Five-Element Command Flags, Entwining the Five Elements, Drinking Crane Elixir, Divine Effects Revealed

Jin Shichang presented two Precious Extraordinary Treasures: the "Five-Element Command Flags" and the "Blood-Nourishing Treasure Cup." The Blood-Nourishing Treasure Cup was originally intended as a reward; it was a small, pale red silver cup about the thickness of a thumb. Fresh blood was dripped into the cup, along with herbs that nourish Qi and Blood. The cup walls absorbed the medicinal properties, nourishing the blood until it was full.

It can be consumed to replenish blood and Blood Qi. The precious cup also has digestive properties and can be used to test medicinal effects for medical purposes.

The "Five-Element Command Flags" have a simple function: they consist of five palm-sized flags, each corresponding to one of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. They can be used for feng shui arrangements, to protect a home, and to create mazes...

Jin Shichang said, "I recently acquired these Five-Element Command Flags. For instructions on their use, you can consult Vice Envoy Yan Hao. In terms of quality and effectiveness, the Blood-Nourishing Treasure Cup is superior."

Li Xian thought to himself, "I cultivate the Five Organs Purge-Turbidity Revive-Yang Scripture, which circulates Five Organs Turbidity Circulation, nourishing Essence Blood, which complements the Blood-Nourishing Treasure Cup. This Five-Element Command Flags contains feng shui, formations, and the mysteries of the Five Elements, which pique my curiosity even more. The Flower Cage Sect excels in the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams; if I have the opportunity... I should learn such skills to roam the Jianghu and establish myself Jianghu... Only by mastering all paths can I face any situation with composure."

Having decided to take the "Five-Element Command Flags," Jin Shichang was slightly surprised and carefully examined Li Xian. The Five-Element Command Flags and the Blood-Nourishing Treasure Cup were of similar quality, but the Blood-Nourishing Treasure Cup blood and strengthened the body, making it easier to take effect. The Five-Element Command Flags had endless uses, but it required Proficiency of the Five Elements and the terrain, making it a very difficult flag to obtain; otherwise, it would be useless and would only end up being sold off.

He said no more, handed over the command flag, and turned to leave.

Green Ox Residence.

Li Xian, his Five Organs Turbidity Circulation, expelled the lingering effects of the alcohol. He closed the door, ensuring no one disturbed him. Nangong Liuli sat quietly in the hall, waiting. Seeing Li Xian unharmed, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Nangong Liuli asked, "How was the banquet? Did they make things difficult for you?" Li Xian replied, "No, I even received a precious treasure."

They took out the Five-Element Command Flags. The flagpoles were gilded with colorful patterns, and the triangular flags fluttered without wind. Li Xian and Nangong Liuli studied them together, pondering the ingenious uses of the command flags.

Nangong Liuli said, "This thing involves the principles of the Five Elements. One must be Proficiency the Five Elements and rely on the environment and structure to make it work effectively." With her discerning eye and broad vision, she quickly identified the item's efficacy.

Li Xian said, "I was just about to study this path, so I came here to take a look."

Nangong Liuli said with exasperation, "You're so willful! Do you think treasures are so easily obtained?"

Li Xian smiled without speaking. He touched the command flag; it felt warm to the touch and was finely crafted. Precious Extraordinary Treasures are nurtured by heaven and earth, and these "Five-Element Command Flags" and "Blood-Nourishing Treasure Cup" had been crafted, losing some of their innate natural charm.

He recalled the layout of the residence: Azure Wood Squad planted to the east, flowing water to the west, golden tiles on the roof, and mud on the ground... which involved the profound mysteries of the Five Elements.

The Five-Element Command Flags were about to be placed in their corresponding positions. Suddenly, the flags fluttered and gradually disappeared into the environment. The surrounding feng shui changed, Li Xian vaguely sensed the change, but he could hardly say what kind of change it was.

Nangong Liuli said, "Ah! This is..." Li Xian asked, "What is this?"

Nangong Liuli said, "My second uncle really likes to arrange feng shui; this is a ' Wind-Setting, Water-Setting Formation '."

Li Xian pulled out the command flags and then inserted them upside down. The gold flag was inserted into the soil, the soil flag into the water, the water flag into the grass, the wooden flag into the fire... He inserted them haphazardly. The flags disappeared as soon as they were put in his hand, making them extremely difficult for others to identify.

