Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter Thirty-Two Elder Li's Gift

A beep.

Han Yi uncorked the bottle, and a rich, refreshing fragrance wafted out, gradually filling the entire room.

He carefully pinched out a 'bone-strengthening pill'.

Guru

As the pill entered his stomach, a surge of heat welled up from his abdomen.

A warm current flowed through Han Yi's internal organs, and then, like a stream, slowly flowed through his limbs and bones.

Subsequently, Han Yi felt the hidden injuries left on his bones during battles and cultivation gradually healing, like sand filling a hole on the bank. Even his entire skeleton was slowly growing and strengthening! [Realm]: Mid-stage Bone Refining (51/100)

The middle stage of bone refining!

One 'Bone Strengthening Pill' added a full thirty points to my cultivation!

Han Yi seemed to have suddenly thought of something. He took out a short dagger with one hand and clenched his fist slightly with the other.

Bang!

The fist struck the blade, producing a sound like swords clashing.

"Is this the mid-stage of Bone Refining, turning bones into iron?" A thought flashed through Han Yi's mind.

Bone Refinement involves the continuous tempering of the body's bones by Qi and blood, resulting in increased bone quality and density. When the bones become as hard as refined iron, it signifies that the middle stage of bone refinement has been achieved.

He glanced at his stats casually: '24~32'.

No, it's still not strong enough! Maybe I should try adding more next time!

Bang, bang

"Close the doors and windows to prevent theft..."

It was already past midnight, and the faint sound of the night watchman striking the gong could be heard from the street.

"But there's no rush. We can try it after we've digested this bottle of 'Bone Strengthening Pill'," Han Yi thought to himself. "Let's rest first."

Bang, bang, bang

As dawn broke, Han Yi had already arrived in the backyard, sweating profusely. He was shirtless, practicing his punches against the wooden dummy.

According to the system's age calculation, Han Yi is only 16 years old and is still in the stage of rapid physical development.

When he wasn't exerting force, the muscles in his chest and abdomen weren't exaggerated, but his posture was upright, and the muscle lines were extremely well-proportioned, like a piece of uncut, high-quality jade, without a single flaw. The faint outline of his eight-pack abs further revealed the astonishing power hidden beneath Han Yi's seemingly not-so-strong body.

call!

With a slight exertion of his arms, Han Yi lifted the two stone locks, each weighing several hundred pounds.

Then, he slightly raised his arm and bent his waist, and the stone lock began to spin around on his spine.

Now, Han Yi, who is in the mid-stage of Bone Refinement, has bones as hard as metal and stone. He can easily handle the heavy stone lock with his muscles and bones, and his movements are as effortless as a butcher carving up an ox.

Whoa whoa

As the rooster crowed, the sky began to brighten, and Han Yi finished his morning training.

"This can be considered getting up at the crack of dawn," Han Yi thought to himself with a self-deprecating smile. "If I had studied this hard in my past life, getting into a top university or becoming a civil servant would have been a piece of cake..." Qiuzhu Alley leads directly to a bustling street in Anyan City, making shopping extremely convenient.

After casually changing into a short-sleeved shirt typical of the Crimson Flame Sect disciples, Han Yi strolled out of his house and onto the street.

Man is made of iron, food is made of steel, so Han Yi naturally came in search of food.

Snoring...snoring....

Han Yi gulped down the mutton soup noodles, consuming the noodles and soup with plenty of chili and aged vinegar.

hiccup, hiccup

Feels good! Han Yi wiped his lips and the sweat from his forehead.

"It's even better than the big bowl of wide noodles in my previous life!" Han Yi patted his belly with satisfaction after eating communal meals for several months.

He took out copper coins to pay the bill. The bowl of noodles cost him eight coins, which made Han Yi, who was used to eating and drinking for free at the camp, feel a pang of pain.

Han Yi walked briskly, preparing to go home to continue his cultivation. "With prices so high, no wonder houses are so expensive," Han Yi frowned in frustration. "It's not easy to live in Anyan City!"

He originally intended to leave, but a sudden craving led him to buy another cup of chilled glutinous rice balls with sugar.

This refers to chilled fruit drinks.

But this drink cost a full twelve coins.

Although he had more than twenty taels of silver, he couldn't afford to eat like that every day.

At the entrance of Qiuzhu Alley, the third house on the left is Han Yi's house.

"Alright, let's continue cultivating!" Han Yi shouted energetically.

thump, thump, thump

[Realm Level]: Mid-stage Bone Refinement (66/100)

Han Yi took another 'Bone Strengthening Pill', but the effect of the second dose was clearly not good! He was still in the mid-stage of Bone Refinement, and only gained 15 points of cultivation!

Just as Han Yi was deeply engrossed in his cultivation, a knock sounded on the door.

"I'm coming!"

As he expected, the person who came was Li Feng.

Li Feng smiled and said, "I knew you, the cultivation fanatic, were still cultivating at home. Come on, let's go see Elder Li."

Han Yi quickly wiped his sweat, changed into a black outfit, and went with Li Feng.

Li Feng led Han Yi through the inner city gate and along the main road to a tall building in Heyuefang.

'Mingxiang Pavilion'

Han Yi stared at the three golden characters on the plaque hanging in front of the tall building.

Upon entering, the antique tea set and the beautiful young waitresses all hinted that the prices here must be very high!

Li Feng led Han Yi to the second floor with practiced ease. As soon as they arrived, they heard a melodious and continuous sound of a zither.

He led Han Yi to a private room and gently knocked on the door a few times.

"Enter!"

Elder Li's calm voice came from inside the door.

After Han Yi and his companion entered, they saw that the private room was decorated in a simple and elegant style. There was a screen on one side, and behind the screen, they could vaguely see a musician playing the zither with delicate hands.

