Chapter 284 The Five Elements Command Flag, involving the Five Elements, and the miraculous effects of taking the Crane Pill.

Jin Shichang presented two precious and rare items: the "Five Elements Command Flag" and the "Blood Nourishing Treasure Cup." The Blood Nourishing Treasure Cup was originally intended as a reward; it was a small, pale red silver cup about the thickness of a thumb. Fresh blood was dripped into the cup, along with herbs that nourish blood and qi. The cup walls absorbed the medicinal properties, nourishing the blood until it was full.

It can be consumed to replenish blood and energy. The precious cup also has digestive properties and can be used to test medicinal effects for medical purposes.

The "Five Elements Command Flags" have a simple function: they consist of five palm-sized flags, each corresponding to one of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. They can be used for feng shui arrangements, to protect a home, and to create mazes...

Jin Shichang said, "I recently acquired these Five Elements Command Flags. You can consult Vice Envoy Yan Hao about how to use them. In terms of quality and effectiveness, the Blood Nourishing Treasure Cup is superior."

Li Xian thought to himself, "I cultivate the Five Organs' Purification and Yang Meridian, which circulates turbidity and nourishes essence and blood, complementing the Blood Nourishing Treasure Cup. This Five Elements Flag contains feng shui, formations, and the mysteries of the Five Elements, which I find even more intriguing. The Flower Cage Sect is skilled in the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams. If I have the opportunity... I should learn such skills to make a living and establish myself in the martial world... Only by mastering all paths can I face any situation with composure."

Having decided to acquire the "Five Elements Flag," Jin Shichang was slightly surprised and carefully examined Li Xian. The Five Elements Flag and the Blood Nourishing Cup were of similar quality, but the Blood Nourishing Cup nourished blood and strengthened the body, making it easier to take effect. The Five Elements Flag had countless uses, but it required a thorough understanding of the Five Elements and the terrain, making it a very difficult flag to acquire; otherwise, it would be useless and would only end up being sold off.

He said no more, handed over the command flag, and turned to leave.

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Qingniu Residence.

Li Xian's internal organs were clearing away the turbidity, and he expelled the fumes of alcohol. He closed the door, and no one disturbed him. He sat quietly in the Liuli Hall of the Southern Palace, waiting. Seeing that Li Xian was safe and sound, he breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Nangong Liuli asked, "How was the banquet? Did they make things difficult for you?" Li Xian replied, "No, I even received a treasure."

They took out the Five Elements Command Flags. The flagpoles were gilded with colorful patterns, and the triangular flags fluttered even without wind. Li Xian and Nangong Liuli studied them together, pondering the ingenious uses of the command flags.

Nangong Liuli said, "This thing involves the principles of the Five Elements. One must be proficient in the Five Elements and rely on the environment and structure to make it work." She had a keen eye and a broad perspective, and quickly identified the effect of this thing.

Li Xian said, "I was just about to study this path, so I came here to take a look."

Nangong Liuli said with exasperation, "You are so willful. Do you think treasures are so easy to obtain?"

Li Xian smiled but remained silent. He touched the command flag; it felt warm to the touch and was finely crafted. Treasures and rare objects are nurtured by heaven and earth, and these "Five Elements Command Flags" and "Blood Nourishing Cups" had been crafted, losing some of their innate natural beauty and charm.

He recalled the layout of the residence: green trees planted in the east, flowing water in the west, golden tiles on the roof, and mud on the ground... which involved the mysteries of the Five Elements.

The five elemental flags were about to be placed in their corresponding positions. Suddenly, the flags fluttered and gradually disappeared into the environment. The surrounding feng shui changed, and Li Xian vaguely sensed the change, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what it was.

Nangong Liuli said, "Ah! This is..." Li Xian said, "What is this?"

Nangong Liuli said, "My second uncle really likes to arrange feng shui; this is a 'wind-stabilizing and water-stabilizing formation'."

Li Xian pulled out the command flags and then inserted them upside down. The gold flag was inserted into the soil, the soil flag into the water, the water flag into the grass, the wooden flag into the fire... he inserted them haphazardly. The flags disappeared as soon as they were put in his hand, making them extremely difficult for others to identify.

Suddenly, I felt incredibly stuffy and uncomfortable. After waiting a while, the room felt like a sauna, unbearably hot and stuffy. Opening the window only brought in a dry, breezy draft. No matter how magnificent the house, with this kind of layout and feng shui, it would be difficult to live there for long. I'd rather live in an earthen house.

