Body Tempering Realm: Eighth Layer

Chapter 50: Body Tempering Realm Eighth Level (Seeking Recommendation Tickets~)

Looking at the crack on the chestplate of her armor, Shi Lan suddenly felt the weight of her armor increase significantly, making it hard to breathe.

"Hoo..."

Shi Lan removed her helmet, feeling the lingering scent of blood in her nostrils slowly dissipate. She let out a long breath, her expression dazed.

After a while, Shi Lan suddenly clenched the helmet in her hand. The force was so great that her knuckles turned slightly white. Several shallow finger imprints appeared on the helmet forged from refined profound iron.

A long time passed before Shi Lan's expression gradually calmed down. Adapt, I'll get used to it eventually...

Shi Lan walked to the outer room, took off her armor, and sat down on a couch. She brought up the System panel.

The last mission the System had given her, to leave Tenglong City, had rewarded her with a lottery chance. She hadn't used it, saving it up. Combined with the reward from the current mission, she had two lottery chances.

Now, it had reached a point where she had no choice but to use them.

Looking at the familiar lottery panel before her, Shi Lan took a deep breath. "Spin the wheel!"

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining a one-star item: a bottle of Bone Strengthening Pill.]

A pill?

Shi Lan opened the System's temporary storage and retrieved a jade bottle.

Before Shi Lan could ask, the System provided detailed information about the Bone Strengthening Pill.

[Bone Strengthening Pill: Nourishes the flesh, strengthens tendons and bones. Suitable for martial artists above the seventh level of the Body Tempering Realm.]

Shi Lan breathed a sigh of relief. Since it was used to increase strength, it was better than nothing.

The jade bottle contained a total of ten Bone Strengthening Pills. Shi Lan didn't rush to test their efficacy; instead, she spun the lottery wheel again.

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining a two-star item: Cloudsoar Boots.]

Shi Lan opened the System's temporary storage and took out the Cloudsoar Boots.

The Cloudsoar Boots were a pair of dark green mid-calf boots, with many moon-white cloud patterns embossed on them. Overall, they didn't look particularly striking.

Shi Lan tentatively put on the boots. The boot shaft wasn't deep, only reaching halfway up her calf.

Taking a couple of steps on the ground, Shi Lan immediately noticed the difference. These boots made her feel as light as a swallow. The soles were soft, like stepping on clouds, incredibly comfortable.

Moreover, the feeling these boots gave Shi Lan was somewhat similar to the White Crane Dress. She couldn't quite articulate it, but if she had to say, it was simply that they were extraordinary.

Shi Lan tentatively took a step forward. With one stride, she was already three zhang away, almost hitting the wall.

Shi Lan tested them carefully a few times and quickly reached a conclusion: these Cloudsoar Boots at least doubled her speed.

With Shi Lan's current cultivation, her full speed was already comparable to a swift horse. Now, with these Cloudsoar Boots, if she ran at full speed, she would be no less than a Foundation Realm martial artist using a weapon for flight.

With the help of the Cloudsoar Boots, some of the burden from her armor could be reduced, which was a significant benefit.

After taking a few more steps and gradually mastering her current speed, Shi Lan sat back on the couch and took out a Bone Strengthening Pill, swallowing it.

As the pill entered her abdomen, it quickly transformed into a potent medicinal force that circulated throughout Shi Lan's body.

Wherever the medicinal force passed, her muscles and bones became even firmer.

After digesting the effects of this Bone Strengthening Pill, Shi Lan finally touched the barrier of the eighth level of the Body Tempering Realm.

Opening her eyes, Shi Lan sighed with some regret. Although the Bone Strengthening Pills increased cultivation speed, compared to Spirit Crystals, it was like comparing heaven and earth.

"Right, Reincarnation, can you absorb the energy from these Spirit Crystals?" Shi Lan's thoughts flashed, and she quickly asked mentally.

"Don't think about replenishing my energy for now. Even with hundreds of thousands of energy crystals of this quality, it would be but a drop in the bucket. Your most important task right now is to increase your strength."

Hearing this, Shi Lan was somewhat disappointed.

Adhering to the principle of using the best resources for the most critical needs, Shi Lan ultimately suppressed the urge to use the remaining two Spirit Crystals. She decided to wait until the Bone Strengthening Pills were exhausted before considering the Spirit Crystals.

After lamenting that it was easier to go from frugality to luxury than from luxury to frugality, Shi Lan took another Bone Strengthening Pill and sank into cultivation.

From night until dawn, after Shi Lan swallowed three Bone Strengthening Pills in succession, the barrier of the eighth level of the Body Tempering Realm began to waver.

The barrier of the eighth level of the Body Tempering Realm did not hold Shi Lan back for long. It was quickly broken through by the medicinal power of the Bone Strengthening Pills, and Shi Lan's cultivation officially entered the eighth level of the Body Tempering Realm.

Calming the qi within her body, Shi Lan slowly withdrew her technique. Since her innate talent had become 8 points, breaking through had become much easier than before, almost without any difficulty.

Shi Lan untied the cloth strip wrapped around her left arm. The wound that had shown signs of injury yesterday had now disappeared without a trace. Her skin had returned to its original state, leaving not even a mark. This was clearly the credit of the Jade Body Forging Technique.

Shi Lan got up from the couch, feeling a bit sticky. Since encountering that shapeshifted Demon King until today, she hadn't had a chance to bathe, and she inevitably felt uncomfortable.

Frowning slightly, Shi Lan once again longed for Shi Manor. Truly, home is best, and difficulties abound when traveling. Now, even wanting a bath was incredibly difficult.

Shi Lan opened the door and saw the two maids from yesterday standing outside.

Seeing Shi Lan emerge, the two maids quickly brought towels and water for washing.

After Shi Lan finished washing up, the two maids left for a while and then brought her breakfast. Their actions were impeccable.

Shi Lan tactfully inquired if there was a place to bathe. The two maids then led Shi Lan to a private room with a wooden tub and soon brought hot water.

After feeling refreshed and changing into clean clothes, Shi Lan finally felt much more comfortable. Her somewhat heavy mood had also eased considerably.

When Shi Lan returned to her room, she happened to run into Jiang Li, who had come looking for her.

Jiang Li hadn't come alone. He had brought his wife, along with his son and daughter. The two children weren't old, the boy around ten years old, the girl not yet eight.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Jiang Li looked at his children and said sternly:

"Jiang Qi, Jiang Ya, kneel before our benefactor!"

Shi Lan froze. Before she could intervene, the two children obediently knelt and kowtowed to Shi Lan.

"Brother Jiang, what is the meaning of this?" Shi Lan was bewildered. In her eyes, she had accepted three Spirit Crystals from Jiang Li, and giving him a spot was purely a transaction. Where did "benefactor" come into it?

Jiang Li shook his head. "Brother Shi, you need not say more. You are the reason these two children did not lose their mother. They are worthy of this bow."

Jiang Li's wife looked at Shi Lan with a complex expression, whispering a thank you. Her expression didn't seem entirely happy.

Shi Lan pulled the two children up. "Let's go inside and talk."

After the two maids set out tea, they shrewdly exited the room, closing the door behind them.

"The Cloudsoar Battleship will arrive at Shuangyue City tomorrow morning. It won't be here for long, which is why I brought my wife ahead of time to meet you, to avoid any last-minute chaos."

Thanks to Xiao Xiao War God for the reward~