The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 522 - 18: Restoration

Chapter 522: Chapter 18: Restoration

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Rich Dan Qi suddenly erupted, flooding the air with its fragrant scent. The wild grass beneath Zhang Xuanji thrived on this vitality, growing wildly. Within just a few breaths, it had covered Zhang Xuanji’s form.

"This life force... is actually a good idea!" Qing Yu’s eyes, clear and penetrating, saw through the reality of Zhang Xuanji’s Dan Qi, and he couldn’t help but praise him.

Over the years, Zhang Xuanji had cultivated at least dozens of Human Furnaces to refine True Pills, which he absorbed to enhance his Power. These True Pills contained the Essence Qi and spirit of the Three Elements from the Human Furnaces. When Zhang Xuanji absorbed the True Pills, he naturally took in these compatible Three Elements as well.

However, Zhang Xuanji’s True Pills ultimately had their limits, and he couldn’t absorb such a vast amount of the Three Elements. Therefore, he dispersed this Essence Qi throughout his limbs and bones, ready to be summoned at the moment of need to heal any injuries.

But previously, Xiao Qianxiu’s Qi Sword attack was simply too powerful. With just one strike, not only Zhang Xuanji’s consciousness was disconnected, even his body’s instinctual responses were temporarily severed, making it difficult to mobilize the Essence Qi.

Had it not been for the Dan Qi of the Dragon Tiger Golden Pill stirring Zhang Xuanji’s consciousness, his backup plan would have ended without ever being used.

The Dan Qi was still at work, and gradually, Zhang Xuanji’s fingers began to move, and his breath, as fine as silk, started to grow more robust.

He was about to awaken.

Qing Yu’s fingers moved slightly, catching the Nihility Magic Mirror that floated towards him and storing it in the system space. This was his biggest life-saving trump card; it couldn’t be known to outsiders.

"Uh..." Zhang Xuanji moaned faintly, slowly turning over to sit up.

As his primary consciousness returned, the Dan Qi erupted even more violently, hastening the healing of his physical injuries. In just a short while, Zhang Xuanji was able to move freely.

"Brother Xuanji has quite a few trump cards, it seems I needn’t worry that the life-saving favor I recently acquired won’t be returned," Qing Yu said with a light chuckle.

"After I return, I will give you the entire first volume of the Nine Tripods Elixir Scripture as repayment for saving my life," Zhang Xuanji said as he also sat down cross-legged to recuperate while speaking to Qing Yu.

"With such a generous gift, it seems saving you was worth it."

Don’t be fooled by Zhang Xuanji previously saying he could exchange the True Core Realm experts of Dragon Tiger Mountain for the scriptures of the Nine Tripods Elixir Scripture. In reality, the scriptures Zhang Xuanji gave out were only a tiny portion of the total. To hope to exchange the True Core Realm experts of Dragon Tiger Mountain for the scriptures would be futile, even if all the True Core Realm Martial Artists of Dragon Tiger Mountain were captured.

"The life of Zhang Xuanji, of course, is very valuable, far more important than a part of the Elixir Scripture," Zhang Xuanji snorted.

Afterward, they both sat cross-legged, practicing to heal their injuries, as Dan Qi filled the air, bringing waves of vitality.

Three two-hour periods later, it was already fully light, the summer sky bright above. Qing Yu was the first to open his eyes.

His injuries had been lighter than Zhang Xuanji’s to begin with, and with the miraculous effects of the Dragon Tiger Golden Pill, his recovery was naturally quicker than Zhang Xuanji’s.

"About seventy percent of my injuries are healed. The remaining thirty percent will be fine in a few days. The miraculous effect of the Dragon Tiger Golden Pill is indeed unexpected; I regret not keeping an extra pill," Qing Yu said, shaking his head.

Qing Yu had kept only one Dragon Tiger Golden Pill, and now that it was used, if he encountered another disaster like today’s, he wouldn’t have another Golden Pill to rely on.

"After studying Zhang Xuanlian’s True Pill, I’ve made some new discoveries, which I can use to improve the Dragon and Tiger Pill. When the time comes, it will also greatly benefit True Core Realm Martial Artists like yourself, and you are welcome to use it," Zhang Xuanji opened his eyes and said.

