In the stone forest, Chu Xisheng had cleaned Tie Xiaosheng's wound and applied fresh medicine. Lu Luanli also poured some symbolic water for Tie Xiaosheng. In the modern world, Chu Xisheng would definitely consider this woman a fraud in the martial arts world. However, in this world, there are various magical powers. After Tie Xiaosheng drank the symbolic water provided by Lu Luanli, his condition significantly improved, and the high fever subsided slightly.
Chu Xisheng then chopped off a stalactite, carved it into a stone bowl with a steel knife, and started preparing medicine. He ground all the supplementary herbs into powder one by one and added them to the stone bowl. Without permission, Chu Xisheng took out the Yangyang Grass carried by Tie Xiaosheng. It was not right to take it without permission, but desperate times call for desperate measures. Chu Xisheng needed to further enhance his cultivation to ensure this person's survival. He planned to provide Moon Silver to the other party once Tie Xiaosheng regained consciousness.
As the Yangyang Grass was ground into fine powder and added to the stone bowl, a flame immediately rose within it. The medicinal properties of the Yangyang Grass were extremely yang, and when mixed with the supplementary herbs, an astonishing temperature emanated from the mixture. Just as Chu Xisheng was worried that the liquid would burn out, the flame gradually dissipated, revealing a drop of red jade-colored liquid, crystal clear and fragrant.
Next, Chu Xisheng looked at the system panel, focusing on the words "Nourishing Yuan Art." A new piece of information appeared in his mind - You have obtained the secret medicine of the second layer of "Nourishing Yuan Art," but you cannot fully cultivate it. Do you want to forcefully elevate it with two points of martial arts? Chu Xisheng's eyes lit up, and he decisively chose "Yes."
In an instant, a warm yuan force surged within him, spreading to every corner of his body. What originally would take four days to complete for the first layer of Nourishing Yuan Art achieved perfect harmony in an instant. Another piece of information appeared in Chu Xisheng's mind - Please take the secret medicine. He immediately drank up the liquid in the stone bowl.
Instantly, the yuan force within Chu Xisheng's body surged again. His heartbeat pounded powerfully, as if burning, and he felt a scorching sensation throughout his body. Chu Xisheng even felt his bones itching, as if something was being released from his bone marrow and merging with his true essence. "Huh?" Lu Luanli, who was meditating to recover her spiritual power, opened her eyes in astonishment, looking at Chu Xisheng.
This is a sign of awakening bloodline. Previously, this guy's elemental power was clearly lacking, but at this moment, he unexpectedly broke through. However, this turned out to be a good thing for both of them. Chu Xisheng's knife was already very fast, and once his elemental power broke through, not only would his strength greatly increase, but his knife speed and reaction power would also increase significantly.
She immediately stepped forward and came to Chu Xisheng's side to protect him. "Your bloodline is unsealing. It's best to keep cultivating, calm your mind, endure for a while, and you'll be fine."
Chu Xisheng, however, felt tormented by the pain and strange itching coming from deep within his bones, making it difficult for him to endure, feeling like days were passing like years. In addition to enduring, he also had to focus on cultivating his elemental power. Fortunately, this itching and pain lasted for a very short time. After about half a moment, Chu Xisheng gradually recovered. At this moment, the holographic screen in his field of vision changed again.
Character: Chu Xisheng Fame: Ninth Rank Lower (Super) Martial Arts: Wind Chasing Knife Technique, Fragmentary Style (Second Level) Martial Intent: Resentment Remnant (First Level) Elemental Power: Nourishing Yuan Art (Second Level/Ninth Rank Lower) Martial Arts Points: 30 Talent: Eagle Eye, Hand of Wind Chase and Thunder Pursuit (First Tier) Conditions: Six Yin Soul Returning Curse, Resentment Lifespan: 29 days
In addition to his Nourishing Yuan Art, Chu Xisheng's Wind Chasing Knife Technique also showed the second level, and his lifespan reached 29 days. Chu Xisheng's understanding and proficiency in a few moves of the Wind Chasing Knife technique had actually reached the limit. With the improvement of his Nourishing Yuan Art, the Wind Chasing Knife naturally progressed to the second level. As for his lifespan, it was probably due to the significant increase in pure yang energy in Chu Xisheng's body. Unfortunately, it didn't increase much, and he hadn't even reached one month of lifespan yet.
