Chapter 236: Bathing in Lava, Obtaining the Bone Forging Pill

Chapter 236: Bathing in Lava, Obtaining the Bone Forging Pill

Inside the room.

Jiang Ning pulled out a piece of glowing hot charcoal.

According to his knowledge, the temperature of glowing charcoal was around 700 degrees.

In a blacksmith's forge with a bellows, the temperature could reach 900 to 1000 degrees.

With sufficient oxygen, it could even surpass 1000 degrees.

This was the reason why charcoal was the preferred fuel for smelting, as it could reach extremely high temperatures.

Jiang Ning then picked up the glowing charcoal with his bare hands.

"It's not hot at all!" Looking at the charcoal in his hand, which resembled a glowing red date, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

The glowing charcoal in his hand gave him a feeling of warmth, like holding a piece of warm jade.

There was only a faint warmth, without the slightest hint of burning pain.

After playing with the charcoal for a moment, as its temperature gradually decreased, Jiang Ning's gaze returned to the fire in front of him.

"Let's try again!"

Jiang Ning thought to himself.

He leaned down and blew at the charcoal stove.

A crackling sound filled the air.

The stove erupted with sparks, and the fire blazed even brighter.

Watching the rising flames, Jiang Ning nodded in satisfaction.

Then, he extended his finger into the flames produced by the fully burning charcoal.

The next moment, he witnessed a magical scene.

As his finger touched the flames, it seemed as if there was an invisible layer of protection on his skin, preventing the flames from directly contacting his body, leaving a slight gap between them.

At the same time, he didn't feel any burning sensation at all; he only perceived a sense of warmth and comfort.

It was as if his finger was not immersed in flames but in warm water.

Jiang Ning then moved his finger from side to side.

Wherever his finger passed, the flames parted, as if avoiding a ruler.

"Is this the Water and Fire Immortal Robe?"

"It's truly incredible!"

As he witnessed this scene, a glimmer of surprise flashed in Jiang Ning's eyes.

The Water and Fire Immortal Robe, after his simple test, did not disappoint him in its flame resistance.

Being able to extend his hand into the flames without any burns meant that he was no longer afraid of most flames in the world.

Most flames in the world had a temperature limit of around 1000 degrees, no higher than the flames in the charcoal stove.

According to his knowledge, even lava had a temperature range of only 700 to 1200 degrees.

In other words, with the magical effect of the Water and Fire Immortal Robe, he might be able to bathe in lava.

"Incredible! It's truly incredible!"

As he imagined bathing in lava, a hint of excitement appeared in Jiang Ning's eyes.

The idea of bathing in lava was absurd, but now he was almost certain he could do it.

[Skill]: Water and Fire True Essence (Limit Break 0/2000) (Trait: Water and Fire Immortal Robe)



Jiang Ning glanced at his status panel once more, his eyes filled with admiration.

The Water and Fire Immortal Robe's trait was truly beyond reason.

With his current ordinary mortal body, he could fear no flames and even bathe in lava.

This was like possessing the authority of the Creator, the authority of the Divine.

Plop—

Plop—

Jiang Ning heard the sound of snow being trampled underfoot.

The next moment, there was a knock on the door.

"Younger Brother!" Jiang Li's voice called out, "Miss Lu Yi from Wanhua Tower is here to see you!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning's eyes lit up, and he opened them wide.

[Skill]: Water and Fire True Essence (Limit Break 73/2000) (Trait: Water and Fire Immortal Robe)



He took a quick glance at his status panel and then closed it.

Then, he headed towards the door.

A hint of excitement was visible on his face.

Miss Lu Yi's sudden visit in such harsh weather might indicate news from Lin Qingyi about the Iron Bone Pill, which was exactly what he needed.

With the Iron Bone Pill, he could begin bone forging and advance to the Sixth Rank Martial Artist level.

The next moment, Jiang Ning opened the door, and two figures appeared before him.

One was Jiang Li, wearing a thick coat, his face slightly flushed.

The other was Lu Yi, dressed in a green dress and a white rabbit fur cloak draped over her shoulders.

"Elder Brother!"

"Miss Lu!"

Jiang Ning greeted them.

"Younger Brother, you two chat. I'll be heading back now!" Jiang Li said.

"Okay!" Jiang Ning nodded.

As Jiang Li turned to leave, Lu Yi spoke up, "Commander Jiang, my master has asked me to invite you to Wanhua Tower!"

"Did your master mention the purpose of the visit?" Jiang Ning asked.

"Yes!" Lu Yi nodded and continued, "My master said that the items you need have been prepared!"

"Let's go, then!" Jiang Ning turned and closed the door.

"Commander Jiang, with this weather, you should wear a fox fur cloak before heading out," Lu Yi said, looking at Jiang Ning's thin clothing.

