“Oh, that's right, I happen to have two bottles of Spirit Snake Balm left here, so I'll give them to you.”
Wang Luo glanced around, and seeing that no one was paying attention to them, he took two more items and slipped them into Hu Qi's hand.
“Hm? How can I… Uh, thank you, Teacher.”
Hu Qi looked at the Spirit Snake Balm directly placed into his hand, and the feigned refusal that was about to come out of his mouth was instantly blocked.
He immediately understood in his heart.
The other party must have learned some things from Lin Tong and recognized his potential.
This action now might also be a form of investment and endorsement.
…
A day's time passed in a flash.
The setting sun slanted westward, and the crimson evening glow spilled down from the horizon, casting long shadows of the trees by the roadside.
Some Disciples walked together, while others walked alone towards the dorms or the cafeteria.
No one chose to go out.
Snake Heart Gate had no restrictions on its Disciples; they could leave whenever they wanted.
However, before one could Cultivate Qi and Blood Power and become a true Martial Artist.
Going out required a blood sample to verify one's human identity, to prevent being transformed by the Black Blood Species.
This process was extremely cumbersome, so unless there was an urgent matter, ordinary Disciples would not choose to go out before Cultivating Qi and Blood Power.
“How was it this time? Was it smooth?”
In a corner of the teaching building, two figures stood side by side, gazing into the distance.
It was Wang Luo and Lin Tong.
Wang Luo was the one who spoke.
“Qirong City has recently been plagued by blood slaves, and it has been confirmed that a Lower Black-Blood Species is hiding among them.
That's Second Senior Sister's hometown, and she's very angry. She fought that guy before, but unfortunately, he escaped.
She's still there, searching for that thing's tracks.”
Lin Tong was the one who spoke.
He leaned against the railing.
“How is it? What do you think of that kid?”
“I haven't seen anything yet, but his physical foundation looks really good. Also, this person has been Cultivating the Yang Yuan Breathing Method since childhood, and it seems his progress should be quite advanced.”
Wang Luo explained.
“Yang Yuan Breathing Method, the Giant Whale Gate's?”
Lin Tong's expression shifted slightly.
“No wonder his physique is so strong; I suppose the Yang Yuan Breathing Method played a significant role in that.”
“You seem to think highly of this person?”
Wang Luo took a piece of chewing gum from his mouth and put it in, then offered one to Lin Tong.
“It's not that I think highly of him; it's that Second Senior Sister thinks highly of him.”
Lin Tong reached out and took it, then seeing the words 'durian mustard flavor' written on it, he immediately gave up the idea of opening it and casually put it in his pocket.
“Moreover, you stingy fellow, didn't you also take out two bottles of Spirit Snake Balm?”
“Haha, nothing can be hidden from you. I just did it casually; this kid looks quite pleasing to the eye.”
Wang Luo smiled.
“Then how long do you think it will take for this kid to Cultivate Qi and Blood?”
Lin Tong glanced at Wang Luo.
A smile played at the corner of his mouth.
“You want to bet with me again? Last time, you lost ten bottles of Spirit Snake Balm to me.”
“Last time was just an accident, and this isn't a bet this time, just a guess.”
Wang Luo's rough face darkened.
He thought of what happened last time.
“I guess within eighteen days. The one whose guess is closest to the actual time wins, and the loser has to agree to one condition within their capabilities, how about that?”
“Then I guess within ten days.”
Lin Tong raised an eyebrow.
“Hm? You have so much confidence in him.”
Wang Luo was a little surprised.
Countless Geniuses come here every year, but since the establishment of Snake Heart Gate.
Those who could Cultivate Qi and Blood Power within ten days, in the past hundred years, could be counted on one's fingers.
For example, the Sect Leader's several Personal Disciples today.
Even if the other party's physique was strong and he even killed two Black Blood Species.
He didn't think the other party could Breakthrough the first level of Snake Form Stake and generate Qi and Blood within such a short time.
Being able to do it within eighteen days was already considered a true Genius.
Therefore, in his opinion, he was sure to win this bet.
…
Night.
The night stars were sparse, and the bright moonlight shone through the window glass, scattering on the floor, like a layer of silver frost had been laid out.
In the room.
The light was dim, with only one side lamp on.
Yellow light fell on the figure in the open space of the room.
The figure was almost naked, wearing only a pair of underwear around his waist.
And on his skin, a layer of light green substance was applied.
“Sure enough, it's still not working?”
Hu Qi opened his eyes.
He looked at the text that only he could see in front of him.
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【Snake Form Stake (Uninitiated)】
It had been three days since he learned the Snake Form Stake.
He felt some special hot spots.
But he couldn't control them, let alone condense them.
This couldn't help but make a sense of frustration rise in his heart.
He walked into the bathroom and washed off the Spirit Snake Balm that had solidified and cracked on his body.
“It seems that even with my unparalleled talent, it's unlikely to initiate it in a short time.”
Hu Qi walked out wrapped in a bath towel.
He looked at the spirit gathering incense standing nearby, almost burned to the bottom.
Hu Qi took out another stick from the drawer and lit it.
Then, he took out a white ceramic bottle from it.
This was the Snow Serpent Paste he had received from Helinta, the Second Senior Sister.
According to his conversations with Wang Luo over the past few days, and what he had subtly probed.
The medicinal effect of this item was exactly as Lin Tong had described.
Far superior to Spirit Snake Balm.
Due to its scarcity, the price was very high, and generally, only the Sect Leader's Personal Disciples had it.
This item, if used purely to stimulate Qi and Blood.
Would be a great waste.
It was more for later Cultivation, and some Disciples who spent a lot of money to get a little would only use it when Breaking through a Bottleneck.
The reason Hu Qi didn't use this item was that he wanted to see if he could initiate it within three days relying on his own talent.
Now, it seemed unlikely.
Thus, there was no need to continue.
He pulled open the stopper of the bottle in his hand.
Immediately, a cool sensation rushed out.
“Why does it feel a bit like medicated oil?”
Hu Qi looked into the bottle.
Spirit Snake Balm was light green.
And this Snow Serpent Paste was light blue.
Unlike the solid Spirit Snake Balm, this Snow Serpent Paste, although called a paste, was liquid.
Hu Qi tilted the bottle and poured some into his palm.
Immediately, a chill rapidly penetrated his skin, invigorating him.
There was even a slight stinging sensation.
It was like holding a piece of ice in his hand.
Hu Qi didn't delay, he applied it all over his body.
Immediately, a cold chill rose, making his hair stand on end.
After his physique became stronger.
Even if he didn't cover himself with a blanket and slept with the air conditioning on, he wouldn't feel any discomfort.
But now, applying this Snow Serpent Paste to his body actually made him feel so cold that he shivered.
Hu Qi took a deep breath, enduring this cold sensation.
He came to the center of the room, sniffing the scent of the spirit gathering incense in the air, spread his legs, lowered his waist, and assumed the unique stance of the Snake Form Stake.
As time passed.
The coolness around him not only didn't diminish at all but gradually strengthened.
He felt as if he was in a world of ice and snow.