Chapter 311: Vitality Pellets
Chapter 311: Vitality Pellets
Despite the eerie appearance of the Serpent Sect's services, there was a strict procedure in place, and as long as one followed it, there was nothing to fear. The main challenge was overcoming the psychological discomfort.
Chen Chuan had no reservations about it. It was evident that these serpents, after generations of cultivation, had fundamentally diverged from their serpentine origins and were purely tools for cultivation assistance.
After the illustrations, a list of important notes was presented. Not everyone was eligible for this service, as there were certain requirements.
Firstly, the recipient of the service needed to possess a certain level of strength, as demonstrated by their current stage and the potential they exhibited. This made Chen Chuan an ideal candidate for the service.
Secondly, it was preferable to have a recommendation from within the sect. If not, a person of status needed to provide a guarantee.
He glanced at the price, which was three thousand yuan per session, seemed expensive at first glance. However, considering the service involved consuming the tools, the fee was actually quite reasonable, and the service might be hard to obtain even with money.
Based on Cao Guixi's previous statements and indirect observations, this service not only reinforced muscles but also enhanced internal organs. If it truly delivered on these dual benefits, the fee was not expensive at all and was very reasonable.
After reading through the information, Chen Chuan didn't hesitate to pick up a pen and sign his name in the client signature section for the service. He then pushed the scroll towards Zou Handan and asked, "Mr. Zou, when can the service be arranged?"
Zou Handan glanced at Chen Chuan's signature, picked up the scroll, and slowly rolled it up. "Since Mr. Chen has agreed, we will proceed with the preparation. It will take up to half a month at most, and at the earliest, it will be ready by the end of the month. We will notify Mr. Chen once everything is ready."
Chen Chuan nodded, "Then I'll leave it to you."
At this moment, Zou Handan's serpentine eyes emitted a faint glow, as if he was using a boundary token to contact someone. After a while, he said, "I've confirmed with the sect, and the arrangements have already begun."
He stood up and extended his hand, "Mr. Chen, thank you for choosing our sect's services."
Chen Chuan also stood up and shook hands with him. He felt that the muscles on the man's palm and the back of his hand were incredibly resilient and powerful, contrary to the gentle appearance he projected.
In that moment of handshake, a new contact tried to add Chen Chuan. He accepted the request, and the profile picture was of a person in red clothing with serpentine eyes standing upright, making it difficult to discern their gender. Behind this person, there was an even larger serpentine eye.
Zou Handan also looked at Chen Chuan's profile picture, seeming slightly surprised.
The Serpent Sect conducted psychological assessments for every client, and the choice of profile picture was a valuable reference. It was rare for someone like Chen Chuan to make no selection, but an unchanged choice also indicated a certain psychological state.
After greeting Chen Chuan, Zou Handan politely said to Cao Guixi, who was sitting beside him, "Mr. Cao, the service has been agreed upon. I need to return to oversee the arrangements. Please excuse me."
Cao Guixi nodded slightly, "Take your time, Mr. Zou. Ding Shu, please see our guest out."
Ding Shu gestured for Chen Chuan to follow him, and Zou Handan nodded before leaving with Ding Shu. However, he left a box on the table.
Chen Chuan's gaze fell upon the box.
Cao Guixi took a sip of tea and said, "He left this for you. The Serpent Sect values every client and presents them with a gift. The contents can vary in quality, and they themselves might not know what's inside when they give it. You can take it and see for yourself."
Chen Chuan thought that the Serpent Sect knew how to do business, which explained why so many old sects were now only able to operate openly in Central City.
Cao Guixi added, "The Jade Bag Apothecary's medicine has also been delivered. You can take it along with the treasure ointment later. You're required to consume it within three months, so please do so at your own pace."
Chen Chuan thanked Cao Guixi, "I will."
After the discussion, Chen Chuan didn't linger. When Ding Shu returned, he had a cup of tea and then bid farewell to Cao Guixi. He took the medicine from the Jade Bag Apothecary, the treasure ointment from Heavenly Origin Herbs, and the box gifted by the Serpent Sect.
Leaving Ink Sticker Mountain and returning to Mystic Palace Tower, Chen Chuan placed the box from the Serpent Sect aside and took out the wooden medicine box from the Jade Bag Apothecary.