Nangong Liuli said, "Oh no... the layout has changed. The five elements are reversed. Staying here for a long time will definitely bring bad luck."

Li Xian immediately pulled out the command flag, waited a moment, and the invisible change returned to normal. He then realized the wonderful use of the command flag: "The command flag contains the five elements. By arranging the five elements, relying on the environment, setting up the layout, influencing the feng shui, and setting up a maze, it can play many mysterious roles."

The Five Elements evolve into all things, containing many mysteries. The changes of the Five Elements within the Water Altar Island are extremely intricate, making it difficult to enter or leave. Even experts who accidentally wander in must obediently overcome their predicament.

There are many clever applications, but a solid foundation of knowledge is required. Li Xian was in high spirits and experimented several times, planting the command flags in various places to adjust the five elements in the courtyard, thereby affecting the feng shui layout. He changed the arrangement of the five elements until midnight, when he was finally satisfied and removed the command flags, no longer daring to arrange them haphazardly.

Nangong Liuli was already fast asleep. Li Xian knew that she didn't sleep well, and if he disturbed her, her clothes would move and she would complain. So he gently pulled a layer of blankets over her and covered her whole body before going back to his room to sleep.

The command flag was placed at the head of the bed.

"At that time, I will plant the command flag in the appropriate position and arrange the Green Ox Residence into a Five Elements Maze, which can block sound, promote feng shui, and ward off external enemies... That would be perfect!"

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The next day.

Li Xian pondered the command flags and planted them in five locations within his residence. While they wouldn't become a "maze," they were more than sufficient to isolate external sounds, ensure internal ventilation and water circulation, and facilitate the interaction of the five elements, creating a miniature world within.

Early in the morning, Qingniu Street is bustling with carriages and horses, hawkers' cries, and children's playful antics, creating a great deal of noise. Li Xian, however, is calm and focused, able to ignore even the most chaotic scenes. But tranquility is always a welcome respite.

With the command flags in place, the courtyard scenery seemed even more vivid. Quiet and serene, it was perfect for a peaceful retreat. Li Xian thought to himself, "These Five Elements Command Flags have many more uses, but my abilities are limited. I'll leave them for now and use them more effectively once I've mastered the arrangement of the Five Elements."

He diligently practiced martial arts, repeatedly refining his skills in fists, feet, fingers, swords, and many other martial arts techniques, accumulating proficiency. When he unleashed the Sunset Blood Sword, the scorching heat was overwhelming, and its power was truly intimidating.

Passersby on Qingniu Street, separated by only a door, were unaware of the danger. Li Xian shouted outside, but passersby could only hear the faint sound.

He unleashed his full potential, practicing the Thunder Finger technique with a powerful, resonant sound, adding ethereal melodies to his sword moves, unleashing sword energy with graceful, agile movements, and his martial arts skills gradually improved.

[Proficiency +1]

[Proficiency +2]

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Flying Serpent Hand stepped into the [Peak of Perfection] state, and a ball of internal energy grew within his Qi Lake. The amount of Qi became increasingly powerful. He also cultivated the [Three Classics of Blood Refining - Blood Spitting Classic] to the [Great Completion] state, and his martial arts progressed significantly.

He expressed his joy and delight to the fullest. Nangong Liuli slept soundly, still unable to wake up. Li Xian finished his morning practice, feeling refreshed and relaxed, and jumped onto the treetop to pick and eat red berries.

The fruit juice was sweet and refreshing, and Li Xian thoroughly enjoyed it. He lay on the wooden floor outside the hall, his clothes loose, sprawled out on the ground. In his own home, there was no need for such formality.

Having put aside all other matters, he took a break and began to carefully consider the crucial points at hand. Hao Qingshe was ultimately a major threat, but Shi Yufei intended to protect himself. Zeng Xiaoke's injuries were severe; even with precious medicine applied, it would take nearly a month for her to fully recover.

Now that I have three taels of "merit money," and with Shi Yufei's promise, I can purchase a set of martial arts manuals and secret techniques... This matter needs to be put on the agenda. Furthermore, Nangong Liuli's Rainbow Flowing Robe needs to be removed as soon as possible.

This woman is quite capable and can be of great help.

In short... lie dormant and accumulate experience.

