The days flew by in an eerie calm. When the leaves turned yellow again, Xiao Yu packed her bags and set off for the distant Jia Nan Academy to further her studies, carrying her clan's hopes and instructions with her.
On the day of her departure, Xiao Yan stood among the crowd, watching Xiao Yu's spirited figure recede into the distance. He could not help feeling a growing sense of urgency.
After this long period of recuperation, his body had finally recovered most of its strength. Yao Lao at last allowed Xiao Yan to accumulate Dou Qi, and a new round of cultivation was put on the agenda.
Yet when he eagerly asked Yao Lao for pills that could yield twice the results with half the effort, he was flatly refused.
"What's the rush? Your body hasn't finished growing yet. How could you recklessly take such tiger-and-wolf medicines? Forget about pills. I'll give you a prescription. Just follow it."
Xiao Yan had expected some profound cultivation method, but after hearing it, he found that Yao Lao's "prescription" was the same old routine: drink more milk, eat more meat and eggs, and keep eating until he was stuffed. On top of that, he had to catch ten energy-rich "Vital Energy Bars" every day to eat as snacks.
"Wait... Teacher, what exactly are these 'Vital Energy Bars'?"
"What else could they be? Bugs. High in protein, with pure, gentle energy. They also promote blood circulation, disperse bruising, and boost immunity. Perfect for your current condition. Eating them raw works best, preserving as much of their vital essence as possible."
Xiao Yan's face instantly turned green. He was actually terrified of bugs, and now he had to catch them and eat them raw? He could practically feel them bursting with juices in his