Chapter 236: Bathing in Lava, Obtaining the Forging Pill

Chapter 236: Bathing in Lava, Obtaining the Forging Pill

Inside a room.

Jiang Ning pulls out a piece of red-hot charcoal.

According to his knowledge, the temperature of the burning charcoal is around 700 degrees.

If it were in a bellows furnace at an iron forge, the temperature could reach as high as 900 to 1000 degrees.

With sufficient oxygen, it could even exceed 1000 degrees.

This is why charcoal is often chosen as fuel for iron smelting, as it can reach such high temperatures.

Then, he picks up the red-hot charcoal with his bare hands.

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

The red-hot charcoal in his hand gives him a warm and pleasant sensation, like holding a piece of jade.

There is only a faint warmth, without a trace of burning pain.

After playing with the charcoal in his hand, the temperature of the charcoal gradually decreases, and Jiang Ning's gaze returns to the furnace in front of him.

The furnace, with the charcoal burning vigorously, has a blazing fire.

"Let's try again!"

Jiang Ning thinks to himself.

Then, he bends down and blows at the charcoal furnace.

A crackling sound fills the air.

The furnace emits sparks, and the fire becomes even more intense.

Looking at the rising flames, Jiang Ning nods in satisfaction.

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

The next moment.

He witnesses a miraculous scene.

As his finger touches the flames, it seems as if there is an invisible layer of protection on his skin, keeping the flames at a slight distance from his body.

At the same time, he doesn't feel any burning sensation at all; he only senses a warm and comfortable touch.

It's as if his finger is not in the flames but in warm water.

Then, Jiang Ning moves his finger from side to side.

Wherever his finger goes, the flames immediately part, as if avoiding a king.

"Is this the Water and Fire Immortal Garment?"

"It's truly amazing!"

As he observes this scene, a hint of surprise flashes in Jiang Ning's eyes.

The Water and Fire Immortal Garment, after his simple test, proves its effectiveness against flames.

Inserting his hand into the flames without any burns, it indicates that he is no longer afraid of most flames in the world.

Most flames in the world have a temperature limit of around 1000 degrees.

Even the flames in the charcoal furnace are not higher than that.

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

This means that with the miraculous effect of the Water and Fire Immortal Garment, he might be able to bathe in lava.

"Amazing, truly amazing!"

Imagining the scene of bathing in lava, a hint of excitement appears in Jiang Ning's eyes.

Taking a bath in lava is such an absurd idea, yet he now has a 90% chance of achieving it.

[Skill]: Waterfire Essence Technique (Limit Break 0/2000) (Attribute: Water Fire Immortal Garment)



Jiang Ning glances at his panel once again, feeling amazed.

The attribute of this Water and Fire Immortal Garment is truly beyond reason.

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

This is like the authority of the Creator, the authority of the Deity.

Puff—

Puff—

The sound of footsteps crunching through snow reaches Jiang Ning's ears.

The next moment.

Knock knock knock—

The door is knocked upon.

"Little Brother!" Jiang Li's voice echoes from outside the door, "Miss Green Yi from Wan Hua Tower is here to see you!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning's eyes brighten, and he opens them.

[Skill]: Waterfire Essence Technique (Limit Break 73/2000) (Attribute: Water Fire Immortal Garment)



He takes a quick glance at his panel and then closes it.

Then, he walks towards the door.

A hint of excitement hangs on his face.

Green Yi has come despite the terrible weather, which might indicate that Lin Qingyi has news.

In other words, there is news about the Iron Bone Pill, which he desperately needs.

The next moment.

Jiang Ning opens the door, and two figures appear before him.

One is Jiang Li, wearing a thick coat, with a rosy complexion.

The other is Green Yi, dressed in a long green skirt and draped in a white rabbit fur cloak.

"Big Brother!"

"Miss Green Yi!"

Jiang Ning greets them.

"Little Brother, you two chat, I'll be off then!" Jiang Li says.

"Okay!" Jiang Ning nods.

As Jiang Li turns to leave, Green Yi speaks up, "Commander Jiang, my master at Wan Hua Tower wants me to invite you over!"

