Chapter 29: Han Dongyu's Thoughts

  After Han Dongyu left, Xia Chen also returned to his own room. Until this moment, the tense mood in his heart finally relaxed.

  What happened tonight gave him a profound lesson, not because he was just a weak and small new disciple, Yue Zifeng and Xue Fang would let him off.

  Apart from not making a personal appearance, almost all of the strongest disciples under the two great masters were mobilized, it can be said that they were using their full strength and carefully calculating, just to abolish him.

  Yue Zifeng, Xu Fang... Today's events I have taken note of. The day I step into the Divine Realm is when I will repay you a hundredfold, thought Xia Chen coldly.

  He sat on the bed, took out the Calcined Tendon Pill that Han Dongyu had given him. His internal injury was not fully recovered yet, and taking the Calcined Tendon Pill could assist in his cultivation as well as treat his injuries.

  However, just as he was about to put the Refining Tendon Pill into his mouth, Xia Chen suddenly stopped. He stared at the yellow pill with a suspicious look on his face.

  Just now he inadvertently sniffed and suddenly smelled a strange smell on the Calcined Tendon Dan.

  This strange smell is also a medicinal fragrance, which is extremely subtle and very similar to the medicinal taste of Shen Dan. The two are combined very naturally.

  If it had been replaced half a month ago, Xia Chen would have been completely unaware, but in the past half month, he followed the mysterious woman to practice and his understanding of Dan medicine was extremely high, so he vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

  Was there a problem with the Calcaneus Pill that Han Dongyu gave? Xia Chen's heart skipped a beat, and he hastily took out the Calcaneus Pill he had refined himself from his storage space, then placed the two pills together.

  After comparing for half a day, Xia Chen finally confirmed that the Huajin Dan given by Han Dongyu indeed had an extra strange smell.

  Xia Chen's expression turned serious, the refined Huajin Dan was strictly made according to the Dan formula, and after refining, it also went through the mysterious woman's inspection, so there must be no mistake. The problem is definitely with Han Dongyu's Huajin Dan.

  He repeatedly looked at the Calcined Tendon Dan, although he could distinguish the strange smell, but didn't know what this strange smell was.

  But in any case, this bottle of Rensheng Dan can no longer be taken.

  Han Dongyu, what exactly do you want to do to me? Xia Chen muttered to herself, and suddenly a deep chill rose up in her heart.

  Since that day when Han Dongyu showed him more than usual excitement, Xia Chen's vigilance had been lurking in his heart.

  After some thought, Xia Chen put away the Calcined Tendon Pellet. In any case, it was also impossible to distinguish the different flavors now, so he might as well talk about it tomorrow.

  "Xia Chen, have you rested?" Suddenly, Han Dongyu's voice came from outside the door. Without waiting for a response, he pushed open the door and walked in.

  Xia Chen was startled and hastily got out of bed: "Master, how did you come? I just lay down."

  Han Dongyu said, "I suddenly remembered that your internal injury hasn't healed yet, so I came to take a look. Your master is worried about you. Take out the Calcining Tendon Pill that I gave you earlier, and here's another Nourishing Body Pill. Take them together, and I'll help you circulate and dissolve the energy. In one night, it should be mostly healed. These next few days are the Four Schools Gathering, if you want to spar with others, you won't have to worry about your injury anymore."

  He spread out his palm, and in it was a crimson dan medicine.

  Xia Chen's heart tightened, and he hastily said: "Thank you, Master, for your kind intentions. However, my injury is no longer a hindrance, and I can recover on my own with just some rest and self-cultivation. I dare not trouble Master!"

  Han Dongyu smiled slightly, but his eyes didn't have a hint of smile: "You're very considerate of your master, but since you're my only disciple, I naturally want to take extra care of you. Quickly bring out the Calcined Tendon Pill, I need to see it with my own eyes before you take it!"

