Chapter 20

 "Leon Wei, have you reached the peak of your Qi and blood cultivation?"

"Yes."

He didn't hide these things. Sometimes, one must appropriately show oneself, or else always hiding might make one an easy target for others.

Zhang Shan grabbed Leon Wei's wrist, feeling carefully. With a smile on his face, Leon Wei's Qi and blood subtly moved, astonishing Zhang Shan, who took a step back, his face filled with amazement.

"Such a profound Qi and blood."

This aura was not only profound but also so dense that just probing it made Zhang Shan's palm tingle.

"Brother Zhang, have you truly mastered the authentic teachings?"

"I have."

Zhang Shan nodded. It wasn't difficult, just a bit of preparation. Even without it, he could have succeeded. However, in the martial arts world, one must understand certain things. Sometimes, after receiving payment, people tend to share more information. Often, this information might not be what he knows.

"Congratulations, congratulations," Leon Wei said with a smile.

"Don't mention it. It's all thanks to you, Leon Wei. If it weren't for your help, I might not even have been able to preserve my life, let alone master the authentic teachings."

"Let's not dwell on that. Let's talk about the basics of skin and flesh cultivation." Leon Wei knew Zhang Shan liked to talk, but he thought it best to handle the main matter first and discuss other things later.

Glancing around, Zhang Shan said, "Leon Wei, follow me."

Seeing Zhang Shan acting mysteriously, Leon Wei followed. He didn't live outside but within the martial arts school. As an elite disciple like him, it was acceptable to reside there. Now that he had mastered the authentic teachings, his living arrangements might need some adjustment.

Soon, they reached Zhang Shan's residence.

Entering the house, Zhang Shan closed the door.

Then he took out a booklet from a box. "Leon Wei, this is the Dragon and Tiger Wind and Cloud Body method that you can read after mastering the authentic teachings. It's an internal cultivation method that, coupled with medicinal baths, can be effective. Since you are not a disciple of the martial arts school, to obtain this method, you need to make significant contributions. During this period, it's a waste of time. Let's not dwell on our relationship. Study it carefully now, remember the contents, but do not tell anyone. If others find out, I will be punished."

Leon Wei looked at Zhang Shan, feeling moved. "Thank you, brother. How are you doing now? Are you also preparing to enter the second realm?"

"Sigh, I want to, but I'm not ready yet. My Qi and blood are still lacking, and I feel a bit unwilling." Zhang Shan sighed. Everyone wants to excel, but achieving excellence depends on one's abilities.

Upon hearing this, Leon Wei naturally wouldn't stand idly by. He reciprocated, as he should.

"Zhang, when I return, I will have someone send you something valuable that will greatly benefit you. But you must not tell anyone. It's something I happened to come across."

The Blood Tiger Pill was very effective in enhancing Qi and blood.

Although it wouldn't cause Zhang Shan's Qi and blood to skyrocket to abnormal levels, it would certainly improve his condition significantly.

As Leon Wei spoke, Zhang Shan's curiosity instantly piqued.

A wish appeared in his mind.

[I really want to know what this valuable item is now (0/1), Reward: White Wish Point *1]

Leon Wei couldn't help but feel helpless at how casually the wish came about.

Without further ado, he grabbed Zhang Shan and placed the Dragon and Tiger Wind and Cloud Body method in his arms. "Let's go. Let's return to my martial arts school now. I will give you the item."

To earn wish points, speed was key.

As long as you had a wish that I could fulfill, any hesitation on my part would be disrespectful to your wish.

"Ah..."

Before Zhang Shan could react, Leon Wei hurriedly pulled him away. His decisiveness was evident. Thinking that he would soon find out what the valuable item was, excitement surged within him.

He really wanted to know.

...

In the martial arts school's living room.

"Leon Wei, what is this..."

Zhang Shan looked at the blood-red pill in his hand, surprised and puzzled. He had taken the Vitality Pill from his own martial arts school before, but the pill before him had a more intense aroma than the Vitality Pill.

"I happened to come across this pill that is very effective in enhancing Qi and blood. I still have some in my possession, so I'm giving ten to Zhang Shan, hoping it will help him."

Encountering extraordinary individuals who sold pills was quite common.

