Longevity Begins with the Seven Injuries Fist-Chapter 165 - 120: Treasures of Heaven and Earth! Opening Fourteen Meridians! (Part 2)

"We usually collect it once every half month," the servant answered:

"Gui Risheng sends people to cut open the tree's tough bark with a knife."

"The juice flows out from the cut."

"Since the Dragon Spirit Tree heals quickly, someone needs to keep cutting it."

"The juice flows out for about a day, then it's all gone."

"After half a month, Gui Risheng will send people again to cut the tree and collect the juice."

"Who usually cuts the tree? Call them over," Su Que said.

The servant, after hearing that, responded with a yes and quickly ran off.

Then Su Que turned around and said to Li Xuanji behind him:

"Mr. Li, may I have these three trees?"

He asked purely to give Li Xuanji face.

After all, today the Heaven-Breaking Army was able to capture Hongyuan Mountain entirely because he killed Gui Risheng.

He could certainly take the lion's share of the resources on Hongyuan Mountain.

Li Xuanji, after all, is a commander of the Heaven-Breaking Army and needs to maintain his authority.

Moreover, Su Que thought he would need to rely on the Heaven-Breaking Army for many things in the future.

——To help him with alchemy, gather resources, and collect information...

Since he gave Li Xuanji face, Li Xuanji would surely return the favor.

As expected, upon hearing Su Que's words, Li Xuanji said:

"Being able to defeat the Zaiyang Sect today is all thanks to you, sir. I have nothing to say about letting you have everything on this mountain, let alone these three trees."

In truth, although Li Xuanji said this, he was indeed covetous of the juice from these three Dragon Spirit Trees.

But he also genuinely thought that today they could conquer the Zaiyang Sect purely because of Su Que.

Moreover, after witnessing the speed of Su Que's body technique today, he valued Su Que even more.

He thought if he could partner with such a formidable expert, helping him clear obstacles on the path to restoring the kingdom.

As long as this expert didn't take his throne, he wouldn't mind giving Su Que a large share of the benefits.

After all, since the fall of the Li family nine hundred years ago, the power to restore the nation has been weakening.

He is now only twenty-seven years old, hasn't been practicing martial arts for long, yet he has already reached the twelve meridians of the Meridian Opening Realm.

He thought, given his talent, even if he didn't continue cultivating the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill, he could eventually reach the Martial Arts Peak over time.

But how could he know what unexpected events might occur before reaching the peak?

Although he could also practice the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill to boost his strength quicker.

However, the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill is a miraculous technique that gains strength at the cost of life.

With other options available, he naturally wouldn't continue practicing the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill and risk an early death.

Now, it's rare to have such a mysterious expert like Su Que appear.

He certainly had to seize this opportunity.

Perhaps, with Su Que's help, he could cultivate martial arts systematically without relying on the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill.

Having already practiced the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill, although he can't live as long as some top martial artists, who live over a hundred years.

However, even if he dies around seventy or eighty, he would be satisfied.

After all, most who continually practice the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill typically reach their end within a few years.

Soon, the servant who had left brought people skilled in cutting trees and extracting juice.

A total of ten people, each carrying a sharp knife, a copper funnel, and a copper jug about hand length.

They skillfully carved a pointed notch on the tree.

The light green, intensely fragrant juice slowly flowed from this notch.

Then, they used the copper funnel to capture the juice into the copper jug.

Seeing how slowly the juice flowed, Su Que realized it would take a day for all the juice to be extracted.

He said to Li Xuanji, "Mr. Li, please take the Dragon Spirit Tree juice back to Celestial Water City. I'll retrieve it tomorrow."

"Also, please have Daoist Qingxuan help me with the alchemy."

"I shall go ahead."

"Very well, I'll await you tomorrow," Li Xuanji clasped hands in salute.

Su Que then left Hongyuan Mountain, gliding swiftly along the way, soon reaching the place where things were buried.

He circled around to ensure no one was around.

Then he took off his clothes and mask, stored his Qi and Blood, and changed into his usual scholar's robe.

Then, he flew back towards Jiannan Prefecture City.

...

The next day, Su Que arrived at Celestial Water City and headed straight to Li Xuanji's residence.

Li Xuanji greeted Su Que and instructed his people to bring over twenty porcelain bottles, as thick as small arms, placed on a tray for Su Que.

"Juice from three Dragon Spirit Trees, there's so much?"

Su Que was slightly surprised, and a gleam flashed in his eyes beneath the Rakshasa Mask.