"No need!" Jiang Ning shook his head.

"Then, Commander Jiang, follow me! The carriage is waiting for us outside!" Lu Yi said.

Outside the courtyard.

"Commander Jiang, please!" Lu Yi lifted the heavy carriage curtain.

Jiang Ning immediately boarded the carriage and entered the spacious compartment, which was tall enough for him to enter without bending over.

The carriage was also quite spacious, and upon entering, Jiang Ning could tell at a glance that it was not cramped at all.

The interior of the carriage was lavishly decorated, and the wood used for the seats and benches was clearly of exceptional quality.

A faint sandalwood fragrance filled the carriage, along with the scent of the woman inside.

It was evident that the owner of this carriage was a woman.

At that moment, Jiang Ning instantly thought of Lin Qingyi.

Such a luxurious carriage would cost several tens of thousands of taels of silver, clearly beyond Lu Yi's means.

The next moment, Lu Yi lifted the carriage curtain and climbed into the compartment.

She removed the rabbit fur cloak she was wearing at the carriage door, shaking off the snowflakes and melted water stains. Only then did she carefully hang it on the wall next to the carriage door.

Then, she took off her snow-soaked shoes on the carpet beside the carriage door and stepped barefoot onto the soft carpet inside with bare feet, her delicate feet feeling the softness beneath them.

Jiang Ning glanced at her small feet and then looked down at the ground he had just walked on, noticing the clear footprints he had left behind.

"Commander Jiang, no need! You don't have to take off your shoes, I'll do it for you!" Lu Yi quickly spoke up, noticing Jiang Ning's gaze.

She then adjusted her long skirt and knelt by the tea table.

Gurgle...

The boiling tea was poured into the cup, and a swirl of steam rose immediately.

"Commander Jiang, please have some tea first. It will take some time to reach Wanhua Tower."

"Mhm!" Jiang Ning nodded slightly.

After taking a few sips of tea, Jiang Ning continued to circulate his Water and Fire True Essence.

Wanhua Tower.

At the pavilion—

"Commander Jiang, it's been a long time!" Lin Qingyi poured the tea, and wisps of blue smoke rose from her side, filling the air with the scent of musk. The fragrance cleared one's mind.

"Sister Lin, you're in the mood to brew tea and enjoy the snow here!" Jiang Ning smiled.

"Since I have nothing better to do, I might as well brew some tea and wait for you! This place is more suitable for receiving guests than my room!" Lin Qingyi said.

"Indeed!" Jiang Ning nodded. "It's not appropriate for a man and a woman to be alone in a room; it would damage Sister Lin's reputation!"

As Jiang Ning spoke, he naturally sat down opposite Lin Qingyi.

"My reputation?" Lin Qingyi murmured, then shook her head with a bitter smile, "What reputation will I have in the future?"

Her voice was weak and mosquito-like.

Jiang Ning's current power and hearing were exceptional.

Sitting in front of Lin Qingyi, they were only about thirty to forty centimeters apart.

At this distance, even if Lin Qingyi's murmurs were soft, they still entered his ears clearly.

What did she mean by that? Jiang Ning wondered silently.

He looked at Lin Qingyi intently and noticed a hint of worry between her brows.

After a moment of contemplation, Jiang Ning temporarily set aside his doubts.

Then, Jiang Ning spoke again, changing the topic, "Sister Lin, I wonder if those ten drops of Nightingale Blood will be effective?"

"They work very well!" Lin Qingyi said as she poured a cup of boiling tea for Jiang Ning, who was sitting across from her. A hint of a smile appeared at the corners of her mouth, and the worry between her brows instantly dissipated.

The corners of her lips curled up slightly, "I think what you really want to ask about is those three Bone Forging techniques, right?"

Hearing this, Jiang Ning's face flushed with embarrassment, and he scratched his head, "Sister Lin is indeed very smart!"

"Take them!" Lin Qingyi waved her hand.

Instantly, three rows of neatly arranged pills appeared on the table.

"Ten bottles of Iron Bone Pills, ten bottles of Mystic Bone Pills, and ten bottles of Jade Bone Pills, a total of thirty bottles!"

"Generally speaking, these thirty bottles of Bone Forging Pills should be enough to help you reach the Jade Bone Level."

"If it's not enough in the future, you can come to me, and I'll help you get more!"

Hearing Lin Qingyi's words, Jiang Ning was delighted.

"Thank you, Sister Lin!" He bowed in gratitude.

Then, he added, "But Sister Lin, these thirty bottles of pills must be worth more than ten thousand taels of silver, right?"

Lin Qingyi replied calmly, "Since you call me sister, you don't need to worry about that."

"Thank you, Sister Lin!" Jiang Ning bowed again.

