Cultivators rarely made pills for Body Tempering, so this Dragon-Tiger Golden Pill was exceedingly rare. It was Yang Shi's first time seeing one at the market in all these years.
After taking it, one could use its pure medicinal power to nourish the body and stimulate its physical potential, greatly increasing one's bodily strength.
Yang Shi knew this because his master, Liu Wuhen, had once taken one. His strength had surged tremendously afterward, and few Innate Grandmaster Realm experts of the same level could fight him to a draw.
This one Second-Grade Pill cost 150 Low-Grade Spirit Stones.
While Yang Shi hesitated for a moment, Yang Genshuo could no longer stand watching and directly manifested.
"Buy it!"
Once the Fasting Cake assembly line was running at full capacity, the Yang Family would not lack those 150 Low-Grade Spirit Stones in the future.
After Yang Shi bought it and consumed it at the Yang Family Estate, the Body Tempering progress he had accumulated for two years began to soar!
The patterns of a dragon and tiger surfaced across his skin. His muscles knotted like coiling roots, and his entire aura kept rising wildly.
With every breath, it was like the roar of dragons and the howl of tigers!
Dust rose in all directions, whirling under the force of his aura.
"Mind Illumination!"
Yang Shi kept his mind clear throughout, using his inner breath to guide this immense power as it remade his body, while rapidly digesting the massive amounts of blood qi and spiritual power.
Huzi stared at Yang Shi in repeated amazement.
"What a powerful aura! Brother Shi, are you finally about to advance?"
Yang Shi had remained at the Body Tempering Ninth Layer for two years. He ate Spirit Rice and supplements, and had Liu Wuhen spar with and instruct him. He had never slacked off, and now he had reached the critical threshold.
The Dragon-Tiger Golden Pill directly helped him smash through it all.
Boom!
A tremendous current of air burst from Yang Shi's body, overturning the scattered objects around him.
His essence, qi, and spirit fused into one. Blood and qi surged throughout his body. When Huzi glanced at him, it was as though he were looking at a ferocious beast!
"Body Tempering Tenth Layer, unity of essence and qi, Half-Step Innate Realm!"
Yang Shi's Martial Cultivator realm has broken through. The Yang Family's martial virtue prospers. Incense offerings +100! Yang Shi's spiritual sense has improved. Your field of vision range +50 meters.
The fog of war around Yang Shi slowly dispersed somewhat, and Yang Genshuo's vision expanded outward by half!
It had increased from 100 meters to 150 meters.
"Feels good~ Now I can see more things and grasp more information."
Yang Genshuo now had two fields of vision. One belonged to Yang Shi, while the other belonged to little Yang Fu.
He could switch between their locations at any time, and he could also manifest before and bestow blessings upon either of them.
This was very convenient for him, allowing him to easily keep track of the Yang Family members' movements.
However, he could not see through Jiang Xiaobai's or Huzi's perspectives. Yang Genshuo guessed it was because neither of them possessed Yang Family blood.
Feeling out his Half-Step Innate body, Yang Shi closed his eyes and could vaguely sense every rustle of wind and grass around him. He could even sense Huzi's heartbeat and the faint breathing of the Black Ghosts as they lay in the fields sunning themselves.
"So this is the Half-Step Innate Realm."
He finally understood why his master could easily deal with him even with his eyes closed.
"Spiritual sense... Once Yang Shi's spiritual sense improves again, my vision can expand further too."
After Yang Shi broke through to the Body Tempering Tenth Layer, his talent "Neither Laughing Nor Crying++" changed.
Neither Laughing Nor Crying+++ (Mortal Grade): Work efficiency fluctuates greatly according to one's mood. When cheerful, +35%; when depressed, -35%. (Affected by the Mind Illumination Formula)
"His talent improved by another 5%. Could it eventually rise directly to an Earth Grade talent? If his martial arts efficiency rises further, he might reach the Innate Grandmaster Realm before long."
Yang Genshuo clicked his tongue twice when another notification popped up.
