Drake was 3 and still couldn't move, even though he felt strong enough. Drake's dantian exerted a horrible gravity on his body, most days he spent all day just trying to move his arms and his legs.
Drake thought to himself how he got ripped of when he selected his traits in the reincarnation cycle. His comprehension has been amazing he learned how to cultivate just from being able to watch his father do his cultivation. So he had been steadily improving his absorption of World Ki, which had helped his strength immensely. However he couldn't even start on his foundation because he couldn't move, how was he supposed to start learning basic techniques if couldn't move, he couldn't even talk to tell his grandpas what was wrong.
Elder Neim and Elder Drake checked on him every day, both had taught him some basic breathing techniques unique to each family. These techniques helped him strengthen himself even further but to no avail. He really didn't want to end up like his last life where he was considered strange, but it looked like this life was conspiring against him.
Elder Drake walked into the compound where Drake was, Elizabeth had him near the pond and Ki rocks that only her family could afford in the whole clan.
"Has there been any improvement? Some of the family Elders have started complaining, especially Elder Rein's faction. They believe this compound should be reserved for Eldric, he maybe 7 but he has already opened over half if his meridians. They believe he should have an easier time opening them here."
"Father you are more clear on his improvement then I'am, as for whether or not Eldric comes here that depends on your say so right." Elizabeth knew that her father was only saying these things to try get her to do more. Elizabeth was getting frustrated too but she wouldn't show it, she had faith in her son even though he should be walking and talking by now.
They really couldn't figure out why Drake wouldn't move, they could move his arms and legs themselves but he either couldn't or wouldn't. He had a fully formed dantian so his energy should be off the charts for someone his age.
"Elder Drake it's nice to see you here. Has he had any improvement today?" Elder Neim seemed in a good mood. He was even smiling. However Elder Drake just shook his head." Well then I believe it's time we give this brat a real helping hand. Look what I procured from the capital." Elder Neim held up a blue and yellow pill, and the colors seemed to swirl.
"Elder Neim is that what I think that is? How much did that cost you, are you trying to make me look bad? Do you think it'll work? You didn't tell anybody about him did you?" Elder Drake was both excited and scared, that looked like a meridian opening pill." However isn't that supposed to heal and open broken meridians, Drakes aren't broken. That pill could kill him or worse."
"Elder Drake we've went over this, he probably can't move because he can't move all that dense energy around. I believe if he can at least open the main meridians he should be able to walk and talk and be able to start learning how to put that energy to use." Elder Neim knew this was a long shot, but he had been showing Drake how to open meridians anyway. "What do you think Elder Drake? Should we try this? I don't know about you but I'm tired of the Elders in my family complaining about things they don't actually have a say over."
Elder Drake had to nod his head, He controlled the family but there always someone who would talk about his decisions. If he wasn't the strongest then it wouldn't matter, but he was unparalleled in both martial arts and sorcery." How strong is that pill?"
"Its only a low level mortal grade, if me or you were to take it we probably wouldn't even feel it, however that being said it is at low mortal grade 6. Unfortunately I couldn't get anything lower, the pill maker had his apprentice make this and it was as low as he could get it. If we want one of a lower grade we would need buy the ingredients ourselves and have one of the children make it."
"Hmph you should have gotten one at low mortal grade 3 you seen how dense his dantian is he'll probably need 2 at the grade 6 level to open the main meridians." Elder Drake figured if they were going to do this they might as well go for broke. When Elder Drake looked at Elder Neim he had a weird grin on his face, as he pulled out another pill, this one had a brighter glow but with same swirl and colors. Elder Drakes mouth dropped.
"I figured if this worked then we could try a low mortal grade 1 pill. My family got to where we are by repetition, so I figured why not get two."
" No wonder the Elders in your family have been complaining, how much did those pills cost." Elder Drake let out a sigh. The Almeideis family may be more wealthy then them now. "Well no matter I've noticed that his body is very sturdy he should be able to handle those. Let's start with the grade six first and we should both be ready to help him guide the energy."
Drake had listened to the whole conversation and had high hopes. Once Elder Neim put the pill in his mouth Drake could feel two of his main meridians start to open, unfortunately the energy from the pill was already starting to wear out so Drake focused and tried to open the Star meridian that way he might be able to speak.
"Well it look like he successfully Opened the Star meridian, it definitely did a lot less then I expected. I hope this grade one pill opens the rest, but considering how small the power increments are in the mortal grade." Elder Neim frowned." Drake I want you to concentrate on the your earth meridians. Once you can walk you'll be able to start running and building your stamina..."
" Grandpa!" I did it I spoke, but damn that was hard.