Li Xian pondered all matters and suddenly remembered a crucial matter. He immediately went out and locked the vermilion gate tightly. When he reached the alleyway at the edge of Peach Blossom Town, he saw a flower boat already sailing. Elders and disciples, including Ye Cheng and Meng Han, were all watching from afar to see it off.

There were about a dozen Flower Cage Sect disciples accompanying Liu on his fishing boat, including Pang Long and Ding Zelin, who sailed away with the boat.

After seeing Liu Yu off, Li Xian exchanged pleasantries with Ye Cheng and the others. Then he returned to Qingniu Residence, buying some meat pies along the way for a simple meal.

That afternoon.

Li Xian began preparing to remove the "Rainbow-Colored Flowing Robe." Following Liu Yu's instructions, he ventured alone into the deep valley to find the necessary flowers. The Nine-Flower Jade Dew Ointment required flowers from all four seasons and those representing the five elements as raw materials.

Spring flowers, summer flowers, winter flowers, autumn flowers... earth flowers, water flowers, wood flowers, gold flowers, fire flowers. Together they form nine flowers, which are then carefully cooked into a paste using a unique method.

The nine kinds of flowers must be picked within a short period of time, neither day nor night, and they must not all be picked on the same day.

Flowers of the four seasons are easy to find; a sufficient quantity can be obtained in half a day. Flowers of the five elements are more scattered, but they are all common flowers and not difficult to find. When Li Xian found the [Sparkling Flower], he saw a sea of ​​flowers that was fiery red, like flames rising, extremely beautiful.

Admiring the beauty of nature while picking flowers is a rare and delightful experience. After picking the sparkling flowers, Li Xian went to search for wood flowers, golden flowers, and so on, and easily picked them all.

When he finally found the earth flower, he encountered a problem. Earth flowers grow on cliffs and rocks, and are only available in September and October. Li Xian searched several steep mountains but failed to find them.

They had all been harvested by the flower growers. After searching for most of the day, I found a single wildflower growing on a towering mountain wall. The mountain wall was steep, almost as if it had been cleaved by a sword and axe, and hundreds of beehives hung from the cliff face.

Densely packed...it makes my scalp tingle. The bees raised in this hive are called "rock bees." Their stingers are not poisonous, but they are as hard as rock, and when they pierce the body, they are extremely painful.

Dozens of skeletons lay scattered at the foot of the cliff. The bones were broken into pieces everywhere. Li Xian picked up a fragment, which was riddled with bee stings. This demonstrated that these bees could pierce through skin and bone!

This place is the punishment ground of the Flower Cage Sect, called "Bee-Piercing Crushing." Those who betray the sect and violate its rules are bound hand and foot and thrown to the bottom of Bee Cliff to suffer the torment of thousands of bees piercing their bones.

Li Xianzhen practiced the Seven Star Steps, leaping onto the cliff face and using the momentum to rise lightly. He jumped several meters, already quite far off the ground. The cliff bees were startled and immediately flew out in a swarm.

The swarm was truly as dark as a cloud blotting out the sun, and the buzzing of bees was like thunder. With thousands of bees attacking, who could escape unscathed? Li Xian's scalp tingled, but he forced himself to remain calm. He activated his "Pure Qi Robe" and enveloped the bees.

The bees were enveloped in an invisible cloak, buzzing erratically. Li Xian hurriedly grabbed the soil flower and jumped off the cliff.

His murky clothes were covered by a swarm of bees, which buzzed and flew around, providing surprisingly good support. For a moment, Li Xian didn't seem to fall, as if he were being carried by the bees.

Li Xian was greatly surprised, actually experiencing the thrill of flying through the void and soaring freely across the heavens and earth by borrowing the "mystery of the turbid clothes" and the "power of the swarm of bees." Li Xian called out, glancing back at the "Bee Cliff," and thought to himself:

"If I encounter an enemy in the future, I am wearing a pure Qi robe, and this place... could be a wonderful place to escape."

He used the Lightness Technique, combined with the Vast Expanse Leg Technique, and gathered lightness energy in seven energy centers within his body. He subtly floated upwards, estimated by Li Xian to be about ten zhang (approximately 33 meters) off the ground!

Li Xian flicked his hand slightly, creating a gap in the murky garment covering the swarm of bees. Hundreds of rock bees flew out. The supporting force decreased abruptly, and Li Xian gradually descended, but at a very slow pace.