Moreover, Zhang Shan had been of great help to him, so it was reasonable to give him some pills without any issues.

"Isn't this too valuable?"

Although he hadn't taken it yet, Zhang Shan could tell from the pill's aroma that it was extraordinary, even more potent than the Vitality Pill from his own martial arts school.

"We are brothers. No need for formalities, Zhang. Just accept them," Leon Wei said with a smile.

"Alright, thank you so much, Leon Wei."

Moved, Zhang Shan realized that there was genuine kindness in the world. He saw that Leon Wei was not an ordinary person, generous and righteous. It was truly fortunate for him to have met someone like him.

Such pills were usually sold for a high price.

The Vitality Pill from their martial arts school was priced at ten taels each, and they were scarce. They weren't readily available.

As for this pill, it would start at twenty taels at the least.

The scent of the pill was different.

"Zhang, you can try taking it first. I will go through this manual."

Leon Wei carefully read through the Dragon and Tiger Wind and Cloud Body method. Later, he would return the manual to Zhang Shan since it was borrowed privately. If it were to be discovered and reported, although not a capital offense, punishment would surely follow.

The Longying Martial Arts School earned points through tasks to exchange for items.

If every disciple borrowed it, who would bother completing tasks? Hence, there must be a system of penalties in place.

While Leon Wei was reading the manual, Zhang Shan wasted no time in taking the Blood Tiger Pill. He immediately felt its potency, exclaimed at its power, and then ran to the courtyard to start practicing, digesting the medicinal power within him.

The apprentices around him stopped what they were doing, watching in envy.

After all, Zhang Shan was a genuine expert in Qi and blood cultivation, and his martial arts were beyond their current level of understanding. Each of his moves carried immense power.

Having finished reading the manual, Leon Wei decided to include the Dragon and Tiger Wind and Cloud Body method.

[Do you want to include the Dragon and Tiger Wind and Cloud Body method?]

He decisively included it.

[Dragon and Tiger Wind and Cloud Body method (Uninitiated 0/200)]

The formula for the medicinal bath was crucial, requiring immersion in a wooden tub to absorb the medicinal power for cultivation.

Standing up and heading to the courtyard, Leon Wei saw Zhang Shan joyfully exclaim, "This pill is amazing, Leon Wei!"

In just a short time of absorption, Zhang Shan had realized that the pill's effects were at least three times stronger than the Vitality Pill.

Now he understood why Leon Wei had asked him not to spread the word.

It could easily attract trouble.

Who wouldn't be tempted by such a discovery?

Moreover, Zhang Shan was even more touched by Leon Wei's gesture of giving him the pill.

What level of trust was needed to give someone such a valuable item?

If it were someone else, they would have hidden it away where no one could find it.

Not even their own parents would reveal it.

"As long as you're enjoying it, take your time to savor it."

"Hehe."

Zhang Shan was delighted, feeling content.

After seeing Zhang Shan off, Leon Wei instructed the apprentices to continue their training. He then went to purchase medicinal ingredients as he needed to train that night.

With the Blood Tiger Pill running low, he also bought a lot of its ingredients. Everything was fine, except that his silver coins seemed to vanish like flowing water from his pockets, which were once bulging but now seemed to be drying up.

Training in martial arts was indeed costly.

A poor person might truly struggle to afford it.

It seemed that he would have to figure out a way to earn some silver coins in the near future.

At night, in the training room, a wooden tub burned with fire underneath, the medicinal bath turning black with various herbs floating in it, emitting a thick, hot steam.

Without much thought, Leon Wei undressed and stepped into the tub, feeling the scalding heat.

Men often had a lower tolerance for hot water, unlike women who enjoyed scalding hot baths.

Sitting cross-legged in the tub, with only his head above water, he began to practice the breathing techniques from the Dragon and Tiger Wind and Cloud Body method, resonating like a dragon's roar and a tiger's growl, vibrating his Qi and blood within, absorbing the medicinal power.

Simultaneously, with the assistance of the Acceleration Chamber in his training, he could visibly see his proficiency increasing.

Proficiency +1.

Proficiency +1.

...

He knew that his training speed was undoubtedly fast, thanks to the Acceleration Chamber's presence, which was no joke.

At this rate of progress, he was certain to make a breakthrough tonight and step into the second realm.