32: Elder Li's gift

With a pop.

Han Yi pulled out the stopper, and a rich, fragrant scent wafted out, gradually filling the entire room.

He carefully pinched out a 'Strong Bone Pill'.

Gulp

As the pill entered his stomach, a surge of warmth flowed out from his gut.

Waves of warmth circulated within Han Yi's internal organs, then slowly flowed through his limbs and bones like a small stream.

Subsequently, Han Yi felt the hidden injuries left on his bones from combat and cultivation gradually heal, like stream sand filling in holes on the riverbank. Even his entire skeletal structure was slowly growing and strengthening!

[Realm]: Mid Bone Refinement Stage (51/100)

Mid Bone Refinement Stage!

One 'Strong Bone Pill' added a full thirty points of cultivation!

Han Yi seemed to suddenly recall something. With one hand, he took out a short dagger, and with the other, he lightly clenched his fist.

Clang!

His knuckles striking the blade surface produced a sound like the clash of swords.

"Is this the 'Refining Bone into Iron' of the Mid Bone Refinement Stage?" A thought flashed through Han Yi's mind.

Refining Bone, Refining Bone. As blood and Qi continuously tempered the body's hundred bones, the quality and density of the bones constantly increased. When the bones became as tough as fine iron, it meant the Mid Bone Refinement Stage was complete.

He casually glanced at his stats: '24~32'.

No, still not strong enough!

Perhaps, next time I should try adding some points!

Bang, bang

"Close the doors and windows, guard against theft and robbery..."

The Hai hour had arrived, and the faint sound of the night watchman's clapper drifted from the street.

"But there's no rush. It's still early enough to try after I've finished digesting this bottle of 'Strong Bone Pills'," Han Yi's thoughts turned. "Let's rest first."

Bang, bang, bang

As soon as dawn broke, Han Yi was already in the backyard, working up a sweat. At this moment, he was shirtless, practicing punches against a wooden dummy.

According to the System's age calculation, Han Yi was only 16 years old, still in a stage of rapid physical development.

When not exerting force, the muscles visible on his chest and abdomen were not exaggerated, but his physique was tall and straight, with extremely well-defined muscle lines, like a piece of uncarved, high-quality raw jade, without a single flaw.

The faint outline of eight-pack abs visible underneath further revealed the astonishing power hidden beneath Han Yi's seemingly not-so-strong body.

Whoosh!

Han Yi exerted a little force with his arms, and two stone locks weighing several hundred catties each were lifted.

Then, he slightly raised his arms and bent his waist a little, and the stone locks spun around on his back.

Now, in the Mid Bone Refinement Stage, Han Yi's bones were like metal and stone. His entire body's tendons and bones could easily handle these heavy stone locks, moving through techniques with the ease and grace of a butcher dismembering an ox.

Ooh, ooh

Accompanied by the crowing of roosters, the sky began to brighten, and Han Yi also finished his morning practice for the day.

"This counts as 'dancing at the sound of the rooster', right," Han Yi couldn't help but mock himself inwardly. "If the me from my previous life had been this diligent, getting into a 985 university or becoming a civil servant would have been a piece of cake..."

Just outside the entrance of Qiuzhu Alley was a bustling street market in An Yan City, making it extremely convenient to buy things.

Casually changing into a short-sleeved outfit of a Crimson Flame Sect Disciple, Han Yi leisurely walked out of his house and onto the main street.

People are iron, rice is steel; Han Yi naturally came seeking food.

Slurp... slurp....

Han Yi heartily drank the mutton soup noodles, swallowing the noodles and soup, which had a lot of chili and aged vinegar added, in one go.

Burp, burp

Comfortable! Han Yi wiped his lips and the hot sweat from his forehead.

"Even better than the large bowl of wide noodles from my previous life!" Having eaten communal meals for several months, Han Yi patted his belly with satisfaction.

He took out copper coins to pay the bill. This bowl of noodles cost him eight Wen, making Han Yi, who was used to eating for free in the camp, feel a pang of heartache.

