Druid Fairy

Chapter 18 Rapid Progress
Since Li Rongzhou stood up for Li the landlord and demonstrated the strength of a Bone Realm martial artist, the gossip in the village has suddenly decreased.

In small villages where the "Dao Law" cannot reach, most people fear power but not virtue, and displaying force is always the fastest way to change other people's opinions.

Some farmers gradually became willing to associate with the Li family, giving them a basket of wild vegetables today and a basket of mushrooms tomorrow.

As things gradually calmed down.

Li Rongzhou disguised himself and went to the black market in Pantao Town to buy a lot of auxiliary medicinal materials to neutralize the effects of centipede venom, and then brewed a powerful medicine at home.

Buying specific medicinal herbs for martial artists on the black market is actually 10-20% more expensive than buying them on the market.

However, for the sake of safety and secrecy, Li Rongzhou preferred to buy expensive medicine rather than reveal his identity.

Today, at the Li family's doorstep.

Little Black seems to be idly bullying sparrows while perched on a branch, but in reality, he is fully focused on vigilance.

Inside the house, boiling water was bubbling and gurgling on the stove.

The three brothers watched curiously as their father brewed the medicine. As each uniquely shaped herb was added to the pot, the entire kitchen was filled with a wonderful medicinal aroma.

"Orchid Star Grass, Purple Soul Sand, Three Nights Flower, Yang Serpent Egg..."

While decocting the medicine, Li Rongzhou instructed him on the types of herbs to be added, the timing, and the weight—a lesson his master had once taught him with the same meticulous care.

This moment, just like that moment, makes one nostalgic for the carefree days of the past.

"Finally, the main ingredient is a drop of venom from the Purple-Gold Blood Centipede."

"coming."

Li Pingcan gently comforted Baizu. Three days ago, Baizu had conveyed the message that venom was being produced.

Then the purple-gold blood centipede waved its tentacles and twitched its pincers, spitting out a drop of purple-gold venom, which resembled a round purple pearl, radiating brilliance.

"It's really beautiful. No wonder it doesn't have a purple glow, yet it's called 'Purple Gold Blood Centipede'," Li Ping'an praised. Indeed, it lives up to its reputation as a venom worth ten taels of silver.

The resentment I felt when my father "reluctantly compensated" Li the wealthy man with ten taels of silver lessened considerably, but I knew I would get my revenge sooner or later.

"Bah!"

The venom fell into the pot.

In an instant, a piercing sound rang out, and the medicinal herbs boiled even more, turning from fragrant to foul, with the smells mixing together, a pungent and intoxicating combination.

The family sat by the stove, burning a pound of firewood to boil the medicine into a thick, purple paste, which they then poured into a jar, weighing only about twenty grams.

"Let's call it 'Purple Centipede Ointment,' dissolve it in water and take it to see its effects."

Li Rongzhou prepared the antidote pills and placed them to one side, ready to be the first to try.

As soon as the purple centipede ointment entered his stomach, his blood and qi surged upwards, and a burning sensation spread from his throat to his lower abdomen, then erupted in his dantian, turning his skin bright red in an instant.

"Such a strong medicinal effect."

Perhaps due to the different main ingredients, the blood-nourishing medicine that my master used to make at the martial arts school is more potent.

There was no stinging discomfort, which clearly meant that the toxicity had been completely converted into medicinal effects.

Without hesitation, he began the Crane Dance, a dance originally known for its gentleness, which suddenly became incredibly powerful.

Once his breathing calmed down, Li Rongzhou, who had practiced five sets of exercises, not only did not feel tired as usual, but was instead full of energy and vigor. He could practice three or five more sets of exercises without getting tired.

Li Rongzhou looked delighted.

If it can be taken once every three days, the original "hope for Qi and Blood" will become a breakthrough to the Qi and Blood realm with three more layers of certainty!
However, he quickly abandoned the idea, as the purple centipede ointment was not enough to supply many people!

'My aptitude is average. Whether I use medicine or not, it will still take me ten years to break through to the Qi and Blood Realm. I'd rather focus all my efforts on supplying Pingfu and Pingcan.'