  His tone was quite kind, and his words were full of love for his disciples. If others had heard it, they would have envied Xiaochun's good fortune, but when Xiaochun heard it, he felt a chill run down his spine.

  Xia Chen really couldn't figure out what Han Dongyu had in mind for himself, but hearing Han Dongyu's firm tone, he could only take out the bottle of Calcined Tendon Dan and hand it over to Han Dongyu.

  Han Dongyu poured out a pellet of Calcined Tendon Dan from the bottle, put it under his nose to smell, and after confirming that there was no problem, he revealed a faint smile.

  He handed the crimson nourishing pill and the poured-out calcined tendon pill to Xia Chen, saying lightly: "Take it immediately! Master will help you dissolve the medicinal properties again!"

  Xia Chen gritted her teeth, knowing it was impossible to resist, and had no choice but to take the two pills together.

  Han Dongyu stared at him intently, his eyes flickering, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

  After a moment, he stretched out his palm and pressed it on Xia Chen's abdomen, nodding: "Good, it has been swallowed. Sit down on the bed, I'll help you treat your injuries!"

  Xia Chen saw that he was so worried about himself, and his heart couldn't help but be even more apprehensive. However, his expression remained calm, and he simply sat obediently on the bed with a straight back.

  Han Dongyu reached out and touched his back, and the innate aura instantly surged into Xia Chen's body.

  Xia Chen didn't dare to move, this aura was extremely powerful, and with just a slight tremor, it could shatter his postnatal triple-layered body that was comparable to steel. His own true energy, in comparison, was like the difference between a feather and a giant stone.

  Is this the power of the Divine Realm? Indeed formidable, Xia Chen thought silently.

  Although the innate aura was powerful, under Han Dongyu's control it became extremely gentle, and in the blink of an eye it had penetrated Xia Chen's twelve meridians. The aura grew fervent, seeping into every part of his body without exception.

  Xia Chen suddenly felt a burning sensation all over her body, as if she was soaking in a hot tub naked, feeling extremely comfortable.

  His internal injury was not serious, and after taking a few Yuanqi Dan pills, he had already recovered a lot. Now under the treatment of Handong Yu's Qigong therapy, he quickly recovered.

  Suddenly, Xia Chen closed his eyes and coordinated with Han Dongyu's aura to start cultivating.

  "This is a great opportunity for cultivation, not only can you subtly experience the wonders of innate Qi, but also far surpass the true Qi obtained through normal cultivation, and it's also possible to gain insight into the profound and mysterious realm of divine abilities, which will be greatly beneficial for your future advancement to the divine ability realm."

  Han Dongyu was taken aback, but he also understood Xia Chen's actions. He just smiled faintly and didn't stop him. For him, the innate energy that healed Xia Chen's wounds was insignificant. Moreover, the faster Xia Chen cultivated, the more it conformed to his wishes.

  Xia Chen, I'm looking forward to you growing up to the tenth stage of the Post-Heaven. My lifespan is only left with a few decades, and you are my greatest hope to enter the Divine Communication Second Stage! It's just a pity that this ancient yuan saint body of yours is an extraordinary talent...

  Han Dongyu thought expressionlessly, his hands exerting a slight force, increasing the transmission intensity of the Innate Qi.

  Xia Chen's mind was filled with a bright light, once again presenting the internal situation of his entire physical body, and he began to introspect.

  But this time, with the help of the aura, the degree of introspection is more vivid and subtle, like a miniature version of him, walking around in his own body, precisely observing every place.

  Xia Chen could see that the injuries inside his body were rapidly recovering under the repair of the Ling Qi, and there would be no sequelae at all.

  Suddenly, on his physical body, strips of bright lines appeared, these lines were distributed in a very regular pattern, just forming a human shape.

  The lines are getting brighter and brighter, like beams of light, constantly emitting heat. At the same time, these lines are also constantly extending, becoming longer and more elastic under the influence of innate vitality, full of strength and tenacity.