A faint fragrance rose from the incense burners all around.

Elder Li sat lazily in his armchair, his old eyes slightly narrowed, looking rather shrewd.

Two gentle maids with soft, graceful features were beside him, massaging his shoulders and legs.

"Elder Li, you really know how to enjoy life." Even though Han Yi had watched many period dramas in his previous life and witnessed the lives of many wealthy people, he was still a little envious when this scene appeared before his eyes. "Elder Li!" The two bowed.

They saw Han Yi and Li Feng enter.

Elder Li waved his hand, and the music immediately disappeared. The two maids also stepped aside.

"How is your stay in Anyan City? Are you getting used to it?" After the maid brought over a brocade stool, Han Yi and Li Feng sat down, and Elder Li asked.

"Everything is fine, except the prices are a bit high," Han Yi said with a wry smile, rubbing his nose.

After all, he was honest and had to tell the truth.

"Ha ha!"

Upon hearing this, Elder Li burst into laughter, and even the musician behind the screen seemed to be covering his mouth and chuckling.

"Don't worry, since you and Feng'er are on good terms and you've now become an inner disciple of the Crimson Flame Sect, as long as you keep in touch, you'll naturally be treated well." As he spoke, Elder Li took out a small package from his robes and handed it to Han Yi.

"Is this a gift for me?" A thought flashed through Han Yi's mind.

He opened the package, and inside was a small booklet.

"I heard you're skilled in fist and palm techniques, so take this 'Thunderbolt Palm Technique' manual!" Elder Li leisurely picked up the tea on the table and blew on it lightly.

"This 'Thunderbolt Palm Technique' is considered a low-grade Yellow Rank martial art. Go back and cultivate it diligently. Once you improve your strength, you can contribute to the sect." Elder Li spoke with righteous indignation, appearing to be concerned for the sect's well-being.

"But you should be careful, because to truly master the 'Thunderbolt Palm Technique,' you need a large amount of 'Saltwater Grass' to aid your cultivation."

Afterwards, Elder Li took a small sip of tea, cleared his throat, and spoke calmly.

'Glazite'? Han Yi wondered.

“‘Mildrazine’ is a medicinal herb unique to the Black Rock Mountains,” Li Feng spoke up, pausing as if deep in thought. “These days, bandits are rampant outside, and rumors say demons are wreaking havoc in the Black Rock Mountains. I think you should get it from the pharmacy…”

"Hmph, young people should be courageous and diligent. If they are afraid to move forward because of some small rumors, wouldn't they be wasting their great talent?"

Elder Li snorted coldly, interrupting Li Feng.

"Li Feng is good in every way, but he's too cautious. Han Yi, don't be like him. Only by being as passionate and courageous as I was when I was young can you achieve success in your cultivation!"

Elder Li's words were passionate and inspiring, leaving no room for doubt!

"Being cautious, isn't being cautious better? I have the system, why should I act recklessly? I must play it safe!" Although Han Yi thought this way, he still pretended to be convinced. Seeing that Han Yi seemed to show an expression of admiration, Elder Li nodded with satisfaction, "Take this 'Thunderbolt Palm Technique' manual, I believe it will be of some help to you."

"Thank you for the reward, Elder!"

Han Yi dared not be negligent, and with a respectful expression, he quickly bowed.

But as his thoughts raced, another idea popped into his head: "There's no such thing as a free lunch. Even if Li Feng and I have some connection, accepting me as an inner disciple is already more than enough. But here I am, receiving a Yellow-Rank martial arts manual for no apparent reason..."

"Try this tea."

"This 'Three Flower Tea' is cheap, only twenty taels of silver a pot, but it tastes quite good. It's best enjoyed while it's hot," Elder Li said nonchalantly.

"Only twenty taels of silver per pot?" Han Yi had a thought. "What a rich bastard!"

Elder Li then clapped his hands, and the maids in the private room immediately understood, and the melodious sound of the zither from behind the screen began to play again.

"Miss Mingqing's zither playing at 'Mingxiang Pavilion' is absolutely superb. We two are really lucky to have Elder Li's help today!" Li Feng said excitedly.

Judging from his radiant face and excited gestures, he looked exactly like someone who had met their idol.

"I never expected that Li Feng, who is usually so aloof and low-key, would have such a side to him..." Han Yi couldn't help but think to himself.

Judging from the way Li Feng and Elder Li swayed their heads to the music, they were clearly already completely absorbed in it.

Han Yi knew nothing about music and didn't engage with it; he just focused on drinking tea and eating pastries.

Sweet Dew Pastry, Poria Cocos Cake, Crispy Honey Cake...

Looking at these delicious pastries, Han Yi was like a glutton, the dormant beast within him awakened!

The pastries on the table were quickly layered down...

The melody was melodious and extremely pleasant to listen to. When he drank tea with this music, the aroma was wonderful, and when he took a bite of pastry, the fragrance lingered in his mouth. He felt that the tea and pastries on the table were even more delicious!

If the scholars of Anyan City saw him like this, they would probably be so angry they would jump out of their skin and spew smoke!

You should know that Miss Mingqing is beautiful and talented, and is the signature of 'Mingxiang Pavilion'. Every day, the line of people waiting to make a reservation stretches from the east side of the city to the west side!

If Li Chengfeng hadn't been a powerful elder of the Crimson Flame Sect, it would have been difficult to even meet him.

After the song ended, Li Feng gave him a wink, and Han Yi understood.

The two rose to take their leave, and Elder Li waved his hand dismissively.

After leaving the 'Mingxiang Pavilion', Han Yi casually asked, "Brother Li, Elder Li is always so generous. Does he just give away Yellow-rank martial arts techniques like that?"