The strongest warrior of the Great Qian Dynasty

"Who?!"

Xiao Ruoqing instantly felt a hot body approaching her.

But then...

Feeling that familiar, resilient chest, and the fervor I felt.

Xiao Ruoqing greeted him with all her might.

In an instant, the entire room was filled with the colors of spring, as if the whole world had been brought into springtime.

Xiao Ruoqing's relentless counterattacks, like a rolling river, kept Li Qingshan from escaping for a while, making him thoroughly enjoy himself.

……

for a long time.

Li Qingshan straightened up and stretched his body, feeling refreshed and much more comfortable.

Shen Siqi, on the other hand, looked at Li Qingshan with a blush on her face and a hint of resentment.

"You bad person, you started bullying me the moment you arrived..."

Li Qingshan was helpless. He originally wanted to say a few more words, but this Eighth Madam was really a master of her craft.

They completely bound him, a fighter as hard as steel, so tightly that he couldn't move at all.

Li Qingshan directly told the Eighth Madam about the recent events, hoping to glean some information from her that he was unaware of:

"Please forgive me, Madam. The First Madam replaced me and gave me a task: to find the Marquis's escape route. As a reward, she will bestow upon me a Great Rejuvenation Pill."

Upon hearing about the Great Rejuvenating Pill, Xiao Ruoqing covered her mouth and exclaimed in surprise:

"Oh dear! That wicked woman actually gave you this pill; she's up to no good!"

Ignoring her exposed snow-white breasts and flushed neck, Shen Siqi immediately began to educate her lover:

"That pill is indeed powerful, enabling a martial artist to quickly break through to the Grandmaster realm, but all of this is based on burning one's own potential."

After breaking through his cultivation level, although he gained the strength of a grandmaster, his lifespan and potential were severely damaged.

Unless a martial artist has limited lifespan or aptitude, no one would use such a pill.

Shen Siqi looked at Li Qingshan with a worried expression, her eyes filled with unspoken emotions.

"In your opinion, Madam, given my current cultivation level, how should I consume pills, or are there any pills suitable for me?"

Li Qingshan's fingers were a little restless, but he still asked the question.

now.

As a young lady from a prominent family, and with her extensive reading of various books, Xiao Ruoqing began to play her part.

She began to follow the classics, telling Li Qingshan about the many elixirs and their effects that she knew.

Seemingly sensing that she was not in a good state, Shen Siqi covered herself with the entire blanket like a kitten, only revealing her slightly flushed face, and said.

"Li Lang, there are very few True Qi Realm experts like you."

Even in ancient texts, someone like you is described as a prodigy.

Therefore, you must be extremely careful when taking elixirs; do not ingest those potent and dangerous medicines, lest you completely ruin your foundation.

Then.

"Grass Rejuvenating Pill, Lesser Yellow Pill, Five Elements Powder..."

Shen Siqi began to describe a variety of strange and unusual elixirs, much to Li Qingshan's delight.

"Pills like the Herb Rejuvenation Pill are made by refining the essence of herbs and trees, and contain many wonderful uses."

Even the Fetal Essence Fruit is merely an auxiliary ingredient in this elixir, which is also mixed with rare and exotic herbs.

"The Lesser Yellow Pill is a refined version of the Greater Rejuvenating Pill. Although it cannot enable one to break through to the Grandmaster realm, it can enhance one's origin and condense one's true energy."

"The Five Elements Powder is made by collecting the essence of five medicinal elements—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—and condensing them into one. It is used to stimulate a martial artist's potential and increase their true qi, strength, and essence..."

A full half hour passed before Li Qingshan finally absorbed the information about the various pills he had just learned, still feeling quite unsatisfied.

in short.

For him now, the only things that can truly help him break through his cultivation level are the Grass Returning Pill, the Little Yellow Pill, and the Five Elements Powder.

As for the whereabouts of the Marquis, Shen Siqi mentioned it in several places during the explanation just now.

At this moment, even Li Qingshan couldn't help but feel emotional, realizing that these ladies were truly indispensable on his path of martial arts cultivation.

He himself truly possessed the spirit of Cao Wei and the legacy of Jian'an.

Then, Li Qingshan asked his last question:

"Why have I never heard of these elixirs before? Logically speaking, as the manager of Shuiyun Pavilion, I should know something about them, shouldn't I?"

Shen Siqi, unusually serious, said with a hint of solemnity:

"Li Lang, don't think of Shuiyun Pavilion as some kind of superior place. To us, Shuiyun Pavilion is nothing more than a general store."

To obtain genuine resources, you must become a steward of the Marquis of Changning's residence or a high-ranking official in the imperial court to have any hope of accessing them.

Ordinary servants and ordinary families would never know these secrets, let alone obtain these elixirs.

However, if you really want to buy it, you can prepare a large amount of gold and silver and go to the treasure hall, which is located in the center of Lin'an City...

Li Qingshan listened and nodded.

At this moment, he also understood why he had never heard of elixirs before: it was due to complete monopoly and feudalism.

Those in power do not allow those below them to grow stronger.

Therefore, they cut off a series of possibilities for obtaining these elixirs.

Li Qingshan, if he wanted to obtain these pills, either had to become a dog or rely on his talent to break through everything.

However, Li Qingshan did not intend to be a dog, nor did he intend to rely solely on his talent. He wanted to choose a third path—to emulate the former Wheel King.

They stayed overnight until dawn.

Li Qingshan reluctantly left the warm bed, inhaling the faint scent of mint and other spices on his body, feeling refreshed.

Only Shen Siqi, with a resentful expression, watched Li Qingshan walk away, her face full of worry.

Perhaps this usually dignified Eighth Madam never imagined that she would have such deep feelings for a servant.

As Li Qingshan stepped out of the Marquis's residence, he looked up and saw the dazzling sunlight.

While practicing his "Purifying White Lotus Mantra", he headed towards the center of Lin'an City.

Having been here for so long, this was the first time Li Qingshan had set foot in the center of Lin'an City.

Even with its noble family background, Shuiyun Pavilion is just located in an alley outside the Third Ring Road.

Lin'an City was already incredibly valuable, and the central area was hardly a place where ordinary shops and people could stay.

Shen Siqi's call still echoed in his ears, but what intrigued Li Qingshan even more was whether the silver notes he had taken from the Eighth Madam could buy enough pills.

After passing through several alleys and crossing the thresholds of several houses, Li Qingshan finally approached the so-called center of Lin'an City.

But once he arrived here, Li Qingshan felt a sudden sense of clarity, as if he were in another world, and he was deeply shocked.

"Is this the center of Lin'an City?!"