Suddenly, I felt extremely stuffy and uncomfortable all over. After waiting for a while, the room felt like a steamer, unbearably hot and stuffy. After opening the window to ventilate, only dry wind blew in. No matter how magnificent this house is, with this kind of layout and feng shui, it is difficult to live there for long. I would rather live in an earthen house.

Nangong Liuli said, "Oh no... the layout has changed! The five elements are reversed; living here for a long time will surely bring bad luck."

Li Xian immediately drew the command flag, waited a moment, and the invisible transformation returned to normal. He then understood the flag's wondrous use. "The command flag contains the Five Elements. By arranging the Five Elements, relying on the environment, setting up the layout, influencing the feng shui, and setting up a maze, it can achieve many mysterious uses."

The Five Elements evolve into all things, containing many mysteries. The changes of the Five Elements within the Water Altar Island are extremely intricate, making it difficult to enter or leave. Even experts who accidentally wander in must obediently submit to the trap.

There are many clever uses, but a wealth of knowledge is required as a foundation. Li Xian was in high spirits and tried several times, planting the command flags in various places to adjust the five elements in the courtyard, thereby affecting the feng shui pattern. He changed the layout of the five elements, and only when he was in high spirits at midnight did he pull out the command flags and dare not arrange them haphazardly.

Nangong Liuli was already fast asleep. Li Xian knew that she didn't Sleep well, and if he disturbed her, her clothes would move and she would complain. So he gently pulled a layer of blankets over her body and went back to his room to sleep.

The command flag was placed at the head of the bed.

"At that time, I will plant the command flag in the appropriate location and arrange the Green Ox Residence into Five-Elements Maze Formation, which can block sound, improve feng shui, and repel external enemies... That would be perfect!"

The next day.

Li Xian pondered the command flags and planted them in five locations within his residence. While they wouldn't become a "maze," they were more than enough to isolate external sounds, ensure internal ventilation and water circulation, and facilitate the interaction of the five elements, creating a miniature world within.

Early in the morning Green Ox Street is bustling with traffic, vendors shouting, and children playing, creating a great deal of noise. Li Xian, however, is calm and focused, able to ignore even the most chaotic scenes. But a quiet and peaceful environment is always the best thing.

With the command flags in place, the courtyard scenery seemed even more vibrant. Quiet and serene, it was perfect for a peaceful retreat. Li Xian thought to himself, "These Five-Element Command Flags have many more uses, but my abilities are limited. I'll leave them for now and use them more effectively once I've Proficiency the arrangement of the Five Elements."

He diligently practiced martial arts, repeatedly refining his skills in fists, feet, fingers, swords, and many other Martial Dao, accumulating Proficiency. When he unleashed the Waning Sun Blood-Draining Sword, the scorching heat was overwhelming, and its power was truly intimidating.

Passersby on Green Ox Street, separated by only a door, were unaware of the danger. Li Xian shouted outside, but passersby could only hear a muffled sound.

He unleashed his full potential, practicing the Heavenly Thunder Finger Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance with a powerful, Double Wafting Immortal Tone to his sword moves. He unleashed sword energy with graceful, agile Sword Qi, and his Martial Dao gradually improved.

[Proficiency +1]

[Proficiency +2]

Flying Snake Hand stepped into the [Peak Mastery], and a ball of Inner Qi grew in the Qi Lake. The amount of Qi became increasingly powerful. [The Three Blood-Refining Canons - The Blood- Blood-Spitting Canon] was also cultivated to [Major Accomplishment], and his Martial Dao made significant progress.

He expressed his joy and delight to the fullest. Nangong Liuli slept soundly, still unable to wake up. After finishing his morning practice, Li Xian felt refreshed and jumped onto the treetop to pick and eat red berries.

The fruit juice was sweet and refreshing, and Li Xian thoroughly enjoyed it. He lay on the wooden floor outside the hall, his clothes loose, sprawled out on the ground. In his own home, why should he be so reserved?

Having put aside all other matters, he took this opportunity to carefully consider the crucial points at hand. Hao Qingshe was ultimately a major threat, but Shi Yufei intended to protect himself. Zeng Xiaoke's injuries were severe; even with precious medicine applied, it would take nearly a month for her to fully recover.

Now that I have three taels of "Merit Coins," and with Shi Yufei, I can purchase a set of martial arts manuals and secret techniques... This matter needs to be put on the agenda. Furthermore, Nangong Liuli's Rainbow-Garment Flowing-Gaze Dress needs to be removed as soon as possible.

