breathing techniques and a haphazardly practiced thrusting move, I unexpectedly killed a master of the dark arts. Although it was a stroke of luck, his qualifications were comparable to my own

Certainly, if my thinking were not ten times faster, I would have likely been forced by Qin Tiannan to reveal the Qian Kun One Style.

He gritted his teeth and got out of bed, practicing the Qian Kun Yi Shi with his left hand

The warmth transformed into a chilling sensation upon entering the palms, causing both hands to swell while becoming cold and pale

They stood for quite a while before Li Chengkong returned

A single Great Peiyuan Pill is equivalent to thirty years of cultivation for an ordinary person, and can replace ten years of arduous training for oneself, who is a rare martial arts genius seldom seen in a century

Li Chengkong appeared to be deep in thought

I have heard that there is a precious sword that can be chosen.

This is only natural! Sun Guiwu said: "According to the rules, the one who kills the leader of the bandits shall receive the highest merit; if it were me, I would do the same."

The so-called "hidden dragon emerging from the abyss" refers to whether one can rise from the depths, which signifies the ability to soar to great heights. If one cannot emerge, one will always remain a hidden dragon, and thus, a hidden dragon should not be used.

Hu Yunshi said: "This reward is guaranteed."

It is said that there are a total of 108 deities here, which were carved by the renowned craftsman Zhuge Qingya during the reign of Emperor Taizu of the Dayue Dynasty, in gratitude for the reward of Tai'a Mountain.

An ordinary person, it is likely that they will be stuck in the realm of the hidden dragon for their entire life

Li Chengkong asked: "Does the warehouse contain treasures of the powerful deity?"

He returned to the house in the evening

These deities are all ancient gods passed down from antiquity, each with a distinct posture; some are depicted throwing punches, some kicking, some with fierce gazes, and some smiling. Despite enduring hundreds of years of wind and rain, they remain vividly lifelike

You are indeed quite persistent! Old Wang looked at him with confusion, then waved his hand and said: Well, as far as I know, there is a Qingxin Shenmu tablet in the storeroom that can calm the mind and spirit, and also enhance one's mental acuity. You may choose it

While sitting on the couch, he did not rush to regulate his breathing. After a day of contemplation, he had gained a thorough understanding of the Nine Nether Absolute Claw and was ready to attempt cultivation.

With the appearance of Qin Tiannan, the noise in the courtyard suddenly vanished, and the eunuchs, bare-chested, all shrank back, completely abandoning their usual ostentatious display of flexing their arms and puffing out their chests.

If it were not for my own weakness and the inherent disdain I held for Zhang Yin and Qin Tiannan, I would not have been able to pass so easily

It is almost difficult to encounter such an opportunity this time, and entering the treasure house of the Xiaoling Tomb is a first as well; if this opportunity is missed, it will be hard to come by again

"Good lad, I underestimated you!" Old Wang scrutinized Li Chengkong for a few moments

"What misdeeds are you up to?" Qin Tiannan stepped into the room, his gaze sharp as it swept across, landing on Li Chengkong: "Come on, Li Chengkong, follow me to the inner vault"

Among the many people who grow vegetables, there is only one opportunity for merit, which is to compete for the highest yield of vegetables in the Twenty-Three Tombs, and the reward is a courtyard.

The one in charge sits firmly, while the others must stand, and they must stand straight without daring to move slightly. The authority of the one in charge causes their blood to stagnate.

He lowered his head to take a look; his hands remained unchanged, and the feeling of them swelling by a circle was merely a sensation

Hu Yunshi looked on disdainfully

This is the Xiaoling Tomb, what use are swords and blades? It is a futile idea!

Old Wang, can we talk now? What treasures are available to choose from?

Li Chengkong could only go out wearing a short, coarse hemp garment suitable for work

He was engrossed in watching when he was interrupted by Qin Tiannan's words

Qin Tiannan left the courtyard and walked north, passing through the stone path and emerging from the woods. He followed the downhill road to the foot of Xishan Mountain and stopped on the bridge over the river

Qin Tiannan silently walked out of the courtyard

He has always prided himself on his courage, yet when faced with the authority, he did not dare to breathe, let alone question it

I have heard that there is a precious sword called the Mingquan Sword, which is quite formidable said Sun Guiwu

Song Minghua rubbed his numb leg and said: "Think about what treasure to choose from the warehouse, Old Li. We live together in the courtyard, but the treasure is yours alone."