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

"Yes!" Green Yi nods and continues, "My master said that the items Commander Jiang needs have been prepared!"

"Then let's go!" Jiang Ning turns and closes the door.

"Commander Jiang, aren't you going to wear a fox fur cloak in this weather before heading out?" Green Ripples looked at Jiang Ning's thin attire and asked.

"No need!" Jiang Ning shook his head.

"Then, Commander Jiang, come with me! The carriage is waiting for us outside!" Green Ripples said.

Outside the courtyard.

"Commander Jiang, please!" Green Ripples lifted the heavy carriage curtain.

Jiang Ning immediately boarded the carriage and entered the cabin.

The cabin was tall, allowing him to enter without bending down.

It was also spacious; Jiang Ning stepped in and estimated at a glance that the cabin was at least several dozen square meters, not feeling cramped at all.

Furthermore, the carriage's interior was lavishly decorated, with wooden benches and chairs made from extraordinary materials.

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

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

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

Such a luxurious carriage would cost tens of thousands of silver taels; it was evident that it wasn't something Green Ripples could afford.

The next moment, Green Ripples lifted the curtain and entered the cabin.

She took off the rabbit fur coat draped over her at the cabin entrance, shaking off the snowflakes and melted water stains. Only then did she carefully hang it on the wall by the cabin door.

Then, she removed her snow-soaked shoes on the carpet beside the cabin door, revealing her bare, fair feet, which she then placed on the soft carpet inside.

Jiang Ning glanced at her small feet and then looked down at the ground he had just walked on, clearly seeing the trail of footprints he had left.

"Commander, it's fine! You don't need to remove your shoes; I've taken mine off!" Green Ripples said, noticing Jiang Ning's gaze and quickly speaking up.

She then adjusted her long skirt and knelt on the floor in front of the tea table.

The sound of pouring tea filled the air.

Hot tea was poured into a cup, and instantly, steam rose, enveloping the cabin.

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

"Mhm," Jiang Ning nodded slightly.

Along the way, Jiang Ning took a few sips of tea and then continued to circulate his Waterfire Essence Technique.

Wan Hua Tower.

At the tower.

"Commander Jiang, it's been a while!" Lin Qingyi poured the tea, and a faint wisp of blue smoke rose beside her, filling the air with a scent that made one's mind exceptionally clear.

"Sister Lin, you're in a good mood, brewing tea and enjoying the snow here!" Jiang Ning smiled.

"Since I'm free, I brewed some tea and waited for you! Compared to my room, this place is more suitable for receiving guests!" Lin Qingyi said.

"Indeed!" Jiang Ning nodded. "If word gets out that a man and woman were alone in a room, it would damage Sister Lin's reputation!"

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

"My reputation?" Lin Qingyi murmured, then shook her head, a hint of bitterness flashing across her face. "In the future, I'll have no reputation to speak of!"

Her final words were faint, like a mosquito's buzz.

At this point, Jiang Ning's strength and hearing were exceptional.

Sitting in front of Lin Qingyi, he was only thirty to forty centimeters away from her.

At this distance, even if Lin Qingyi's murmurs were soft, they still reached Jiang Ning's ears.

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 brief moment of thought, Jiang Ning temporarily set aside his confusion.

Then, Jiang Ning spoke again, changing the topic. "Sister Lin, I wonder if those ten vials of Hundred Spirit Blood are effective?"

"They're very effective!" Lin Qingyi said, filling a cup with hot tea for Jiang Ning, who sat opposite her. A hint of a smile appeared at the corners of her mouth, and the worry between her brows dissipated.

A slight smile curved her lips. "I think what you really want to ask about is those three Bone Forging Pills, right?"

Hearing this, Jiang Ning's face lit up with an embarrassed smile. He scratched his head, revealing his discomfort. "Sister Lin is indeed smart!"

"Take them!" Lin Qingyi waved her hand.

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

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

"Usually, these thirty vials of Bone Forging Pills should be enough to help you reach the Iron Bone Stage."

"If they're not enough, you can come back to me, and I'll help you get more!"

