Chapter 36 Hua Han Ying Returns, Feasting on Tiger Meat (Please Read Further)
As the weather gets colder, Qingning County, located in the southeastern region, experiences strong winds and heavy snow every year in mid-October.
In the past few days.
The village distributed padded jackets, which made me much warmer when I wore them.
The daily morning training never stopped. Li Xian sprinted through the snow, leaving everyone behind. He finished three laps early, but still didn't stop.
His breathing was deep and even, his blood and qi flowed smoothly, and he ran through the snow as if walking on flat ground. Suddenly, in a flash, his speed increased dramatically, and his steps became even more effortless.
[Skill: Running]
[Proficiency: 1950/3000 (Mastery)]
[Description: Running through the snow, riding the wind. You suddenly understand the characteristics of 'running through the snow'.]
The snow was soft and fluffy, like cotton wool spread on the ground. Every step you took would inevitably leave you sinking into it. As a result, the ground didn't bear much weight, and running became quite difficult.
It can't be faster.
The greatest obstacle to running through the snow is nothing more than this.
The "snow-walking" feature aims to treat snow as a "slippery object," using skillful force with every step.
Instead of tamping down the snow, you use its soft texture to slide a distance. This saves energy and allows you to go faster.
Li Xian paused for a moment, and in that instant, his speed increased by a full 70%.
"When it comes to running through the snow... even the wild beasts in the mountains and fields probably can't outrun me."
Inside the manor compound, Pang Long ordered his men to prepare a "warming soup." Each guard returning from their morning run drank a bowl, and their bodies quickly warmed up.
He then began to study in the courtyard.
Li Xian's Qingfeng Leg and Sifang Fist skills are steadily improving every day.
It will be around 9:00 AM.
Pang Long suddenly walked towards the crowd with great interest.
"Haha, you guys are lucky. Hua Hanying killed a tiger yesterday."
"You're lucky to have tiger meat today, hehe. It's a rare treat. The mountain tiger is the king of the forest beasts, and eating it will strengthen your muscles and bones."
Pang Long raised a thick eyebrow and opened his mouth to laugh.
His features were rough, with large eyebrows, eyes, mouth, and ears, making his expressions very obvious and unable to hide his thoughts.
It was genuine happiness from the bottom of my heart.
"Master Eagle? Master Eagle is back?"
The guards gasped in surprise.
This Hua Hanying was a first-class bodyguard.
The lady owns tens of thousands of acres of fertile land, as well as mulberry fields, tea gardens, and other places. Some of her guards are sent out of the manor to stay in one place for a long time.
To deter villains.
"Haha, it seems you all still remember me."
As they were talking, a tall man laughed heartily and stepped out from behind Pang Long.
This man was Hua Hanying, a truly outstanding figure among the guards.
His eyebrows resembled sharp peaks, exuding an air of extreme arrogance. When he swept his gaze over the crowd, he made no attempt to conceal his sense of superiority.
"Han Ying, it's been so long since you've come back. Show us what you've got to do!" Pang Long said with a smile.
Seeing the guards' reverence, Hua Hanying was delighted and also wanted to show off his martial arts skills. So he said, "Then I'll make a fool of myself."
He consciously walked into the crowd and assumed a certain posture.
His martial arts skills were highly proficient, with a solid foundation. One look at his moves revealed his considerable strength.
Suddenly, it leaped into the air and slammed its claw down on the ground. With a loud "bang," snowflakes exploded several feet high, causing everyone to gasp in surprise.
"Master Eagle, we admire you!" All the guards cheered.
However, upon closer inspection, what they found was even more horrifying.
The snow had cleared, revealing yellowish-brown soil. A burnt smell emanated from the soil; the inside of the scratches was charred black…
"Master Eagle, your Fire Eagle Claw is truly formidable."
"If this claw strikes a person, what would happen?"
"Eagle Lord, invincible."
...
Among the people, Li Xian nodded secretly; that claw was indeed powerful.
When it comes to striking from a height, its power, angle, and use of internal energy are all the strongest except for Pang Long.
"Now that I have mastered the Four Directions Fist Technique, I can see some of its secrets."
