Wounded

Yi Yun had put all his effort into absorbing the Savage Bones' energy today, but he hadn't expected it to be this intense.

Initially, Yi Yun estimated it would take him five to six days to fully absorb the energy from this Savage Bone.

But now, in just a few seconds, Yi Yun had absorbed more energy than he had in the previous two or three days combined!

Could this be the result of unblocking his meridians?

Yi Yun felt the burning sensation within his meridians and suddenly understood.

This was Yi Yun's first time absorbing Savage Bone energy after breaking through to the fourth level of Mortal Blood, the Meridian Realm!

Before this, Yi Yun's meridians were blocked, and he could only rely on his physical body to absorb energy from the Savage Bones. His body could only contain a very limited amount of energy, and he would quickly feel full.

But once the meridians were unblocked, it was a different story. Meridians were channels for Vital Energy to flow, and their capacity for energy far surpassed that of the physical body.

Meridians were like high-speed highways for energy. Yi Yun reaching the fourth level of Mortal Blood, the Meridian Realm, was like opening up the energy highways within his body.

Originally, the Savage Bone's energy seeped into Yi Yun's body gradually. But now, it was like the energy was rushing directly into Yi Yun's body through the meridian highways. The two were incomparable.

Yi Yun, lacking systematic Martial Arts knowledge, had no idea about the difference. Thus, without paying attention, he injured himself, and quite severely at that. His meridians had only just been expanded and unblocked a few days ago; how could they withstand such a powerful energy surge?

With this single act, he had essentially absorbed all the remaining essence from the Cold Python Savage Bones!

"Something like this... absorbing too much energy and ending up like this, it's just too unfair."

Yi Yun felt incredibly unlucky. All the meridians in his body felt like they were about to break. It was like going to a seafood buffet, eating until his stomach burst, and ending up in the hospital.

In reality, if the energy was strong enough, it could indeed rupture a person's meridians.

This wasn't uncommon in the cultivation world. Mortals could die from eating aged medicinal herbs they couldn't digest. Martial Practitioners could explode and die from consuming Savage Bone Relics they couldn't digest.

This way of dying was truly pathetic. In Yi Yun's opinion, it was the same as dying from overeating.

Yi Yun felt like his insides were on fire. His throat felt sweet, and a mouthful of blood emerged.

"Hey, little monkey, what are you lying on the ground for? Pretending to be dead and not working?"

A dark-faced man cursed impatiently. This man had a son named "Big Head," whom he had used to scold Yi Yun a few days prior.

"Damn it, can't you hear me talking?" Big Head's father saw Yi Yun still lying on the ground and became furious. He threw down his axe and was about to kick Yi Yun a few times when he noticed Yi Yun's pale face and his body trembling slightly. Blood was even flowing from his nostrils and ears.

At this, Big Head's father was stunned!

Something had happened!

Although Big Head's father wasn't a good person – he was not only sharp-tongued but also liked to steal others' belongings – when he truly saw someone about to die, he would panic.

"Quick, report to the higher-ups. Say someone's about to die."

Big Head's father said to a companion.

This wasn't Big Head's father cursing Yi Yun. Seeing Yi Yun bleeding from all seven orifices, how could he possibly survive?

In the Lian Clan, medical conditions were virtually nonexistent, and resources were severely scarce. The tribesmen had weak resistance to illness. In such circumstances, even catching a common cold could be fatal, let alone bleeding from all seven orifices.

In Big Head's father's eyes, Yi Yun was doomed!

"I say, little monkey, don't you die here. If you have to die, move somewhere else..." Big Head's father said, reaching out to grab Yi Yun. But the moment he touched Yi Yun's hand, he felt as if his hand had been burned by fire. Big Head's father let out a miserable cry and stumbled backward, landing on a pile of firewood. His head nearly hit the red-hot cauldron. If he had actually hit it, his life would have been over.

Even so, Big Head's father had a tuft of hair singed off, scaring him pale. It was as if something had entered his body through the hand he used to touch Yi Yun.

"What's going on?" Big Head's father was startled. This was too bizarre, like being bitten by a snake. His hand that had touched Yi Yun was still trembling.

"What's wrong? What's wrong?" Several other strong men rushed over.

Big Head's father, still shaken, said, "This kid might be possessed by a ghost. Let's quickly go notify Young Master Lian."

As Big Head's father spoke, a strong man tending the fire hurried off to report.

Big Head's father thought for a moment, then said fearfully to Yi Yun, "I say, little monkey... no, I mean, little brother, what's wrong with you? You have to hold on! I've already sent someone to call for help. The tribe's doctor will be here soon."

Although "Big Head's" father said this, he knew that the tribe only had one doctor, and it was highly unlikely they would treat Yi Yun.

That doctor basically served only the tribe's high-ranking members. Otherwise, with over a thousand households in the entire tribe, how could he possibly see everyone? Even if he could, there wouldn't be enough herbs. The Lian Clan's medicinal herbs were very precious.

Therefore, poor families had to rely on themselves to endure illness. If they couldn't, they were left to fend for themselves; their lives were cheap anyway.

"I say, little brother, I was greedy earlier and stole your porridge. Please don't blame me."

Big Head's father had no idea that Yi Yun had been favored by Zhang Yuxian. Seeing that Yi Yun was likely not going to make it, he tried to comfort Yi Yun before his "death," fearing that Yi Yun would turn into a ghost and seek revenge after dying.

Most people in the Great Wilderness were very superstitious. This was probably because their lives were too hard, so they needed spiritual sustenance. They believed that bad people went to hell after death, good people went to paradise, and the poor had hope for reincarnation, perhaps being born into a good family in their next life.

Yi Yun found it both funny and exasperating. He hadn't even died yet, and people were already cursing him.

However, speaking of which, this was a lesson learned. Absorbing too much Savage Bone essence could indeed kill people.

Ending up like this today was truly unlucky. What is "extreme joy turns to sorrow"? He was a perfect example of that right now.

While Yi Yun's meridians were injured and he was bleeding from all seven orifices, in the main courtyard of the Lian Clan, Lian Chengyu also received the news. The messenger was Zhao Tiezhu.

"Young Master Lian, hehe, that kid Yi Yun is suddenly in a bad way! I heard he's possessed by a ghost, and blood is pouring out of his nose and mouth!"

Hearing that Yi Yun was in trouble, Zhao Tiezhu was overjoyed. Serves you right for being favored by Master Lian. Now you're finished!

"Oh?"

Lian Chengyu, who was practicing boxing, paused slightly upon hearing Zhao Tiezhu's words. A flicker of schadenfreude flashed in his eyes.

Possessed by a ghost? Lian Chengyu believed this was just the foolish notion of ignorant people. Lian Chengyu was convinced that Yi Yun's condition was the result of the combined effects of the cold energy of the Savage Bone and the Blood Dissolving Pill.

This kid's time was up!