[Physique: Azure Wood Body (Second Tier), Vermilion Fire Body (Second Tier)]
Lu Heng’s consciousness was immersed in the “Book of Destiny,” watching the changing Physique, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Immediately, he opened his eyes, which seemed to flicker with firelight.
Feeling a sensation in his heart, Lu Heng reached out his hand, and Dou Qi gradually gathered in his palm.
The next moment, a cluster of crimson flames rose abruptly from his palm.
One must know that condensing physical fire was something only a Fourth-Grade Alchemist could achieve, yet Lu Heng was able to do it as a mere One-star Dou Zhe.
“So this is the Vermilion Fire Body…”
Lu Heng felt the changes within his body.
The absorption speed of Dou Qi was twice as fast as before!
Moreover, the explosive power of fire-attribute Dou Qi far exceeded that of ordinary people.
But soon, Lu Heng discovered a problem that wasn’t exactly a problem.
The upper limit of his Dou Qi reserves had indeed increased, like changing from a small teacup into a large kettle.
However, this meant that to fill this kettle and level up, the energy required was several times that of others!
With a powerful foundation, one is invincible within the same realm!
Yet, feeling the surging power within him, Lu Heng felt it was all worth it…
For cultivators, time was the least valuable thing.
In the blink of an eye, half a year quietly passed.
During this half-year, the situation in Wutan City underwent subtle changes.
Because of that “peeping while bathing” incident, Xiao Yan was hunted down by Xiao Yu for an entire month, but his relationship with Xiao Xun Er grew closer because of it.
And the Mite’er Auction House had become a Holy Land in the hearts of the mercenaries around Qingshan Town.
For no other reason than the high demand for the “beast power pill.”
Every morning, before the Auction House even opened, long queues had already formed at the entrance.
These mercenaries, who lived on the edge of a blade, would even resort to fighting to snatch a life-saving beast power pill.
Even some great families from the neighboring Blackrock City, as well as those from Blackrock City, sent people specifically to make purchases.
The three words “beast power pill” had already become the gold-standard brand for the Mite’er Auction House…
Inside Lu Heng’s residence.
Lu Heng slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a long breath of turbid air, ending his day’s cultivation.
In half a year, under the accumulation of terrifying resources, his cultivation rose from the Peak of a One-star Dou Zhe to a Six-Star Dou Zhe.
If this speed were to be leaked, the entire Jia Ma Empire would likely experience an earthquake.
One must know that this was even with his leveling experience bar being much higher than others!
If it were an ordinary person, they would likely have reached eight-star, Nine-Star, or even touched the threshold of a Dou Shi.
“Six-Star Dou Zhe…
still a bit slow.”
Lu Heng shook his head, somewhat unsatisfied.
During this half-year, he did nothing but refine medicine and Cultivate, rarely leaving the Mite’er Auction House.
It was mainly because Lu Heng felt his strength was insufficient.
Now over ten years old, he had grown quite a bit taller than before due to the Medicinal Meals and Cultivation Techniques.
Inside the room, medicinal herbs were piled up like mountains as Lu Heng took stock of his inventory from this period.
A Six-Star Dou Zhe was considered a monster among his peers, but in the entire Jia Ma Empire, it couldn’t even cause a ripple.
To survive the upcoming trials, relying solely on external items like the beast power pill wasn’t enough; he had to improve his hard strength.
“It’s time to bring those two things out.”
Lu Heng whispered to himself.
essence nurturing powder, Gathering Yuan Pill.
The recipes for these two Medicinal Pills simply did not exist on this Dou Qi Continent; they were pills that increased the cultivation speed during the Dou Zhi Qi stage and directly boosted the strength of a Dou Zhe.
essence nurturing powder, taken internally, has mild medicinal properties and can increase the cultivation speed of the Dou Zhi Qi stage by more than three times.
As for the Gathering Yuan Pill, it was even more of a heavyweight.
It directly increases a Dou Zhe’s strength by one star without side effects.
If a Nine-Star Dou Zhe takes it, there’s even a fifty percent chance of breaking through the barrier and promoting to a Dou Shi.
If such a thing were leaked, let alone Wutan City, even the great families in the Imperial Capital would go crazy.
During this time, Lu Heng had simulated the refining process countless times in his mind and had also practiced refining in the Alchemy room many times.
The failure rate was very high.
But today, that mysterious and profound feeling had arrived.
Lu Heng had a feeling that refining the Gathering Yuan Pill would happen today!
He pushed open the door and went out.
It was now near dusk.
The Mite’er Auction House was still brightly lit, with carriages lined up at the entrance, mostly belonging to various forces seeking to purchase the beast power pill.
Lu Heng entered through the side door with familiarity.
Crossing the corridor, Lu Heng walked straight toward Ya Fei’s exclusive office area.
Just as he reached the door, he heard the pitter-patter of Abacus beads from inside, along with a woman’s slightly lazy complaint.
“These old fogies want dividends but refuse to put in any effort.
Do they really think I’m running a charity?”
Lu Heng pushed the door open and entered.
Ya Fei was sprawled across the table, clutching a pen, with a pile of Ledgers in front of her almost burying her.
Hearing the noise, Ya Fei looked up.
Seeing it was Lu Heng, her originally somewhat irritable face instantly cleared up.
She tossed the Charcoal Pen aside and leaned back against the chair.
“Oh, a rare guest.”
Ya Fei stretched, her alluring curves fully revealed under the wrap of her red dress,
“Has my busy man finally deigned to come out of the cultivation room?”
“I came to see Sister Ya Fei.”
Lu Heng walked to the table, naturally picked up the teapot, and poured her a glass of water,
“And to borrow some fire while I’m at it.”
Ya Fei took the teacup and gave him a flirtatious glance:
“Borrowing fire?
Do you mean the Earth Fire in the Alchemy room, or the fire in big sister’s heart?”
Lu Heng almost lost his grip on the teapot.
Sister Ya Fei, this enchantress, was truly becoming more and more alluring.
“The Alchemy room, of course.”
Lu Heng coughed, looking solemn,
“I feel in good form today and plan to try those two new recipes.”
Ya Fei put away her joking expression and sat up straight.
She knew what the “new recipes” Lu Heng mentioned meant.
“Are you sure?”
“Fifty percent.”
Lu Heng held up five fingers,
“But it’s fine if I fail; it’ll just be a matter of blowing up a few furnaces.
Anyway, Sister Ya Fei has a big business and can afford the loss.”
Ya Fei chuckled and lightly scratched his nose.
“Go ahead.
If they blow up, I’ll buy you new ones.
As long as you’re safe.”
Lu Heng nodded and turned toward the Alchemy room in the back.
At the door, his steps paused, and he looked back at Ya Fei.
The setting sun shone through the window onto her, gilding her with a golden edge, breathtakingly beautiful.
“What is it?” Ya Fei noticed his gaze.
“Nothing.” Lu Heng smiled.
“Sister Ya Fei, wait for my good news.”
If the essence nurturing powder could be refined this time, perhaps Sister Ya Fei’s Dou Zhi Qi cultivation, which had been stagnant for many years, could finally progress.
In this world where the strong prey on the weak, even with himself standing in front, it would be good for Sister Ya Fei to have some strength of her own for self-defense.
The stone door closed heavily.
Lu Heng took a deep breath, the warmth in his eyes instantly fading, replaced by absolute focus.
Tonight, it must succeed!