This woman is quite capable and can be of great help.

In short... lie dormant, accumulate experience.

Li Xian pondered all matters and suddenly remembered a major issue. He immediately went out and locked the vermilion gate tightly. When he reached the alley entrance of Peach Blossom Town, he saw a flower boat already sailing. Elders and disciples, including Ye Cheng Meng Han, were all watching from afar to see him off.

There were about a dozen Flower Cage Sect disciples accompanying Liu Yu, including Pang Long and Ding Zelin, who sailed away with him.

After seeing Liu Yu off, Li Xian exchanged pleasantries with Ye Cheng and the others before returning to Green Ox Residence, where he bought some meat pies along the way for a simple meal.

That afternoon.

Li Xian began preparing to remove the "Rainbow-Garment Flowing-Gaze Dress". As instructed by Liu Yu, he ventured alone into the deep valley to find the appropriate flowers. The Nine-Flower Jade Dew Paste required seasonal flowers and flowers of the five elements as raw materials.

Spring flowers, summer flowers, winter flowers, autumn flowers... earth flowers, water flowers, wood flowers, gold flowers, and fire flowers. Together they form nine flowers, which are then carefully cooked into a paste using a unique method.

The nine kinds of flowers must be picked within a short period of time, neither day nor night, and they must not all be picked on the same day.

Flowers of the four seasons are easy to find; a sufficient quantity can be obtained in half a day. Flowers of the five elements are more scattered, but they are all common flowers and not difficult to find. When Li Xian found the [Sparkling Flower], he saw a sea of flowers that was fiery red, like flames rising, extremely beautiful.

Admiring the beauty of nature while picking flowers is a rare pleasure. After picking the sparkling flower, Li Xian went to search for wood flowers, golden flowers, and so on, and easily picked them all.

When he finally found the earth flower, he encountered a problem. Earth flowers grow on cliffs and rocks and are only available in September and October. Li Xian searched several cliffs and high mountains but could not find them.

All of them had been harvested by the flower farmers. After searching for most of the day, I found a single wildflower growing on a towering mountain wall. The mountain wall was steep, almost as if it had been cleaved by a sword and axe, and hundreds of beehives hung from the cliff face.

Densely packed... it makes my scalp tingle. The bees bred in this hive are called "Rock Bees." Their stingers don't contain venom, but they are as hard as rock, and when they pierce the body, they are extremely painful.

Dozens of skeletons lay scattered at the bottom of the cliff. Li Xian picked up a fragment of bone, which was covered in bee stings. This demonstrated that these bees could pierce through skin and bone!

This place is the punishment ground of the Flower Cage Sect, called "Bee-Piercing Crush." Those who betray the sect and violate its rules are bound hand and foot and thrown to the bottom of Bee Cliff to suffer the torment of thousands of bees piercing their bones.

Li Xian practiced the Seven-Star Step, leaping onto the cliff face and using the momentum to Leap Ascension lightly. He leaped several meters, already quite far off the ground. The cliff Rock Bees were startled and immediately flew out in large numbers.

The swarm was truly as dark as a cloud covering the sky, and the buzzing of bees was like thunder. With thousands of bees stinging, who could remain unharmed? Li Xian's scalp tingled, but he forced himself to remain calm. He activated his "Pure Astral-Qi Garment" and enveloped the swarm of bees.

The bees were enveloped in an invisible cloak, buzzing erratically. Li Xian hurriedly grabbed some soil flowers and jumped off the cliff.

His Turbid Garment were covered by a swarm of bees, which buzzed and flew around, providing surprisingly good support. For a moment, Li Xian did not fall, as if he were being carried by the bees.

Li Xian was greatly surprised, for he had actually used the "mystery of the Turbid Garment" and the "power of the swarm of bees" to experience the thrill of flying through the void and soaring freely across the heavens and earth. Li Xian called out, glancing back at the "Bee Cliff," and thought to himself:

"If I encounter an enemy in the future, I possess Pure Astral-Qi Garment, and this place... could be a wonderful place to escape."

He used the Light Formula, combined with the Vast-Expanse Leg, and gathered Light Force in seven energy centers within his body. He even faintly floated upwards. Li Xian estimated that he was about ten feet off the ground!

Li Xian lightly trembled his hand, revealing a gap in the Turbid Garment covering the swarm of bees. Hundreds of Rock Bees flew out. The supporting force decreased instantly, and Li Xian gradually fell, but at a very slow speed.