After over 200 thrusts, he regained much of his energy and practiced breathing techniques on the couch, but soon fell asleep due to exhaustion

The existence of tenfold thinking allows him to navigate with ease, and his demeanor exudes an air of calmness and exceptional composure.

In a state of drowsiness, he stared at his hands under the moonlight, which resembled a pair of hands carved from ivory

He naturally understands that when the blood is vigorous, the spirit is strong. Over the past ten days, his body has become much stronger, and his energy has increased significantly

Song Minghua said: "This Great Peiyuan Pill is a rare elixir found only in the Three Teachings and Four Schools. It is seldom seen, and taking just one can save you ten years of arduous cultivation, allowing you to keep pace with us"

"Old Li, I didn't realize you had such courage!" Sun Guiwu gave a thumbs up.

As the clusters of heat within the dantian are guided to the hands, the hands become even colder and paler, appearing unlike the hands of a living person

Apart from this, there are no further opportunities for merit.

Li Chengkong said with a relaxed tone and a smile, "Am I really going to take it all for myself?"

The divine path, several meters wide, is paved with white jade, emanating a soft rose-colored luster under the setting sun

Song Minghua gave a signal, and Sun Guiwu went to close the door. Then the three of them gathered together, their eyes bright and watchful, like tigers ready to pounce

The White Jade Sacred Path extends from Nantong to the north, eventually branching into several diverging paths that lead to various mausoleums

He practiced in one breath until only a thin stream of warm air remained in his dantian, at which point his energy was nearly exhausted

Although I do not know how effective it is, as long as it is effective, that is sufficient. Even a slight improvement over the current situation means that one's cultivation progresses faster than others by a fraction

Song Minghua whispered, "Old Li, I have learned that there is a Great Peiyuan Pill in the warehouse, which can help you directly cross over the realms of Taitian and Helie, and reach the Liyuan realm directly!"

Hu Yunshi said in a deep voice: "Such an opportunity is rare and hard to come by!"

Qin Tiannan cast a sidelong glance at him and said, "It's not like you were the one who chose, so what are you so happy about!"

What good things are there at the Xiaoling Tomb!" Hu Yunshi snorted

Sigh... After they left, Song Minghua and the other two slumped onto the couch, letting out a long breath

He knows that among the Ten Realms, the first realm is the White Elephant Treading the Sky Realm, abbreviated as Treading the Sky Realm, the second realm is the Crane Crying in the Nine Heavens Realm, abbreviated as Crane Crying Realm, and the third realm is the Hidden Dragon Emerging from the Abyss Realm, abbreviated as Leaving the Abyss Realm

Ten years is an understatement

Sun Guiwu reached out to push him, saying: "Hurry up, hurry up, change your clothes, we still have to keep the master waiting!"

"Are we going to select treasures?" Sun Guiwu's eyes sparkled with excitement

He fears that the longer the night lasts, the more dreams will arise, leading to complications

He has a slight obsession with cleanliness, and this short linen shirt has been soaked with sweat several times, faintly emitting a smell of sweat, which he has already endured for half a day

It was merely luck, Li Chengkong humbly remarked

On either side of the divine path stand towering statues, each representing deities of various forms, as if they are poised to leap forward at any moment

Bang! The door was knocked heavily, and outside came the voice of Qin Tiannan: "What door are you closing in broad daylight!"

Old Wang nodded approvingly and said: "You have always felt that your spirit is lacking, but in fact, it is your physical vitality that is insufficient. When your vitality is robust, your spirit will be self-sufficient"

However, this slight increase is far from satisfying oneself

Li Chengkong looked at them steadily, revealing a hint of questioning expression

Sun Guiwu stepped forward to open the door and warmly said, "Director, please come in quickly!"

Li Chengkong walked while observing his surroundings, seeing the scenery for the first time as he descended the mountain, and he noticed the flat and open divine path across from him

Li Chengkong smiled

The next morning, in the vegetable field

The mind is like a hand, grasping a ball of warm energy in the lower abdomen, allowing it to travel along a complex path to the hands, which slightly swell.

Qin Tiannan shot him a cold glare and turned to walk outside

Qin Tiannan patted the white jade railing on the bridge and said: "Li Chengkong, if you do not wish to die quickly, do not learn Old Wang's martial arts!"

"Master, allow me to change into another set of clothes," Li Chengkong said

"Old Li, no need to say more, let's just choose him!" Sun Guiwu patted Li Chengkong on the shoulder