Chapter 5: Breaking the Limits

The two individuals moved with agility, effortlessly navigating the confined space of the room. As they passed through, they left behind a fleeting shadow, skillfully avoiding any contact with the objects around them, whether slipping through the gaps in the furniture or gliding beneath the beams of the ceiling. Their lightness of movement could be described as reaching the pinnacle of mastery.

At the common exit of the two villages, there is a courtyard enclosed by low wooden stakes as a fence, with tree trunks forming the houses. Four large trees serve as the corner pillars of the house, and the surrounding walls are made of brick and stone, resembling a splendid canopy and a blue carriage

When Tong Yuan first encountered such peculiar food, his eyes sparkled with wonder, thinking it might be a delicacy from the realm of immortals. He couldn't help but swallow a few mouthfuls of saliva and carefully took it from Chu He’s hands.

"Why didn't you wait for me to finish speaking?" Tong Yuan felt a surge of anger, and with a sudden exertion of strength, he attempted to push Chu He back. However, he discovered that Chu He's boxing style carried a fluid essence, intertwining softness with immense power. Once entangled, it was impossible to break free. He could only retreat while continuously absorbing this water-like and fire-like boxing technique with formidable strength.

"Master Uncle? Washing the marrow..." The young girl gasped in disbelief, staring at Tong Yuan, her face displaying an expression of even greater pain than before.

Suddenly, a roar that shook the heavens and the earth, accompanied by the sound of killing, erupted from beside the creek. This commotion attracted many villagers to come and watch, and it even startled an old man and a young boy who were chasing each other inside a house, causing them to stop in their tracks. Both looked at each other in astonishment, clearly shaken by the outburst.

"Dear brother, this elixir possesses immense potency; it is indeed the fastest method to enhance one's strength in the world. You only need to persevere..." Tong Yuan approached the stream, observing Chu He, who was continuously splashing the water's surface, flipping and rolling. However, before Tong Yuan could finish his sentence, Chu He suddenly stood upright, his eyes blazing with intensity as he directed a fierce gaze towards Tong Yuan, as if there were deep-seated enmity between them.

In the small courtyard, various flowers are planted, and a fragrant scent can be detected from afar. In front of the courtyard gate, there is a large area where stone locks, grinding discs, stone stumps, and weapons for training are arranged.

Not far from the stream, in the woods, a stooped figure was watching with astonishment and excitement as two people fought in the water. The withered, dark hands unconsciously broke the nearby branches with great force.

Brother Tong, as I am making my first appearance, I hope you will forgive any shortcomings in my etiquette! I came out in a hurry and did not bring much with me; I only have a small amount of my treasured ham sausages left, so I would like to offer you a bag to try! Upon entering the room, looking at the simple and ordinary arrangement of books and pictures, Chu He reached into his backpack and took out a bag of ham sausages that he had grown tired of.

"Where is it! I am just trying to find the food of this immortal..." Halfway through his words, Tong Yuan hurriedly shut his mouth and slowly turned his head to look at the young girl, seemingly filled with great fear

Upon hearing this, Chu He could not help but show a look of joy on his face. He hurriedly took the cleansing marrow pill from Tong Yuan's hands, fearing that Tong Yuan might change his mind. Without waiting for Tong Yuan to finish speaking, he anxiously asked, "How should I take this?"

The girl, unafraid and rather pleased, stuck out her tongue at Tong Yuan, and with one bite, swallowed the remaining half of the sausage along with its packaging. Cheeks bulging, she said: "Old man Tong, since you've caught up with me, I'll give it to you!"

Tong Yuan's eyes lit up, and he suddenly made another move. This time, he effortlessly snatched the food from Sun Lin's hands, not daring to linger for a moment as he ran out of the courtyard, dashing towards the stream on one side.

Tong Yuan could not help but blush, taking the sausage but hesitating to bite into it. With a slight smile, he turned and retrieved a sandalwood box from his cabinet: "Dear brother, this pill is called the Cleansing Marrow Pill. It is a secret elixir of my school for enhancing strength and refining the body. After you consume it, you can practice the energy cultivation techniques taught by your master daily. After a hundred days, your strength may increase by three to five times..."