After his feet touched the ground, he loosened his Turbid Garment and released all the Rock Bees. Li Xian laughed and said, "Go back, little guys!" Thinking of the joy of roaming the world, he only drove them away and did not kill them.

He suddenly felt a sharp pain in his shoulder, as if three bee stingers had pierced his flesh. The Rock Bees were extremely powerful; their stingers were sharp and tough, and they had actually managed to injure him.

After removing the bee stinger, they went to find the last ingredient, "Water Flower." Water Flower grows in the deep lake on the east side of the island, with extremely long vines and pale red flowers.

It was nearly dusk. Li Xian quickened his pace. The splashing water was not hard to find; it was often seen in the lake. However, it was far from the land shore, and Li Xian, having experienced the "Clear Ascension, Turbid Descent," had nowhere to begin.

There were no boats or pedestrians around. Li Xian took out the "Flower Cord" and threw it into the water. It wrapped around the water vines, and with a flick of Li Xian wrist, the force traveled along the Flower Cord to the lake, creating a splash with a "bang".

With another pull of the Flower Cord, Li Xian was about to grasp the water droplet. He thought to himself:

"The Martial Dao is boundless... Possessing Martial Dao is not merely for fighting and harming others; it can also bring convenience to life and allow one to experience the world."

All nine medicinal herbs were now in hand. Returning to the Green Ox Residence, a pot was immediately set aside to boil water. The nine herbs were then simmered in order. The remaining herbs were added to adjust their medicinal properties, and finally, "white stone powder" was sprinkled on top...

The air was filled with the fragrance of flowers as the soup was being cooked. Nangong Liuli, wearing jade shoes, walked in gracefully and asked, "Shall we have flower soup tonight?"

Li Xian laughed and said, "Whether we can eat the flower soup is still unknown, but we'll have to peel off the flower petals first." Nangong Liuli was puzzled and asked him in detail. Li Xian answered truthfully, and Nangong Liuli blushed immediately after hearing the answer.

Li Xian kept a close watch on the stove, watching as the broth gradually thickened, condensing into a paste, and exuding a floral fragrance. This Nine-Flower Jade Dew Paste was a specialty of Water Altar, with a smooth texture. It could be applied externally to treat bruises and sprains, and used internally to relieve pain.

Li Xian smiled and said, "Why don't you give it a try?" Nangong Liuli blushed and, feigning generosity, replied, "Okay."

The two returned to the hall. The Jade Dew Cream transformed into a moisturizing film upon contact with the skin. Li Xian massaged the area to improve blood circulation, allowing the medicinal power of the Nine-Flower Jade Dew Paste to be fully absorbed and penetrate deep into the skin.

This process inevitably involves touching the acupuncture needles. It's like repeatedly using the Crisp-Wind Soft Finger, striking acupoints all over the body. Nangong Liuli has gradually adapted recently and no longer loses her composure. However, she is gradually being affected again and again. The Jingmen and Zhangmen acupoints on her ribs, the Longqiang Acupoint, Xuanshu, and Lingtai acupoints on her back, the Supreme Spring Acupoint acupoint on the sole of her foot, and the Lone-Yin Acupoint... all the acupoints that are crucial to the flow of Qi throughout her body are affected, causing her extreme discomfort.

Like an ant bite, after a slight sting, it itches in various acupoints. However, it penetrates deep into the skin, and ordinary scratching is useless. You can only wait for it to gradually subside on its own.

Nangong Liuli said in a trembling voice, "Good hero... you... you mustn't be playing a trick on me." Li Xian was focused and had no intention of playing a trick on her. He was considerate of Nangong Liuli, who was being persecuted and forced to wear this strange outfit.

But in Nangong Liuli's pleading voice, there wasn't only pain. His playful nature stirred within him; though he hadn't intended to torment her, he had secretly harbored a mischievous intent. He solemnly said, "Liuli, don't worry."

Nangong Liuli relaxed slightly, but then realized she had relaxed too soon; Li Xian was truly a wicked little rascal.

The Nine-Flower Jade Dew Paste power was fully absorbed. Then, through a series of steps, the strange garment was removed. First, unrelated accessories, belt, sachet... many steps in total, quite troublesome.

The jade shoes were made of jade and were quite exquisite in design. Li Xian had seen Wen Caishang wear them before. When the jade shoes were taken off, her toes were slightly open. After wearing them for several days, they were covered in sweat. Nangong Liuli looked at him awkwardly.