  These lines are the meridians all over Xia Chen's body.

  Originally, Xia Chen was still one step away from the Fourth Stage of Refining Tendons, and he had also suffered internal injuries, making it difficult for him to make progress in a short period of time. However, Han Dongyu used his innate Lianqi to enter Xia Chen's body, not only quickly recovering from his injuries but also directly tempering Xia Chen's tendons, skipping the most difficult part of advancing to the Fourth Stage of Refining Tendons.

  Otherwise, Xia Chen would need at least another ten days or so to complete his training of the tendon and muscle.

  Buzz buzz buzz......

  Xia Chen's body emitted a sound like a spring being compressed, and his muscles were rapidly combining under the tempering of the Prenatal Heavenly Qi, forming an intricate network within him.

  When the muscles and tendons are completely woven into a web, it is also the completion of the acquired four refinements of the tendon realm.

  Xia Chen could clearly feel that the distance between his entire body's meridians was only a tiny step away from breaking through to the next level. The internal injuries he had previously suffered were now completely healed.

  Suddenly, the innate aura that was as swift as a tidal wave dissipated rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, it disappeared completely.

  Xia Chen was at a critical juncture in his meridian formation, having lost his innate qi, and his entire body's meridians immediately began to contract, as if wanting to return to their original state.

  "Master, why did we stop?" Xia Chen opened his eyes and asked in surprise.

  "Your internal injury has healed, so I will stop. " Han Dongyu said expressionlessly, "As for breaking through, you must rely on yourself. If I help you, it will be too easy to break through and you won't truly understand the power of the Fourth Stage of Refining Tendons. Later on, it will be even harder to advance."

  "Yes! The disciple understands." Xia Chen's expression turned stern.

  "By the way, how did your cultivation grow so quickly?" Han Dongyu suddenly furrowed his brow. "I remember that after you broke through to the third stage of the Post-Heaven Realm, it took more than a month's time, right? Now you're about to break through to the even harder fourth stage of the Post-Heaven Realm, how come your cultivation time is actually shorter?"

  "Master, I'm not entirely sure what's going on either, but I suspect it might have something to do with my alchemy practice. Over the past half month or so of practicing alchemy, I feel like my cultivation has been progressing much faster than usual. And just now when you used your innate true energy to heal me, it also caused a sudden surge in my cultivation. It's all thanks to your efforts, Master." Xia Chen's heart skipped a beat as he hastily spoke up.

  He had already thought of an explanation for this matter, although it was a bit far-fetched. However, since Han Dongyu also hoped he would grow up quickly, he probably wouldn't pursue the matter further.

  As expected, Han Dongyu just nodded slightly without confirming or denying anything, and after instructing a few words, he left the room.

  Xia Chen let out a long sigh of relief, finally getting rid of this plague god.

  He sat on the bed, and once again mobilized half a cycle of true energy. This time, wherever the true energy passed through, there was no longer any hindrance. The internal injuries caused by Yu Xiu Lian's shock had already disappeared without a trace.

  Although he didn't break through the fourth layer of acquired realm, after this period of recuperation and cultivation, Xia Chen felt that his strength had become even more refined, already infinitely close to the realm of Muscle Forging Great Completion. With a casual punch, it brought with it a whistling gust of wind, much stronger than before.

  If he were to compete with Chu Zhen Hai again, Xia Chen was confident that he could defeat his opponent within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

  Of course, this opportunity will never come again.

  Moreover, through his previous cultivation, Xia Chen also had a deep understanding of the subtleties of Xiantian Gang Qi. The vastness and power of the Divine Ability realm far exceeded his imagination, but it also made Xia Chen yearn for it even more.

  Xia Chen stuck his hand to his abdomen, and when he took it away, there were suddenly two more pills in his hand. One was a bright yellow color, and the other was a deep crimson red. These were the Calcined Tendon Pill and the Nourishing Body Pill that Han Dongyu had forced him to take.