94: Rebel's Secret Medicine

Chu Qing felt that the conditions for Subduing Dragon Post to break its limit were too simple.

Whether it was ten bright pearls, a universal Secret medicine, or killing a hundred enemies.

A month ago, he would have found it extremely troublesome.

But now, aside from killing a hundred enemies being a bit problematic, the others were quite easy.

He now carried over ten bright pearls in his sachet at all times.

As for universal Secret medicine, he had been accumulating it continuously.

Now, he didn't even know how much he had saved.

With Subduing Dragon Post at Perfection, while the effect of the hundred golden incense sticks was still active.

He gulped down a Secret medicine.

Then, he applied the ointment.

Since the maidservants weren't around, he was too lazy to call them and instead called Sister Lan:

“Come, help me apply the Secret medicine!”

Sister Lan came out, looked at the Secret medicine, then at Chu Qing, and blushed as she agreed.

Her small hands trembled as she applied the Secret medicine, not missing a single part or corner, being quite thorough.

A moment later:

Covered in ointment, Chu Qing began to Cultivate Subduing Dragon Post.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

His legs flew, and the air whistled.

The Perfection Subduing Dragon Post unfolded, his two long legs like Dragon posts, flying up and down, exuding a mighty Aura.

In Sister Lan's eyes:

Where Chu Qing's legs passed, the air subtly twisted, forming a Dragon-snake shape.

【Iron Tendons + 1】

...【Iron Tendons + 1】

...The hundred golden incense sticks took effect, combined with the Secret medicine and Toad Skill, and he developed Iron Tendons one by one.

One minute... half an hour... over an hour... Whoosh!

Chu Qing let out a long breath.

With the Perfection Subduing Dragon Post, he cultivated all seventy Iron Tendons of that Cultivation Technique in one go.

And these seventy Iron Tendons did not overlap with any of the Iron Tendons from Red Snake Leg.

At this moment:

His Iron Tendons reached a staggering 332.

“As long as Subduing Dragon Post breaks its limit, I can immediately Cultivate 365 Iron Tendons.”

“By then, I just need the bright pearls to arrive, and I can Cultivate 365 Golden Tendons.”

Thinking of this, he smiled.

“Bath!”

“Yes!”

Young Miss Sister Lan, like a maidservant, attended to Chu Qing’s bath.

In front of this man, her former nobility and pride had long been trampled underfoot, crushed to dust.

She knelt there, carefully cleaning every corner.

Finally, she whispered:

“Young Master… your servant will subdue the Dragon for you!”

Chu Qing frowned and said, “No need!”

“You should hurry and Cultivate; don’t waste time.”

Sister Lan... I, your lady, have always diligently Cultivated, and the time wasted is wasted on you.

However, though she harbored resentment, she dared not speak it.

She merely nodded quickly.

After putting on the black and white brocade clothes, Sister Lan found him silk socks, deerskin shoes, a gem-encrusted belt, and other items, helping him dress neatly.

Finally, she personally combed his hair and tied it into a ponytail.

With everything ready, Chu Qing left, intending to go to the Jin Residence.

He hadn't been to the Jin Residence for several days, and he wanted to retrieve the specially made bright pearls to enhance his strength.

However, not long after he left the Stone Tower, he saw the Martial Instructor, whose arm was so muscular a horse could run on it, rushing to stop him:

“Student Chu… this is a handwritten letter from the Vice Dean, please come with me to see the Vice Dean!”

Chu Qing checked the letter; the seal and content were correct.

As he walked, he asked:

“Instructor, what urgent matter does the Vice Dean have?”

The Martial Instructor said with a solemn expression, “Hmm.”

“It should be about the rebels.”

Chu Qing nodded.

A few minutes later:

Chu Qing saw the Vice Dean.

This was the first time he had seen the Vice Dean since the day of the tower challenge.

The Vice Dean, who had been full of vigor, now looked tired and worried.

Seeing Chu Qing approach, he immediately said, “Come, follow me.”

A few minutes later:

The Vice Dean led him through a overgrown path to the former cultivation area of the Martial Arts Academy:

Rows of stone houses that had been desolate for an unknown period.

To Chu Qing’s surprise:

Cui Moyang and the others were all here.

Click!

The Vice Dean activated a mechanism.

The stone house door opened, and The Crowd entered in an orderly fashion.

Roar!

Roar!

Inside the stone house, there was a muscular man with red eyes and white hair, restrained by chains.