This was indeed unexpected for him.

These twenty bottles of Dragon Spirit Tree Juice were enough for him to use for five days.

Just as Su Que was about to accept these twenty bottles of Dragon Spirit Tree Juice, Li Xuanji suddenly said to Su Que:

"Sir, Daoist Qingxuan has something he wishes to discuss with you. He's on his way, please wait a moment."

Li Xuanji immediately instructed someone to serve tea to Su Que.

As Su Que drank tea, he pondered over what matter might concern Elder Qingxuan.

Most likely, it was related to his alchemy.

A vague sense of unease arose in his heart.

While drinking tea together with Li Xuanji, Su Que contemplated whether he should inquire about Su Que's identity.

However, he hesitated several times, and ultimately said nothing.

Before long, Elder Qingxuan arrived.

"My lord, sir!"

Elder Qingxuan bowed in succession to Li Xuanji and Su Que.

Then he said to Su Que, "Sir, although the Zaiyang Sect has medicinal fields, there are five missing ingredients among the thirty-six needed to refine the Celestial Essence Pill."

"However, I can use the Zaiyang Sect's medicinal field ingredients to refine another elixir for you."

"It's called the Earth Spirit Pill. Two of its potency can equal one Celestial Essence Pill, though its efficacy is slightly inferior."

Upon hearing this, Su Que frowned and said, "Can't a better elixir be refined with only the Zaiyang Sect's medicinal fields?"

"The current Celestial Essence Pill is already losing its efficacy for me."

This time the response came not from Elder Qingxuan, but from Li Xuanji:

"Sir, although my family possesses a better elixir recipe for the Celestial Essence Pill, most of the ingredients come from the Central Plains."

"We are far away in the Jiannan Prefecture of the Southern Domain, making it difficult to obtain ingredients from the Central Plains."

Su Que continued to ask, "Then where can those five missing ingredients for the Celestial Essence Pill be found?"

Elder Qingxuan said, "Previously, we sourced those five ingredients from the White Lotus Sect Jiannan Branch."

"How powerful is the White Lotus Sect Jiannan Branch?" Su Que asked.

Li Xuanji answered, "Master Baiyun of the White Lotus Sect Jiannan Branch has opened thirteen meridians."

"His deputy, the Meat-eating Monk, has opened eight meridians."

"According to intelligence, both are skilled in the 'Divine Strike' technique."

"The 'Divine Strike' technique of the White Lotus Sect can greatly enhance a martial artist's power. The martial artist becomes fervent and insensitive to pain during its execution."

"Moreover, the troops and soldiers of the White Lotus Sect are formidable."

"If we attempt to assault the White Lotus Sect Jiannan Branch and push Master Baiyun and the Meat-eating Monk to their limits, their use of the 'Divine Strike' technique might showcase strength surpassing Li Tunshan."

"Thus, conquering the White Lotus Sect Jiannan Branch is not easy."

Li Xuanji, hearing Su Que's inquiries, understood that Su Que had plans to attack the White Lotus Sect, so he analyzed the situation.

Knowing Master Baiyun and his deputy's martial arts realm, Su Que contemplated these matters as well.

After all, he had previously faced and fought Bai Wuji, a White Lotus Sect member who had used the 'Divine Strike.'

Even after Bai Wuji had his skull crushed while using the 'Divine Strike', he still had the ability to act!

Given that Master Baiyun has opened thirteen meridians, just like him, Su Que believed he could defeat Master Baiyun if he did not use the 'Divine Strike' technique.

But if Master Baiyun used the 'Divine Strike,' with greatly increased power and a disregard for pain, surviving heavy injuries might just make him as troublesome as Li Xuanji had suggested, if not more.

Along with the equally skilled Meat-eating Monk, Su Que felt that attacking these White Lotus Sect members who use such an incredibly sinister technique might not be prudent with his current strength.

He considered attacking the Thunderbolt Army first instead of the White Lotus Sect Jiannan Branch.

After all, Su Que thought, he still had the Earth Spirit Pill to support his cultivation.

Though its efficacy was somewhat inferior to that of the Celestial Essence Pill, he ought to offset the difference in potency by improving his elixir absorption.

He decided to return for cultivation and wait until his strength was sufficient to overwhelm the Jiannan Prefecture before emerging again.

"Very well, let's leave it at that for now."

Su Que said this, then stood up, wrapped the twenty bottles of Dragon Spirit Tree Juice in cloth, and left.

Once home, he continued to cultivate the opening of the fourteenth meridian—the Dai Meridian.