Ling Xiao fell into the large wooden barrel.
"Hiss!" Ling Xiao couldn't help but gasp. The water was so hot it could have scalded his skin. Fortunately, he had mastered the First Transformation, his skin and flesh becoming incredibly strong, otherwise he would have jumped out of the barrel.
Ling Xiao began to focus his mind, silently reciting the Vajra Five Transformations Technique as he began to absorb the medicinal properties within the barrel.
At first, the absorption was slow, but Ling Xiao could still clearly feel his redness and swelling slowly fading. His tattered wounds were healing at a rapid pace. Every cell became active, eager to absorb the medicinal properties. Gradually, Ling Xiao entered a state of oblivion, and his absorption speed gradually increased. The potion in the barrel transformed into a vortex, slowly swirling around Ling Xiao. This state looked quite magical.
Beside him, Bai Yuxi opened her cherry lips, not daring to make a sound, fearing to disturb Ling Xiao. She stepped aside and began to practice the Water Moon Divine Art. Now she was already a fourth-level warrior. From an ordinary person with no foundation, she had achieved this in just over a month. This was inseparable from the Shuiyue Divine Art that Ling Xiao had taught her. Her meridians were originally intact, and her talent was not inferior to that of an inferior individual. Her cultivation was naturally divinely assisted, and with time, breaking through to the Xuanzhe level would be no problem.
Ling Xiao hadn't expected the Vajra Five Transformations Art to be not only an external strengthening technique, but also a powerful method for rapidly absorbing medicinal properties. He truly couldn't understand where the Grand Elder had obtained such a miraculous technique. If he continued practicing this way, and if he could find various high-level spiritual herbs to absorb, would his body reach the state of being invulnerable to swords and iron, and immune to the five elements?
Ling Xiao didn't have time to ponder these questions. His absorption speed was accelerating, and the Three-Part Returning Origin Qi was actually circulating automatically, absorbing some of the medicinal power to nourish his internal organs and enhance his physical strength. Ling Xiao was astonished by the miraculous power of Sanfen Guiyuan Qi. No wonder Xiongba had once dominated the martial arts world with Sanfen Guiyuan Qi; there truly was something unique about it.
An hour later, the dark potion had become clear, clearly having been completely absorbed by Ling Xiao.
If the Grand Elder were here, he would be astonished. It had taken him nearly half the night to absorb so much medicinal power, but Ling Xiao had only done it in an hour. Such incredible speed!
"Awesome!" Ling Xiao opened his eyes, a sharp glare flashing across his face. He let out a soft cry and leaped out of the barrel, spinning in mid-air before landing on the ground.
"Young Master, are you okay?" Bai Yuxi exclaimed happily, instantly awakening from her meditation.
Ling Xiao looked directly at Bai Yuxi and was about to speak when his face instantly flushed bright red, like a young girl, utterly embarrassed. Only now did he remember that he was completely naked.
Bai Yuxi had already seen Ling Xiao's body while he was immersed in the potion. Now, facing Ling Xiao's magnificent form again, she no longer felt shy. Her face flushed slightly as she walked up to him, boldly embraced his waist, and whispered, "Young Master, take me!"
"Bang!"
Suddenly, Ling Xiao's mind went blank, save for his lower body, which was as erect as a spear.
Although he had constantly fantasized about possessing Bai Yuxi, when the moment came, he was like a peerless master reduced to a helpless ordinary man, unsure of what to do.
Bai Yuxi buried her delicate face in Ling Xiao's chest, her tender hands tightly clasping Ling Xiao's waist. She was an inexperienced girl, and she didn't know how to please a man. Ling Xiao regained a moment of clarity and asked quietly, "Yuxi, do you really not regret it?" His breathing became rapid, his eyes gradually filled with greed and possessive desire.
"Master, from the moment you saved me, Yuxi has made up her mind to be your woman for the rest of her life. Master, take me. Yuxi will never regret it," Bai Yuxi said in a gentle voice, laced with an unwavering resolve.
"Okay, Master, I'll grant you your wish. From now on, you will be my, Ling Xiao's, woman." Ling Xiao's lust erupted completely. With these words, he roughly embraced Bai Yuxi, pressing his thick lips firmly against her delicate lips. He roughly ripped her clothes open with one hand.
"Hiss!" A sharp sound of ripping cloth echoed.
The beauty in his arms, her face as delicate as a flower, her skin as round as jade, her breath as fragrant as orchid, was incredibly alluring.
Such a beautiful scene, such a delicate flower at your disposal, if you don't respond appropriately, you will surely be punished by heaven. Ling Xiao, unwilling to face divine punishment, finally committed the beastly act any man would.
"Ah!"
A tender voice echoed, and a moving spring song filled the cave.
Above the heavens, the full moon quietly retreated into the dark clouds, as if unwilling to witness this shameful scene.
...
The east gradually brightened, and a ray of sunlight illuminated the earth.
Ling Xiao had already been enduring brutal torture outside the cave.
Last night, after absorbing the medicinal properties of various precious herbs, Ling Xiao's body had recovered, and he had broken the restrictions of two lifetimes, becoming a true man. His spirit was particularly vigorous.
Today, Ling Xiao's attacker was a wood-attributed warrior. Thorny vines repeatedly lashed at Ling Xiao's body, leaving terrifying blood marks. The pain of the wood attribute differs from that of the metal attribute. Metal attacks strike with a sharp, unrelenting pain, while wood attacks are gentle yet firm. The agonizing pain slowly spreads through every nerve, leaving you wanting neither life nor death.
