Chapter 109: Ascension Pill
Chapter 109: Ascension Pill
The appearance of the Dark Guard.
Gu Qingfeng did not publicize it; it was merely a hidden card for the Gu Family Village.
...
After a moment of tenderness, Gu Qingfeng handed a pill to Xu Yulan and said, "This pill is called the Organ Refinement Pill. If you take it, you will immediately become a Fifth Stage Master of Organ Refinement."
"Your martial talent is average, so reaching the Bone Refinement stage is likely your limit."
"With this pill, you can break through to the Fifth Stage of Organ Refinement. Even if you don't aim for the Grandmaster level, living for two hundred years should be no problem!"
Xu Yulan's bright eyes widened in shock at Gu Qingfeng's words.
Although she did not concern herself with the affairs of the martial world, she was well aware of how difficult martial cultivation could be.
Now, a single pill could elevate her to the Fifth Stage of Organ Refinement, which was unheard of.
However, Xu Yulan did not doubt the effectiveness of the Organ Refinement Pill for a moment.
"Yang has just taken over the Gu Family Village, and his cultivation is still weak. Why not give this pill to him, my lord?"
"Yang has his own path to walk. The same goes for Xuan and Xiu. With their talents, the Organ Refinement stage will not be their limit. Even reaching the Grandmaster level will be no small feat for them."
"So, you don't need to worry about them. Focus on improving your own strength."
Gu Qingfeng shook his head.
The Ascension Pill, like the Breakthrough Pill, would help the user break through but provide no additional cultivation points.
Moreover, as Gu Qingfeng had said, whether it was Gu Yang, Gu Xuan, or Gu Xiu, breaking through the Organ Refinement stage was not a problem. Even reaching the Grandmaster level would not be too difficult for them.
If they ever faced a real challenge, he could always give them the Breakthrough Pill or the Ascension Pill then.
Since the information panel could provide the Breakthrough Pill and the Ascension Pill now, it meant there would be more opportunities to obtain them in the future.
Not just the Organ Refinement Ascension Pill, but even the Grandmaster Ascension Pill might appear.
"My lord's kindness is overwhelming; I don't know how to repay you!"
Xu Yulan's eyes were filled with allure, and her breath was as sweet as honey, exuding a captivating charm.
Compared to before, her beauty had only grown more refined and alluring after giving birth, even stirring a desire in Gu Qingfeng.
In an instant, he flipped over, and the two engaged in another intimate exchange.
...
The next day, Gu Qingfeng stepped out of the room.
Looking at the rising sun, he felt a sense of reflection.
"No wonder they say beauty is a double-edged sword. It seems the ancients did not deceive me."
Even with his current cultivation, he felt a bit exhausted after a night of intense activity.
...
In the main hall, Gu Peng arrived.
"Your humble servant greets the Old Village Lord!"
With Gu Yang as the new village lord, Gu Qingfeng had been honorably promoted to the Old Village Lord.
It had been two years, and Gu Peng had barely broken through to the initial stage of Bone Refinement.
"You've been by my side for quite some time, haven't you?"
"Thanks to the Old Village Lord's favor, I have been by your side for over twelve years!"
Gu Peng's expression was filled with reflection.
Twelve years seemed long, but looking back, it felt like a mere moment.
When he joined the Gu Family Village, he was already in his thirties and only a common Skin Refinement martial artist.
Now, twelve years later, Gu Peng was forty-eight.
For a Skin Refinement martial artist, forty-eight was past the peak of their prime, with their vital energy beginning to wane and their abilities declining.
Gu Peng had recently broken through to the Bone Tempering stage, significantly extending his lifespan. This allowed him to slow down the aging process, so even at nearly fifty, he was still at his peak.
"Twelve years..."
Gu Qingfeng nodded.
"With your talent, breaking through to the Bone Tempering stage without a Breakthrough Pill would have been highly unlikely. Even with the Breakthrough Pill, this is likely your limit."
"I understand my own limitations. If it weren't for the old Patriarch's kindness in giving me this opportunity, I would never have even touched the Bone Tempering stage."
"So, I am already more than content to have reached this point!"
Gu Peng's face was filled with gratitude. Many people never progressed beyond the Skin and Blood Tempering stages, so why should he complain about reaching the Bone Tempering stage?
Gu Qingfeng glanced at him and said coolly, "If you are truly content with the Bone Tempering stage, then you can go back."
Gu Peng's expression froze for a moment, and then he seemed to realize something. He hurriedly knelt on one knee and clasped his hands in a salute.
"My talent is limited, and I find it difficult to break through. But in my heart, I still wish to advance further to ease the old Patriarch's burdens!"
"Stand up and speak."
"Yes!"
Gu Peng stood up as ordered.
Gu Qingfeng casually tossed a porcelain bottle to him, which Gu Peng instinctively caught.
"Inside this bottle is a Viscera Tempering Pill. It has no other effects, but it will allow you to directly achieve the Fifth Circle of Viscera Tempering. I am granting it to you."
Viscera Tempering Pill!
It could grant the Fifth Circle of Viscera Tempering!!
Gu Peng's breathing quickened, and his hand trembled uncontrollably as he held the bottle. His excitement was indescribable.
"Old... Old Patriarch... I... I..."
Gu Peng was at a loss for words.
Gu Qingfeng waved his hand. "There's no need for empty formalities. Go and take it, and focus on your cultivation. Additionally, this is the Crimson Flame Divine Technique, which directly targets the Fifth Circle of Viscera Tempering and has the potential to break through to the Innate Grandmaster level. I am granting it to you today.
"Tomorrow, you will accompany me to the Flowing Cloud Manor."
"Yes!"
Gu Peng took a deep breath, accepted the manual containing the Crimson Flame Divine Technique, and bowed respectfully before retreating three steps and turning to leave.
Gu Qingfeng watched Gu Peng's departing figure with a calm expression.
He had kept one Viscera Tempering Pill for Gu Peng because the latter had been by his side for many years and had always handled matters with great competence.
However, the Bone Tempering stage was simply not enough.
Especially now that the Gu Family Manor was involved in higher levels of affairs, the Bone Tempering stage, while not weak, was insufficient for handling many important matters.
But if he could break through to the Fifth Circle of Viscera Tempering, that would be a different story.
Therefore, out of the five Viscera Tempering Pills, after giving three to the secret guards and one to Xu Yulan, the best candidate for the remaining one was Gu Peng.
—
Back in his quarters, Gu Peng calmed his mind and immediately took the Viscera Tempering Pill. An unprecedented surge of powerful energy erupted within him, completely beyond his control, autonomously refining his physical body.
Copper Bone Perfection!
Silver Bone Perfection!
Golden Bone Perfection!
...
In just a short while, Gu Peng's five internal organs were fully refined, and he directly reached the Fifth Circle of Viscera Tempering.
"This is the power of Viscera Tempering Perfection!"
Feeling the river-like flow of qi and blood within his body, Gu Peng's face was filled with excitement, and his gratitude towards Gu Qingfeng reached its peak.
As Gu Qingfeng had said, there was no need for empty formalities.
But in Gu Peng's heart, he was already willing to die for Gu Qingfeng.
(End of Chapter)
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