Han Yi walked briskly, preparing to go home and continue cultivating.

"Prices are so expensive, no wonder houses are also so expensive," Han Yi frowned in frustration. "An Yan City, it's hard to live here!"

He was originally planning to leave, but his mouth watered for a moment, and he couldn't resist buying a cup of iced fruit drink.

Which was essentially iced fruit beverage.

But this cup of drink alone cost twelve Wen.

Although he had over twenty Liang of silver on him, eating like this every meal was unsustainable.

At the entrance of Qiuzhu Alley, the third house on the left was Han Yi's.

"Alright, let's continue cultivating!" Han Yi shouted energetically.

Dong, dong, dong

[Realm]: Mid Bone Refinement Stage (66/100)

Han Yi took another 'Strong Bone Pill', but the effect of the second dose was clearly not as good!

Still Mid Bone Refinement Stage, only adding 15 points of cultivation!

Just as Han Yi was cultivating with fervor, a knock sounded at the door.

"Coming, coming!"

Just as he expected, the person who came was Li Feng.

Li Feng smiled faintly, "I knew you, the cultivation fanatic, would still be cultivating at home. Hurry, let's go see Elder Li."

Han Yi quickly wiped off his sweat, changed into a black close-fitting suit, and went with Li Feng.

Li Feng led Han Yi through the inner city gate wall and along the main road to a tall building in Heyue Ward.

'Mingxiang Pavilion'

Han Yi stared at the three golden characters on the plaque hanging in front of the tall building.

Upon entering, the antique tea sets, the young and beautiful female attendants, everything indicated that consumption here would undoubtedly be very expensive!

Li Feng led Han Yi to the second floor with familiar ease.

As soon as they reached the second floor, they heard a soft, continuous melody of a zither.

He led Han Yi to the front of a private room and gently knocked a few times.

"Enter!"

Elder Li's faint voice came from inside the door.

After Han Yi and Li Feng entered, they saw that the private room was decorated with simple elegance. A screen was set up on one side, and behind the screen, a zither player could be vaguely seen plucking the strings with her delicate hands.

In the incense burners around, a faint fragrance curled upwards.

Elder Li was sitting lazily on a grand chair, his old eyes slightly narrowed, looking like an old sage.

Beside him were two gentle-eyed, watery-faced maidservants massaging his shoulders and legs.

"This Elder Li is really good at enjoying himself." Even though Han Yi had watched ancient dramas in his previous life and seen the lives of many wealthy families, when this scene appeared vividly before him, he couldn't help but feel a little envious for a moment.

"Elder Li!" The two bowed.

Seeing Han Yi and Li Feng enter.

Elder Li waved his hand, and the zither music immediately ceased. The two maidservants also retreated to the side.

"How is your stay in An Yan City? Are you used to it?" After the maidservant brought over the brocade soft stools, Han Yi and Li Feng sat down, and Elder Li asked.

"Everything is fine, it's just that the prices are a bit expensive." Han Yi touched his nose and said with a wry smile.

After all, he was very honest and had to speak the truth.

"Haha!"

Upon hearing this, Elder Li burst into laughter, and even the zither player behind the screen seemed to be covering her mouth and lightly chuckling.

"Don't worry, since you are good friends with Feng'er, and now you are an Inner Sect Disciple of the Crimson Flame Sect, as long as you visit often in the future, you will naturally not be treated unfairly."

As he spoke, Elder Li took out a small package from his懷and handed it to Han Yi.

"Is he going to give me a gift?" A thought flashed through Han Yi's mind.

He untied the package, and inside, a small booklet unexpectedly appeared.

"I heard you are skilled in fist and palm techniques. Take this 'Thunder Palm Technique'!" Elder Li unhurriedly picked up the tea on the table and gently blew on it.

"This 'Thunder Palm Technique' is a Yellow Rank Low Grade martial art. Go back and Cultivate it diligently. After improving your strength, you can also contribute to the Sect." Elder Li said this with great righteousness, looking like he was considering the Sect.