Li Xian thought to himself.
"Han Ying, you've truly mastered the Fire Eagle Claw technique!" Pang Long walked over, patted him on the shoulder with delight, and praised him generously, "Very good, very good!"
"I must thank Commander Pang for his guidance," Hua Hanying said with a faint smile.
"Have Shanfeng Village and Hongquan Gang made any moves recently?" Pang Long asked as he led Hua Hanying into the house.
"Hmph, these rabble, what dare they do?" Hua Hanying said coldly.
Pang Long didn't care about the distinction between host and guest, poured tea for Hua Hanying, sat down casually, and then said:
“That place is a treasure trove; some of the medicinal plants that Madam has can only grow there. I can only feel at ease if you go there to oversee the area.”
“Commander Pang, I understand,” Hua Hanying said.
“Alright, I also have some good news to tell you.” Pang Long raised an eyebrow, held out his palm, and said, “Take a look at what this is.”
“Empty, nothing…” Hua Hanying examined it for a moment, then his pupils suddenly contracted as he saw a wisp of white smoke rising from Pang Long’s palm.
This is…
One of the characteristics of that transformative state is called "divine secrets in the palm of one's hand," meaning that those who can achieve this have, in the darkness, grasped some kind of divine secret.
Hua Hanying's throat tightened, his heart churning, and he asked tremblingly, "Could it be...could it be...you..."
"Haha, it's still early, just a small step." Pang Long didn't notice Hua Hanying's strange behavior and was overjoyed to himself.
"Congratulations... Congratulations!" Hua Hanying quickly raised his teacup, took a sip, and breathed a slight sigh of relief.
...
...
"The tiger meat wasn't as delicious as I'd imagined."
Inside the vegetarian restaurant.
The tiger meat was divided and eaten. The first-class guards could eat the tiger's claws, head, heart, gall bladder, etc., while the second-class guards could eat the tiger's legs, penis, back, etc.
Class C guards, on the other hand, ate miscellaneous meats.
As for the low-ranking guards, they had to fight for even a bowl of soup.
After the Class A and Class B guards had eaten their fill, it was the Class C guards' turn to go upstairs for their meal.
Li Xian received a wooden bowl, and the cook served him a bowl of soup with two large pieces of tiger meat in it.
"Thank you, brother." Li Xian laughed heartily, picked up the bowl, and left.
Tiger meat is very tough and chewy; those with weak teeth would likely find it difficult to chew. The taste is also quite ordinary, with a rather unpleasant, fishy smell.
[You have mastered eating tiger meat, 'Consuming' Proficiency +5]
But it is indeed a very nourishing food.
At fifteen years old, Li Xian's body was strong enough that eating this kind of beast meat could quickly make up for his previous losses.
The more you eat, the brighter your eyes will become; with sufficient nutrition, you'll have plenty of energy and be able to accomplish everything with half the effort.
After finishing the meal, Li Xian drank the soup clean, asked for a large white steamed bun, and wiped the bottom of the bowl clean, not wasting a single crumb.
"Could we have another bowl?"
Li Xian has a thick skin.
"You little rascal... alright then." The kitchen staff hesitated for a moment, then gave Li Xian another bowl of soup and a tiger bone the size of a fist.
Tiger bones contain marrow, a milky white, gelatinous substance that has been cooked until it separates from the bone; with a forceful suck, it all goes into the stomach.
[Absorbing tiger marrow strengthens blood and energy, replenishes physique, and increases 'consumption' proficiency by 6]
This bite is truly the essence of the essence.
After consuming everything again, Li Xian's body emitted waves of heat, and "internal energy" continuously generated within him, gathering in his dantian.
"It was the 'ingestion' that enhanced the efficacy, helping me absorb it faster and more, and also... because I was malnourished before, and the internal energy I cultivated could not be generated."
"Having a large meal of tiger soup and tiger meat at this moment... has made up for the previous deficiency, so the internal energy has been replenished?"
During this meal, my internal energy increased by 30%.
It seems that my eyesight and hearing have become more acute.
(End of this chapter)
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