Demon Hunter: I have a red gourd

Chapter 19 Red Tide
Ivan took a deep breath, walked forward, and gently opened the golden square box.

There was no expected golden light, and there were only three pitch-black pills lying quietly in the box.

Ivan picked up the pill and placed it in his palm.

[Obtain Fuhu Pills*3. ]

【Fuhu Pills: After taking, it slightly increases strength for a long time.】

It really is a pill. Although it is not an elixir from heaven, today’s harvest is quite rich.

Ivan took out an empty bottle used to hold potions from his waist, carefully put the pill into it, and then respectfully bowed to the tablet in front of the altar whose words could no longer be seen.

His actions today could probably be considered stealing offerings. However, he didn't know which deity was enshrined here, so in order to survive safely in this other world, he could only temporarily offend.

Ivan used the Igni sign to light the extinguished incense in the incense burner and left.

The copy has been explored, and this time with the help of elixirs, it seems that the 200 spiritual essences for challenging the copy will not be wasted.

Back in the lush courtyard, Guangzhi was still sitting on the cushion with his eyes closed, chanting scriptures.

Ivan took out a Fuhu Pill, tilted his head back and swallowed the pill into his stomach.

The pill melted in his mouth, quickly transforming into a searing force that surged through his limbs and bones. Ivan suddenly felt an unprecedented surge of strength filling his entire body, as if he were about to be torn apart at any moment. He gritted his teeth, feeling the surge of energy, and marveled in his heart.

"Is this what the system calls 'increasing a little strength'?" Ivan clenched his fist and muttered softly, "I feel like I can kill a cow with one punch!"

He turned and looked at a large tree in the courtyard. His eyes fixed, and he gathered his strength and swung his fist. The wind from his fist whistled, and with a dull thud, the tree actually broke, falling to the ground with a loud bang, sending debris flying.

Guangzhi at the other end was also awakened by the sound. He opened his eyes, stood up, and pulled out the long knife that was stuck in the ground.

Ivan also drew the steel sword from his back and looked at the wolf demon in monk robes with burning eyes.

"Master Guangzhi, please give me some advice."

The man and the demon moved almost at the same moment. Guangzhi brandished a burning double-headed sword, and the flames cut through the air, bringing with them a fiery whistling sound; Ivan stomped on the ground hard, cracking the tiles. He rushed towards Guangzhi like a gust of wind, with a steel sword in his hand, a cold and sharp light.

"boom!"

Their weapons collided in mid-air, sparks flying as their blades clashed, and a violent gust of wind sent the surrounding bamboo leaves flying. The power of fire and steel clashed, and a blazing aura instantly enveloped the entire courtyard.

Ivan held Guangzhi's blade in check. With the Fuhu Wan, the power gap between him and Guangzhi had closed. This time, he decided not to rely on seals, but to use the techniques Guangzhi had personally taught him over the past two days to defeat him squarely.

The sudden increase in strength made Ivan feel the steel sword in his hand become somewhat lighter. Fortunately, he had experienced this before when he had just completed the Green Grass Trial. Under the guidance of his mentors, he knew how to control his strength very well, so he was still able to fight with ease.

In the swirling flames, Ivan was fully focused, his body as fast as the wind, and he started a murderous "dance" with Guangzhi.

Blades flashed and clashed, the crimson tide in Guangzhi's hands like a dragon of flame, each strike carrying overwhelming momentum. Ivan gritted his teeth, deftly maneuvering and accurately blocking, neutralizing his opponent's attacks. The Fuhu Pill's medicinal power fully unleashed, Ivan's strength and speed soared to the limit. His sword power shifted from defense to offense, becoming increasingly fierce. After each block, he swiftly counterattacked, forcing Guangzhi's dragon of flame to retreat.

After a fierce collision, Ivan used the recoil of his sword to quickly leap back, widening the distance between him and Guangzhi. He took a deep breath, his eyes as sharp as a hawk, searching for Guangzhi's flaws.

Guangzhi swung the Red Tide again, and the flames on the double-edged sword transformed into two blazing rings, charging straight at Ivan. However, this time, Ivan did not retreat. He suddenly dodged sideways, and the steel sword drew an arc along the trajectory of the flames, and the tip of the sword accurately pierced Guangzhi's chest in the firelight.

Guangzhi retracted the Red Tide to protect him. Ivan turned his wrist and changed his move, slashing down from his left side. Guangzhi had no time to block, and his monk robe was cut by the sword. Along with a clear wound, blood gushed out.

Ivan kicked Guangzhi's long sword, sending him stumbling backward. The flames on the red tide dimmed. But Ivan didn't give him a moment to breathe. He lunged at Guangzhi like a cheetah, his steel sword raised high. Fueled by the Fuhu Pill's medicinal properties, he slashed down with unstoppable force.

The steel sword struck Chichao's hilt, and the injured Guangzhi couldn't withstand the immense force, falling to his knees. Chichao flew out of his hand and stabbed into the ground, the flames on the blade extinguished.

Ivan bowed to the kneeling Guangzhi, and then showed no mercy and pierced his chest with a sword.

Guangzhi calmly raised his head and met Ivan's cat-like eyes, a faint smile appearing on his face. A moment later, his body gradually dissipated, transforming into a golden point of light, merging into the long sword stuck in the ground.

Ivan walked forward, grasped the hilt of the sword in the middle of the red tide, and pulled the sword out of the ground.

[Obtain weapon: Red Tide, unlock transformation: Wolf.]

Ivan gripped Chichao tightly, feeling the slight warmth coming from the blade, as if Guangzhi's strength and will still remained in it.

The moment he gripped the hilt, Ivan seemed to hear a low, pulsating sound, merging with his own heartbeat. With each breath, the flames on the Crimson Tide blade gradually reignited, the pulsating crimson flames winding upwards as if alive, illuminating him like a warrior emerging from the flames.

[Instance: Guangzhi Completed, Challenge Rating: Four Stars, Reward: Choose one of three random wine-making ingredients.]

The scene before him suddenly changed, and Ivan was back in the hotel room that Philip had rented for him.

The long sword in his hand had disappeared, but Ivan felt that as long as he wanted, he could summon the Red Tide at any time and transform into Guangzhi at the same time.

[The wine soaking material is being extracted, please wait. 】

The familiar card drawing screen played again, but this time, the back of the card was no longer an ink painting, but a painting of various exquisite patterns of wine-soaking objects.

【The extraction is complete, please select one. 】

[Solo Jade Bud: After drinking, increase damage reduction by 10% for a certain period of time.]

[Double Crown Blood: When drinking, if you are in a poison damage state, the poison damage state will be weakened and the movement speed and strength will be slightly increased (10%).]

[Bee Mountain Stone Marrow: When drinking, there is a certain chance that the wine in the gourd will not be consumed.]

(End of this chapter)