Taking Flight

After his second cultivation session ended, Yang Yi could not suppress the joy in his heart despite the aching pain all over his body.

The qi and blood refined through this cultivation session was actually five or six times greater than usual.

This was not the limit of cultivation.

The amount of ice and fire power his body could withstand was limited, so this was all the benefit he could gain.

If he could withstand the collision and grinding of even more ice and fire power, the benefits he gained would be even greater.

Incredible, simply incredible.

That cultivation session alone had yielded more than he would gain in an entire day in the past.

The Source Crystal could also draw upon the wonders of the Yin-Yang Pool to swiftly restore his mental energy. That meant there would no longer be any limits on using Golden Light!

Taking flight!

With things like this, why would he need to soak in medicinal baths? He could even save on Hundred Herbs Liquid.

On the stone platform, Yang Yi sat down heavily. As he used Golden Light to mend the hidden injuries within his body, he also used the Source Crystal to draw upon the wonders of the Yin-Yang Pool and replenish his mental exhaustion.

By the time his body had fully recovered, his mind was still full and brimming with energy.

Over and over again.

Whenever he was hungry, he ate some dried meat and drank some water. For the rest of the time, Yang Yi basically remained on the stone platform.

Because his mind remained full of energy, he did not even feel sleepy.

Until one cultivation session ended and he drank the last bottle of Myriad-Treasure Dew.

He had calculated it before coming. He had brought thirty bottles of Myriad-Treasure Dew, thinking that together with the dried meat, it would be enough for ten days of cultivation. Who would have thought it would be consumed so quickly?

He did not know how much time had passed, but it should have been less than two days.

Without Myriad-Treasure Dew, relying solely on dried meat for nourishment would waste far too much time.

He went straight to the main door, pushed open the hidden compartment in it, and raised his hand to knock.

A guard immediately appeared on the other side and respectfully asked, "Lord Attendant, what do you need?"

"Go to Bamboo Garden and find my elder brother, Yang Yong. Tell him to bring over all the Myriad-Treasure Dew in my room. Also, go find the young lady and tell her I want to take next month's Myriad-Treasure Dew in advance."

His cultivation efficiency was extremely high right now, but his need for Myriad-Treasure Dew was equally great. After every cultivation session, he had to drink two bottles.

Qi and blood did not refine itself out of thin air. Qi and blood came from flesh and blood, flesh and blood needed nourishment, and nourishment depended on external things—either rice, flour, and meat, or things like Myriad-Treasure Dew. Ordinary Lan Blood cultivators only needed one bottle for each cultivation session. He had been the same a few days ago, but the Yin-Yang Pool consumed far more.

"Hurry up. Run there!" he urged again.

"Yes!" the guard answered and hurried away.

There would certainly be no problem bringing over the remaining Myriad-Treasure Dew from Bamboo Garden. As for asking Qiao Yaoyao to advance next month's share, he did not know whether that would work.

Still, he had handed the Qiao Household a divine technique. Such a small request should be granted, right?

If not, he could only buy it with money.

Half an hour later, in Xiude Hall, Qiao Yaoyao looked at the guard who had come to report. "Attendant Yang wants to take next month's Myriad-Treasure Dew in advance? Isn't he cultivating in the Yin-Yang Pool?"

"Yes," the guard replied.

"Then what does he need so much Myriad-Treasure Dew for?" A hundred bottles had only been delivered a few days ago.

"This subordinate does not know."

"What is in that bundle?" Qiao Yaoyao looked at the package the guard carried.

"This is the Myriad-Treasure Dew taken from Bamboo Garden, also on Attendant Yang's orders."

"Let me see." Qiao Yaoyao beckoned.

Tie Shan immediately stepped forward, took the package, placed it before Qiao Yaoyao, and opened it. Inside were a full sixty bottles of Myriad-Treasure Dew.

Yang Yi had previously cultivated in Bamboo Garden for three days, using three bottles each day, leaving only these behind.

Qiao Yaoyao was even more bewildered. Looking at Tie Shan, she asked, "Is this guy drinking Myriad-Treasure Dew as water?"

There were already sixty bottles here, yet he still wanted to take next month's share in advance. What was he planning to do, bathe in it?

If an ordinary Attendant made such a request, she naturally would not agree. The Household had its rules. If everyone acted this way, would that not throw everything into chaos?

But the Body Tempering Technique Yang Yi had offered was truly profound, and the credit for it was far too great. Although she had previously granted him the status of a Grade-A Attendant and one chance to enter the Yin-Yang Pool, it was still not enough to offset it.

After considering it, Qiao Yaoyao wrote an order and handed it to Tie Shan. "Go personally to the Medicine Pavilion and collect one hundred bottles of Myriad-Treasure Dew, then deliver them to the Yin-Yang Pool."

"Yes!" Tie Shan accepted the order, grabbed the package, and left with the guard.