Upon opening it, a finely embroidered silk handkerchief caught his eye. It depicted a green bag as if dyed in ink, with a red string tied around it, creating a graceful loop outside. The colors blended into a pale green, making the scene unique and visually appealing.
Chen Chuan had seen similar items before and was already familiar with them. He used a boundary token to examine it briefly and soon entered the Jade Bag Apothecary's trial medicine group.
A pleasant chime sounded, first welcoming him to the group and informing him that members could enjoy discounts on the apothecary's products anywhere.
After skipping through the initial content, he found detailed instructions on how to take the medication and fill out the post-medication report form.
The trial participant was required to use the Boundary Token to record their medication experience and fill out the form with all their sensations. If they found this tedious and wanted to skip this step, they could directly connect the Boundary Token to the platform and convey their experiences during the process.
Additionally, a breathing method was included as a bonus, with a note stating that participants could choose not to learn it, but they must not disclose it after viewing. Therefore, they needed to sign an agreement with the platform before accessing the full content.
This piqued Chen Chuan's interest, and after carefully reading the introduction, he realized that if a fighter understood the Vital Point Breathing Technique, this particular method would be much easier to master.
If mastered thoroughly, it could not only clearly show the exact changes in altered organs after taking the medication but also reveal subtle changes in various parts of the body.
Since it wasn't mandatory, Chen Chuan thought that probably not many people would take the time to practice it.
However, he found it very useful, especially since his altered organs had a wide coverage. A more detailed understanding of his body would undoubtedly be beneficial.
He quickly checked the Wu Yi platform and discovered that this breathing method wasn't available at the Wu Yi Academy.
This wasn't surprising, as there were other places in the world besides Wu Yi that trained fighters, and there were likely many breathing methods and fighting techniques that weren't included in their curriculum.
After signing the viewing agreement, he read through the details and, with his solid foundation, it only took him until the evening to master this breathing method.
Now, it was time for the official medication. He put on the accompanying biological membrane gloves, opened the medicine box, and took out a pill, which was an oral medication. The pill had a pale green surface and emitted an invigorating fragrance.
After a glance, he activated the Boundary Token's field information recording function and took the pill with water.
Initially, he didn't feel anything, but after a while, a scorching power surged through his body. His breathing became rapid, and his heart started beating faster.
A few minutes later, his eyes brightened, and he became aware of many scents and sounds. His mind also became clearer.
However, after about half an hour, his muscles and bones began to ache, and his skin felt slightly tingly. An hour later, he experienced a deep itch throughout his body, and all his altered organs were tingling with excitement, reminding him of his first training session, but this was much more intense.
He looked at the second mirror and noticed no signs of fading, indicating no harm. Perhaps his body was strong enough, and the side effects of the medication no longer affected him significantly.
This time, he didn't move his perception away, as it would provide better feedback. As a trial participant, he was willing to offer appropriate feedback.
Remembering that the Treasure Ointment's effects were more pronounced with exercise, he immediately got up, grabbed the Xuejun Blade, and headed to the private training room.
After about three hours, the heightened state began to fade, so he stopped practicing and, following the Boundary Token's prompts, recorded his reactions during the process on the form.
He could feel that the medication indeed had a noticeable enhancing effect on his altered internal organs.
The efficacy was sustained, and based on his experience, he estimated it would last for about two to three days. If taken continuously, one box of medication would last for a month, indicating that Jade Bag Apothecary had carefully calculated the dosage.
His medication dosage was much higher than that of ordinary people, and over time, he had developed an exceptional ability to judge the effects of medications.
The results matched his estimations, as the noticeable effects only lasted for three days before becoming less apparent.
Indeed, it seemed to fall short of the Treasure Ointment from Heavenly Origin Herbs. In comparison, it might only have one-fourth to one-fifth of the ointment's effectiveness, but the quantity of pills was impressive. So, after three days, he swallowed the second pill, and three days later, he took the third one.
However, just one day after taking the third pill, he felt something different.
The second mirror showed numerous instances of fading signs, all located in the altered organs and nearby tissues.
He speculated that the accumulated residual medication might cause side effects, and continuous intake could potentially harm the altered organs. If an average fighter were in his position, they would likely experience more severe reactions.
At this point, he decided not to continue for practical reasons and to avoid appearing too exaggerated. He recorded his sensations and the reactions in various parts of his body in detail and submitted the report to Jade Bag Apothecary.
(End of Chapter)
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