Cultivation System: Stronger with Age

Several of the somewhat older Martial Cultivators quickly stood up and led the others over. The scar-faced Lv Sandao cupped his hands respectfully and said, "Many thanks to Daoist Zhao and Daoist Lin for exterminating Liy Ruofeng of the Black Tiger Gang. Without your aid, we would undoubtedly have perished in Cold Fragrance Valley. And when the Demon Slaying Conference ends, our families and disciples outside would have no idea how we met our demise!"

Another long-faced Martial Cultivator spoke, "Guo Chui, Feng Zhulong, and Liy Ruofeng never treated us as human beings! They made us do the most dangerous, dirtiest, and foulest tasks without even providing us with food! Fortunately, Heaven had eyes, and we met powerful individuals like Daoist Zhao and Daoist Lin, who saved us! Especially Daoist Zhao's Eight Gates Celestial Eye—it's so powerful, it truly commands utmost admiration!"

Zhao Yufei said proudly, "You all don't need to thank me. All matters in my household, whether big or small, are decided by my husband!"

Lv Sandao's eyes widened at her words as he looked at the two of them. His scar-face suddenly showed astonishment.

Her husband makes the decisions? Zhao Yufei, such a powerful Martial Cultivator, so young and beautiful, with this white-haired, sixty-something Lin Daoist? Is this a unique taste, a preference for the old and tough? The key point is, she still defers to Daoist Lin... Could it be that Lin Daoist is even more powerful than Zhao Yufei, who can use the Eight Gates Celestial Eye?

The long-faced Martial Cultivator and the other dozens of cultivators all looked astonished, feeling that the world was indeed vast and full of wonders!

「After a while,」

The group finally came to their senses. Lv Sandao spoke with a peculiar expression, "Nevertheless, you two have saved our lives. Henceforth, whatever orders you give, we shall certainly obey! Moreover, should we survive and leave the valley, we will surely publicize what happened inside, making the countless Martial Cultivators in the hundred cities of Great Marsh Prefecture aware of the righteousness of the Yin Talisman Sect and how vile and cruel the Black Tiger Gang and the Guo and Feng Families are!"

The dozens of Martial Cultivators following him all cupped their hands and bowed, expressing their gratitude to Zhao Yufei and Lin Xuankong. Among the many Martial Cultivators, some faces were filled with gratitude, some couldn't help but show anger when thinking of Liy Ruofeng, and some even had tear stains on their faces. However, under the moonlight, most of the Martial Cultivators were pale, clearly suffering from severe Qi Blood deficiency.

Lin Xuankong scanned the crowd with his eyes and nodded slightly. After killing the Steward of the Black Tiger Gang, he had already gathered over two thousand pounds of Ghost Frog Flesh from the stone grottoes in the valley into the Ghost Frog Pouch at his waist. Seeing the crowd's condition, he couldn't help but feel some sympathy, so he took out over a thousand pounds of Ghost Frog Flesh from the pouch.

He turned to Zhao Yufei. "This Ghost Frog Flesh was mostly obtained by these Martial Cultivators after they killed the Ghost Toads. Let's divide it among them!"

Zhao Yufei glanced at the Ghost Frog Flesh, her brow furrowing slightly. If my husband consumes all of this Ghost Frog Flesh, it would greatly increase his Poison Resistance...

She shook her head and held Lin Xuankong's hand. "I prefer eating fresh and fragrant Ghost Frog Flesh. Why not leave it for me! We have plenty of Marsh Python Flesh from our harvest. Give them one or two thousand pounds of Tier Two Marsh Python Flesh; it will be a great supplement to their Qi Blood!"

Seeing this, Lv Sandao decisively cupped his hands and said, "You both saved our lives; how could we possibly take your spoils of battle!"

The surrounding Martial Cultivators also waved their hands, all saying that they could replenish their Qi Blood by hunting some Tier One Ghost Toads tomorrow! They had suffered greatly these past few days and had long grown fearful of experts far stronger than themselves. They thought: Zhao Yufei could easily defeat Liy Ruofeng, and Lin Xuankong's Thunder Technique was powerful enough to subdue even her. This old man is truly mysterious... How could we dare accept anything from these two Daoists? Wouldn't taking it be courting a shorter life?

Lin Xuankong, seeing this, took out two thousand pounds of Tier Two Marsh Python Flesh from another Ghost Frog Pouch and placed it on the ground. He then looked at Lv Sandao. "Then I'll trouble you, brother, to divide this Marsh Python Flesh among everyone. If there's nothing else, everyone should eat and rest early!"

After speaking, he headed towards the wooden building. However, after a few steps, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes. He turned to look at Lv Sandao, who was gazing at him. "Of the fifty-odd Martial Cultivators in Cold Fragrance Valley, everyone else is pale and suffering from Qi Blood deficiency. Why are you the only one with a ruddy complexion and abundant Qi Blood?"

Hearing this, Lv Sandao couldn't help but laugh. "If Master Lin wishes to know, please come inside the wooden building, and I will explain in detail?"