After his feet touched the ground, he loosened his filthy clothes and released all the rock bees. Li Xian laughed and said, "Go back, little guys!" Thinking of the joy of roaming the world, he only drove them away and did not kill them.

He suddenly felt a sharp pain in his shoulder, as if three bee stingers had pierced his flesh. The rock bees were extremely powerful; their stingers were sharp and tough, and they had actually managed to injure him.

After removing the bee stinger, they searched for the last "water flower." Water flowers grow in the deep lake on the east side of the island, with extremely long vines and pale red flowers.

It was nearly dusk. Li Xian quickened his pace; the splashing water was not difficult to find. It was often seen in the lake, but it was far from the land shore, and having experienced the "rising of clear water and descending of turbid water," Li Xian had nowhere to begin.

There were no boats or pedestrians around. Li Xian took out his "flower rope" and threw it into the water. It entangled the water droplets and vines, and with a flick of his wrist, the force traveled along the flower rope to the lake, creating a splash with a "bang".

With another pull of the flower rope, the water droplet was about to be in her grasp. Li Xian thought to herself:

"The path of martial arts is boundless... Possessing martial arts is not just for fighting and being fierce with others, but can also bring convenience to life and allow one to experience the world."

All nine medicinal herbs were now in hand. Returning to the Green Ox Residence, he immediately started a pot of water and began simmering the nine herbs in order. He then added the remaining herbs to adjust their medicinal properties, and sprinkled on some "white stone powder"...

The fragrance of flowers wafted through the courtyard as the soup was cooked. Nangong Liuli, wearing jade shoes, walked gracefully over and asked, "Shall we have flower soup tonight?"

Li Xian laughed and said, "Whether we can eat the flower soup is still unknown, but we'll have to peel off the flower petals first." Nangong Liuli was puzzled and asked him in detail. Li Xian answered truthfully, and Nangong Liuli blushed immediately after hearing the answer.

Li Xian kept a close watch on the stove, watching as the broth gradually thickened, solidifying into a paste, and filling the air with a floral fragrance. This Nine-Flower Jade Dew Paste was a specialty of Shuitan, with a smooth texture. It could be applied externally to treat bruises and sprains, and used internally to relieve pain.

Li Xian smiled and said, "Why don't you give it a try?" Nangong Liuli blushed and said generously, "Okay."

The two returned to the hall. The Jade Dew Cream, upon touching the skin, transformed into a moisturizing film. Li Xian massaged the area to improve blood circulation, allowing the Nine-Flower Jade Dew Cream's medicinal power to be fully absorbed and penetrate deep into the skin.

This process inevitably involves touching the acupuncture needles. It's like repeatedly using the "Gentle Breeze" technique, striking acupoints all over the body. Nangong Liuli has gradually adapted recently and is no longer losing her composure. However, she is gradually being affected again and again. The Jingmen and Zhangmen acupoints on her ribs, the Changqiang, Xuanshu, and Lingtai acupoints on her back, the Jiquan acupoint under her armpits, the Yongquan acupoint on the sole of her foot, and the Duyin acupoint... all the key acupoints of the body's Qi circulation are being pulled and affected, causing her extreme discomfort.

Like an ant bite. After a slight sting, itching occurs in various acupoints. However, it penetrates deep into the skin, and ordinary scratching is useless. Only by waiting for it to gradually subside on its own can one find relief.

Nangong Liuli said in a trembling voice, "Good hero...you...you mustn't be playing a trick on me." Li Xian was focused and had no intention of playing a trick on her. He was considerate of Nangong Liuli, but was being persecuted and forced to wear this strange outfit.

But in Nangong Liuli's pleading voice, there wasn't only pain. His playful nature stirred within him; though he hadn't intended to tease her, he had secretly intended to. He solemnly said, "Liuli, don't worry."

Nangong Liuli relaxed slightly. But then she realized she had relaxed too soon; Li Xian was truly a wicked little rascal.

The Nine-Flower Jade Dew Ointment's potency has been fully absorbed. The strange garment has now been removed through a series of steps. First, unrelated accessories, belts, sachets… many steps in total, quite troublesome.

The jade shoes were made of jade and were exquisitely crafted. Li Xian had seen Wen Caishang wear them before; when he took them off, her toes were slightly splayed. After wearing them for several days, they were only damp with sweat. Nangong Liuli looked at him awkwardly.

Half an hour later.

All the flowing robes and flowing garments were torn away.