Observing Tong Yuan's somewhat nostalgic expression, Chu He couldn't help but chuckle softly. He stepped forward, took the bag from Tong Yuan's hand, swiftly unwrapped a sausage from it, and handed it to the astonished Tong Yuan, saying with a smile: "Brother, this is the authentic way to eat it; what you were eating was merely the outer packaging, that part is inedible!"

How did this plastic bag end up in the mouths of ancient people, turning into food?

Bang

Not good... Tong Yuan was savoring the food carefully, and could not help but sigh at the wonderful taste of the celestial cuisine. Suddenly, he caught a whiff of a fragrant aroma and was left dumbfounded, staring outside the door with a look of confusion in his eyes. He grabbed a sausage and turned left and right, bending down to search, as if contemplating where best to hide the sausage.

Just swallow it directly, and after swallowing, go to the small stream on the side of the courtyard... Tong Yuan chuckled, only saying half of his words, when Chu He had already rushed out the door. He called out twice but received no response, glanced down at the food in his hand, and with fiery eyes, bit down on half of it.

At this moment, Chu He was trembling all over, rolling in the stream with a pale face. A burning sensation surged within him, as if his internal organs were on fire. The potency of the cleansing elixir caused him to convulse uncontrollably, and numerous black impurities flowed out from his pores.

The surrounding villagers were even more taken aback. They were all aware of Tong Yuan's abilities, but the young man before them was beyond their expectations. Even Sun Lin, who arrived shortly after, couldn't help but cover her mouth, her eyes filled with astonishment

Behind the fields in the forest, there are two small villages, Zhao Family Village and Sun Family Village, separated by a winding stream. The stream flows through the villages and into the mountains, accompanied by a muddy dirt road wide enough for a single horse-drawn cart, leading directly to the city of Changshan County beyond the mountains

The young girl’s eyes lit up upon hearing this, her graceful figure swayed slightly as she swiftly snatched the sausage from Tong Yuan's embrace, and then effortlessly took the half sausage from his hand.

Tong Yuan stroked his beard, feeling a pang of discomfort on his face. He glanced at the young girl's appearance, and the anger he had felt earlier dissipated significantly. He waved his hand and said, "Sun Lin, do not speak nonsense; this is your master's uncle who is currently undergoing a cleansing of the marrow"

Tong Yuan walked alongside Chu He, introducing the surroundings. By the time they reached the small courtyard, Chu He had already gained a general understanding of the area. Zhao Yun left for hunting when they were halfway down the road, stating that he wanted to prepare a lavish meal to entertain Chu He

As Chu He left the courtyard, a girl of about sixteen or seventeen years old entered from outside the yard, dressed in a light purple dress. She had two horn-like braids, and her bright eyes resembled stars in the night sky. With a delicate nose and pearly teeth, she possessed a beauty that could topple nations, and a faint fragrance lingered around her.

"Unworthy disciple, today I shall teach you a lesson!" With that, Tong Yuan moved, resembling a flying swallow as he darted towards the young girl, leaving a trail of shadows in the air.

Old man Tong, who have you deceived this time? You've caused someone's husband to curse in the streets! The young girl spoke without restraint, her expression strange, as she retched and expelled a plastic bag slightly stained with minced meat.

Ah! Old Tong, I will kill your entire family

At that moment, Tong Yuan was greatly enraged. With a loud shout, the roof trembled slightly, causing a cloud of dust to fall, leaving Tong Yuan covered in grime.

Although Tong Yuan was fast, the girl was even faster. Just as Tong Yuan had barely pounced forward, the girl had already moved to another spot. In an instant, the room was filled with Tong Yuan's angry shouts and the girl's laughter

The young girl bounced over, observing the flustered Tong Yuan pacing back and forth. She slightly furrowed her brows and, with her hands on her hips and a hint of curiosity, asked, "Old man Tong, what good stuff are you hiding this time?"

The food from the immortal family is indeed extraordinary, delicious! Delicious! Tong Yuan carefully examined it, unable to contain his excitement as he opened his mouth to bite into the bag, only to find it soft and difficult to chew. He glanced at Chu He, who was about to open his mouth, and with a slight effort, tore off a corner of the bag. After quickly chewing a few bites and realizing he could not break it down, he tilted his head back and swallowed it.