Smiling at Life

"This Blazing Red Lotus survives within the magma seas of the underground; it is a rare treasure of heaven and earth. Ordinary people rarely encounter it, and even if they do, they cannot harvest it. Common lotus seeds possess the efficacy of brightening the eyes and calming the spirit, and the seeds within the pod of this Blazing Red Lotus, born in the underground magma, are the same, only far more extraordinary. Eating just a few will make your eyes bright, greatly increase your vision, and grant you the ability to see in the dark, far better than any Night Vision Potion!" the old man said with a smile.

"Thank you, Master!"

Zhang Tie was overjoyed. Gaining the ability of dark vision was incredible; it was as if the effects of a Night Vision Potion had been permanently solidified within him. Zhang Tie knew that if this item were sold, it would fetch an astronomical price. This was essentially bestowing a new ability upon someone—dark vision. Just thinking about it made him incredibly excited.

"The seeds within this pod are extremely hard; you cannot swallow them directly!" the old man instructed. "After you return, take the seeds out of the pod and soak them in strong liquor. After three days, when the seeds have softened and the liquor has turned blood-red, you can chew and swallow the liquor and seeds together. The potency of these Blazing Red Lotus seeds is extraordinary. After eating them, your body will feel scorching hot. It is best to submerge your entire body in cold water then, so the medicinal power doesn't burn your eyes!"

"Master, how many seeds must I eat to be effective?"

"Ten seeds at a time is sufficient. This Blazing Red Lotus is a rare treasure of heaven and earth, and