BTTH-Chapter 22: Daily Life in the Cave

BTTH-Chapter 22: Daily Life in the Cave

"Let me check your wounds. I need to change the dressing."

Yun Yun, who had been resting with her eyes closed, opened them when she heard this. "Well, thank you for your help."

Xiao Tian helped Yun Yun sit up. After examining the wound, he was relieved to see there was no sign of deterioration. After applying another dose of medicine powder, he wrapped the wound with clean cotton cloth and assisted her in putting on her clothes.

"Your injury is fine. It will scab over by tomorrow. I think you'll be able to move around easily then. Just take a rest for now."

"Yes!" Yun Yun felt herself flush when Xiao Tian looked at her body again. She lowered her head and replied softly.

After settling Yun Yun, Xiao Tian took down the moonstone in the cave, plunging it into darkness.

...

Early the next morning, Yun Yun moved her body. Her numbness from the previous day had faded, allowing her to prop herself up and sit.

She looked around and noticed that there was no sign of Xiao Tian in the cave. Just as she was about to stand up and look for him, Xiao Tian walked in. "Are you awake? It seems that your body has recovered well."

"Where are you going?"

"I'm going out to find some food. I found a lot this time, so I won't need to go out again later." Xiao Tian waved his hand, revealing seven or eight fish and dozens of red fruits.

"Eat some fruit to fill your stomach first." After collecting some of the fruits, leaving only seven or eight fruit and two fish, Xiao Tian handed a few fruits to Yun Yun. After watching her take them, he skewered the fish and put them aside, then added some firewood to the dying fire.

He positioned the skewered fish next to the fire to roast. Yun Yun slowly walked over to the stone next to Xiao Tian and sat down, exposing her white legs. "This fire feels so warm."

Seeing Xiao Tian lost in thought as he looked at her legs, Yun Yun quickly covered them with her robe and glared at him, saying, "If you're still staring, the fish will burn!"

Xiao Tian turned his head and muttered in a low voice, "You revealed them yourself; it's not like I haven't seen other legs before."

"What are you talking about? I didn't hear you clearly." Yun Yun noticed Xiao Tian's lips moving but couldn't make out what he said, so she couldn't help but ask.

"Nothing. I said the fish will be ready to eat soon."

Once he finished speaking, Xiao Tian carefully turned the fish over and sprinkled seasoning on it, creating a sizzling sound.

"The fish is ready. This one is for you." Xiao Tian placed a slightly smaller fish in front of Yun Yun.

Yun Yun took the fish and took a bite. "Your cooking skills are excellent; it's delicious."

"If it tastes good, eat more." Xiao Tian responded casually while eating his own fish.

"Have you been staying in the Warcraft Mountains all the time?" Yun Yun inquired.

"No, I just came to the Monster Mountain Range about two months ago. I want to experience everything and go everywhere."

"If you're near Misty Cloud Sect, you should stop by to take a look."

"We'll talk about it then. I'm planning to practice for a while. Don't wander around. If you need to take a shower or something, sprinkle this powder along the way to cover up your scent." After finishing the fish, Xiao Tian threw the bones next to the fire. A jade bottle appeared in his hand, and he placed it next to Yun Yun.

Xiao Tian went to the spot where he had meditated before, took out the jade bottle containing thunder liquid, and poured five drops directly into his mouth.

As soon as the thunder liquid entered, it instantly transformed into a pure energy that coursed through his body, continuously cleansing and purifying his dou qi. Xiao Tian's breath became increasingly violent, gradually rising to a higher level.

A prototype of dou qi armor appeared around Xiao Tian's body. His aura trembled violently, and his hair flowed wildly. He was unaware of this; his focus was solely on controlling the liquid energy within him and compressing it into solid energy.

After eating, Yun Yun returned to the stone platform and looked at the Dou Qi armor that had formed around Xiao Tian while he practiced. Her eyes widened. "Is he about to break through to Da Dou Shi level? He's only about seventeen years old!"

…

The liquid energy within Xiao Tian's body gradually dwindled, revealing a thumb-sized diamond crystal. He stared at the green diamond crystal that seemed to stand at the eye of a storm. This was the key item for becoming a Da Dou Shi: the Dou Crystal.

Using the Five Elements Heavenly Thunder Art, Xiao Tian continuously compressed the formed Righteous Wood Thunder and five strands of Yang Fire Thunder into the Dou Crystal. The compression process was slow.

"Successful." Xiao Tian's surrounding aura gradually stabilized. He let out a long breath he'd been holding, sensing the unprecedented power surging within him: "Finally, I can unleash my dou qi without being constrained by my body."

"Congratulations on your successful breakthrough to Da Dou Shi. Your talent is even more terrifying than I expected."

"How long has it been?" Xiao Tian asked Yun Yun.

"It's been almost a day."

"It took that long?" Xiao Tian contemplated for a moment. Although it felt lengthy, he knew the subsequent fusion of spiritual thunder would be much simpler. Furthermore, the Dou Crystal fused with spiritual thunder would be significantly more powerful. He could now contend against a nine-star Da Dou Shi.

"Now that you've finished your training, I'm relieved. I want to take a bath."

"Remember to bring the breath-covering powder. Sprinkle it around before washing, and after you wash, sprinkle some along the way back."

About a minute later, Xiao Tian looked up and noticed Yun Yun still standing there, looking confused. "What's wrong? Didn't you say you were going to take a shower?"

"I... I want you to help keep watch. I don't have the strength right now," Yun Yun said nervously, her face flushed, and quickly added, "You can't peek."

Initially, Xiao Tian wanted to refuse, but seeing the slightly pleading look in Yun Yun's eyes, he agreed.

When they arrived near the pond, Xiao Tian sat on a large rock and motioned for Yun Yun to go over and take a bath. Yun Yun approached the pond's edge, looked back at Xiao Tian's position, and after ensuring he couldn't see her, she took off her clothes and entered the water to wash.

Xiao Tian lay on the stone, leisurely sensing the safety of his surroundings, with no intention of peeking.

"Ah!!"

A cry of pain startled Xiao Tian; he recognized Yun Yun's voice. He hurriedly asked, "What happened?"

"I don't know what bit my foot. I can't use my strength now," Yun Yun's weak voice replied.

Xiao Tian rushed over and saw Yun Yun lying naked beside the pool. Fortunately, she had been bathing on the shore and was not in immediate danger.

Xiao Tian hurriedly picked up Yun Yun. The moment he touched her, he felt her skin was soft and smooth, as delicate as silk, making it hard for him to let go.

After calming the various thoughts racing through his mind, Xiao Tian helped her wrap a robe around herself, then lifted her foot to inspect the wound. There were two tiny puncture marks on her left calf, and the surrounding area was starting to redden. "This looks like a snake bite, and the venom seems to be quite strong. Did you see what kind of snake bit you?"

"It swam under the water so quickly. I didn't get a good look, but it was probably gray. I feel really hot now," Yun Yun said, contemplating for a moment.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Tian hurriedly lifted Yun Yun, shattered the jade bottle of Concealing Breath Powder to scatter it around, then used the Shrinking the Earth into an Inch technique to rush back to the cave.

"It's so hot; I feel so hot."

(End of this chapter)