Finally relieved of her burden, Nangong Liuli felt completely relaxed. She sat back in the wooden chair, utterly numb, her body drenched in sweat. Her long hair was loose and disheveled, the hairpin that held it in place hanging loosely in her cascade.

Li Xian looked at her with a teasing gaze and said, "Actually, this flowing, colorful dress has its merits, doesn't it?"

Nangong Liuli nodded slightly and said, "After getting used to wearing it, it always feels a bit strange..." Seeing that Li Xian was deliberately teasing her, she immediately changed her tune and said, "Why don't you try it on?"

Li Xian said, "I'll leave it at that." She took a set of her own clothes, tossed them to Nangong Liuli, and said, "Go wash up quickly, you're stinking up." Nangong Liuli's face turned bright red, and she couldn't utter a word of rebuttal. She immediately went into the bathhouse and filled a basin with cool water to wash herself.

She washed for half an hour. When she emerged, she was completely clean. Her long hair was loose, and the moonlight shone brightly on her, revealing her beautiful and charming appearance.

She can walk, sit, and lie down without any problems. However, she still retains some habits: her gait is light and slightly flamboyant. After realizing this, she tries hard to correct it, but she can never completely get rid of it.

She picked up the hairpin from the ground, and seeing the scattered clothes, her cheeks flushed slightly. Circulating her Qi and blood made her feel much better. She put her hair up and secured it with the hairpin.

Seeing that Li Xian seemed to be deep in thought, she glanced at him a few more times, thinking to herself, "This kid is upright in a way. When I was in trouble, he not only didn't kick me when I was down, but was also happy to help me. Bian Mei and I both owe him a debt of gratitude. But if you want to talk about evil... he's quite evil too. He mixes up with these flower thieves and villains, and seems to be quite at ease with them."

I couldn't help but scrutinize him closely. First I looked at his eyebrows and eyes, then at his straight and handsome nose, and the more I looked, the more I found him extremely handsome.

Li Xian noticed the gaze and cleared her mind of distractions. She looked over as well, and their eyes met. A deep understanding ran through them; though their emotions were shallow, their desires were palpable.

The water hasn't arrived, and the canal isn't finished. But the mountains and water have already met, and a life-or-death collaboration, both earth-shattering and epic, is inevitable.

It was July.

The full moon was hazy, hidden deep in the clouds. Dark clouds roared, and a sudden downpour arrived. The rock bees of Bee Cliff trampled through the sea of ​​flowers, determined to find the villain from the daytime. Unfortunately, they returned empty-handed, forced back to their hive by the sudden rain.

The poor poisonous bee, caught in the sudden downpour, was soaked to the bone. Meanwhile, the flowers and plants in the flowerbed weren't faring much better, weighed down by the dense raindrops and unable to lift their heads.

Rainwater pattered against the eaves, trickling down the grooves in the bricks and tiles. It dripped and pattered incessantly.

There was a house whose door had been left open, and a gust of wind blew it inside. The candlelight shone brightly, casting shadows on the window.

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The next day.

Nangong Liuli simply threw on a dress, picked up a tree branch, and began practicing her swordplay in the courtyard. Having been inactive for nearly a month, she was finally free to move her limbs. As soon as the rain stopped in the morning, she disregarded the dampness in the courtyard and began practicing her swordplay.

She twirled her sword several times, each move concealing profound techniques. When Li Xian tended the courtyard, she cleared away all the weeds, leaving the outer yard bare. The sudden rain last night had created numerous puddles. Nangong Liuli wore an ordinary cloth skirt, yet she stepped barefoot into the puddles without splashing a drop of water. Her figure moved with the grace of a dragon, befitting a noble lady; her martial arts cultivation far surpassed that of a mere thief. However, as her body moved with her sword, her legs felt slightly weak, her strength waning, leaving her with a sense of limpness.

She leaned against the wall to rest. Remembering something, she felt a pang of embarrassment. From embarrassment and awkwardness, she became completely absorbed. That intimate collaboration was truly extraordinary.

Nangong Liuli was not one to move rashly. She stretched slightly and returned to the hall. The tables and chairs were a bit crooked, so she quickly straightened them all. Seeing Li Xian staring blankly at the broken silver, she opened her mouth as if to speak, but was too shy to talk to him.

After a moment, Nangong Liuli pondered, "It's just cooperation, a way to find a way out. My hesitation would seem strange." She straightened her posture and asked calmly, "What are you thinking about?"