If you really want to thank me... in the future." Lin Qingyi glanced at Jiang Ning's face and then shook her head. "Never mind."

"Sister Lin, if you have something to say, just say it!" Jiang Ning said earnestly.

Looking at Jiang Ning's serious expression, Lin Qingyi couldn't help but reveal a serene smile.

"Forget it, I won't trouble you with my matters and involve you in this!"

"You should know that I will soon enter the Grand Master realm!"

"Amazing!" Jiang Ning exclaimed in admiration.

Seeing Lin Qingyi's reluctance to say more, Jiang Ning didn't press further and suppressed the doubts in his heart.

Half an hour later.

Jiang Ning stepped out of the entrance of Wanhua Tower and climbed back onto the carriage he had arrived in.

At the same time.

At the railing of the attic.

Lin Qingyi leaned against the railing and gazed at the gradually fading silhouette of her carriage.

A faint smile appeared on her face.

"This little guy actually has a conscience. He's not just a white-eyed wolf, always trying to indirectly attack my thoughts that I accidentally revealed just now."

"But no matter how talented you are, you're still too young. How could you possibly help me?"

"It's better not to drag you into this vortex!"

At this moment, Lin Qingyi thought of that old marquis, and a hint of sorrow filled her heart.

Marrying the old marquis's heir, she had never truly experienced a real marriage.

And she was merely the cauldron for the old marquis's ancient demonic power.

Facing the old marquis's power and the influence of the royal mansion in the imperial court, Lin Qingyi couldn't help but feel a sense of despair.

On the other side.

In the carriage.

Jiang Ning looked at the Iron Bone Pill in front of him, his heart filled with excitement.

Beside him, Lu Yi knelt on the carpet, quietly serving tea to Jiang Ning and then remaining silent, watching him intently.

The next moment.

Jiang Ning opened the jade bottle of pills and poured out a pill the size of a silkworm.

"Is this the Iron Bone Pill?"

Jiang Ning murmured, holding the silver pill the size of a silkworm in his hand.

Then.

He put the pill back into the jade bottle.

After putting away the Iron Bone Pill.

Jiang Ning closed his eyes again, and his mind began to recall the techniques of the Hundred and Eight Heavenly Stars Earthly Stars Bone Forging Technique.

"According to the records of that sheepskin scroll, one hundred and eight strikes make up a full cycle."

"To forge a single bone, one must persist for at least a full cycle. Only then can this bone-forging technique be truly effective!"

"The human body has 206 bones. If one were to forge each bone individually, it would require 206 full cycles. This is the best time to take the Iron Bone Pill, maximizing its effectiveness and being the most cost-effective method!"

"I wonder, with my current mental power, how many bones can I simultaneously forge using the power of qi and blood?"

Jiang Ning pondered silently in his heart.

"Forget it!" He secretly decided, "I'll just try it and see!"

After making up his mind.

His mind immediately sank into his body.

His eyebrows furrowed slightly.

"At most, I can simultaneously gather thirteen qi and blood hammers," Jiang Ning muttered to himself.

The next moment, following the guidance of the Hundred and Eight Heavenly Stars Earthly Stars Bone Forging Technique, he manipulated the thirteen qi and blood hammers and struck the first blow.

Boom—

A thunderous roar reverberated within his body!

His entire body trembled violently!

The qi and blood roared!

Jiang Ning's eyebrows furrowed slightly.

The first strike made him feel a surge of pain.

Immediately, a tingling sensation spread throughout his body!

After the tingling, his entire body relaxed, and he felt incredibly comfortable.

"It's so refreshing!" Jiang Ning felt the comfort and couldn't help but savor the moment.

The afterglow of this strike was like experiencing a full-body massage at the Spirit Nourishing Pavilion, as his entire body felt exceptionally comfortable and relaxed.

The next moment.

Boom—

Another strike landed.

His body trembled once more.

Soon, Jiang Ning adapted to this rhythm.

Under the manipulation of his powerful mental strength, each swing of the qi and blood hammers consisted of thirteen hammers moving in unison.

This efficiency was thirteen times that of an ordinary Bone Forging Realm martial artist.

Along the way.

Heavy snow fell, and the carriage moved slowly on the road covered in accumulating snow.

In the coach compartment, Lu Yi noticed Jiang Ning's practice and lit some musk incense.

Musk incense had the effect of calming the mind and spirit, and it could also relax the tense nerves of the body, providing some assistance to those who practiced martial arts.

She remained quiet throughout the journey, curling her legs and sitting quietly to one side, staring at Jiang Ning's face without making a sound.

"Commander Jiang is so handsome!" Lu Yi couldn't help but murmur to herself.

At this moment, she seemed to remember something.

A faint blush appeared on her face.

(End of Chapter)

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