After taking the Second-Grade Pill 'Dragon-Tiger Golden Pill,' Yang Shi has gained the talent 'Dragon-Tiger Great Strength (Mortal Grade).' Dragon-Tiger Great Strength (Mortal Grade): Physical strength greatly increases.
"Flying Sword Without a Trace!"
Something stirred in Yang Shi's heart. He drew the Flowing Water Sword, spun it in a flourish, and hurled it forcefully at a large stone in the courtyard.
Bang!
Propelled by his immense strength, the Flowing Water Sword punched straight through the boulder, shattering it into pieces.
At first glance, it looked somewhat similar to Bai Heyu's sword-control technique!
"Brother Shi, what incredible strength!"
Huzi cultivated the Overbearing Qi Formula and had the Minor Vessel Accomplishment talent enhancing him, so his physical strength had always surpassed Yang Shi's.
Yet after taking the Dragon-Tiger Golden Pill, Yang Shi could cause such destructive power with a casual throw. His strength had utterly crushed Huzi's.
Huzi even suspected that the leader among the three little Miao Family thieves who had invaded their teahouse back then would not be able to defeat the current Yang Shi.
"Spending money really is fierce!"
One hundred and fifty Spirit Stones in exchange for a realm breakthrough and a Mortal Grade talent—what a massive profit!
"Cultivating immortality, cultivating immortality. What one cultivates is still resources: wealth, companions, techniques, and land. Wealth comes first!"
Yang Genshuo felt as though he had glimpsed the great Dao of cultivation.
Mortals' supplements merely conditioned the body.
Immortal pills could rapidly increase one's strength!
"Looking at this, as long as I have Spirit Stones, Yang Shi can keep bringing out immortal pills for me. I can eat my way straight into the Innate Grandmaster Realm!"
"I'll fucking eat, eat, eat! I'll eat every pill I come across!"
After Yang Shi washed up, a hooded figure arrived outside his door.
"Patriarch, the masked cultivators have gone to the Xiang Residence again."
This person was an informant Yang Shi had stationed at the tavern across from the Xiang Family's entrance.
"Alright, I understand."
The masked ones were Demonic Cultivators from Bloodsoul Valley. Every year during the market period, they came to the Xiang Residence and hauled away large quantities of Spirit Rice Paddy, Spirit Wheat, Spirit Fruit, and the like.
Yang Genshuo deliberately kept an eye on them every year at this time, guarding against any unexpected developments. After all, they were Demonic Cultivators—nothing they did would be surprising.
Fortunately, they had been fairly peaceful these past few years and only communicated with the Xiang Residence.
Speaking of the Xiang Residence, Yang Genshuo thought of those vast Spirit Fields stretching beyond the eye's reach.
"If I could seize the Spirit Fields that originally belonged to my Yang Family, that would feel wonderful."
Unfortunately, setting aside the Demonic Cultivators from Bloodsoul Valley, the Xiang Residence alone had a Qi Refining Realm cultivator guarding it. That was already an immense challenge.
The Yang Family's overall strength was still slightly lacking at present, insufficient to take the initiative.
"What exactly are the Xiang Family plotting with the Demonic Cultivators?"
Yang Genshuo had been curious for a long time.
"Right! My vision has increased by 50 meters. Maybe I can scout out some intelligence."
Today, he decided to have Yang Shi take him over to spy.
Following Yang Genshuo's instructions, Yang Shi sat on the second floor of the tavern. Gazing at the Xiang Residence's towering walls, he closed his eyes and sensed carefully, seeming to detect some hidden danger beneath those walls.
"This must be the defensive array Patriarch mentioned."
On Yang Genshuo's screen, he could see the array's prompt. A square frame of light enclosed the entire Xiang Residence.
Earth-Deflecting Shield Array (Level 1): Once activated, it can form continuous earthen shields to resist outside spiritual-sense probing and attacks.
Yang Genshuo did not know what level of defensive power this Level 1 array possessed, but he could see its array eye. It was in the Xiang Residence's flower pond. As long as the array eye was destroyed, the entire array would immediately fail.
