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Chapter 114: Taking Inventory, Precious Elixirs, and Martial Arts on Human Hide
After settling things with Madam Wei and her son, Lu Qing bid farewell to Magus's residence.
There wasn't much more he could do to help at this point.
As long as Madam Wei and her son stayed put in the residence and avoided drawing attention to themselves, they should be safe from any major troubles.
With the two drops of medicinal liquid she had taken, Madam Wei's body would fully heal in time, and she wouldn't need any further treatment from Lu Qing.
And so, Lu Qing took his leave, content with a job well done.
As he made his way home, a sense of relief washed over him.
Despite the unexpected turn of events during this trip into the mountains, he was glad to have repaid the Wei family's debt of gratitude.
"Xiao Li, we really owe you one this time. I wouldn't have been able to handle that guy back there without your help."
Lu Qing scratched Xiao Li's chin as the little creature perched comfortably on his shoulder, its eyes closing in contentment.
Xiao Li had retracted its invisibility, revealing its true form.
"Meow~" Xiao Li purred proudly.
"Alright, alright, I'll give you extra fish when we get home," Lu Qing laughed.
Pleased with the promise, Xiao Li snuggled contently on Lu Qing's shoulder.
Lu Qing couldn't help but chuckle at the sight of Xiao Li's lazy demeanor.
Who would've thought that such an adorable little creature possessed the power to easily slay even a strong Inner Core Realm cultivator?
Recalling Wang Qing Shan's formidable aura as he lay dying, Lu Qing still felt a shiver of awe.
But even such a formidable warrior was no match for Xiao Li.
With its innate invisibility, astonishing speed, and impenetrable claws, Xiao Li was truly a force to be reckoned with.
Even an Inner Core Realm cultivator would struggle to withstand its attacks.
After all, while the physical bodies of Inner Core Realm cultivators were strong, they couldn't compare to true hundred-refined steel.
Xiao Li's sharp claws could easily slice through steel, so an Inner Core Realm cultivator stood little chance against them.
Lu Qing wondered if even a Heavenly Spirit Realm cultivator could withstand Xiao Li's claws.
He pondered this silently.
However, the capabilities of the Heavenly Spirit Realm far surpassed those of the post-natal realm.
Facing such powerful opponents, it was uncertain if Xiao Li's invisibility would even be effective, so Lu Qing dismissed the hypothesis as mere speculation.
Upon returning home, Lu Qing first served a plate of fish to Xiao Li.
Only then did he begin preparing his own meal.
He had given away his dry rations to Magus and young Master Wei, so he, too, had gone without food for the entire day.
As he cooked a simple meal, Xiao Li devoured most of the fish he had been given.
Lu Qing shook his head, amused, as he watched Xiao Li continue to eat with gusto.
Unfortunately, he hadn't been able to catch any more of those strange fish lately.
It seemed like they hadn't been appearing at the usual spot.
Otherwise, he could have treated this little guy to a proper feast.
Perhaps it was time to find a new, productive fishing spot.
Lu Qing mused as he ate.
Once the pair had their fill, Xiao Li retired to its small den for a nap.
With Xiao Yan staying at the halfway courtyard on the mountain, Lu Qing didn't feel the need to rush to pick her up in the middle of the night.
He retrieved his bamboo backpack and began rummaging through its contents.
Earlier in the day, after slaying Tong Canglang and Wang Qing Shan, he had retrieved some items from their corpses.
Pressed for time, he hadn't had a chance to examine them properly, but now he could take a closer look.
After searching for a while, Lu Qing laid out the items on the table.
There wasn't much—mostly silver notes and a small amount of gold and silver.
The rest included a piece of hide armor, several potion bottles, and a sheet of strange paper made from an unknown material.
It was only natural that Wang Qing Shan and Tong Canglang, who had ventured into the mountains on a mission, wouldn't carry many possessions.
Lu Qing wasn't surprised that they didn't have any martial arts manuals or secret scrolls on them.
Aside from unattached lone cultivators, most people didn't carry such items around.
Especially those with martial arts backgrounds—their sects would never allow them to take such secrets outside the sect.
Doing so would only expose their sect's techniques and weaknesses, bringing no benefit.
Ignoring the silver notes and precious metals as mundane items, Lu Qing focused his attention on the remaining objects.
First, he examined the piece of hide armor.
He had taken it from Tong Canglang's body—it was a fragment of the hide armor that had protected him.
Lu Qing had been curious about that armor ever since he saw it withstand the slash of his battle dagger.
He focused his attention on the piece of hide, intrigued.
Chapter: Unexpected Treasures
Soon, a light of white with a hint of red emerged from the hide armor.
Broken Hide Armor: An astonishingly durable piece of armor crafted from the hide of a White-Horned Wild Bull, capable of withstanding blades.
White-Horned Wild Bull: A rare and exotic beast dwelling in the depths of the Northern Frontier Mountains. Coveted for its extraordinary hide, it is hunted to near extinction.
"White-Horned Wild Bull?"
After reading the information about the broken armor, Lu Qing finally understood its origin.
So that was what Tong Canglang's armor was made of, no wonder it could withstand his dagger.
It was a pity that the armor was damaged, and with Magus watching, he hadn't wanted to strip the body further. Otherwise, he would have taken the entire set.
Setting the broken armor aside, Lu Qing turned his attention to the potion bottles.
The bottles were likely valuable, as they had been carefully carried by both Wang Qing Shan and Tong Canglang.