Upon hearing Lin Qingyi's words, Jiang Ning was overjoyed.

"Thank you, Sister Lin!" He clasped his hands in gratitude.

Then, he added, "But Sister Lin, these thirty vials of pills must be worth more than tens of thousands of silver taels, right?"

Lin Qingyi replied calmly, "Since you've called me 'Sister,' you don't need to worry about that!"

"Thank you, Sister Lin!" Jiang Ning clasped his hands again.

If you really want to thank me, then..." Lin Qingyi glanced at Jiang Ning's face, then shook her head. "Forget it."

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

Looking at Jiang Ning's serious expression, a gentle smile appeared on Lin Qingyi's face.

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

"You should know that I'll soon enter the Grandmaster Realm!"

"Amazing!" Jiang Ning exclaimed in admiration.

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

Half an hour later, Jiang Ning stepped out of the Wan Hua Tower and boarded the same carriage he had arrived in.

At the same time, on the balcony of the tower.

Lin Qingyi leaned against the railing, gazing at her carriage gradually moving away.

A faint smile appeared on her face.

"This kid does have a conscience. He's not a total ingrate, constantly beating around the bush about the idea I accidentally blurted out."

"But even if you're a Heaven's Pride, 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 prince, and a hint of sadness filled her heart.

The children born to the old prince had never truly experienced a real marriage.

And she was merely the old prince's vessel for his pursuit of the ancient demonic art's perfection.

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

Meanwhile, in the carriage.

Jiang Ning looked at the Iron Bone Pill in his hand, feeling incredibly excited.

Beside him, Lu Yi knelt on the carpet, quietly pouring tea for Jiang Ning and then silently observing him.

The next moment, Jiang Ning opened the jade vial containing the pill and poured out a pill as large as a pea.

"Is this the Iron Bone Pill?"

Gazing at the silver pill in his hand, the size of a pea, Jiang Ning muttered to himself.

Then, he carefully put the pill back into the vial.

After putting away the Iron Bone Pill.

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

"According to the sheepskin scroll, one hundred and eight strikes make up a complete cycle."

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

"The human body has a total of 206 bones. If one were to forge them individually, it would require tempering 206 cycles. This is the optimal time to ingest the Iron Bone Pill, maximizing its effectiveness and being the most cost-effective method."

"I wonder, with my current psychic energy, how many bones can I simultaneously forge with my vital energy power?"

Jiang Ning pondered silently in his heart.

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

After making his decision.

His mind immediately focused on his inner body.

His brows furrowed slightly.

"I can simultaneously forge thirteen major bones with my vital energy power!" Jiang Ning thought to himself.

The next moment, following the guidance of the One Hundred and Eight Heavenly Stars and Earthly Fiend Bone Forging Technique, he manipulated thirteen vital energy hammers to strike the first bone.

Boom—

His body reverberated with a thunderous roar!

His entire body shook violently!

His vital energy roared!

Jiang Ning's brows furrowed.

The first strike brought him a surge of pain.

Then, a tingling sensation spread throughout his body!

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

"It's so refreshing!" Jiang Ning felt the comfort throughout his body, and a sense of wanting more filled him.

The aftereffect of this strike was like receiving a full-body massage at the Spirit Nourishing Pavilion, leaving his body incredibly relaxed and light.

The next moment.

Boom—

Another strike landed.

His body trembled once more.

Then, Jiang Ning gradually adapted to this rhythm.

Under the control of his powerful psychic energy, each swing of the vital energy hammers consisted of thirteen hammers striking simultaneously.

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

Along the way.

Snowflakes filled the sky as the carriage moved slowly on the snow-covered road.

Inside the carriage, Green Yi noticed Jiang Ning's cultivation and had already lit a pot of musk incense.

Musk incense had the effect of calming and focusing the mind, and it could also relax the tense nerves of the body, providing some benefits to cultivators.

She remained quiet throughout the journey, sitting cross-legged to the side, staring at Jiang Ning's face without making a sound.

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

At this moment, she seemed to have thought of something.

A faint blush appeared on her face.

(End of Chapter)

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