"However, you should pay attention to one thing: to truly Cultivate this 'Thunder Palm Technique' to success, you need a large amount of 'Mangsiao Grass' to assist in cultivation."

Then, Elder Li took a shallow sip of tea, cleared his throat, and said faintly.

'Mangsiao Grass'?

Han Yi was puzzled internally.

"'Mangsiao Grass' is a type of medicinal herb unique to the Black Rock Mountains," Li Feng, who was beside him, spoke up. He hesitated for a moment, seemingly thinking about something. "Currently, the bandits outside are rampant, and it is rumored that there are You causing chaos in the Black Rock Mountains. I think you should get it from a pharmacy..."

"Hmph, young people should be brave and diligent. If you fear going forward because of some minor rumors, wouldn't you be wasting your great talent?"

Elder Li snorted coldly, interrupting Li Feng's words.

"This kid Li Feng is good in every way, but he is too cautious. Han Yi, you must not learn from him. Only by having a passionate heart and being brave and diligent like I was in my youth can you achieve success in cultivation!"

Elder Li's words were impassioned and full of enthusiasm, making people unable to help but be convinced!

"Cautious, isn't cautious good? I have a System, why be reckless? I must lie low!" Although Han Yi thought this, he still showed an expression of being convinced.

Seeing Han Yi seem to reveal a look of admiration, Elder Li nodded with satisfaction, "Take this 'Thunder Palm Technique'. I believe it will be helpful to you."

"Thank you, Elder, for the reward!"

Han Yi did not dare to be negligent. With a respectful expression, he quickly bowed.

However, his thoughts were racing, and another idea emerged, "There's no such thing as a free lunch falling from the sky. Even if I have some friendship with Li Feng, taking me in as an Inner Sect Disciple is already benevolent and righteous enough. But for no reason, he is now giving me a Yellow Rank martial art..."

"Try how this tea is."

"Although this 'Three Flower Tea' is cheap, only twenty Liang of silver per pot, the taste is quite good. It's best to drink it while it's hot," Elder Li said nonchalantly.

"Only twenty Liang of silver per pot?" A thought popped into Han Yi's mind, "Rich big shots, truly wealthy!"

Elder Li then clapped his hands, and the several maidservants in the private room immediately understood. The zither music behind the screen began to play Youyouly again.

"Miss Qing's zither music in 'Mingxiang Pavilion' is absolutely superb! Today, we are benefiting from Elder Li's presence!" Li Feng said excitedly.

Seeing his flushed face and gesturing hands, he looked exactly like someone seeing their idol.

"I didn't expect the usually aloof and low-key Li Feng to have such a side..." Han Yi couldn't help but mutter inwardly.

Seeing Li Feng and Elder Li swaying their heads along with the zither music, they were clearly already intoxicated by it.

Han Yi knew nothing about music and did not blend in, only focusing on drinking tea and eating pastries.

Sweet Dew Crisp, Fu Ling Cake, Crispy Honey Guo...

Han Yi looked at these delicious pastries, as if he had turned into a glutton. The sleeping beast in his body had awakened!

The pastries on the table quickly diminished by a layer...

This melody was like the warbling of orioles, extremely pleasant to listen to. Paired with this melody, taking a sip of tea, the fragrance overflowed; taking a bite of pastry, the mouth was filled with flavor. He only felt that the tea and pastries on the table tasted even better!

If a group of scholars in An Yan City saw him like this, they would probably be so angry that their three corpses would jump and seven orifices would smoke!

One must know that Miss Qing was skilled in both art and appearance and was the signature of 'Mingxiang Pavilion'. The line of people who made reservations every day could stretch from the east of the city to the west!

If it weren't for Li Chengfeng being a powerful Elder of the Crimson Flame Sect, it would probably be difficult to even meet her.

When the piece was finished, Li Feng gave him a look, and Han Yi understood.

The two stood up to take their leave, and Elder Li waved his hand indifferently.

After leaving 'Mingxiang Pavilion', Han Yi casually asked, as if unintentionally, "Brother Li, is Elder Li always so generous, giving away Yellow Rank martial arts just like that?"