The bottles were similar in design, with only minor differences, suggesting they were mass-produced by the Tiancang Sect.
With no labels, Lu Qing couldn't discern their contents, so he used his ability to inspect them.
A white light emanated from the bottles.
White Ceramic Potion Bottle: An excellent container for preserving the efficacy of medicinal pills and potions.
Seems to contain a decent cultivation potion.
Indeed, the bottles held medicinal pills.
Lu Qing picked up a bottle taken from Tong Canglang, shook it, and heard the soft clinking of pills within.
He fetched a bowl from the kitchen, carefully opened the bottle, and emptied its contents into the bowl.
There were seven or eight pills, each sealed in beeswax.
Lu Qing first inspected them with his ability and, finding no toxins, picked one up.
One couldn't be too careful. Tong Canglang was no saint; who knew if he had tampered with the pills?
It wasn't beyond reason to think that he might have poisoned the wax to deter theft.
Carefully cracking open the beeswax, he revealed a red pill, which he inspected with his ability.
A light, white with a hint of red, emanated from the pill.
"Red light?"
Seeing the light, Lu Qing's eyes lit up with joy.
Even if it wasn't a pure red light, it was still likely to be a valuable pill.
Bone and Tendon Tempering Pill: A rare and valuable pill, non-toxic and safe for consumption.
This pill is crafted from tiger bones, deer tendons, ginseng, and other precious ingredients. It greatly enhances the strength of one's bones and tendons and is an excellent aid for cultivators at the Sinew and Bone Realm.
Take no more than one pill per day; excessive consumption may lead to pill toxicity and harm the body.
"Bone and Tendon Tempering Pill, a pill for the Sinew and Bone Realm?"
Lu Qing was delighted by the information revealed about the pill.
This was an unexpected windfall.
The pill was clearly superior to the medicinal soup his master had prescribed.
As he was currently at the Sinew and Bone Realm, it would be of great use to him.
Lu Qing counted the pills; there were four bottles in total, two of which had come from Tong Canglang, containing eight pills between them.
He opened the other bottle and found it full, with eighteen pills inside.
Together, he now had twenty-five Bone and Tendon Tempering Pills, enough for a month's worth of cultivation.
A month...
Lu Qing's recent progress had already been rapid. With these pills, he could only imagine his advancement in the Sinew and Bone Realm over the next month.
"Truly, a horse needs grass to thrive, and a man needs wealth to prosper. That Tong Canglang has indeed bestowed a great gift upon me."
Lu Qing was thrilled as he turned his attention to the remaining two bottles.
If the pills from Tong Canglang, a mere disciple, were so impressive, what about the pills from Wang Qing Shan, a more advanced cultivator?
He immediately opened one of the bottles.
Within were pills, each sealed in beeswax like the others, but these pills had a pearly, milky-white hue.
Lu Qing inspected one with his ability.
A faint red light emanated from the pill.
Vitality Nurturing Pill: A rare and valuable pill, non-toxic and safe for consumption.
Crafted from Cloud Dream Fruits, Heavenly Snow Lotuses, and other precious ingredients, this pill excels at nurturing the body's vital energy and is an excellent aid for cultivators at the Internal Organs Realm.
Chapter: Unexpected Treasures
A bright red light emerged from the piece of paper, startling Lu Qing. After reading the information it contained, he was astonished.
"A piece of paper made from the skin of a primordial cultivator, impervious to blades and immune to water and fire?" he whispered to himself.
According to rumors, the bodies of primordial cultivators, nurtured by primordial qi, possess unique qualities that hold great value for those with nefarious intentions.
[Discovery of a martial technique. Would you like to download and simulate learning?]
Lu Qing was stunned by the information revealed about the paper. He never expected it to be made from human skin, let alone the skin of a primordial cultivator.
Whoever that unfortunate cultivator was, they had not only met their end but also had their skin stripped away.
Lu Qing fell silent as he considered the implications, feeling a sense of unease. The fact that a martial technique was recorded on human skin made him question its nature—was it righteous or sinister?
He examined the paper carefully, turning it over several times, but found no writing or hidden compartments. This made him even more cautious, understanding why Wang Qing Shan had kept it so close to his body.
It was clear that Wang Qing Shan had recognized the peculiarities of this paper, which was why he carried it with him, hoping to unravel its secrets.
Lu Qing wondered what, if anything, Wang Qing Shan had comprehended, but without his ability, he couldn't discern any clues himself. This left him in a quandary.
However, after some thought, he decided to download the technique first and then decide whether to learn it.
[Downloading... Current progress: 1%, 2%, 3%...]
Although Lu Qing couldn't decipher anything, his ability confirmed that a martial technique was indeed inscribed on the paper.
[...97%, 98%, 99%, 100%. Download complete. Would you like to simulate?]
Lu Qing chose to simulate.
[Simulating... Current progress: 1%, 2%, 3%... 99%, 100%]
[Simulation complete. Would you like to proceed with learning?]
Without hesitation, Lu Qing chose to learn.
In an instant, a flood of familiar insightful information surged into his mind, and he closed his eyes to absorb it quietly.
After some time, when Lu Qing snapped back to reality, his eyes shone with astonishment.
"What an evil secret art! No wonder it's recorded on a piece of human skin paper," he muttered.
"But despite its sinister nature, this secret art is incredibly powerful!"
"And it complements my Four Directional Daggers perfectly!"
(End of Chapter)
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