The youngest son developed a strong interest in martial arts from a young age. Without him, no matter how much scheming was done, it would have been impossible to obtain the Purple Gold Blood Centipede. Naturally, a share should be left for him to lay a solid foundation in martial arts.

"Dad, let me have some too!"

Seeing his father's imposing appearance, Li Pingcan felt a strong urge to try it, looking like a greedy cat. Li Rongzhou snapped out of his reverie, laughed, and carefully dissolved a small amount of purple centipede ointment in the water—it wasn't that he was reluctant to use it, but given Li Pingcan's age, the dosage of qi and blood medicine had to be strictly controlled.

Li Pingcan tasted it like a kitten licking water, his little face scrunched up, and he stuck out his tongue, "So spicy!"

It burned like a hot knife through my throat.

But he didn't dare waste it, so he gulped it down in one go, and then imitated his father's boxing style.

Once the effects of the medicine had completely worn off, Li Pingcan was pleasantly surprised to find that his mana had increased, allowing him to unleash three more skills!

…………

Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

At home, the father and his two sons drank the purple centipede ointment water together and began practicing martial arts.

Originally, Li Rongzhou was unwilling to drink, but he couldn't resist Li Pingfu's persuasion and Li Pingcan's persistent nagging, so he drank it anyway.

Ultimately, it all comes down to the children's filial piety; they don't want to enjoy the benefits alone, but rather share the joys and sorrows.

Li Rongzhou was both moved and saddened. Alas, if it were the family's previous circumstances, the children would never have had to suffer such injustice.

Li Pingcan was young and only managed to learn one set of basic techniques before his strength gave out. He watched his father and older brother's moves and breathing.

'The Crane Style involves light and graceful breathing; the Black Tiger Style involves much more forceful and powerful breathing. Different martial arts systems even have different breathing rhythms.'

But neither his father's nor his elder brother's breathing techniques met Li Pingcan's goal.

Martial arts were merely a means of self-defense and increasing mana; he never forgot that his true goal was to seek immortality!

Ultimately, why should a druid like him bother with fighting and killing? As long as he lives long enough, he can use his family connections to plant trees and improve his professional level. His future will surely be bright.

'Therefore, what I really need to imitate is the breathing technique of long-lived species, such as the Black Tortoise!'

When it comes to longevity, Li Pingcan's first thought is turtles, especially the Xuan Turtle, which has developed intelligence.

This can't be rushed; it requires a certain "opportunity."

He stretched his muscles and continued watching his father and older brother practice boxing.

But even after their father had finished practicing the moves, their older brother still kept going.

"what happened?"

Martial arts training should be done in moderation. Even with the aid of Purple Centipede Ointment Water, it's not true that the more you train, the better. Doing so can easily deplete your vital energy and blood.

The eldest brother couldn't possibly be unaware of this principle.

Li Pingcan looked at his father with a questioning look, only to see his father gently shush him, staring at his older brother with a mixture of nervousness and joy.

Neither of them spoke.

Li Pingfu's moves became increasingly ferocious, leaping and bounding like a mountain overlord, letting out a long roar that echoed through the forest, inspiring fear in all who beheld him.

"Roar!"

As his skin turned from crimson to deep black, Li Pingfu let out a satisfied roar, feeling refreshed and joyful, "Father, I've successfully broken through!"

"Good lad!" Li Rongzhou exclaimed happily, "No wonder he's my son!"

Li Pingcan's bright eyes widened. Even with the help of the Purple Centipede Ointment, his elder brother had broken through to the Flesh Realm after only two years of formal martial arts training. That was truly amazing!
If he were from a martial arts family, he would be a natural-born talent, a general!
When Qin Shi and Li Ping'an learned of this news, the whole family ate extra meat and were overjoyed.

After the meal, Li Rongzhou found Li Pingfu and instructed him, "Pingfu, don't announce your breakthrough for now. Just let your master know."

This is a habit of the older generation of martial artists; they like to keep something in reserve.

"Father, don't worry, I'm not the same person I used to be."

Li Pingfu naturally heeded his father's instructions. In fact, after the incident with Li Fang, he also deeply understood the importance of keeping a low profile.

(End of this chapter)