lcionline Chapter 34 still requires the Evergreen Kung Fu.
Chapter 34 still requires the Evergreen Kung Fu.
"Ouch, it's so hot!!"
Even though he had added some cold water to counteract the temperature, Ding Yi still felt a sharp pain shooting straight to the top of his head from his leg into his brain.
"It hurts so much! Is this the effect of the Hunyuan stance combined with the medicinal bath?"
Ding Yi's face was somewhat bitter. He really hadn't expected that practicing martial arts would be so painful. He had only taken the first step and was already suffering so much. He didn't know what else awaited him next.
"No wonder anyone who can get a job in the Inspection Department after successfully getting their skin smoothed out; this process is really not something that ordinary people can endure."
Ding Yi cursed inwardly, thinking that practicing martial arts not only cost money but also tormented people, truly a form of self-torture.
But there's nothing we can do. It's okay if others don't train now, but if he gives up now, he only has 15 years left to live.
Thinking of his pitiful lifespan, Ding Yi gritted his teeth and stepped into the medicine tub with his remaining leg. Then, without further ado, he sat down inside.
Pain! Heart-wrenching pain!
Three seconds later, Ding Yi felt a burning pain coming from every pore of his body, as if he were sitting on a fire and being roasted.
"Holy crap! No wonder Wenhe has such a high lifespan; who can withstand that?!"
Ding Yi's eyes were bloodshot from the pain. It was hard to imagine that this was the inevitable path for every martial arts practitioner.
A dozen seconds later, Ding Yi was in a daze from the pain. He couldn't help but reach out to his sides and unexpectedly found two handrail-like panels. He grabbed them firmly and was shocked.
This reinforced medicine barrel is amazing; it even takes into account the situation where it can be gripped with both hands!
But the thought only flashed through his mind for a second before Ding Yi could no longer hold on.
He felt as if the water in the entire medicine barrel was boiling, bubbling and gurgling, and he felt like a bright red shrimp in the middle of it, and all that was missing was the word "Let's begin!"
According to Wang Hong, each medicinal bath requires a full two hours of soaking to ensure the absorption of the medicinal properties; otherwise, getting out even a little early would be a complete waste.
"I can't bear it anymore."
Ding Yi felt like he was about to grind his teeth to pieces, but just as he was about to faint from overexertion, the evergreen true energy that had been flowing through his body suddenly surged into Ding Yi's limbs and bones.
The originally scorching true energy, upon encountering the scorching airflow from the outside, unexpectedly gave Ding Yi an instant feeling of coolness. His body immediately relaxed, and he almost cried out in pleasure.
What does it mean to experience both ice and fire? Ding Yi finally understands the real deal!
At this moment, Ding Yi, who was lying in the medicine tub, had ripples on his skin, which was an unusual phenomenon caused by the collision between the Evergreen True Qi in his body and the external medicine.
But Ding Yi was completely unaware of all this. He simply leaned comfortably against the pillows and hummed softly. Before long, he fell into a deep sleep!
After all, when your mind is stretched to its limit and then suddenly relaxed, anyone would feel drowsy and unable to resist the drowsiness that comes to mind.
After an unknown amount of time, Ding Yi suddenly woke up and stood up from the medicine barrel with a "whoosh".
"I actually fell asleep?"
Ding Yi looked at the completely dark night outside the window with a strange expression, muttering to himself.
"This, this isn't my fault, it felt so good."
Ding Yi murmured as he touched his skin.
By the moonlight, Ding Yi stepped out of the medicine barrel, grabbed a towel from the wooden shelf next to him, wiped himself casually, lit an ordinary oil lamp, and went to examine the medicine barrel.
Under the light, the originally black liquid in the medicine barrel had turned into a transparent liquid, but some gray and black residue could be seen at the bottom of the barrel, and it was unclear what it was.
"It's unbelievable! Who would have thought that the Evergreen Skill would be so amazing? I'm sorry, Evergreen Skill, I misunderstood you before!"
Wrapped in a bath towel, Ding Yi looked at the medicine bucket in front of him and muttered to himself, a hint of joy gradually appearing on his face.
Who says I, Ding Yi, am not a genius among one in ten thousand? Just when it comes to skin smoothing, who can beat me?!