Half an hour later.

All the Rainbow-Garment Flowing-Gaze Dress were torn away.

Finally relieved of her burden, Nangong Liuli felt completely relaxed. She sat back in the wooden chair, utterly numb, her body drenched in sweat. Her long hair was loose and disheveled, the hairpin that held it in place hanging loosely in her cascade.

Li Xian's gaze was mocking as she said, "Actually, this Rainbow-Garment Flowing-Gaze Dress does have its merits, doesn't it?"

Nangong Liuli nodded slightly and said, "After getting used to wearing it, it always feels a bit strange..." Seeing that Li Xian was deliberately teasing her, she immediately changed her tune and said, "Why don't you try it on?"

Li Xian said, "I'll leave it at that." He grabbed a set of his own clothes, tossed them to Nangong Liuli, and said, "Go wash up quickly, you're stinking up." Nangong Liuli blushed and couldn't utter a word of rebuttal. She immediately went into the bathhouse and filled a basin with cool water to wash herself.

She washed for half an hour. When she came out, she was clean all over. Her long hair was loose, and the moonlight shone brightly on her. She was beautiful and charming.

She can walk, sit, and lie down without any problems. However, she still retains some habits: her gait is light and slightly flamboyant. After realizing this, she tries hard to correct it, but she can never completely get rid of it.

She picked up the hairpin from the ground, and seeing the scattered clothes, her cheeks flushed. Circulating her Qi and Blood and blood made her feel much better. She put her hair up and secured it with the hairpin.

Seeing Li Xian deep in thought, she glanced at him a few more times, thinking, "This kid is upright in a way. When I was in trouble, he not only didn't kick me when I was down, but was also happy to help me. Bian Mei and I both owe him a debt of gratitude. But if you want to talk about evil... he's quite evil too. He mixes up with these Flower Thief and villains, and seems to be quite at ease with them."

I couldn't help but scrutinize him closely. First, I looked at his eyebrows and eyes, then at his straight and handsome nose. The more I looked, the more I found him extremely handsome.

Li Xian noticed the gaze, cleared his mind of distractions, and looked over as well. Their eyes met. They understood each other perfectly; though their feelings were shallow, their desires were strong.

The water hasn't arrived, and the canal isn't yet complete. But the mountains and water have already met, and an epic, soul-stirring collaboration is inevitable.

It was July.

The full moon was hazy, hidden deep in the clouds. Dark clouds roared, and a sudden rainstorm arrived. The Rock Bees of Bee Cliff trampled through the sea of flowers, determined to find the villain from the daytime. Unfortunately, they returned empty-handed, forced back to their hive by the downpour.

The poor poisonous bee, caught in the sudden downpour, was soaked to the bone. The flowers and plants in the flowerbed weren't faring much better, weighed down by the dense raindrops and unable to lift their heads.

Rainwater pattered down from the eaves, trickling down the grooves in the bricks and tiles, dripping incessantly.

There was a house whose door had been left open, and a gust of wind blew it inside. The candlelight Clarity, casting shadows on the window.

The next day.

Nangong Liuli simply put on a dress, picked up a tree branch, and began practicing swordplay in the courtyard. She hadn't moved for nearly a month, and finally her limbs were free. As soon as the rain stopped in the morning, she disregarded the wet courtyard and began practicing her swordplay.

She twirled her sword several times, each move concealing profound techniques. When Li Xian tended the courtyard, she cleared away all the weeds, leaving the outer yard bare. Last night's sudden rain had created numerous puddles. Nangong Liuli was dressed in an ordinary cloth skirt, yet she stepped barefoot into the puddles without splashing a drop of water. Her figure moved with the grace of a dragon, befitting a noble lady. Her Martial Dao cultivation far surpassed that of the Flower Thief. However, as her body moved with her sword, her legs felt slightly weak, and she couldn't exert all her strength, resulting in a feeling of limpness.

She leaned against the wall to rest. Thinking of something, she felt a pang of embarrassment. From embarrassment and awkwardness, she became completely absorbed. That intimate collaboration was truly extraordinary.

Nangong Liuli was not one to move rashly. She stretched slightly and returned to the hall. The tables and chairs were a bit crooked, so she quickly straightened them all. Seeing Li Xian staring blankly at the broken silver, she opened her mouth as if to speak, but was too shy to talk to him.

