novellaaa Chapter 6 Minor Success in Cultivating Vitality
Chapter 6 Minor Success in Cultivating Vitality
The midday sun gradually became intense.
The thin paper windows outside the side room were beginning to be unable to block the heat from outside.
After finishing his meal, Chen Ye rested for a short while before getting up and washing his face with well water in the yard.
A cool sensation seeped into my brain from my forehead, dispelling any lingering weariness.
At this moment, the courtyard was as quiet as ever.
Gao Qiaoniang stayed in the side room and did not come out, nor did Zhang Tieyi.
He walked alone to the shady spot in the courtyard and set up a stake frame to grind the stakes.
On the one hand, he wanted to take advantage of the fact that no one was watching him to personally experience the physical changes brought about by the breathing technique.
On the other hand, he didn't know if there were any other people in the courtyard, nor was he sure if Gao Qiaoniang would secretly report his every move.
To be on the safe side, he needed to continue his rigorous training to avoid arousing suspicion from others.
Chen Ye used breathing techniques to circulate his qi and blood, repeating this process until evening. After a quick rinse, he turned and went back into the house.
He leaned against the bed frame, not lying down immediately, glancing out through the square window every now and then, vigilantly observing the movements outside.
He didn't close his eyes until late at night and fell into a deep sleep.
The next day.
Zhang Tieyi arrived at the courtyard precisely on time, and as usual, gave Chen Ye another Blood Ginseng Pill, watching him take it.
Then, just like yesterday, he taught breathing techniques and urged Chen Ye to cooperate with standing meditation to refine the medicinal power.
Chen Ye noticed that the burning sensation from the Blood Ginseng Pill had lessened considerably compared to yesterday.
At the same time, he also noticed that after the Blood Ginseng Pill entered his stomach, its medicinal power first spread throughout his body. With the help of breathing techniques and the posture of the Qi Cultivation Exercise, the medicinal power would gradually be "gathered".
The next few days were the same.
Until the fifth day.
On this day, Chen Ye noticed that Zhang Tieyi was unusually silent.
Instead of explaining the key points as he had done in the previous days, he made Chen Ye repeatedly practice standing meditation and breathing techniques, his tone much harsher than usual.
Zhang Tieyi stood in the middle of the courtyard, his hands behind his back.
Every time Chen Ye adjusted his breathing and stance, he could feel Zhang Tieyi's gaze fixed on him, somewhat heavy and lingering.
"Do you feel anything unusual in your body?" Zhang Tieyi asked after Chen Ye finished his practice.
This is the second time I've asked him the same question today.
The first time was in the middle of standing meditation, and Chen Ye only replied that he felt a little hot.
Zhang Tieyi didn't say anything.
Now he asked it a second time.
Chen Ye replied truthfully, "It's still the same, I have a slight fever."
After listening, Zhang Tieyi frowned slightly.
After giving a few brief instructions, he stepped out of the courtyard.
Watching his departing figure, Chen Ye's expression darkened.
He sensed that Zhang Tieyi seemed to be waiting for some change in his body.
The combination of Blood Ginseng Pill and Nourishing Vital Energy Exercise is probably intended to accelerate this change.
Once the body meets the requirements, the outcome is obvious.
At that time, not even a month later, maybe tomorrow, or maybe three days later, he will be sent away for processing.
Chen Ye's expression darkened, and he suppressed the thought in his heart, setting up the stakes again.
That day, it was evening.
As usual, Gao Qiaoniang brought dinner, along with a bowl of medicinal soup.
The color of the medicinal soup is similar to that of Xue Shen Dan, appearing as a light red hue, and the medicinal smell is also stronger.
A layer of fine foam floated on top, as if it had just been boiled.
"What is this?"
"Zhang, the head nurse, said you've been practicing martial arts hard all day, so he specially prescribed some herbal medicine for you to nourish yourself." Gao Qiaoniang placed the food and medicine on the table: "Drink it while it's hot."
Chen Ye said, "Let's leave it for now, I'll drink it after I finish eating."
Gao Qiaoniang didn't say anything more after hearing this and silently withdrew.
When she came in to collect the dishes at night, she found that the bowl of herbal soup was untouched and left untouched on the table.
The medicine has gone cold.
She stood at the doorway in silence for a moment, then said, "The soup won't taste good if it gets cold. Head Nurse Zhang will be checking tomorrow."
Chen Ye turned to look at her.
When Gao Qiaoniang spoke, she didn't look at him.
Her gaze fell on the bowl of medicinal soup, and her voice was somewhat soft.
Every word he said didn't sound like he was urging him to take his medicine.
Chen Ye understood the unspoken meaning in Gao Qiaoniang's words.
If he poured out the soup and pretended to drink it, she probably wouldn't have reported him.
Chen Ye then asked, "What happened to the one who didn't drink it before?"
Gao Qiaoniang lowered her head and did not answer. She put the bowl, chopsticks, and the bowl of cold medicine on the tray one by one.
His movements were noticeably faster than usual.
"Tell me if you're hungry, and I'll cook more for you tomorrow morning."
She left after she finished speaking.
Chen Ye closed the door, sat on the bench, and habitually placed his hands on the table, tapping them lightly with his fingers in turn, making a steady and rhythmic sound.
The tiny flame of the oil lamp flickered gently in the breeze, and his shadow on the wall rose and fell with it.
Gao Qiaoniang neither answered nor denied it, saying that there was no such person.
This means that person existed.
And the situation is not good.
That was the only answer she could give him.
He will never drink that herbal medicine again.
Chen Ye suppressed his thoughts, and with a thought, brought up the pawnshop system panel.
Name: Chen Ye
[Current Martial Art: Peiyuan Gong (Beginner)]
[Realm: None]
[Lifespan can be pawned to obtain corresponding cultivation progress]
[After pawning, you need to pay double the price to redeem your lifespan; this is only applicable to those with talent, luck, and wealth.]
Current remaining life expectancy: 2 years, 10 months, and 12 days
After observing for some time, Chen Ye had figured out the patterns in the courtyard.
Zhang Tieyi would not spend the night in the courtyard.
After dinner each night, no one would watch him approach the house anymore.
At this time, the pawnbroker's lifespan will increase his cultivation level, which should go unnoticed by others.
You can give it a try.
"The Peiyuan Gong technique may have some problems, but it's currently the only technique that can grant me cultivation. Without cultivation, I can only wait to die. With cultivation, at least there's still a chance to turn the tide."
More importantly, if they refused to practice this martial art, Zhang Tieyi and the others might immediately become suspicious.
If he is found to be disobedient, then his situation will undoubtedly become more troublesome.
To put it bluntly, he didn't really have any other choice.
[Pawning. Six months.]
After pondering for a while, Chen Ye chose to pawn part of his lifespan first.
The familiar interface and notifications reappeared before his eyes.
On the golden scales, blue and red weights fell heavily to the ground.
Six months, or one hundred and eighty days.
That's equivalent to one-sixth of his remaining lifespan.
no more, no less.
[Deduct six months of lifespan, and provide six months of cultivation points.]
The status on the panel changes rapidly.
[Peiyuan Gong (Beginner)] → [Peiyuan Gong (Minor Mastery)]
boom.
The faint embers deep within his dantian first contracted, then suddenly expanded, unleashing a torrent of heat far exceeding that of the Blood Ginseng Pill from the depths of his waist and abdomen.