Started out getting scumbags, but then invested in the invincible Empress.

"Your Highness, this is too precious, we cannot accept it."

"Yes, Your Highness, although you are a true disciple, your foundation is not yet stable and you still need cultivation resources."

Li Dabao and others declined.

They learned that the outlook for Misty Peak, where Li Wudao had joined, was not optimistic. It was deserted, and the sects wouldn't allocate any resources to it, making its future uncertain.

"It's alright, Master gave me something better, you can accept these."

Li Wudao made up an excuse and managed to get it out of him.

The three accepted the gift with trepidation, repeatedly expressing their gratitude.

"Wait, take these pills too."

Seeing this, Li Wudao sighed and took out three more bottles of Qi-replenishing pills.

Given their talent and resources, it would take them an unknown amount of time to become inner disciples.

As fellow members of the Li family, I'll help in any way I can.

"Your Highness, what kind of elixir is this?"

Li Xiaoyu was curious.

"This pill can accelerate your cultivation. Take one pill a day, but do not take more. Cultivate diligently. If you need anything, you can find me at Misty Peak."

Li Wudao did not reveal the truth.

If the three of them knew that it was a fifth-grade spiritual pill, they probably wouldn't dare to accept it, and might even bring trouble upon themselves as a result.

After he leaves,

Li Dabao and his two companions clenched their fists, their fighting spirit rising within them.

"Since the Crown Prince has nurtured us so diligently, we must cultivate ourselves assiduously and never let him down."

“That’s good. I’ll start cultivating as soon as I get back. I’m determined to impress the young master at the new talent competition in three months.”

With that, the three of them walked into the library together.

At this moment, the elder of cultivation techniques still kept his head down, his eyes vacant, muttering something to himself.

It wasn't until Li Dabao and the others called out several times that they reluctantly raised their heads and casually sent them inside, clearly still not over their inner turmoil.

This shows how much shock Li Wudao brought to the old man.

.......

Piaomiao Peak.

As soon as Li Wudao reached the bottom of the valley, he smelled a strong stench of blood from afar.

"Magazi, what is this? Why does it smell so fishy..."

He covered his nose with one hand and walked inside with a frown.

Before he knew it, his nominal master had returned.

At this moment, the old man was standing on the open ground by the lake, stirring the large wooden barrel in front of him with an iron rod.

The pungent smell of blood was coming from inside the wooden barrel.

"Master, what are you doing?"

Li Wudao strode forward, his face full of suspicion.

"Kid, you've come at the right time. This blood bath will help you temper your body and lay a solid foundation for your physical form. Hurry up and go in."

Xia Gucheng turned to look at him and dropped the stick in his hand.

"this......"

Looking at the bubbling, alluring liquid in the wooden bucket, Li Wudao swallowed hard.

"Master, maybe we should just give up. I feel like I'm going to die..."

He forced a smile and took a few steps back.

I don't know what kind of animal's blood this is. It's fishy and smelly, and very potent. Just the smell of the blood alone gives me a burning sensation.

If you were to actually soak in it, you'd probably be torn to shreds and lose half your life.

"You won't die. With your constitution, you'll at most be bedridden for a few days."

Xia Gucheng smiled slyly, and with lightning speed, he appeared behind the boy and grabbed him by the neck.

Then he carried it to the wooden barrel and threw it in.

"Old Deng, you have no sportsmanship, you launched a sneak attack!"

Li Wudao cursed inwardly.

"Hot! Hot..."

The next instant, he suddenly howled in agony, and white smoke rose from his blood-soaked clothes as they began to burn.

In just a few breaths, his shirt was already tattered, revealing several large holes.

"No, this hurts too much, I can't take it anymore."

Li Wudao grimaced, cold sweat pouring from his forehead, struggling to climb out.

He felt his skin was burned, and his whole body was burning with pain.

"You have to hold on even if you can't. If you dare to come out, I'll break your legs."

Xia Gucheng picked up a stick, keeping a close eye on the boy, ready to strike him on the head if he dared to stand up.

Li Wudao gave in, cursing under his breath.

I can't beat them in a fight, so I can only stay put.

"Kid, don't be ungrateful. This is the blood of a fourth-tier demonic beast, the Blood Fiend Python. Its blood essence is potent, making it twice as effective in tempering your body. It will be of great benefit to your physique."

Xia Gucheng sneered, "This demon blood is extremely valuable. Other disciples would kill for it, but you're the only one who's getting a good deal and then acting innocent."