「A moment later,」

Inside the wooden building, Lin Xuankong looked at Lv Sandao in surprise. "There's such a special Martial Dao that allows Martial Cultivators to sate their hunger by eating grass and trees?"

Lv Sandao said, "Grass and trees naturally contain essence, but they also harbor some toxins that humans cannot digest. The Blood Eating Secret Technique I cultivate greatly enhances a Martial Cultivator's digestive capabilities and their ability to transform Qi Blood. According to the Cultivation Technique's records, upon reaching the mysterious Eighth or Ninth Layer, one can even convert earth and stones into Qi Blood. If consuming Spirit Medicine or Spiritual Objects, the absorption is extremely thorough, greatly increasing their efficacy!"

I shouldn't be reduced to eating dirt. I won't be that miserable, will I?

However, if it can greatly improve digestive ability and Qi Blood transformation, this Secret Technique is extremely suitable for me.

Yesterday, eating just some Ghost Frog Flesh—twenty pounds in one meal—almost made me explode on the spot... My digestive ability still isn't strong enough!

If I can cultivate this Secret Technique, the speed at which I can increase my Qi and Blood Reserves by consuming Demon Flesh in the future will undoubtedly increase significantly!

Moreover, my current Demon Poison Resistance has already reached Ninth Grade... But without Ghost Frog Eggs, relying on Ghost Frog Flesh to improve it will certainly take a very long time. After all, having reached Ninth Grade, each pound of Ghost Frog Flesh provides very little improvement to Demon Poison Resistance, far from 0.1!

If I obtain this Blood Eating Secret Technique, I'll be able to greatly accelerate the rate at which I enhance my Qi Blood and Poison Resistance!

I wonder what kind of Realm lies beyond Ninth Grade Demon Poison Resistance.

However, a significant Metamorphosis will surely occur...

As Lin Xuankong contemplated, Lv Sandao, observing the changes in Lin Xuankong's expression, predictably cupped his hands and said, "If Master Lin is interested in this Blood Eating Secret Technique, I can transmit the Secret Technique to you right now!"

Lin Xuankong looked at him with some surprise. "The Secret Techniques of various sects and families are hard-won. If Sect Leader Lv truly intends to pass it to me, what compensation would I need to provide?"

Lv Sandao smiled. "Master Lin, you're being too formal. If you hadn't come to Cold Fragrance Valley, not only would we have failed to regain our freedom, but we would have died miserably here! It's just a Secret Technique, not a combat Secret Technique of the Blood Eating Sect, nor is it asking for my life!"

After Lv Sandao departed with a joyful expression, carrying several hundred pounds of Marsh Python Flesh and more than ten Marsh Python Skins, Lin Xuankong looked at his Life Plate.

[Blood Eating Technique: Entry Level 1/900]

The purple-gold light of his Vigorous in Old Age talent flickered.

[Blood Eating Technique: Entry Level 1/15]

Looking at the new Abnormal Technique added to his Life Plate, Lin Xuankong felt a great sense of satisfaction.

Today's harvest was truly bountiful: the Black Soul Wondrous Jade, the Nourishing Heart Method, the Nine-Scaly Armor, Ghost Frog Flesh, the Blood Eating Technique, the Fierce Tiger Roar Bone Technique, and a powerful offensive Demon Pearl—the Ghost Frog Demon Pearl—ranked seventy-sixth among the thousand-plus types of Demon Pearls in Great Xia! Once I assimilate all these gains, my combat power will definitely increase dramatically! But now I'm cultivating the Pine Crane Longevity Technique, the Yin Talisman Technique, and so many Secret Techniques... Add to that tempering Demon Pearls and nourishing the Black Soul Wondrous Jade, I'm afraid all twelve hours of the day will be consumed by these tasks!

Thinking of this, Lin Xuankong looked at Zhao Yufei beside him. "Just now, Sect Leader Lv explained the Blood Eating Technique, and Liy Ruofeng explained the Fierce Tiger Roar Bone Technique. You should have memorized them both, right? Are you interested in either Abnormal Technique?"

Zhao Yufei frowned slightly. "One technique makes the body larger, the other increases food consumption. I'm not interested!"

Lin Xuankong patiently coaxed, "The main thing is, I want to cultivate them. If you cultivate one of them, we can verify and comprehend them together during our joint Cultivation. We'll surely improve together, and that way, my progress will be faster too!"

Zhao Yufei frowned. "Is that so? Then I... I'll cultivate both. I'll help you as much as I can!"

Lin Xuankong was speechless for a moment. Absolutely right! I'll reward you well tonight!

With all matters arranged, he took out the Ghost Frog Demon Pearl from the Ghost Frog Pouch. He looked eagerly at Zhao Yufei. "Now, can you tell me how to quickly temper the Ghost Frog Demon Pearl?"

This highly-ranked Ghost Frog Demon Pearl, just how powerful is it? What kind of spectacle will it create when activated? To what extent can it enhance my combat power? His heart was already filled with immense anticipation.