Chapter 75
The first rays of the rising sun painted the abandoned courtyard in warm hues, as a melodic chorus of chirping birds soared overhead.
In the center of this desolate space stood the solitary figure of Ji Wuye, meticulously tending to a pile of logs, his movements deliberate and focused.
His gaze lingered upwards, where a massive boulder rested precariously atop a leaning logs formation, casting an imposing shadow over the courtyard. Ji Wuye's eyes narrowed as they scanned the horizon beyond the crumbling walls, his ears attuned to the faint murmurs that seemed to permeate the air.
"I might be late, but I can't waste this opportunity," Ji Wuye muttered, his voice carrying a determined edge as he summoned a transparent screen before him with a flick of his wrist. His fingers danced across the glowing interface, selecting one of the items displayed.
CLICK-!
The sharp, crystalline sound reverberated through the courtyard as an object materialized above Ji Wuye's outstretched palms. With practiced ease, he caught the smooth, rounded glass vial, its contours gleaming with an otherworldly sheen that hinted at its extraordinary nature.
The glass possessed a translucent hue, revealing the rich, vibrant red liquid within – a hue so vivid, it seemed to pulse with the very essence of life itself. Ji Wuye's gaze narrowed as he recognized the precious elixir before him – the Elixir of Growth.
Deftly removing the stopper, Ji Wuye was immediately enveloped in the elixir's rich, herbal fragrance – a potent aroma that stung his nostrils with its intensity, mingling notes of crushed herbs and potent pastes.
"It's definitely a potion," Ji Wuye commented, his voice tinged with a hint of awe as he brought the vial to his lips and downed the entirety of the vibrant liquid in one fluid motion.
[!] You have consumed item: Elixir of Growth!
[!] For the next 2 hours, your muscles, tendons, and natural healing capacity are now amplified twofold!
Immediately, he settled into a meditative position on the ground, his eyes slipping shut as the elixir's effects began to take hold.
The liquid trickled down his throat, pooling in his abdomen, and radiating a soothing energy that coursed through his veins – reminiscent of the healing power he had experienced within the Tower.
Yet, Ji Wuye did not remain idle. His brow furrowed in concentration as knowledge of the Pressure Form Perfection Style Tan, the very martial art that had brought Du Chen such renown, flooded his mind.
This technique, he knew, possessed not only remarkable healing capabilities but also the power to temporarily boost one's cultivation prowess.
His hands moved with practiced precision, massaging the Mingmen – one of the meridians encompassing the Lower Dantians, a vital point that served as the gateway to life itself.
The firm pressure of his fingers, kneading the small of his back just above the tailbone, would enhance the Lower Dantian, allowing it to store and circulate Qi more efficiently – temporarily doubling the amount he could harness.
[>>[PRESSURE FORM PERFECTION STYLE(D)]<<]
The proficiency of your passive skill has slightly increased!
Not content with merely massaging the Mingmen, Ji Wuye's hands continued their methodical exploration of his body's meridians.
His fingers pressed firmly into the Zusanli point, boosting his stamina and fortifying his reserves. Next, he targeted the Hegu, reducing the potential for pain that would inevitably arise from his rigorous training regimen.
Moving lower, he applied focused pressure to the Qihai, quadrupling the capacity of his Middle Dantian – the vital center that governed his body's Qi flow.
The Sanyinjiao followed, stimulating muscle growth and repair, preparing his physique for the intense strain it would soon endure.
Ji Wuye's hands then traveled upwards, kneading the Dazhui point along his spine – a crucial junction that would regulate the Qi coursing through his governing vessel meridian.
Finally, he massaged the Yongquan, grounding himself and fortifying his stability – a necessary precaution for when he would bear the immense weight of the boulder upon his back.
Each deliberate motion, each point targeted, was a calculated step in enhancing his training, fine-tuning his body and Qi flow to withstand the grueling demands that lay ahead. Yet, amid this meticulous preparation, one fact remained certain...
[>>[PRESSURE FORM PERFECTION STYLE(D)]<<]
The proficiency of your passive skill has slightly increased!
[>>[PRESSURE FORM PERFECTION STYLE(D)]<<]
The proficiency of your passive skill has slightly increased!
HA-!
A few moments later, Ji Wuye's eyes fluttered open, his gaze sweeping over the abandoned courtyard before settling resolutely upon the imposing boulder perched atop the leaning rock formation.
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