After a moment, Nangong Liuli pondered, "It's just cooperation, a way to find a way out. My hesitation would seem strange." She straightened her posture and asked calmly, "What are you thinking about?"

Li Xian sighed, "I've searched my entire body, and I only have half an ounce of silver left. I'm afraid we won't even have enough to eat today." Nangong Liuli said, "Is that so difficult?"

Li Xian sighed softly, "It's quite difficult." He carefully hid the broken silver on his body. Looking at him with a teasing gaze, Nangong Liuli raised an eyebrow, feigning indifference.

She straightened her clothes and said calmly, "It's just a collaboration, don't overthink it."

A sudden rainstorm struck last night, and the air was crisp and clear this morning, washing away all the dust. Li Xian chatted with Nangong Liuli for a while before practicing martial arts in the outer courtyard.

She diligently practiced both the Flying Snake Hand and the Blood-Spitting Canon. With nothing to do in her spare time, and the town bustling with activity, Nangong Liuli rarely left her residence. She could only watch Li Xian practice martial arts, secretly offering her critiques based on the discerning eye of a noblewoman from the Nangong Clan.

She saw Li Xian first Flying Snake Hand, skillfully employing the momentum of Python Flood Dragon. At first, it was agile and graceful, but gradually it gained a surging momentum... When he made his move, it was not like a venomous snake attacking, but more like a dragon rolling.

They couldn't help but admire it and applaud.

"While my cousins Nangong Clan certainly possess profound Martial Dao skills, we have elders who meticulously teach us, imparting the true essence of Martial Dao and honing our skills through unique methods. Our martial arts are also flawless. When practicing, we progress by Initiation and bounds, from Proficiency, from Minor Accomplishment to Major Accomplishment... even Perfection and the Peak Mastery is not too difficult."

"However, if one deviates from the Lineage's Martial Dao path and learns other Martial Dao, progress will inevitably be slow, leading to great discomfort. Over time... this fosters arrogance and conceit within the Lineage, with younger generations looking down on outside techniques, blindly respecting the Lineage's rules, and unwilling to practice other Martial Dao."

"The Lineage gradually became aware of this, and thus encouraged the younger generation to learn from all sources, to study Martial Dao in secluded sects in the mountains. In this chaotic world, if any talented individuals emerge, they might be recommended to return to the family and recruited as sons-in-law... Ah... how did I come to this idea?"

Nangong Liuli shook her head and spat, "If he could really escape, I would forget about him immediately. So arrogant... 'Three rules' as if no one can live without you. Who would want to be tormented by a rude little thief like you?"

As my thoughts drifted, I gradually lost interest in appreciating anything.

[Proficiency +1]

[Proficiency +1]

Learning from the past to understand the future, Li Xian practiced diligently, unleashing all his skills: Clearwind Leg, Four Directions Fist, Vast-Expanse Leg, Jade Luo Palm... and Waning Sun Blood-Draining Sword. The Qi Lake rippled, growing ever more powerful, reaching over seventy-five zhang in length.

Silently murmured:

"With my various characteristics, I can fully utilize any Martial Dao I choose. No... to use them all would be too greedy. Utilizing even a fraction of them would be enough."

He pondered the Unseen, and when he came to his senses, it was already noon.

He returned to his bedroom, sat cross-legged, and began internal cultivation, Turbidity Transport and accumulating his inner strength. The monotonous yet fulfilling practice made him increasingly powerful.

"Strange... Why haven't the signs of the Dust Settled appeared yet?"

This matter was ultimately unpredictable, so I stopped thinking about it. Feeling hungry, I searched my pockets for silver to buy food. Suddenly, I felt a red pill tightly wrapped in the lining of my clothes.

This item is the "Crane-in-Midst Elixir," obtained from a tomb hidden deep in the mountains. Coincidentally, after experiencing many dangers, Li Xian feared losing the Treasure Pellet, so he hid it in the deepest part of the mountain. Only when changing his clothes would he remember the elixir. However, seeing that the elixir emitted a clear fragrance and had an elegant appearance, he feared that swallowing it whole would be a waste and delay the elixir's miraculous effects.

In addition, I have recently faced many life-threatening situations. Taking elixirs recklessly might cause adverse effects. I would rather take the Consumption further to enhance its efficacy and medicinal use.

All these factors combined... now is the perfect time to take it!

Holding the Crane-in-Midst Elixir in his hands, Li Xian heard the surrounding silence and tranquility and decided to take it here.

Upon swallowing the red pill, strange phenomena manifested!