“Xiao Long?” Chu Qing asked in surprise, unsure, “Vice Dean, is he Xiao Long?”

“Yes!”

The Vice Dean said with a solemn expression, “Ever since I captured him that day, he has changed day by day.”

“I consulted the Dean, and the Dean said that he had taken a Secret medicine that seemed to burn his life force and unleash all his potential.”

“This Secret medicine can burn lifespan, converting it into super recovery, strength, and so on.”

“Moreover, Xiao Long was also hypnotized.”

Chu Qing was thoughtful.

Cui Moyang and the others frowned.

Born into Noble families, they knew that Secret medicine that burned life force was extremely precious.

They had only heard of it before, never seen anyone consume it.

The Vice Dean said with a solemn expression:

“Secret medicine that burns life force is popular among the rebels.”

“And the ones who gave Xiao Long the Secret medicine were… the Qin Family and others.”

The Qin Family, a Powerful aristocratic family in Shiji County.

They had great influence.

Even individual Fortified Manors dared not provoke the Qin Family.

And the Qin Family was one of the few forces in Shiji County that was not afraid of Chief Constable Shi, or rather—not afraid of Madam Shi.

Chu Qing said, “Vice Dean, you called us here for more than just this, right!”

The Vice Dean nodded approvingly and said, “The Martial Arts Academy suspects that the Qin Family and several other Powerful aristocratic families are connected to the rebels.”

“We hope you can investigate.”

Cui Moyang and the others' eyes lit up, saying, “No problem!”

These days, they had seen other students doing tasks and earning resources.

Although they weren't lacking, they also wanted to be active.

The Vice Dean was pleased.

However, Chu Qing shook his head and said, “I don’t want to do this kind of investigative task.”

“Is there anything that involves direct killing?”

Cui Moyang and the others… The Vice Dean… “When two armies face each other, the cannon fodder, ordinary soldiers, and fierce soldiers go first.”

“Only then do the great generals charge.”

“You all… are equivalent to great generals.”

“How can you start with fighting and killing?”

Chu Qing coughed and said, “I’ve recently been Cultivating a Cultivation Technique that requires killing enemies to make rapid progress!”

The Vice Dean… I’m not well-read, why don’t I know of a Cultivation Technique in the Martial Arts Academy that gets stronger by killing enemies?

“Ahem… Student Chu, if you want to kill enemies, you can go to the Merit Point Hall and take on a mission for Shiji Mountain.”

Shiji Mountain?

Chu Qing frowned slightly; that place produced bright pearls.

Hearing that there was a mission there, not only him, but even Cui Moyang and the others became anxious.

“Are there rebels there?”

“We’ll handle the Shiji Mountain mission first.”

“Then we’ll go trouble the Qin Family!”

The Vice Dean was bewildered, perplexed, and muttered, “The Powerful aristocratic families are plotting against you, and you’re not going to deal with them?”

“Instead, you’re going to Shiji Mountain?”

The Crowd nodded in unison.

“For bright pearls?”

“Yes!”

The Vice Dean shook his head and said, “Bright pearls are good, but not as good as golden incense.”

“Once you… deal with the relationship between the Qin Family and the rebels, the academy will give each of you at least ten golden incense sticks.”

But The Crowd still shook their heads.

The Vice Dean instantly understood that Shiji Mountain held their secret.

So… he stopped questioning and nodded, saying, “Alright, suit yourselves.”

“However, while this guy is still alive, you all can spar with him.”

“Familiarize yourselves with the terrifying changes brought about by the Secret medicine that burns life.”

Chu Qing and the others nodded, then took turns attacking the red-eyed Xiao Long.

Bang!

Bang!

Pfft!

Pfft!

Fists, feet, and weapons landed on Xiao Long’s body in turns.

Xiao Long roared like a wild beast.

Punches and kicks landed on him, but he remained motionless.

Swords and blades cut through his Flesh, but were blocked by bone; moreover, the wounds healed in an instant.

Finally:

They unleashed their Golden Tendons that had broken their limits, barely managing to break his bones.

However, the fractured bones actually wiggled on their own and reconnected automatically.

The test lasted over an hour.

Everyone came to a conclusion:

At least fifty Golden Tendons were needed to break Xiao Long’s bones.

And to make him lose combat ability, one had to sever his limbs and cut off his head.

“What a terrifying Secret medicine!”

“If dozens, hundreds of people consumed this Secret medicine and charged… who could stop them?”

At this moment, Chu Qing understood why the once vigorous Vice Dean was so tired and full of worry.