Longevity Begins with the Seven Injuries Fist-Chapter 317 - 193: The Seven-Turned Qilin Pill Formed! Qilin Demon Nature!
Li Xuanji grew older seemingly because of the forceful power cultivation technique, while Li Yujing, having cultivated the "Jade Maiden Heart Scripture," appeared increasingly youthful.
"Xiao Que, you’re back," Su Jing said upon seeing Su Que.
"Xiao Que," Li Yujing nodded to Su Que when she saw him.
After greeting the two, Su Que continued carrying his bundle and headed towards his room.
"Xiao Que, wait a moment!"
Su Jing suddenly called out to Su Que, then lightly tapped her toes, using her lightweight skill to dash into her room.
A moment later, she came out, holding a book with a blue cover, gracefully landing in front of Su Que.
She handed the blue-covered book to Su Que.
Su Que looked at the words on the cover and saw five small characters: "Crocodile Force Muscle Forging Technique."
It was a secret manual.
Su Jing said, "This is a secret manual that Sister Yujing asked someone to find for you. It can change a person’s physique and might put you on the path of martial arts, strengthening your body."
Su Que considered for a moment, took the secret manual, thanked Li Yujing, and cupped his hands.
Then, carrying the secret manual, he walked towards his room.
"Xiao Que, remember to come out later, let’s have a meal together!" Su Jing called to Su Que’s back.
"Alright!" Su Que turned back and responded.
He then turned his head again and walked into his room.
Once inside, he closed the door, lit the oil lamp, set down his bundle, and began to flip through the "Crocodile Force Muscle Forging Technique."
He discovered it was a top-tier Qi Blood Realm cultivation technique, which could enhance the physique of martial artists with inferior qualifications.
Flipping through it, Su Que closed the manual, thinking.
’The cultivation method described in this manual is superior, and it bears no side effects, so this secret manual would never be circulated in the martial world.’
’Perhaps, this secret manual was brought out by Li Yujing from their Li family’s private collection.’
Su Que wasn’t certain if the Li family had a private library.
However, because earlier Li Xuanji and his master had taken him to a place where books were kept for selection.
After that, he discovered that the forceful power cultivation technique Li Xuanji practiced, as well as the "Jade Maiden Heart Scripture" Li Yujing and Su Jing practiced, were books he hadn’t seen at that place.
Thus, he believed the Li family had a private collection library.
’I’d love to visit the Li family’s private library to see if there are any secrets suitable for my cultivation.’
Su Que mused, itching with curiosity.
After placing the "Crocodile Force Muscle Forging Technique" into a bookshelf, tucked among other books, Su Que went out to join Li Yujing and Su Jing for dinner.
During dinner, Li Yujing and Su Jing asked about his experiences during this period.
Su Que had long been prepared to answer this question.
He had considered these questions for a long time beforehand, and had prepared his story.
At this moment, he answered with ease.
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In the following three days, Su Que spent his time cultivating.
After three days, believing that Elder Qingxuan should have refined the first batch of Seven-Turned Qilin Pills, he headed to the Purple Sun Temple.
Upon arrival, he saw Elder Qingxuan and obtained a white porcelain bottle containing Seven-Turned Qilin Pills.
The porcelain bottle didn’t feel full; shaking it, it felt a bit empty.
Upon inquiry, he learned that only three pills had been refined over the three days.
Su Que pulled Elder Qingxuan aside to a quiet place and asked, "Why so few?"
Elder Qingxuan explained, "I have only read several alchemy books about refining with Exotic Beast Essence before, having never truly practiced it."
"Thus, to increase the success rate of pill formation and avoid wasting Qilin Essence, I had to be extremely cautious, naturally slowing down the process."
"Moreover, the alchemists of the Heaven-Breaking Army mostly consist of former alchemists from the Zaiyang Sect, White Lotus Sect branches, Celestial River Prefecture, and the Court of Nanming Prefecture."
"Few are honest, while many have ulterior motives."
"Among them, I can only find three absolutely trustworthy people."
"Due to the small number of people, the alchemy speed is naturally slow."
"However, when these three pills formed, their fragrance was rich, with faint roars of exotic beasts emanating from the alchemy furnace, and the pill vapor formed in the shape of a Qilin."
"I believe these three pills are not lesser in medicinal power than thirty Fire Spirit Pills."
