Expanding Meridians

"Brother Chu, do you happen to have a Marrow Cleansing Pill inside? I'm willing to trade other treasures for it," Bai Ruoxue said, her face a little pale and her breathing weak.

This was a side effect of the pill.

She hadn't left yet, even though the Blood Saber Legacy had already fallen into Chu Jiang's hands.

She still wanted to try her luck. Marrow Cleansing Pills weren't very effective for Xiantian experts anyway. The best time to take them was when one was still in the Houtian stage.

It could achieve a second Marrow Cleansing and refine the body, improving a person's innate potential, allowing her junior sister Li Yu to go further on the path of martial arts.

Chu Jiang opened the white treasure box, took out a pill, and threw it to Bai Ruoxue. "Since you need this pill, I'll give it to you. Thank you for holding off that monster for me just now; it created an opportunity for me!"

A Marrow Cleansing Pill was useless to him now that he had stepped into the Xiantian realm.

Moreover, Bai Ruoxue had indeed contributed a lot to this battle, and it wouldn't be right for him to turn his back on her.

He figured this Marrow Cleansing Pill wouldn't be worth any rare treasures.

Giving it to her would earn him a favor, which might come in handy later.

"In that case, thank you, Brother Chu. This is my Hundred Flowers Sect token. If you have free time in the future, you are welcome to visit my Hundred Flowers Sect!"

"My name is Bai Ruoxue, and this is my junior sister Li Yu. You are welcome anytime, and we will treat you as an honored guest!"

Bai Ruoxue didn't stand on ceremony. After taking the pill, she tossed out a token engraved with the words "Hundred Flowers" and prepared to leave the area.

"Wait..."

Chu Jiang's resonant voice suddenly called out, startling Bai Ruoxue. Had he changed his mind, or did he have some other intention?

In her current state, let alone Chu Jiang, even one of his subordinates could take her down.

"What do you... want to do!" Li Yu shielded Bai Ruoxue behind her, her body trembling slightly, her eyes filled with fear.

She no longer dared to call him a "dog official."

Everything that had just happened had completely shattered her perception of reality.

She was now a little intimidated whenever she saw Chu Jiang.

"No need to be nervous. I won't take back what I've already given away." Chu Jiang's lips curved into a faint smile, and he continued casually, "I'm just kindly reminding you. In your current condition, if you just rush out like this, what if you encounter those who block the road to rob others... How would you fight back?"

"It's best to recuperate here for a while and then leave after your strength has recovered somewhat."

His words were not an empty threat. If she truly encountered danger, she might not even be able to protect herself.

Bai Ruoxue's heart relaxed, and the tension that had been gripping her finally eased. She pursed her lips slightly, her gaze softening. "Thank you for your concern, Brother Chu."

Chu Jiang nodded slightly and turned his attention back to the pills in the treasure box.

The Marrow Cleansing Pill was useless for now; he'd put it aside.

The Purple Sun Pill, however, was a precious treasure that could widen meridians and increase one's True Essence capacity. In terms of rarity, it was even above the three-turn True Essence Pill.

Chu Jiang took the pill and swallowed it directly. It traveled down his throat and into his body.

Instantly, Chu Jiang felt a surge of immense power coursing through him.

His body began to heat up, as if a flame were burning within him. His meridians started to expand, and his blood surged through his veins with a roaring sound.

His skin turned reddish, and sweat poured out of his pores. His muscles began to swell, becoming more powerful. The immense medicinal power was not only widening his meridians but also continuously scouring his bones.

His bones became exceptionally sturdy.

He had already opened the Ren and Du Meridians, the Chong and Dai Meridians, and the Yin and Yang Qiao Meridians.

They were now expanded again, increasing the capacity of his meridians by more than threefold.

The Yin Wei and Yang Wei Meridians, which had not yet been opened, were also constantly expanding. His meridians became thicker and more robust, greatly strengthening their capacity.

The meridians in the human body ranged from large rivers to small streams.

True Essence was primarily stored in the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, which were the largest and most easily perceived among the countless meridians.

They could withstand the scouring of True Essence.

However, other smaller meridians were too fragile to store True Essence.

The Purple Sun Pill not only widened the existing Eight Extraordinary Meridians but also revealed the Hand Taiyin, one of the Twelve Primary Meridians, ahead of schedule.

In the Xiantian Realm, one opened the Eight Extraordinary Meridians.

In the Vajra Realm, one opened the Twelve Primary Meridians.

However, the Hand Taiyin was only revealed; it remained in a closed state and could not store True Essence, though Chu Jiang could sense it.

The True Essence capacity of this Hand Taiyin, if opened in the Xiantian Realm, would be equivalent to seventy percent of the combined capacity of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians.

If it were opened in the Xiantian Realm, its True Essence capacity would soar to a terrifying level.

As the medicinal power of the Purple Sun Pill gradually diminished after several rounds of scouring, Chu Jiang felt an inexhaustible supply of True Essence within him, and his physical strength also increased slightly.

Chu Jiang stood up, sensing the changes in his body.

His steps were light, each one filled with power, yet they landed on the ground as softly as a feather. Each of his punches felt effortless, a seemingly gentle blow carrying a fatal danger.

The effect of this Purple Sun Pill was immense, far greater than the benefits he gained from breaking through his cultivation realm.

Previously, he could only execute the third stance of the Great Vajra Palm at most two or three times.

He could now perform seventeen to eighteen moves, and their power had even increased.

"Lord Chu has grown stronger again!" Ma Han said softly, his face filled with joy.

Ever since Lord Chu had revealed his strength, his cultivation realm had been soaring as if there was no end.

He even suspected that the Xiantian Realm was merely a disguise for Lord Chu, and his true strength had likely already reached the level of the Vajra Realm, making it unfathomable.

"Master Chu, starting today, you are my idol!" Lu Feiyang's eyes sparkled. Compared to Master Chu, he felt that the geniuses in the prefectural city were all weak.

They all thought they were superior to everyone else and looked down on others. If they ever encountered a chaotic situation like today's, they would have died countless times over.

Liu Guangwu remained silent this time. He thought back to when he had wanted to fight someone of this caliber. It was truly a miracle that he hadn't died.

Chu Jiang adjusted his breathing for a while. Once he had recovered, he took out the three-revolution True Essence Pill and swallowed it directly again.

"Again?"

"He just took one! Is Master Chu being too hasty? Can his body handle it?" Lu Feiyang was shocked. Taking two pills in succession placed extremely high demands on one's physical condition. If it reached its limit, there was a high chance of exploding and dying.

He didn't need to wait this long even with the Blood Saber Legacy. It would be more stable to refine it after resting.

"Don't worry, Lord Chu never does anything he isn't sure about. We just need to protect him with peace of mind," Ma Han said calmly. His massive body was like an impregnable fortress, firmly shielding Chu Jiang within, without the slightest hint of worry.

"Stinky tall guy, can't you say something else? You just repeat the same thing over and over all day." Lu Feiyang's face darkened, as black as the bottom of a pot. For a moment, he couldn't find any words to retort.

In less than the time it took for an incense stick to burn, Chu Jiang opened his eyes once more.

"What's going on?"