Great Bamboo Peak.
The days that followed.
Great Bamboo Peak plunged into full-on madness.
Tian Buyi was like a man on a caffeine high.
Every day, before dawn, he kicked all the disciples out of bed.
Even his usually cherished daughter, Tian Ling'er, couldn't escape his clutches.
Except Ye Xuan.
He spent all day in the pill room, where the occasional explosion rang out or a strange fragrance drifted from within.
"Daren! Faster with your sword! Did you skip breakfast?"
"Bishu! Is that a magical treasure or a pair of dice? Aim properly!"
"Xiao Fan! Don't just stand there! Is that staff for starting fires? Swing it!"
The plaza was filled with one scream after another.
Tian Buyi held a rattan switch in his hand and lashed out at anyone who caught his eye.
He was practically possessed by a demonic drill instructor.
Whenever everyone was so exhausted they sprawled on the ground like dead dogs, panting, Ye Xuan would appear like a savior.
He carried a cloth sack in his hand.
Without a word, he grabbed handfuls of round pills and tossed them to everyone like feed.
"What are these?"
Du Bishu picked one up. The pill was bright red all over and steaming. It looked hot to the touch.
"Great Tonic Pills."
Ye Xuan made up the name offhand.
"If you don't want to be bedridden tomorrow, eat up."
Du Bishu gritted his teeth and swallowed one.
The next second.
His whole face flushed bright red, and visible white smoke rose from his head.
"Holy crap! It's hot! It's so hot!"
He felt as if a ball of fire were burning inside him.
His depleted spiritual energy instantly surged back to full, then kept swelling. If he didn't release it, he felt his meridians would burst.
"Aaaaaah!"
Du