Today's attack was as powerful as that of a fifth-level low-level Xuanshi. Ling Xiao continuously employed the Five Transformations of the Vajra Technique to resist, but he still felt as if the veins in his hands and feet were ripping apart. When he could no longer hold on, he reluctantly swallowed a Huilu Pill.
"Come on, I'm the indestructible cockroach!" After taking the Huilu Pill, Ling Xiao roared with renewed vigor, like an immortal god of war. His snake-like scars were terrifyingly ferocious.
Even the wood attribute warrior responsible for attacking Ling Xiao was startled.
"What terrifying fighting spirit!" the other four warriors beside him exclaimed in their hearts. "Pah, pah!"
"Not enough! More!" After another round of frantic thrashing, Ling Xiao, seemingly accustomed to the intensity, shouted at his attacker.
This was the first time the wood-attributed warrior had tortured someone this hard, and the first time he had seen someone so resilient. He immediately launched a furious attack on Ling Xiao, using 80% of the power of a low-level Xuanshi. A typical Xuanshi would have been shattered if they had taken it head-on.
Ling Xiao was no exception. His limbs began to deform, and he felt like he was about to fall apart. Only his unyielding will held him together.
Finally, before he collapsed, the sun, unable to bear the pain, quietly sank into the earth.
"Another day has finally passed!" Ling Xiao slumped down in a daze, a triumphant smile still plastered on his face.
Bai Yuxi had come to deliver food again. Seeing Ling Xiao tortured beyond recognition, her heart ached. Last night, she had become the Young Master's woman, her heart completely locked in Ling Xiao's. Seeing Ling Xiao's wounds pierced her heart.
However, she knew Ling Xiao was undergoing the most rigorous training, so she could only grit her teeth and pray, "Young Master, you'll be able to endure this."
She placed Ling Xiao in the wooden barrel, allowing him to absorb the medicinal power to heal his wounds once more.
Outside the cave, the five warriors of different attributes conversed with lingering fear. "What profound skill did the Grand Elder have Young Master Ling Xiao practice? He's so meticulous."
"You ask me, but who should I ask? Only the Grand Elder knows. Young Master Ling Xiao is the Grand Elder's chosen successor disciple, so naturally he's a bit strict."
"But this is too much. Look, Young Master Ling Xiao's tendons are all broken. We wouldn't be able to handle it, let alone Young Master Ling Xiao, who's only a mid-level profound practitioner. I wonder if he can continue training tomorrow?"
"I think even the strongest of men would struggle to get up."
...
The next day, Ling Xiao appeared vibrant before several sparring partners, shocking them into disbelief.
They finally understood what a monstrous existence Young Master Ling Xiao was. He was like an immortal, able to stand up even after being beaten half to death. He was truly formidable. He was truly the Grand Elder's chosen successor disciple.
That day, the water-attributed warrior destroyed Ling Xiao. The attacks of water-attributed warriors were much gentler than those of the other four attributes, so he attacked with all his might right from the start.
Ling Xiao gritted his teeth and persevered for another day, finally managing to stand at the last moment.
Another day, the fourth day, it was time for the fire-attributed warriors to attack.
Both fire and gold-attributed attacks were known for their ferocity. The burning sensation made Ling Xiao scream in agony, his arms, once delicate as a woman's, practically singed. That day, Ling Xiao took two Huilu Pills before he could withstand it.
On the fifth day, it was time for the earth-attributed warriors to attack.
This cycle continued for a full fortnight.
That night, Ling Xiao returned from his torture and jumped into the barrel. Within ten minutes, the medicinal properties had been completely absorbed.
But he discovered that his tendons hadn't fully recovered as before.
"Damn it! You can't play me like this!" Ling Xiao shrugged. There was only a half-month supply of Huilu Dan, and he had already used it. He could no longer use it to heal his injuries. Now, even this potion wasn't enough to restore his body. What could he do?
Ling Xiao knew it wasn't because of a shortage of potion, but rather that, in addition to the Vajra Five Transformations, he had also absorbed a certain percentage of the medicinal properties of the Three-Part Return to Origin Qi, resulting in a lack of medicinal properties and, naturally, no way to restore the damaged tendons.
Coincidentally, Bai Yuxi hadn't come to deliver food today, but a different waiter had. Ling Xiao was completely helpless this time.
"I can only rely on myself to heal myself," Ling Xiao knew. Knowing he couldn't rely on external aids this time, he gathered his mind and began to practice the second form of the Vajra Five Transformations, the "Tendon Refining" mantra, using his own profound energy to slowly unblock and nourish the tendons.
At first, the progress was very slow, but the effect was noticeable. The tendons gradually regained consciousness. Ling Xiao couldn't help but sigh inwardly at the extraordinary power of the Vajra Five Transformations Technique. As long as he had sufficient profound energy in the future, his recovery would undoubtedly be much faster than it was now. He couldn't help but wonder if it shouldn't be called the Vajra Five Transformations Technique, but rather the Rebirth Technique.
However, just as Ling Xiao was feeling quite satisfied, the Three-Part Returning Origin Qi suddenly began to flow, channeling another stream of profound energy from his Dantian to repair his tendons and joints in a different direction.
"It seems the Three-Part Returning Origin Qi also has repairing properties! Incredibly powerful!" Ling Xiao sighed again, then began to concentrate.
Ling Xiao entered a state of detachment from the world, his body slowly recovering. If Ling Xiao could observe internally, he would be astonished to discover that his tendons and joints were several times stronger than before.
After meditating all night, Ling Xiao finally recovered.
Just as he was about to burst into laughter, he heard news that infuriated him.
A surge of rage, he lost his mind and transformed himself into a bloodthirsty demonic beast.