Li Xian sighed, "I've searched my entire body, and I only have half an ounce of silver left. I'm afraid we won't even have enough to eat today." Nangong Liuli said, "Is that so difficult?"

Li Xian sighed softly, "It's quite difficult." He carefully hid the broken silver pieces on his body. Nangong Liuli looked at him with a teasing gaze, raising an eyebrow slightly, feigning indifference.

She straightened her clothes and said calmly, "It's just a collaboration, don't overthink it."

A sudden rainstorm struck last night, and the air was crisp and clear this morning, washing away all the dust. Li Xian chatted with Nangong Liuli for a while before practicing martial arts in the outer courtyard.

She diligently practiced both the Flying Serpent Hand and the Blood-Spitting Technique. With nothing to do in her spare time, and the town bustling with activity, Nangong Liuli rarely left her residence. She could only watch Li Xian practice martial arts, secretly offering her critiques based on the discerning eye of a noblewoman from the Nangong family.

She saw Li Xian first use the Flying Snake Hand, skillfully employing the momentum of a python and dragon. At first, it was agile and graceful, but gradually it gained a surging momentum... When he made his move, it was not like a venomous snake attacking, but more like a dragon rolling.

They couldn't help but admire it and applaud.

"My cousins ​​in the Nangong family are certainly not lacking in martial arts expertise. However, we have the careful guidance of our elders, who impart the true essence of martial arts and hone our skills in unique ways. Our martial arts are also perfect and flawless. When we practice, we can progress by leaps and bounds. It is not too difficult to get started, become proficient, achieve minor success, achieve major success, and even reach perfection and the pinnacle."

"However, if one deviates from the family's martial arts path and learns other martial arts, progress will inevitably be slow and one will feel extremely uncomfortable. Over time... the family will develop arrogance and conceit, and the younger generation will look down on outside techniques, blindly respect the family's rules, and be unwilling to learn the drawbacks of outside martial arts."

"The family gradually became aware of this, and thus encouraged the younger generation to learn from others and go to high mountains and deep sects to study martial arts. In this chaotic world, if any talented people are found, they may be recommended to return to the family and recruited as sons-in-law... Ah... how did I come to this idea?"

Nangong Liuli shook her head and spat, "If he could really escape, I would forget about him immediately. So arrogant... making it sound like no one can live without you. Who would want to be tormented by a rude little thief like you?"

As my thoughts drifted, I gradually lost interest in appreciating anything.

[Proficiency +1]

[Proficiency +1]

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Learning from the past helps us understand the future. Li Xian practiced diligently, unleashing all his skills: the Gentle Breeze Leg, the Four Directions Fist, the Vast Expanse Leg, the Azure Palm... and the Setting Sun and Decaying Blood Sword. The Qi Lake rippled, growing ever more powerful, already exceeding seventy-five zhang in length.

He murmured to himself:

"With my various characteristics, I can fully utilize any martial art I choose. No... wanting to utilize them all would be too greedy. Utilizing even a fraction of them would be enough."

He pondered deeply, and when he came to his senses, it was already noon.

He returned to his bedroom, sat cross-legged, and began internal cultivation, circulating his impurities and accumulating his inner strength. The practice was monotonous yet fulfilling, and he grew stronger with each passing day.

"Strange... Why haven't the signs of the dust settling appeared yet?"

This matter was ultimately unpredictable, so I stopped thinking about it. Feeling hungry, I searched my pockets for silver to buy food. Suddenly, I felt a red pill tightly wrapped in the lining of my clothes.

This item is the "Crane's Elixir," obtained from a tomb hidden deep in the mountains. Quite coincidentally, after many perilous experiences, Li Xian feared losing the precious elixir and thus hid it in the deepest recesses of the mountain. Only when changing his clothes did he remember the elixir. Seeing its fragrant aroma and elegant appearance, he feared that swallowing it whole would be a waste and diminish its miraculous effects.

Moreover, I have recently faced numerous life-threatening situations. Taking any elixirs recklessly might cause adverse effects. Therefore, I would prefer to further enhance the efficacy and medicinal use of these elixirs.

All these factors combined... now is the perfect time to take it!

Li Xian held the Crane-in-the-Pill in his hands, and heard the surrounding silence and tranquility. He decided to take it here.

Once the red pill enters the stomach, wondrous effects manifest! ...

(End of this chapter)