Yang Shi sat on the second floor drinking wine while Yang Genshuo explored the Xiang Residence within 150 meters.
This time, his vision could see the Xiang Residence's council hall!
Two Qi Refining Realm demonic cultivators from Bloodsoul Valley, one fat and one thin, were chatting with Xiang Pichi, the Xiang Residence's only Qi Refining Realm cultivator.
"Did the two Soul Envoys have a smooth journey this time? Did you encounter any Blackstone Sect disciples? I heard they have recently been traveling in groups to ambush and kill demonic cultivators."
The fat demonic cultivator spoke with an arrogant expression. "Hehe~ Although Blackstone Sect disciples possess deep cultivation, ordinary Qi Refining disciples... however many come, that many we kill. We merely did not wish to expose your Xiang Family, so we came in secret."
"We slipped through Demonwind Forest." The thin demonic cultivator was expressionless.
The fat demonic cultivator gave the thin one a slight sidelong glance.
Xiang Pichi was somewhat surprised. "Oh? Demonwind Forest... That place is not easy to traverse. There are members of the Demon Race, ferocious beasts, and reportedly even black-skinned man-eating demons. It is terrifying beyond measure!"
The fat demonic cultivator snorted coldly. "The two of us are demonic cultivators. Once our Soul-Summoning Banners emerge, a hundred ghosts roam the night. Why would we fear such petty riffraff?"
"There are no members of the Demon Race. We avoided the ferocious beasts. The man-eating demons are uncivilized barbarians who spend each day guarding a few Spirit Fields, harvesting and sunning themselves. As long as you do not provoke them, nothing happens."
The thin demonic cultivator remained expressionless.
The corner of the fat demonic cultivator's mouth twitched slightly.
Yet the moment Xiang Pichi heard the words Spirit Fields, his eyes shone brightly.
"There are even wild Spirit Fields? Could you point out the way for me? My Xiang Family can cultivate them, and next year we can offer Bloodsoul Valley even more tribute."
The fat demonic cultivator said, "Without our route, at best you will fall into a ferocious beast's trap and have your heart torn out with one claw. At worst, barbarians will capture you, roast you into a meat skewer, and divide you up for a feast. Are you sure you still want to go? Hehehe~"
"This is the route map. We change routes every year anyway. If you have time, go cultivate them. Those barbarians are weak; if you find them an eyesore, simply kill them all."
The thin demonic cultivator remained expressionless.
"I've put up with you for a long time! Why do you keep tearing down my act? Would you like to test the vicious ghosts in my Soul-Summoning Banner?"
"The ghosts in my Soul-Summoning Banner are no less vicious."
The thin demonic cultivator gave the posturing fat demonic cultivator no face whatsoever.
The two stood at swords' points for a moment, on the verge of fighting within the Xiang Residence.
Xiang Pichi was drenched in sweat. If those vast Spirit Fields were contaminated by demonic cultivators, he would face the family head's punishment.
"Wait, wait! Please calm yourselves, esteemed envoys. It is all because I have failed to entertain you properly. I have some Spirit Meals here, fine goods my nephew brought back from the Blackstone Sect. They can be stored for years, so I will give them to you for the road."
The fat demonic cultivator immediately grinned. "What delicious food is it?"
The thin demonic cultivator said nothing more and calmly put away his Soul-Summoning Banner.
"This item is called... Fasting Cake!"
After the supplies had been handed over, the two demonic cultivators departed with their enormous convoy.
Remaining in the Xiang Residence, Xiang Pichi held the map in his hand and smiled.
"Once I transport these remaining Spirit Objects back to Danai City, I'll return and claim those Spirit Fields."
Click~
Yang Genshuo found a good angle and used his far-ahead mobile phone to photograph the route map.
"I was just worrying that you were hiding in the Xiang Residence and wouldn't dare come out."
"These Spirit Fields must bear the Yang name!"
"No one is better at farming than me!"
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