Ding Yi excitedly clenched his right fist, then wrapped himself in a bath towel and headed towards the bedroom, intending to go to sleep first.
As for the water in the wooden bucket, even the slightest movement at this late hour is quite noticeable. In order not to attract attention, it can only be dealt with tomorrow.
Silent all night.
The next morning, after preparing the medicine, Ding Yi excitedly headed towards the martial arts school.
As a martial arts apprentice who had to travel back and forth to the school, he had to get there as early as possible to avoid missing his daily morning practice.
When Ding Yi arrived at the backyard of the martial arts school, he happened to run into a group of his fellow disciples coming out of the side rooms. It was clearly a lucky coincidence.
Wang Hong spotted Ding Yi at a glance and then greeted him with a smile.
"How are you, Junior Brother Ding? How are you feeling?"
Looking at Ding Yi's radiant appearance, Wang Hong asked with a smile.
"Senior Brother Wang, you didn't say it would hurt this much!"
Ding Yi said with a bitter face.
“Junior Brother Ding, for us martial arts practitioners, it is a process of tempering ourselves and forging our will.”
"If you want to join the ranks of warriors without any effort, what difference is there between you and those who worship gods!"
Upon hearing Ding Yi's words, Wang Hong unusually suppressed his smile and spoke earnestly.
"Worshiping gods?"
Ding Yi heard the word again and couldn't help but repeat it.
"Worshiping gods refers to those who join Taoist temples and celestial palaces across the land and worship the statues of gods."
"Those who worship gods can enter the ranks of cultivators without suffering the hardships of cultivation. Alas, how has the world become like this!"
By the end, Wang Hong's face was filled with sorrow, and a hint of confusion appeared in his eyes.
"Ah, Senior Brother Wang, if worshipping gods is so powerful, why do we still need to practice martial arts?"
Ding Yi asked, puzzled.
"What does 'awesome' mean? Does it mean 'powerful'? Heh, worshipping gods may be a shortcut, but after worshipping gods, you are no longer yourself."
Wang Hong said in a low voice.
"Am I no longer myself?"
Ding Yi was taken aback.
"I don't know either. Master Bai said it when he was drunk once. Let's not talk about this anymore. Morning practice has started, so let's get started."
With that, Wang Hong led Ding Yi into the courtyard.
Just then, an untimely voice appeared beside them:
"Hey, isn't this Junior Brother Ding? What, looking down on our senior brothers and sleeping alone? Hehe, looking at your delicate skin, are you perhaps a tomboy?"
A man with triangular eyes leaned against a wooden post in the yard, looking at Ding Yi and Wang Hong as they walked over and said with a sly smile.
"Ma San, what are you saying!"
Wang Hong immediately retorted angrily.
"Tch, Wang Hong, you're going to keep playing the good guy forever, aren't you? You can still stand it even after your own sister was sold. I really admire you."
Ma San completely ignored Wang Hong and continued to sneer.
"you!!"
When Wang Hong heard the last part, his eyes turned bloodshot, and he was about to rush towards Ma San when a hand grabbed his arm.
"Don't stop me!!"
Wang Hong roared, but when he turned around and saw the person holding him, he seemed to deflate and regain his composure, weakly saying:
"Senior Brother Cui."
Cui Wancheng stared blankly at Wang Hong, then looked at Ma San over there, and slowly said:
"Ma San, slap yourself three times."
Upon hearing Cui Wancheng's words, Ma San, who had been nonchalant, suddenly changed his expression. His lips twitched as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he slapped himself three times.
After finishing his fanning, Ma San snorted coldly and walked to a corner of the courtyard, where he began practicing the Hunyuan stance by himself.
Seeing this, Cui Wancheng didn't say anything more. Instead, he glanced at Ding Yi, walked to the center of the courtyard, and assumed the stance of the Hunyuan stance.
Seeing this, the rest of the onlookers quickly found their places and followed Cui Wancheng to set up the Hunyuan stance. For a moment, the entire courtyard was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
"quick."
Wang Hong gave Ding Yi a wink, then found a spot to practice as well. Ding Yi raised an eyebrow, glanced around, and then walked expressionlessly to a corner to practice his stance.