The Medicine Pavilion was a very important building of the Qiao Household. The various good things produced there not only supplied the Qiao Household's internal needs, but could also be sold outside, bringing the Qiao Household substantial profits every year.

Therefore, the Medicine Pavilion occupied a great deal of land.

"Attendant Shen's reputation has long preceded him. This old man had heard of you long ago, and now that I have seen you, you truly live up to your name," the shopkeeper said to someone before the Medicine Pavilion counter.

The man wore brocade robes and had a dignified appearance. With a longsword at his waist, he was none other than Shen Qian, who had met Yang Yi once before.

Shen Qian smiled modestly. "You flatter me, Shopkeeper. Now that I am an Attendant of the Qiao Household, I will inevitably come and trouble you often in the future. I hope you will look after me."

As they spoke, the doorway darkened as someone entered. The shopkeeper looked up, and his expression immediately turned solemn. He came out from behind the counter to greet him. "Lord Tie Shan."

Tie Shan was Qiao Yaoyao's personal guard and possessed formidable strength. Naturally, his status within Qiao Family Fort was not low.

Tie Shan nodded and took out the order Qiao Yaoyao had just given him. "By the young lady's command, I have come to collect one hundred bottles of Myriad-Treasure Dew!"

The shopkeeper took the order, inspected it briefly, and immediately said, "Please wait a moment, Lord Tie Shan. I will prepare it at once."

While the shopkeeper made preparations, Shen Qian and Tie Shan exchanged a look.

Shen Qian clasped his hands. "Brother Tie Shan."

He had long heard Tie Shan's great name. Though both were Lan Blood cultivators, there were differences in strength. Shen Qian knew his own limits, so he was naturally courteous.

"Attendant Shen." Tie Shan returned the gesture.

"Is the young lady busy today? If she is not, Shen wishes to pay her a visit," Shen Qian asked.

"Attendant Shen may go if he wishes. However, the young lady has many affairs to handle every day. If she has time, she will naturally summon you."

"That would be excellent." Shen Qian nodded.

The two fell silent for a moment. Perhaps feeling the silence was somewhat awkward, Shen Qian made conversation. "What does Brother Tie Shan need so much Myriad-Treasure Dew for?"

Tie Shan paused before answering truthfully, "Attendant Yang needs it."

"Attendant Yang?" Shen Qian froze, then immediately thought of someone.

As they spoke, the shopkeeper came over carrying a package in both hands. "Lord Tie Shan, the Medicine Pavilion only has ninety-six bottles of Myriad-Treasure Dew left at the moment. The next batch will not arrive until tomorrow. If it is not urgent, shall I personally deliver them to you tomorrow?"

"Then we'll do that." Tie Shan did not waste words. They were only short a few bottles, and he could make up the difference himself. Besides, he would pass by Yang Yi's residence on the way to the Yin-Yang Pool.

Tie Shan led the guard away at once.

Shen Qian stood there dumbfounded. "Shopkeeper, there's no Myriad-Treasure Dew left? What about mine?"

He had come to the Medicine Pavilion specifically to buy Myriad-Treasure Dew. He had already paid, and before Tie Shan arrived, the back hall had been counting the stock. It was about to be handed over to him.

The shopkeeper looked embarrassed and clasped his hands. "Attendant Shen, please forgive us. The young lady has requisitioned it, and the Medicine Pavilion must cooperate. Why not come again tomorrow? I will reserve it for you."

The corner of Shen Qian's mouth twitched. Suddenly gritting his teeth, he said, "Yang Yi, you go too far in bullying others!"

It was no wonder he was furious. It was not merely that his Myriad-Treasure Dew had been snatched away. More importantly, Yang Yi had cut in line ahead of him for the Yin-Yang Pool!

He had used Qiao Second Uncle's connections to enter the Qiao Household. Together with certain special reasons, he had offered a great deal of money before finally obtaining one opportunity to enter the Yin-Yang Pool.

Who would have thought a twist would arise? Just a few days ago, he had been informed that someone else needed to use the Yin-Yang Pool and that he would have to wait longer. Only after making inquiries did he learn that it was Yang Yi.

Shen Qian had been furious. If his chance to enter the Yin-Yang Pool had not already been somewhat against the rules, he would have gone to Yang Yi and raised a huge fuss.

After swallowing his anger for several days, he had come to the Medicine Pavilion to buy some Myriad-Treasure Dew for cultivation, only to have it intercepted again.

If it had been someone else, that would have been one thing. But it had to be Yang Yi!

They were both newly arrived Attendants, so why was he the one raised by a stepmother?

In his anger, Shen Qian headed straight for Xiude Hall. He was going to seek an explanation from Qiao Yaoyao.

The baffled shopkeeper was left behind, having no idea how Yang Yi had offended Shen Qian.