In Emei, start by obtaining golden attributes.

Chapter 40 The Expectation of Extinction

The wooden box wasn't large, and although it lacked elaborate decorations, the dark wood, weathered by time, exuded a restrained and precious aura. Furthermore, Gu Shaoan could clearly smell a wisp of sandalwood fragrance lingering around his nose.

Faced with the wooden box handed to him by the Extinction, Gu Shaoan looked doubtful, but still took the box, which felt warm and slightly cool to the touch.

Extinction said, "Inside this box are two Bodhi Exquisite Pills, made from the gallbladder and blood of the Bodhi snake, mixed with Exquisite Grass and forty-nine other medicinal ingredients. After taking them, they can strengthen one's origin and enhance one's internal strength."

"One of these can be equivalent to a martial artist with excellent physique cultivating internal energy for a year, and it can also enhance the martial artist's own strength."

Gu Shaoan already possessed advanced medical books, so he was naturally familiar with the special medicinal material of the Boscu snake gall.

Upon hearing what Miejue said, Gu Shaoan's hand holding the wooden box stiffened slightly for a moment.

Gu Shaoan never expected that such a treasure would still be preserved in Emei.

Anything that increases one's inner strength and improves physical constitution is an absolute rarity, no matter where it is.

Let alone a second-rate force like Emei, even first-rate forces might not have anything good to increase internal energy and improve physical fitness.

Gu Shaoan never expected that there would be such a person in the Emei Sect.

Zhou Zhiruo, standing to the side, was simple-minded.

Upon learning that the Bodhi Exquisite Pill was actually a precious treasure passed down from Grandmaster Guo Xiang, she did not harbor any covetous thoughts, but merely looked at the wooden box in Gu Shaoan's hand with slight curiosity.

Seeing Gu Shaoan staring in astonishment at the wooden box in his hand, Miejue spoke again.

"Shao'an, your comprehension is extraordinary, but your physical constitution is only as good as mine. Although it is considered good in the martial arts world, it is still not comparable to those outstanding martial artists."

"Internal strength may very well become your only weakness in the future."

"Fortunately, you have just begun your cultivation. These two Bodhi Exquisite Pills are effective in strengthening your inner strength, which will help you build a solid foundation."

"With your inner strength growing stronger and your foundation solid, combined with your own diligence, Shao'an, you will surely surpass your master in the future and reach the level of True Qi Transformation."

"At that time, the Emei Sect will surely shine brightly in your hands and return to the ranks of the top sects in the martial arts world."

Let alone Gu Shaoan.

Even Zhou Zhiruo could hear the deep expectations Miejue had for Gu Shaoan in Miejue's words.

Looking at the wooden box in his hand, it was impossible for Gu Shaoan not to be moved.

From what Miejue had just told him, Gu Shaoan knew that the Bodhi Exquisite Pill was one of only two remaining in Emei, and its refining method had been lost, making it extremely precious.

Yet, facing her disciple who had only been a student for a little over a month, Miejue brought out something so precious.

Regardless of the motivation behind this extermination, he is the one who benefits.

Gu Shaoan was not an indecisive person.

People are divided into different classes, and so are the innate qualities and comprehension of martial artists.

A person with superior innate talent can achieve in one month the same results as someone with inferior innate talent in several months of cultivation.

This is why those exceptionally talented martial artists in the martial arts world, despite their young age, possess such profound skill that even seasoned veterans are astonished.

Gu Shaoan has excellent physical attributes, which is not bad in the martial arts world, but can only be considered above average.

Although you can use achievement points to participate in a lottery, you might win something good that can improve your physical constitution sometime.

But this thing is ultimately unpredictable.

Being able to improve one's original internal strength sooner will also greatly enhance Gu Shaoan's overall strength.

After nodding, under the watchful eyes of Miejue and Zhou Zhiruo, Gu Shaoan slowly opened the wooden box. Inside, a soft, bright yellow silk cloth was laid out, upon which lay two pills the size of broad beans.

The pills were about the size of broad beans and had some reddish lines.

It looked like some red lines were drawn on a clay ball, and it also had a scent similar to that of bitter melon.

Taking a deep breath to calm his turbulent emotions, Gu Shaoan picked up one of the Bodhi Exquisite Pills without any hesitation.

"Use both pills at once to maximize the medicinal effect."

At this moment, Extinction suddenly spoke.

Upon hearing this, Gu Shaoan picked up another pill and, following Miejue's instructions, put both Linglong Bodhi Pills into his mouth.

The moment the pill entered his mouth and his taste buds touched it, the concentrated bitterness of Coptis chinensis made Gu Shaoan frown.

Who says good pills taste sweet? All medicines have a slightly bitter taste, let alone pills made from a mixture of many other medicines and snake gallbladders.

He mentally groaned, then forced himself to swallow the bitter pill, his brows still furrowed.

After the pill was swallowed, the expected strong medicinal aroma did not immediately erupt. It seemed to sink into the sea without any ripples, leaving only a bitter taste lingering in the mouth.

boom!
However, ten breaths later, an indescribable surge of immense energy suddenly erupted from Gu Shaoan's dantian.

This energy was not a raging flame, but rather like molten lava suddenly surging from deep underground, carrying a heavy, powerful force that seemed to burst the entire lower abdomen apart.

"Well!"

Gu Shaoan groaned, feeling his entire lower dantian instantly filled and swollen by an endless torrent of energy, as if it would be completely torn apart in the next instant.

A sharp pain and an indescribable swelling sensation suddenly struck him, making him see stars before his eyes. His body trembled violently, and his forehead was instantly covered with a fine layer of cold sweat.

"Hold fast to the original essence and circulate the Emei Nine Yang Skill."

Just then, Abbess Miejue's icy yet subtly concerned voice was like a refreshing spring, instantly awakening Gu Shaoan.

Almost as soon as Abbess Miejue finished speaking, Gu Shaoan suppressed his discomfort and sat down cross-legged on the spot, his internal energy in his dantian circulating at full power almost instinctively.

The internal energy that was originally circulating in the body like a gentle stream was now as fragile as a candle flame in the wind in the face of this enormous torrent of pills, and was almost instantly washed away and swallowed up.

The energy transformed from that elixir was far beyond Gu Shaoan's imagination.

It is more like a boundless ocean, and he is just a small boat in it that may capsize at any moment.

The "Emei Nine Yang Skill" is the most advanced mental cultivation method of Emei.

In addition, Gu Shaoan's "Emei Nine Yang Skill Level 1" has reached perfection, with his internal energy condensed into fine threads, making it extremely solid.

Driven at full speed, the internal energy was also refining and devouring the spreading medicinal power within the body at an extremely fast pace.

As the medicinal power was refined, the pain of having every tiny meridian and artery in Gu Shaoan forcibly widened and torn caused his bones to creak all over.

Furthermore, some of the medicinal power quietly entered Gu Shaoan's dantian and merged into his original internal energy, while the other part merged into Gu Shaoan's body.

It penetrates into muscle fibers, bone marrow cavities, and blood essence.

However, it was tempering and strengthening Gu Shaoan's muscles and physique.

During the process, Gu Shaoan could even feel a strong tingling sensation deep within his body.

That's because the bones are becoming denser, and the muscle fibers are rearranging and recombining, becoming more resilient and explosive.

(End of this chapter)