The three of them returned home carrying large and small bags of things, and Wan Qing hurriedly prepared the medicinal food.
Xiao Cha glanced at the sky and said, "Is it too late today?"
It was already evening, and the average simmering time for medicinal cuisine is 6 hours.
While preparing the ingredients, Wan Qing said, "Give it a try. Can you kill the chicken for me?"
Xiao Cha, finding the work of killing chickens unsightly, nudged Lu Li with her elbow and said in a coquettish voice:
"You kill the culprit, I'll fetch the water."
After saying that, he picked up the bucket and ran off.
Lu Li's gaze sharpened, freezing a chicken in mid-air before a cleaver flew over and chopped off its head.
The bloodletting, plucking of hair, and removal of internal organs were all done in one smooth motion, which was truly quite elegant.
Just as the prepared black-boned chicken was placed in the kitchen, Xiao Cha returned with a bucket of water.
Lu Li casually said, "By the way, your cousin heard this on the radio, how about we buy a radio too?"
"Wan Qing's house doesn't have electricity," Xiao Cha said, shrugging. "We can't get an electric wire here."
"The radio needs to be plugged in..."
That's no problem, we can just bring one from Blue Star.
The clinic not only lacked electricity, but also had to draw water from a communal well, which was very inconvenient...
Lu Li thought of Xiao Cha's spacious courtyard, which not only had electricity but also a private well. It would be very comfortable to live there.
But Xiao Cha herself doesn't go to live there, presumably because seeing the objects reminds her of someone, so Lu Li naturally doesn't feel comfortable bringing it up.
At this moment, Xiao Cha stood in the center of the courtyard and called out:
"You use your mental power to suppress me, let's have a 'confrontational cultivation'!"
Lu Li immediately understood the girl's meaning, and focused his mind like a tidal wave.
Xiao Cha practiced the White Dragon Whip Technique under the pressure of over a thousand pounds, her movements slow and her physical strength greatly depleted.
However, this creates an effect similar to the "gravity chamber" in Dragon Ball, drastically increasing training efficiency!
Lu Li can also use this to temper his mind and spirit.
Of course, Xiao Cha would definitely benefit more, but since Lu Li had been eating Nai for several days, he naturally had to give something in return.
The two practiced intermittently, and the aroma gradually grew stronger and stronger in the kitchen.
Two hours passed in the blink of an eye, and the sun was already setting.
Xiao Cha was covered in sweat, her face flushed and still glistening with a few beads of sweat, looking as tempting as a freshly washed apple.
"Haha~ The effect is amazing!"
She lifted her long legs high and did a split, stretching out her figure. Even in loose pants, her sexy hip and leg lines were still undeniable.
After a few moments, Wan Qing suddenly came out of the kitchen and called out, "The medicinal meal is ready, let's eat."
"So fast?"
Xiao Cha put her legs down, ran over to take a look, and exclaimed, "Good heavens! Ginseng and White Phoenix Soup!"
The main ingredients of this medicinal dish are obvious from its name, and Wan Qing served each of them a bowl.
Xiao Cha's bowl was the largest, followed by Lu Li's, Wan Qing herself only had a small sip, and there was no Tong Shao at all.
Wan Qing said softly, "The medicinal food is too potent, and Tong Shao is still too young to eat it."
"It's okay, Sister Wan Qing, I'm not hungry."
Tong Shao wasn't really hungry; she had eaten a lot of Jujube Paste Square Crisp at home and had no appetite.
Lu Li drank the soup while it was still hot, and immediately felt a warm sensation in his stomach, followed by a hot feeling on his face and redness in his ears.
Xiao Cha licked the bottom of the bowl clean, smacked her lips excitedly, and said:
"Such a powerful effect in replenishing qi and blood! I'll be able to achieve minor success in Organ Refining after just a few doses!"
Lu Li asked, "Xiao Cheng?"
Xiao Cha explained:
"Martial Arts Realm are generally divided into three levels: minor achievement, major achievement, and great perfection. However, the two basic realms of Tendons Training and Bone Forging do not have a great perfection level."