With that, he waved his hand, and a giant red-scaled python, a hundred meters long, appeared before him.

The snake's body was as thick as a bucket, covered with metallic scales, and its bloodthirsty aura was several times stronger than normal, making it difficult for ordinary people to look directly at it.

Strangely, a small horn grew out of the snake's head.

"Master, you didn't capture a dragon, did you?"

Li Wudao's eyes widened; this appearance was very similar to the legendary dragon from his previous life.

"Pretty much. This demonic python might be able to become a demon king in another thirty to fifty years. It's a pity it was unlucky to have met its master."

Xia Gucheng explained in a very calm tone.

Upon hearing this, Li Wudao became obedient, a wave of shock rising in his heart.

Unexpectedly, the ugly-looking blood inside the wooden barrel actually came from a half-step demon king!

With his current level of cultivation, being able to use the blood of a half-step demon king to refine his body is indeed quite impressive.

"This cheap master kept saying he had no cultivation resources, but he still found them for me. I love it."

He suddenly realized that the old man had probably gone out last night to hunt down the demonic python so that he could cultivate his skills.

Li Wudao quickly entered a meditative state, his mind completely focused.

As the Emperor's Scripture circulated, the intense demonic blood gradually seeped into the skin, transforming into pure blood essence.

After a stick of incense.

The boy's furrowed brows slowly relaxed, the stinging pain on his body lessened, and the blood in the bucket quickly became clearer.

An hour later.

The contents of the bucket became completely clear, and the smell of blood disappeared.

"As expected of the Pure Yang Holy Body, if it were an ordinary physique, it would be impossible to absorb to this extent from this bucket of blood bath in less than a whole day."

Xia Gucheng watched the whole thing from the sidelines, feeling astonished.

Although the Pure Yang Holy Body is not the strongest in combat among the Holy Bodies, it is recognized as the physique with the strongest blood energy, abundant vitality, and a longer lifespan.

In the Blood Transformation Realm, no one has a more solid foundation than the Pure Yang Sacred Body.

With this foundation, Li Wudao can go even further in the future.

"Thank you, Master."

Li Wudao stood up and clasped his hands in a salute.

The body, which had been damaged from being soaked in demon blood, has now been restored to its original state, and the skin has become even more resilient.

Although his cultivation level hadn't improved much, his blood and energy were much stronger, his muscles and internal organs were more powerful, and his meridians had widened slightly.

Simply put, the "container" of this body has been reinforced, allowing it to absorb more spiritual energy.

"Alright, from now on, you shall temper your body with the blood of this demonic python every day."

Xia Gucheng tilted his head back and took a swig of wine, then swayed as he walked toward the recliner.

"Indeed, it's good to have a powerful master."

Li Wudao sighed.

Suddenly, he thought of Jiang Churan.

The girl possesses the bloodline of the ancient Azure Phoenix, and this half-step Demon King bloodline might be of some help to her.

Li Wudao stroked his chin, thinking it had great potential.

This monstrous python is enormous, so splitting off a portion of it has no impact.

Anyway, since it's a free purchase, I can at least do someone a favor, so I won't lose anything.

Li Wudao returned to the room and began to check the system feedback.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, your investment has been successful. Investment items: one bottle of Jade Scale Pill, one low-grade Xuan-rank spirit sword, and three Replenishing Yuan Pills]

[Congratulations, host, you have obtained: 1000 low-grade spirit stones, 1 crimson gold soft armor, and 10 silver moon flowers]

【Crimson Gold Soft Armor: Top-grade Xuan-level protective gear, impervious to heat and cold, and impenetrable to spiritual weapons of the same rank】

Silver Moonflower: An eighth-grade spiritual herb...

"not bad."

Li Wudao was quite satisfied; the rebate was better than he had imagined.

Especially this crimson gold soft armor; if one were to wear it, even the outer disciples would be unable to break through its defenses while standing still.

"Let's cultivate first and try to break through tonight. Then I'll summon Little Churan again tomorrow..."

Li Wudao pondered for a moment, then casually took out ten bottles of Replenishing Yuan Pills and ate them like candy.

Since acquiring the Pure Yang Holy Body, he has noticed that his cultivation speed has slowed down significantly, and the amount of spiritual energy he needs has increased dramatically.

Previously, a few bottles of Replenishing Yuan Pills were enough to break through a minor realm, but now it has increased at least five times, or even ten times!