21: Widen meridians

"Brother Chu, I wonder if there is a Marrow Cleansing Pill inside? I am willing to exchange other treasures for it." Bai Ruoxue's face was somewhat pale, and her aura was withered.

This was the aftereffect of the Medicinal Pill.

She had not left, even though the Blood Blade Legacy had already fallen into Chu Jiang's hands.

However, she still wanted to strive for it. The Marrow Cleansing Pill was of no use to Innate Realm experts; the best time to take it was while still in the Acquired Realm.

It could achieve a second marrow cleansing and body tempering, increasing a person's foundation, allowing Junior Sister Li Yu to go further on the path of martial arts.

Chu Jiang opened the white treasure box, took out a Medicinal Pill, tossed it to Bai Ruoxue, and said, "Since you need this Medicinal Pill, I will give it to you. Just now, thanks to you holding back that monster for a moment, you created an opportunity for me!"

The Marrow Cleansing Pill was useless to him, as he had already stepped into the Innate Realm.

Furthermore, in this battle, Bai Ruoxue had indeed contributed quite a lot, and it would not be good for him to turn hostile and deny her efforts.

This one Marrow Cleansing Pill likely wouldn't exchange for any rare treasures anyway.

Giving it to her would gain him a favor, which might be useful in the future.

"In that case, many thanks, Brother Chu. This is the token of my Hundred Flowers Sect. If you have leisure time in the future, you are welcome to visit my Hundred Flowers Sect!"

"My name is Bai Ruoxue, and this is my Junior Sister Li Yu. Whenever you come, we will welcome you and will definitely receive you with the courtesy of a distinguished guest!"

Bai Ruoxue did not stand on ceremony. After receiving the Medicinal Pill, she tossed out a token engraved with the words 'Hundred Flowers', then immediately prepared to leave the place.

"Wait..."

Chu Jiang's resounding voice suddenly came, causing Bai Ruoxue's expression to stiffen. Could it be that he had changed his mind, or did he have some other ulterior motive?

In her current state, let alone Chu Jiang, even a subordinate beside her could take her down.

"What... what do you want to do!" Li Yu shielded Bai Ruoxue behind her, her body trembling slightly, her eyes filled with fear.

She dared not call him a corrupt official anymore.

Everything that had just happened had completely refreshed her understanding.

Now, whenever she saw Chu Jiang, she felt a bit of trepidation.

"There is no need to be nervous. I will not take back what I have already given away." Chu Jiang's lips curled slightly, revealing a calm smile, and he continued in a casual tone: "I am just kindly reminding you. In your current condition, if you walk out so rashly and happen to run into those who waylay and rob people... how would you fight back?"

"It is better to adjust your breathing here first and go out after your strength has recovered a bit."

His words were by no means a bluff; if she really encountered danger, even self-preservation would likely be a problem.

Bai Ruoxue felt a sense of relief in her heart; her previously tense heart finally relaxed. She pursed her lips slightly, and her eyes became soft: "Then thank you, Brother Chu, for your care."

Chu Jiang nodded slightly and turned his head to look at the Medicinal Pill in the treasure box.

The Marrow Cleansing Pill was of no use for the time being, so he would put it aside first.

The Ziyang Pill; this was a precious Medicinal Pill that could widen the Meridians and increase the capacity of one's own True Qi. In terms of rarity, it was even above the Three-Turn True Essence Pill.

Chu Jiang took that Medicinal Pill and placed it directly into his mouth; the pill went down his throat and entered his body.

In an instant, Chu Jiang felt a powerful force surging within his body.

His body began to heat up, as if a ball of fire was burning inside him. His Meridians began to expand, and blood surged through his blood vessels, emitting a roaring sound.

His skin turned flushed, and sweat was continuously expelled from his pores. His muscles began to expand, becoming more powerful. The immense medicinal power was not only widening the Meridians but also continuously scouring his bones.

His bones became exceptionally sturdy.

He had already opened the Ren and Du Meridians, the Chong and Dai Meridians, and the Yin and Yang Qiao Meridians.

They were expanded once more, and the capacity of the Meridians increased by more than three times.

The Yin Wei and Yang Wei Meridians, which had not yet been opened, were also continuously expanding; the Meridians became thicker and sturdier, and their load-bearing capacity was greatly strengthened.

The human body's Meridians are like rivers when large, and like streams when small.

True Qi is basically stored in the Eight Extraordinary Meridians; they are the largest and most easily perceptible of the countless Meridians.

They can withstand the scouring of True Qi.

As for the other small Meridians, they are too fragile and cannot store True Qi at all.

The Ziyang Pill not only widened the existing Eight Extraordinary Meridians but also revealed the Hand Taiyin, one of the Twelve Standard Meridians, in advance.

Innate Realm: Open the Eight Extraordinary Meridians.

Vajra Realm: Open the Twelve Standard Meridians.

However, the Hand Taiyin was only revealed in advance and was still in a closed state, unable to store True Qi, but Chu Jiang could feel it.

The True Qi that this Hand Taiyin could store was equivalent to 70% of the total capacity of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians combined.

If opened in the Innate Realm, its True Qi capacity would climb to a terrifying level.

The medicinal power of the Ziyang Pill gradually diminished after several rounds of scouring. Chu Jiang felt that he had endless True Qi within his body, and his Physical Body strength had also increased a bit.

Chu Jiang stood up and felt the changes in his body.

His steps were light, and every step was full of power, yet when they landed on the ground, they were as light as a feather. Every punch he threw was effortless, yet a light punch gave people a sense of fatal danger.

The effect of this Ziyang Pill was too great, far greater than the effects brought by a Realm Breakthrough.

Previously, he could only execute the third form of the Great Strength Vajra Palm two or three times at most.

But now, he could execute it seventeen or eighteen times, and its power could also increase.

"Lord is stronger again!" Ma Han said softly, his face showing joy.

Ever since Lord Chu revealed his strength, his Realm had been skyrocketing, as if there were no end.

He even suspected that the Innate Realm was just a disguise for Lord Chu, and his true strength had likely already reached the level of the Vajra Realm, which was unfathomable.

"Lord Chu, from today on, you are my idol!" Lu Feiyang's eyes shone. Compared to Lord Chu, he felt that all those Geniuses in the prefecture city were incredibly weak.

Each one of them thought highly of themselves and looked down on everyone else. If they had really encountered the chaotic situation of demons dancing like today, they would have died several times over.

Liu Guangwu was silent this time. Thinking back to when he wanted to make a move against someone of this level, it was truly a miracle that he hadn't died.

Chu Jiang adjusted his breathing for a while, and after finishing his rest.

He took out the Three-Turn True Essence Pill and swallowed it directly once again.

"Again?"

"He just swallowed one; is Lord Chu too impatient? Can his body handle it?" Lu Feiyang was shocked. Taking two Medicinal Pills in succession had very high requirements for physical fitness; if he reached his endurance limit, it was very likely he would explode and die.

Even with the Blood Blade Legacy obtained, there was no need to be unable to wait this little bit of time; resting for a while before refining it would be safer.

"Rest assured, Lord Chu will not do things he is not sure about. We can just rest easy and act as Protectors." Ma Han said calmly. His massive body was like an indestructible city wall, firmly protecting Chu Jiang within, without the slightest worry.

"Stinky tall guy, can't you change your line? You repeat the same sentence all day." Lu Feiyang's face sank, black as the bottom of a pot, and for a moment he couldn't find anything to say in response.

...

In less than the time it takes to burn an incense stick, Chu Jiang opened his eyes once again.

"What is going on?"