Wash Marrow, Bone Remolding

Ye Qingxian observed that although Lin Xiao's brows were still tightly furrowed, the pain on his face had eased considerably. She knew that the Evil Fire Body Tempering had entered its final stage.

But Ye Qingxian did not let her guard down in the slightest.

On one hand, she continuously used the Nine Hearted Begonia's Healing.

On the other, she poured the boiled medicinal slurry into the Bath Barrel.

"Your body has improved now, and this is the best moment to absorb the medicinal effects. Start circulating that fist technique of yours! We've finally made it to the end, so don't slack off!"

Lin Xiao had only just relaxed.

Hearing Ye Qingxian's reminder, he did not dare delay for even a moment. He immediately began practicing the Five Animal Frolics inside the Bath Barrel while silently reciting the Mental Cultivation Chant.

His skin began to heat up again.

This was because his pores had opened, allowing the medicinal effects to surge into his body one wave after another.

Lin Xiao felt that his body was now like a gluttonous Fierce Beast, greedily opening its huge mouth and endlessly devouring the essence of the medicinal power.

For ordinary people, medicine was three parts poison.

However, Lin Xiao's body was filled entirely with Evil Fire. Once the essence was absorbed, all the remaining impurities were burned away, then carried out and expelled by the blood within his body.

Ye Qingxian knew this very well.

That was why, now that the Evil Fire had gradually subsided, she had used an unprecedentedly large dosage of medicinal ingredients in the Medicinal Bath!

It was practically a tiger-and-wolf-grade medicine!

But then again, wasn't Evil Fire Body Tempering itself a tiger-and-wolf body-tempering method?

The most crucial factor in this body tempering was Ye Qingxian, a Soul Emperor, continuously treating Lin Xiao with the Nine Hearted Begonia. Otherwise, even with the Ice Heart Incantation and the Five Animal Frolics, Lin Xiao's only fate would have been Explosion to Death.

The MVP of this battle was the Nine Hearted Begonia!

Lin Xiao was inside the Bath Barrel. The barrel, which had originally been filled with a rich medicinal fragrance, had become unbearably murky, and even a faint stench wafted out.

Ye Qingxian wrinkled her Qiong Nose. Yet when she smelled the unpleasant odor, the corners of her lips curved upward slightly.

"Wash Marrow, Bone Remolding."

"According to legend, this could only be accomplished after entering the Titled Douluo realm. I never thought a six-year-old child would manage to do it."

Who would dare believe it if this got out?

Wash Marrow, Bone Remolding!

The fundamental reason Titled Douluo could return to youth and extend their lifespans lay in these eight words. How many experts who had been stuck at the Soul Douluo realm had dreamed of such an opportunity their entire lives?

However, while Ye Qingxian was feeling pleased with herself, she also felt faintly worried. The Nine Hearted Begonia's ability absolutely could not be known by anyone else!

He had already suffered Heaven's Jealousy. Did he really have to suffer a Man-made Disaster as well?

Once this boy came out, she had to give him a serious talking-to. Youths were especially fond of showing off, but they did not understand that Unwise Secrecy would inevitably lead to trouble later.

He had to be careful of Trouble from the Mouth!

Inside the Bath Barrel, Lin Xiao slowly opened his eyes. He instinctively clenched his fist and felt boundless strength throughout his body. One punch could kill a Soul Master!

With his fist alone!

Amid his delight, Lin Xiao suddenly caught a whiff of an awful stench. The water in the medicinal bath had originally been clear and transparent, a bright yellow color, but it had now turned pitch-black.

Lin Xiao suppressed his nausea and called out toward the curtain:

"Aunt Ye, could you prepare another barrel of water for me?"

"Cold water is fine. I need to wash myself. This smell is unbearable!"

Because the Evil Fire Body Tempering involved the shocking secret of the Nine Hearted Begonia, there were no servants in the courtyard at this time. Only Ye Qingxian was busy running around.

