A Long Grind to Daoist Monarch

Chapter 396 - 243: Dragon-Tiger Pill, Split in Half

"Master, are you okay?"

Bai Qi held his breath and asked cautiously.

"Just a minor injury, nothing to worry about... cough!"

Chen Xing sat alone in the main hall, trying to hold himself together, but as soon as he spoke, a large stream of blood appeared at the corner of his mouth, quickly soaking his robe.

"Who attacked you so brutally, Master? Even Yihai Prefecture is unpredictable! Black River County seems much safer!"

Bai Qi was even more surprised upon seeing this, wondering who could have beaten a Four Cultivation Grandmaster to such a state?

Could it be that Master has provoked a Divine Power Giant?

Or perhaps some secret involving White Sun Sect has been exposed?

He thought to himself, stepping forward quickly, and took out various bottles and jars from his arms.

Items like Purple Ganoderma Heart Nourishing Pills and Black Jade Tendon Healing Ointment filled the round table, a dazzling array.

"Master, is there a famous medical hall in the County City? My elixirs have rather common quality, and they might not be effective for a Grandmaster."

Bai Qi seemed quite anxious, knowing that a Grandmaster’s body is not of ordinary flesh and bone, and common Treasure Plant Spirit Medicine would be quickly absorbed without effect, like a drop of water in a vast river.

"Calm down, disciple-grandson, my injuries are not serious, just look messy because of my old age; if I were twenty years younger, I could overturn them with just one hand... cough!"

Chen Xing felt comforted, touched by Bai Qi’s filial piety, speaking while spitting blood:

"Compared to bodily damage, my soul... is somewhat exhausted, and my mind is cloudy."

No wonder Master didn’t notice when I entered!

Turns out the soul is injured!

Could the enemy be a high-level Daoist Cultivator?

Bai Qi opened two bottles of Purple Ganoderma Heart Nourishing Pills from the Celestial Eagle Martial Arts Hall in Black River County, and brought them to Chen Xing:

"Master, these are crafted from fifty-year-old Purple Lingzhi! They are excellent for calming the spirit and stabilizing the soul. Master, please use them temporarily, and later we’ll seek a physician!"

"Ah Qi is considerate."

Chen Xing did not refuse and took a deep breath, like a giant whale swallowing the sea.

Several Purple Ganoderma Heart Nourishing Pills, as large as longan, were swallowed in succession.

Immediately, his five internal organs seemed like ringing copper bells, erupting with roaring sounds!

The surging Qi Blood within his limbs and skeletons, like a large millstone, just lightly crushed the potent effects of the medicine, even for a Third-Training Martial Artist!

"For a Grandmaster’s body, strength operates continuously, like rivers without end, nearly invulnerable to poisons.

I am really curious how the master managed to poison the opponent, actually knocking down a Fourth Qi Cultivation Barrier expert? Truly amazing!"

Watching the Master swallow all the Purple Ganoderma Heart Nourishing Pills in one go, Bai Qi couldn’t help but be astonished.

Even he, with his ultimate physique at a level of ten times renewal, could only consume eight or nine pills at a time; any more and he could be overwhelmed.

Like a water tank full, adding more would only spill over, wasting resources.

But the Master had cleared the circulation in his body, harmonizing inside and out, merging spirit and form with the void, completely unrestrained.

Even if he swallowed a shipload of herbs, through the robust functions of organs like cauldrons and a body like a furnace, he could digest them all completely.

Many poisonous items, once ingested, would be washed clean by the surging Qi Blood.

So Bai Qi felt puzzled, wondering what level of poison mastery was needed to bring down a Four Cultivation Grandmaster.

"I feel better now; no need to call a physician lest your teacher-grandmother worries.

When a Four Cultivation Grandmaster’s body or soul is injured, unless healed by top celestial and earthly treasures, they can only rely on their own power to recover slowly."

Chen Xing raised his hand to stop his disciple-grandson from seeking medical help:

"These injuries aren’t significant. With careful nurturing for a few days, I should recover.

Moreover, the medical halls in Yihai Prefecture, no matter how renowned, can’t compare to martial halls with their signs.

Injuries from falls, broken limbs, and detoxifying poisons are all part of a Martial Artist’s life that cannot be avoided. I have a bottle of ’Dragon and Tiger Grand Pill’ in my room; bring it later and let me consume one."

Bai Qi halted and nodded in agreement.

He rolled up his sleeves, fetched a basin of clean water, and soaked the towel before carefully wiping the blood off the Master’s face.

"It’s said not to hit the face!"

Looking at the bruised eyes, Bai Qi mused:

"The Master’s opponent was really unethical, aiming for the face during the fight, truly despicable and shameless!"

After taking care of the dizzy and sleepy-looking Master, he left the main hall.

Once Bai Qi’s silhouette disappeared, Chen Xing leaned his elbow on the table, supporting his head, and his closed eyelids suddenly opened.

A traitorous disciple deceived and defied the ancestor, utterly rebellious!

Actually throwing a hundred punches before stopping!

Luckily, the later generation disciple-grandson is obedient and knows how to respect elders!

Chen Xing’s emotions were complex, not expecting Ninghai Zen to be so close to the threshold of the Divine Power Secret Realm.

The Four Cultivation Circulation Qi Collection resembled climbing a long staircase.

First through comprehension of the True Skill Root Diagram, refining acupoints, gathering fierce Qi, condensing Gang Qi, among other meticulous efforts.

Until the spirit and flesh fully unite, every inch of blood and flesh undergo transformation, embodying one’s own principles and doctrines.

With every movement, commanding the forces of heaven and earth, almost creating a realm of their own.

Chen Xing truly felt surprised; during the ten years away from Yihai Prefecture, hiding in Black River County, that rebellious disciple nearly crossed the threshold into Divine Power Giant.

Just missing a single opportunity, or rather, an unmatched skill mimicking gods and demons.

With Ninghai Zen’s eerie talent and incredible skills.

Approximately seventy percent likely to ignite, shatter the void, and become a true Divine Power Giant!

"Losing to that kid isn’t too disgraceful."

Chen Xing lowered his head and smiled wryly, even his Iron Crotch Skill, combined with Twelve-Layered Nine Dragon Wall, couldn’t block Ninghai Zen’s hundred punches.