Lu Li continued, "Is it because martial artists have to train their bodies and bones their whole lives, never reaching perfection?"
"That's right~" Xiao Cha nodded with an expression of optimism, then hugged Wan Qing and exclaimed:
"You're amazing! How did you manage to achieve such a high level of efficacy in such a short time?"
At this moment, Wan Qing's cheeks were also flushed, and she said shyly:
"I'm not really sure, I just feel like the fire is particularly obedient."
"You must have some powerful ancient bloodline~ That's what they say in the picture books~"
Xiao Cha was in a great mood, all smiles. "Now that we have medicinal food to nourish our bodies, you can start practicing martial arts tomorrow too!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Li glanced at Wan Qing's large pomelo and his heart tightened!
The White Dragon Whip Technique has so many swinging movements; practicing it... might cause the heavens and earth to collapse!
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The next day, Lu Li up very early.
On Wan Qing's first day of martial arts practice, he was eager to help.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Lu Li been waiting for a long time, and just when he finally heard that the two girls had gotten up, there was a sudden knock on the courtyard gate.
"Captain Luo, it's me, Old Zhong. The bureau wants you to come over."
The visitor was Xiao Cha's subordinate, so it must be on official business. And since they came so early in the morning, it couldn't be anything good.
Xiao Cha opened the door with a stern face, and Old Zhong came in bowing and scraping, reporting:
"Several pregnant women mysteriously disappeared last night; it must have been a robbery. The station is going to assign us to patrol."
Hearing this, Xiao Cha said coldly:
"Why bother with the patrol? Just go straight to the Tooth Brokerage them. It must have been those bastards who did it!"
Old Zhong wholeheartedly agreed, echoing, "That's right, the higher-ups don't dare mess with the Tooth Brokerage, so they just make trouble for us."
Human thinking is always prone to subconscious preconceived notions.
Yesterday, upon seeing Ye Rongcheng scavenging pregnant women, even Lu Li felt it was the Tooth Brokerage's fault.
He and Xiao Cha exchanged a knowing glance and decided to get rid of Ye Rongcheng as soon as possible.
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After Xiao Cha left, Lu Li found the guns to check and maintain them, while also feeling regretful that he wouldn't be able to see Wan Qing practicing martial arts for the time being.
He had no other intention than to help the girl cultivate herself and regain her sight as soon as possible.
Wan Qing clutched her chest, busied herself with chores for a while, then came over with a book and said:
"Young Master Lu, this is a recipe for medicinal cuisine. If there's anything you'd like to eat, just let me know and I'll make it."
Lu Li took it and saw that it was a book of Complete Medicinal Cuisine Recipes, which was like a menu, allowing him to choose the ones he liked.
"Thank you, Miss Wan Qing. I like anything you make."
Lu Li, a person who is usually as wooden as a statue, actually said something very endearing, instinctively and sincerely.
Wan Qing blushed, feeling very happy.
Hearing Lu Li packing his weapons again, she said:
"Young Master, although Marrow Cleansing Martial Artist cannot stop bullets, they possess the strength of an elephant. You must be extra careful."
"Organ Refining is like a tiger, cleansing the marrow is like an elephant..." Lu Li nodded solemnly, "I understand, thank you for reminding me."
"Xiao Cha would have told you even if I didn't."
Wan Qing, clutching the hem of her clothes, said softly, "Young Master, let me teach you to recognize acupoints and meridians."
"OK!"
This is essential knowledge for Martial Arts training, and Lu Li gladly accepted it.
Next, the girl gestured with her fingers on his body, teaching him methodically.
Xiao Cha returned around noon.
"My good-for-nothing cousin is hosting Ye Rongcheng at Lan Kwai Fong Izumo Concession tonight."
Xiao Cha picked up two Continuous Spray, made an aiming motion, and said:
"Your gun has low recoil, let's dual-wield! We'll fire all four at once, catching him completely off guard and turning this beast into a sieve!"