Lin Xiao felt a little embarrassed, but he had no choice but to trouble her.

He couldn't exactly go outside with his butt naked!

He was only six years old, but his mental age was far beyond that!

"There's a Water Well right beside us. Come out yourself. I'll go get your clothes. I won't look at you."

Ye Qingxian's voice grew farther away outside.

It seemed she had already gone to get his clothes.

Lin Xiao: "..."

"Aunt Ye, are you still there?"

He called out, but no one answered.

Lin Xiao quickly climbed out of the Bath Barrel, lifted the curtain, and ran toward the Water Well. But when he turned his head, he saw Ye Qingxian leaning against the corner of the wall, watching him with a teasing smile.

"Damn it!"

Lin Xiao hurriedly covered himself and said, both ashamed and furious, "Aunt Ye, weren't you going to get my clothes?"

Ye Qingxian let out a derisive laugh.

"Go walk around the streets of Heaven Dou City. Children your age still wear split-crotch pants. What are you embarrassed about? I'm also training your thick skin. If your skin is too thin, you'll suffer in the future!"

"You'll either suffer at the hands of women or at the hands of old monsters who refuse to die!"

If he was too shy as a child, what would he do when facing women after growing up? What would he do when facing those shameless old monsters who refused to die? Lin Xiao couldn't go on like this. He really needed some training.

Ye Qingxian truly had this intention.

She tossed out one last sentence—"Even a little girl wouldn't be as embarrassed as you"—then turned around to get Lin Xiao's clothes.

Lin Xiao could not win an argument against Ye Qingxian, because every word she said was well-founded. Thus, he could only helplessly wash himself as quickly as possible before running behind the curtain.

A short while later.

Ye Qingxian returned with the clothes. When she saw Lin Xiao hiding behind the curtain again, she shook her head slightly.

He still needed training!

Ye Qingxian passed the clothes over irritably. After hearing a rustling from inside, Lin Xiao quickly came out fully dressed.

Lin Xiao's face was expressionless.

"Are you angry?"

Ye Qingxian was utterly astonished.

"No."

Lin Xiao was somewhat depressed.

His skin was thin not because he was shy, much less because he was a sissy. It was because he regarded himself as an adult. From Ye Qingxian's perspective, his behavior did indeed seem somewhat problematic.

At that moment.

A shout came from outside the courtyard.

"Mom, Lin Xiao, I'm home!"

Ye Lingling's voice was full of cheer.

During class that day, her mind had been filled with thoughts of helping Lin Xiao temper his body. She had been absent-minded and not as focused as usual. After enduring the entire day, she had finally returned home.

As a result, she entered the Inner Courtyard together with Dugu Yan.

They happened to see the Bath Barrel, the water stains on the ground, and the Medicinal Cuisine and kettle beside it.

"Mom, weren't we supposed to wait for me?"

Ye Qingxian replied indifferently:

"It was just a small matter. I could handle it myself."

"Ah!" Dugu Yan cried out in surprise.

Ye Lingling followed Dugu Yan's gaze, and her eyes instantly widened!

"Wait, Lin Xiao, did you change your skin?!"

Lin Xiao had already been exceptionally handsome, but because he had lived a frugal life, he had developed calluses on his small hands despite his young age. His skin had also been tanned to a wheatish color.

But the Lin Xiao before Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan now had an even more handsome face.

His skin was lustrous and flawless as jade, radiating a dazzling glow, as though he had been carved from flawless white jade. Even the calluses and dead skin on his hands had all disappeared. Had he even grown a little taller?

Lin Xiao was somewhat baffled and instinctively touched his face.

He froze immediately.

This feeling... Why is it so tender?

Ye Qingxian offered a reasonable explanation.

"Evil Fire Body Tempering didn't merely reconstruct all your Meridians. Your entire body's metabolism has also undergone countless cycles. Naturally, it affected your appearance as well."

"You do look good, but Manly Man should still be a little darker."

Ye Qingxian gave her own evaluation.