After all the pain and discomfort in his bones completely disappeared, Chu Xisheng stood up and drew his knife, cutting off a stalactite beside him. With the stimulation of the second level of the Nourishing Yuan Art, his Wind Chasing Knife technique indeed became much faster, probably about sixty percent. There was also an increase in strength, but exactly how much it increased, Chu Xisheng couldn't estimate as he didn't have a power gauge.
Chu Xisheng sheathed the knife with satisfaction.
He looked towards his "Martial Intent" category. It only required ten points in martial arts to elevate his martial intent to the second level. However, after some consideration, Chu Xisheng gave up on this idea. Martial intent was powerful in combat, but it also consumed his mental energy, and there were pros and cons to enhancing it. Chu Xisheng decided to wait a little longer. In two hours, it would be the first day of August, the time when the martial arts treasure trove would refresh.
"Let's go. It is said that lingering in the depths of the Firebone Cave will attract evil spirits."
Chu Xisheng walked to Tie Xiaosheng's front and hoisted him onto his back. Tie Xiaosheng was a big man, not easy to carry around.
Lu luanli couldn't help but click her tongue: "Are you still planning to take him with us? It's already difficult enough for the two of us to escape, let alone with such a burden." The reason why the Long Family mobilized its forces and sealed off the entire Firebone Cave was probably because of this guy.
Chu Xisheng smiled helplessly. He glanced at the burly man behind him and said, "I took his medicine, I can't just stand by and watch him die. Besides, he is the deputy chief of the Iron Flag Gang, which is of great benefit to me." He and his sister were now at odds with the Long Family. If they wanted to stay in Xiushui County, they had to have the power to resist the Long Family. Chu Xisheng believed that the Brocade Guards were unreliable. After all, they were undercover agents, so they couldn't directly intervene. So if possible, he still wanted to take Tie Xiaosheng with them. Since the Long Family was willing to go to great lengths to kill this person, it meant that he posed a significant threat to them. Chu Xisheng's idea was that as long as the Iron Flag Gang could still threaten the Long Family, the Long Family would not be able to allocate too many resources against them.
Lu luanli didn't care whether or not to bring this guy along. They would be staying in the depths of this cave for the next few days anyway. Since there was no need for combat, it wouldn't hurt to bring along an extra burden. She just felt sorry for Chu Xisheng, carrying a person on his back was very tiring. And Tie Xiaosheng's body was as heavy as a bear, at least twice the weight of an average person. With this guy's weak body, it would be hard for him to hold on for these few days.
Chu Xisheng was clueless about Lu luanli's thoughts. He carried Tie Xiaosheng out of the stone forest. The man's weight was indeed extremely heavy, causing him to have to stop and rest every thousand steps. Lu luanli put away her spiritual marten, held a knife in her hand, and protected Chu Xisheng by his side. She focused her mind, observing the surroundings vigilantly and being on guard.
Chu Xisheng, burdened with a person on his back, was clumsy in his movements. If something like the Golden Ring Black Snake incident were to happen at this time, Chu Xisheng would be unable to react.
It was at this moment that they both heard the gurgling sound of spring water. They exchanged a glance, both showing a pleased expression, and followed the sound of the spring water. It was said that the hot springs in the Firebone Cave had strange powers, and evil creatures would not easily approach them. Resting by the side of the hot spring, they could take a break.
However, just as the two approached, Lu luanli's face darkened. In front of them, there was indeed a hot spring pool emitting misty white vapor. But on the other side of the pool, more than twenty young men in armor, armed with weapons, were walking towards them from the opposite direction.
What made Lu luanli particularly concerned was a young man in blue robes with a hawk-like nose and eagle eyes, carrying a long sword on his back. Behind this person were three burly men in full iron armor, their faces hidden behind face masks. When the sword-bearing youth saw them, he was also surprised, then he smirked and said, "It looks like our luck is good. We've actually found all the main and secondary targets."