Eternal Life Starts from Tai Chi-Chapter 143: No Comment Without Knowing the Full Picture, Spiritual Rejuvenation Marrow Nourishing Liquid
"The Flood Dragon Demon Force circulates through the body, passing through the bones before reaching the internal organs. If the bones’ load-bearing capacity is poor and they haven’t been tempered, it can be extremely dangerous."
Yang Chan felt the tyrannical nature of the Flood Dragon Demon Force as it coursed through his body.
If one’s body couldn’t withstand it, injury—or even severe wounds—was a very real possibility.
’If your cultivation is insufficient, you really can’t force this kind of cultivation. Otherwise, you’re just asking for trouble. But that doesn’t apply to me.’
Yang Chan smiled faintly.
Han Zhengcheng’s warning was useful, but unnecessary in his case, because his true cultivation had reached the External Refining of Iron Bone Perfection.
All two hundred and six bones in his body had become Iron Bones, capable of withstanding a much more tyrannical force.
The Flood Dragon Demon Force had almost no effect on him.
’A lot of people have been coming around lately trying to curry favor. It seems they know I’m one of Hall Master Gu An’s people. They’re showing goodwill and, at the same time, making an early investment in me.’
After Yang Chan successfully refined the Lantian Jade Refining Pill, many people had shown him goodwill, but their numbers had increased recently.
And Yang Chan estimated that the source of all this was the Medicine Hall Master, Gu An.
After all, he had obtained the complete Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method through Gu An’s influence; otherwise, he wouldn’t have acquired it so easily. This act represented a certain stance from both Yang Chan and Gu An.
Although the Medicine Hall was mostly filled with Gu An’s people, it was still important whether Gu An took a liking to someone and extended an olive branch.
Yang Chan was one who had received that olive branch, so naturally, he was held in higher regard.
In a way, being valued by Gu An meant Yang Chan had great potential. It also showed that Gu An was optimistic about Yang Chan’s future, which was enough to attract many people.
Even the Han Family had once again expressed their goodwill. Not only did they send back more medicinal ingredients, but the amount of silver coins he received also increased significantly.
While this goodwill might not seem like much, it was a carefully calibrated gesture.
Just as Han Bingyu had told him, if he had any objections, he could raise them directly, and the Han Family would immediately change the proportions, allowing Yang Chan to receive greater benefits.
Of course, Yang Chan didn’t care for these benefits. There was no need to tarnish his reputation for such things; it simply wasn’t worth it.
They continued to trade as they had before.
As Han Bingyu was leaving his residence, her steps were slow, as if she had twisted her ankle, but Yang Chan pretended not to notice.
There’s no such thing as a free lunch. If you accept certain benefits, you might find yourself constrained by them.
Right now, he was solely focused on improving his Martial Arts Cultivation. Everything else could be set aside. After all, his lifespan was still long; he had plenty of time in the future.
Indulging in pleasure first was not his way.
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「Medicine Hall Pharmacy.」
"Pharmacist Yang, have you heard? Hall Master Gu and the others are coming back."
Zhao Yi said in a low voice, pulling Yang Chan aside.
This was news he had dug up, and knowing Yang Chan would be interested, he made a point of telling him.
"I heard about it too. This time, all the disciples are returning from Yu State. They’re on their way now and should be back at the Cyan Yuan Sect in a few days."
With Han Bingyu’s help, Yang Chan now had a source of intelligence. News that wasn’t too secretive would reach his ears quickly.
Of course, he also rewarded Han Bingyu with medicine that aided in the External Refining of Copper Skin—the very thing she needed most. It was a fair trade.
"I heard that the No-Life Evil Cult was on the verge of being conquered by the various sects, yet Hall Master Gu, Hall Master Lü, Elder Luo, and the others are returning directly to Qing State. I can’t imagine what major event would cause the Sect to give up a prize as big as the No-Life Evil Cult."
Zhao Yi said with a sigh.
From time to time, injured or poisoned disciples were sent back to the Cyan Yuan Sect, and from them, one could learn about the situation in Yu State.
According to those injured disciples, the No-Life Evil Cult in Yu State wouldn’t be able to hold out for much longer before being annihilated.
For the Cyan Yuan Sect to leave Yu State and return to Qing State at a time like this was naturally baffling to many.
But the Sect hadn’t explained the specific circumstances. Of course, no one in the Cyan Yuan Sect dared to question such a decision, but grumbling in private was unavoidable.
Just like Zhao Yi was doing right now.
"If it were me, I’d at least take a few bites of the No-Life Evil Cult’s flesh, maybe even gnaw on their bones a bit, before giving up. I really can’t understand what the Sect is doing right now."
Zhao Yi continued, a look of confusion in his eyes.
When you don’t know the full story, you naturally make the most superficial judgment, even if that judgment is flawed.
"The Sect’s decision must have its reasons. They just haven’t been announced yet, and neither you nor I have seen them. In a little while, we might find out what they are."
Although Yang Chan didn’t understand either, he wouldn’t comment excessively. He didn’t know enough of the inside story to make a clear judgment.
It was like in his previous life: when Yang Chan saw a video without context, he wouldn’t jump to conclusions, because that would be the most one-sided and easily misinterpreted kind of judgment.
Taking things out of context is not a good habit.
So many people had been doxxed and cyberbullied because of such out-of-context videos, leading to tragic outcomes. In the end, the people who posted the misleading clips and instigated the mob just walked away without a care. Although many laws were later enacted to prevent such things, what mattered more was personal awareness.
Therefore, after watching a video, Yang Chan wouldn’t hastily post negative comments, lest a single sentence from him bring harm to others.
He treated the Cyan Yuan Sect’s decision the same way. While the stakes weren’t quite that high, it was still better to be rational.
The Cyan Yuan Sect’s Leader, Hall Masters, and Elders were all decisive people. They had dealt with the Three Major Sects swiftly and decisively, annihilating them.
The No-Life Evil Cult had barely shown its face in Tan City before it was directly crushed. This showed that the Cyan Yuan Sect’s Leader, Hall Masters, and Elders were no fools.
There had to be a logical reason for their actions; he just didn’t know it yet because of his status and position.
"Sigh! Maybe I’m just not thinking it through."
Zhao Yi said with a sigh.
It wasn’t that he didn’t have his own thoughts on the matter. It was just that upon seeing the most obvious aspect of the situation, the most obvious conclusion would pop into his head—a spontaneous judgment, not one born of deep consideration.
This kind of thought was an instinctive reaction. You couldn’t say the reaction was wrong, only that it was human nature.
"Let’s not talk about this. Weren’t you preparing to concoct the Spiritual Rejuvenation Marrow Nourishing Liquid? You wanted to break through to the External Refining Steel Realm. How are the preparations coming along?"
Yang Chan changed the subject, asking about Zhao Yi’s situation.
Zhao Yi’s cultivation was at the Third Layer, Ancient Bronze, of External Refining Copper Skin, and he wasn’t far from breaking through to External Refining Steel. He had previously planned to refine the Lantian Jade Refining Pill, hoping to use it to break through to the next realm.