"Sir, in the next three days, please take these three pills, and return after three days."
"Having refined the Seven-Turned Qilin Pills once, I’ve gained experience and will be able to refine more pills in three days."
"Okay," Su Que nodded and took the white porcelain bottle, then departed.
After leaving the Purple Sun Temple, Su Que returned to the hiding cave.
He removed his cloak, took off the Rakshasa mask, then pulled out the stopper of the white porcelain bottle.
The stopper was quite tight, making a "pop" sound when removed.
Looking into the bottle, he couldn’t see the pills, but a cloud of pure white vapor billowed up.
In mid-air, it vaguely condensed into a Qilin shape.
A rich pill fragrance instantly filled the entire cave.
Upon inhaling the fragrance, Su Que immediately felt invigorated and clear-headed.
He thought the medicinal power of the Seven-Turned Qilin Pills should be, as Elder Qingxuan said, stronger than that of the Fire Spirit Pills.
Su Que tilted the porcelain bottle, pouring a Seven-Turned Qilin Pill into his left palm.
Upon closer inspection, he observed the pill emitting a luster with a vermillion base, adorned with seven green patterns, encircling like the rings of a tree.
He opened his mouth, covered it with his left hand, and tossed the Seven-Turned Qilin Pill into his mouth.
As soon as the pill entered his mouth, it released an intense taste, difficult to describe.
It contained both a fleshy smell and the refreshing fragrance of herbs.
Once in his mouth, his saliva flowed uncontrollably.
As soon as the pill touched his saliva, it dissolved instantly.
It then flowed down his throat.
Su Que immediately felt a scorching sensation moving from the throat down the esophagus, and into his abdomen.
This heat suddenly started whirling in his lower abdomen.
After seven turns, it exploded and spread through his body.
Su Que felt an intense heat throughout his body, with True Qi and Qi Blood rushing rapidly.
He promptly re-sealed the porcelain bottle with its stopper and set it aside.
Then swiftly removed his upper garments.
At this moment, his skin was flushed red, resembling a boiled shrimp.
Steam gushed out from his pores.
In the blink of an eye, the cave was engulfed in billowing mist.
As the medicinal power of the Seven-Turned Qilin Pill spread, another force climbed along his Ren Meridian, advancing towards his head.
Su Que recalled Elder Qingxuan mentioning that consuming Qilin Essence would involve absorbing the Qilin Demon Nature.
Though refining it into pill form would reduce its demon nature, it wouldn’t eliminate it entirely.
Qilin Demon Nature could affect a martial artist’s mind.
If a martial artist had weak consciousness or lacked strong will, they would be influenced and become frenzied and bloodthirsty.
But having practiced the Celestial Deformed Divine Skill, Sunflower Manual, and Demon Saber, techniques prone to qigong deviation, Su Que’s spirit was inherently robust.
This Qilin Demon Nature, as long as he summoned his spirit, could be forcibly suppressed.
Just as he was about to use his powerful spiritual energy to dissolve this demon nature, he suddenly had an insight.
The enhancement of his Demon Saber required an increase in demon nature and advancement in saber technique.
This Qilin Demon Nature, like the demon nature of his Demon Saber, incited madness and bloodlust.
Why not attempt to leverage this Qilin Demon Nature to elevate his Demon Saber realm?
With that in mind, Su Que activated the Demon Possession Secret Technique of his Demon Saber, trying to draw upon this Qilin Demon Nature.
Soon, this Qilin Demon Nature was forcibly stopped within his Du Meridian under his guidance, ceasing its upward climb.
Then, with a thought, the demon nature of his Demon Saber emerged within him, and under his intent, surrounded this Qilin Demon Nature.
Before long, this Qilin Demon Nature was encapsulated, compressed by the Demon Saber’s demon nature.
Su Que made several attempts, ultimately understanding how to transform this Qilin Demon Nature into usable demon nature for his Demon Saber.
Subsequently, he used his intent to channel the demon nature towards his Mud Ball Palace.
The next moment, the demon nature flowed into the Mud Ball Palace, bringing a feeling of pleasure, causing Su Que’s body to shudder slightly.
He glanced at his attributes.
Demon Saber (5th Realm Refining Skill 96%)
By utilizing this Qilin Demon Nature, his Demon Saber progressed by 3%.