"Then my thanks to you."

Qing Yu slowly stood up, "This time, I really capsized in the gutter, with Xiao Qianxiu himself taking action. If not for a stroke of luck, this day next year would have been our death anniversary."

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"Fortunately, I had noticed Xiao Qiye and others coming to attack and had that chubby fellow take Zhang Xuanlian away early through the tunnels, or the loss would’ve been massive."

Having narrowly escaped death, Zhang Xuanji still couldn’t forget about his experimental subject. It had to be said that his dedication to the Alchemy Dao was remarkable.

"We’ve been hiding at our stronghold, with all personnel from the Shadow Pavilion lying in wait, never to reveal themselves without our orders. Yu Jian Manor couldn’t have found this place through their own abilities; someone definitely tipped them off," Qing Yu said.

"Who?"

"Heavenly Demon Palace, Demon Young Master."

Unlike Zhang Xuanji, who was severely injured and unconscious, Qing Yu was privy to the events after Xiao Qianxiu’s arrival. Although Qing Yu hid well and didn’t hear everything, he was keenly aware of the sudden outburst of Demonic Qi.

That surge of Demonic Qi was from the same source as the Heavenly Demon Absolute Slaughter Order he had seen at Cold Mountain Temple. If Qing Yu was not mistaken, that Demonic Qi must have been caused by the Demon Young Master and others when they were discovered by Xiao Qianxiu, who then triggered the Heavenly Demon Absolute Slaughter Order.

Given that, the identity of the informant was crystal clear.

"The Demon Young Master, huh? Even the Heavenly Demon Palace will pay a price for provoking Zhang Xuanji," Zhang Xuanji said without hesitation.

Twenty years ago, even the weaker Zhang Xuanji had dared to strike the son of the Heavenly Master and steal the upper part of the Nine Tripods Elixir Scripture. Today’s Zhang Xuanji was only bolder.

However...

Though the Demon Young Master had indeed tipped them off, Qing Yu and Zhang Xuanji could have retreated early along with Meng Yunfei. The reason they chose to stay and fight, wasn’t it because they planned to turn the tables and counter-attack?

By that logic, the Demon Young Master could be considered a meritorious contributor.

Yes, that’s true in theory, but that argument didn’t apply to Qing Yu and Zhang Xuanji.

The two who would not suffer losses easily had their own set of logic. To them, regardless of the outcome, since the Demon Young Master pulled such a move, he naturally had to pay a price. Even if that price was the Demon Young Master’s life.

"I’ve heard that the demon pills of the Heavenly Demon Palace are refined by containing and tempering Evil Qi, and I’ve wanted to study them for a while. Demon Young Master, you’re just the opportunity I’ve been looking for!" Zhang Xuanji’s eyes revealed once again that greedy and eager look.

"The Corpse Scattering Person of the Heavenly Demon Palace has also appeared. It’s said that once transformed into a Corpse Scattering Person, the True Pill transforms into a Corpse Pill, which is utterly different from ordinary ones. Brother Xuanji, you probably haven’t studied Corpse Pills yet," Qing Yu said with a tone full of temptation.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuanji’s eyes showed even more eagerness, as if they were about to emit a green glow.

"It seems you’re quite familiar with Heavenly Demon Palace..." Zhang Xuanji said meaningfully.

"Naturally, I have a way that could trouble the Heavenly Demon Palace for you," Qing Yu’s eyes flickered darkly as he smiled lightly.

Over at Yu Jian Manor, although the action hadn’t officially started, three True Core Realm Sword Masters had died, which could be considered fulfillment of Shadow King’s task.

Although they very much wanted to retaliate against Yu Jian Manor, with Manor Master Xiao Qianxiu being so impolite, not uttering a word before he personally took action, neither Qing Yu nor Zhang Xuanji wanted to taste the Heavenly Sword again.

Qing Yu had no more Dragon Tiger Golden Pills, and Zhang Xuanji no longer had sufficient Essence Qi to recover. If they capsized again, they would truly drown at sea.

Therefore, valuing their lives, the two readily prepared to withdraw wholeheartedly.