Longevity Begins with the Seven Injuries Fist-Chapter 279 - 175: Five-Zhang Sword Gang! Celestial Deformed Foot Reaches the Peak of Perfection!
Su Que listened to Elder Qingxuan and then memorized the herbs for these three elixir recipes.
He planned to have the Ou Family prepare the herbs for these elixir recipes when it was time to resolve the "Life and Death Talisman" for Ou Jing.
Once the herbs for refining the Fire Spirit Pill were gathered, Elder Qingxuan could lead all the alchemists of the Heaven-Breaking Army to prepare medicines in large quantities.
Elder Qingxuan and Su Que agreed that three days later, they would collect the first batch of Fire Spirit Pills from the Purple Sun Temple.
Thereafter, Su Que left the Purple Sun Temple.
By now, it was evening; with the sun setting behind him, Su Que arrived at the hidden treasure cave outside the city.
This hidden treasure cave was rather secluded, and his belongings were all tucked deep inside, wrapped in cloth and oiled paper, so no animals visited.
Among the dozen or so beast traps at the entrance, only two bore traces of blood.
It seemed a couple of small animals that had mistakenly entered were trapped but managed to struggle free.
Su Que ventured deeper into the cave, finding his belongings covered in dust.
He untied the cloth, unwrapped the oiled paper, took off his mask and martial attire, and changed back into a loose scholar’s robe.
Then, he tied up the bundle he had brought a month ago upon leaving home and exited the cave, heading toward the Jiannan Prefecture City.
As he neared the city gates, he slowed his pace, following the common folk into the city.
Afterwards, he headed home.
Entering the mansion through a side door, he saw Su Jing.
At that moment, Su Jing was in the mansion courtyard, donned in a blue martial attire, holding a longsword with a blade like autumn water.
She seemed like a butterfly, dancing gracefully in the courtyard; her longsword slashing, chopping, lifting, and thrusting, extending and retracting.
The sword gleam flickered, creating bursts of the sound of air being sliced.
Su Que glanced at her and immediately judged from Su Jing’s technique that her martial arts cultivation was still at Qi Blood Realm Fourth Blood.
Upon noticing Su Que’s return, Su Jing twirled the sword in a flourish, then sheathed her sword and greeted Su Que:
"Xiao Que, you’re back."
Su Que nodded in acknowledgment and responded to Su Jing.
Su Jing quickly picked up the scabbard from the side and, with a "clang," slid the sword into it.
Then she said to Su Que, "I didn’t expect you to return in the evening, we’re out of groceries; I’ll head out to buy some!" 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮
After saying that, she took the sword to her room, changed into traditional attire, and went out to shop.
Su Que returned to his room to heat water for a bath.
About half an hour later, Su Jing finished cooking.
Su Que and Su Jing then dined together.
As they ate, Su Jing remarked, "Since I started practicing martial arts, my appetite has increased significantly."
She suddenly brightened and looked at Su Que, "I wonder why you haven’t trained in martial arts yet have a big appetite."
Su Que said, "It must be because I frequently practice Five Animals Qigong, keeping my five viscera in good condition, hence a great appetite."
Indeed, he hadn’t revealed his true level of appetite to Su Jing.
If his eating habits were disclosed, others would certainly consider him abnormal.
Su Jing chewed her food slowly and swallowed, then said to Su Que:
"Xiao Que, should I ask Sister Yujing to find a cultivation technique for you, perhaps you could develop something too."
"No need," Su Que replied.
Su Jing continued, "I initially lacked martial arts talent, but with Sister Yujing’s guidance on the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture, I was able to step into martial arts."
"It’s possible that even without talent, a suitable practice technique exists for you."
Suddenly, her eyes lit up as if recalling something, "Speaking of which, I heard Sister Yujing mention some methods that could alter a person’s talent."
"There’s a technique called Bone Marrow Cleansing Scripture that can change one’s talent."
"Additionally, it’s said that in ancient times, exotic beasts existed, whose blood and flesh essence could also alter one’s talent."
"It seems the Liang Court also possesses some secret techniques for altering talent."
"But the Bone Marrow Cleansing Scripture is a cultivation technique from the legendary First Brake Great Buddha Temple; without becoming a monk, it is unattainable."
"As for the blood and flesh essence of exotic beasts, it’s possessed by great families and major sects; Sister Yujing mentioned even internal disputes over them, making it impossible for the average person to acquire."
"And the secret techniques of the Liang Court reportedly are used only on extremely loyal martial artists, inaccessible for the average person."
"Sister certainly knows a lot," Su Que sincerely said.
He had no master or friends, learning of martial arts through stories heard at Jiannan Prefecture City’s taverns and gambling dens.
Most martial artists frequenting those places had typical martial arts cultivation, lacking deep insights or extensive knowledge.
Nowadays his sister trained daily with Li Yujing, discussing extensively.
Being a descendant of a great clan and sister to Li Xuanji, Li Yujing was surely knowledgeable.
Over time, his sister, though her understanding of martial arts might not rival his, likely was more informed about the martial world.
"You merely haven’t entered the martial world yet," Su Jing said.
Su Que only nodded, didn’t respond, and kept eating quietly.
After finishing the meal, Su Que returned to his room to practice inner strength, concentrating Gang Qi.
...
Three days later, Su Que went to the Purple Sun Temple to collect the Fire Spirit Pills, having acquired a whole gourd full.
Su Que estimated he could consume them over several days.
Upon collecting the elixir, he headed to the hidden treasure cave outside Jiannan Prefecture City.
Having changed into practice attire, he sat cross-legged at a spot.
He pulled the stopper from the gourd and poured five Fire Spirit Pills into his mouth.
Once the Fire Spirit Pills entered his mouth, they melted on his tongue, transforming into scalding medicinal liquid, which he swallowed along with his saliva.
