The Enigmatic Awakening (Part 9)

As Chu Xuan entered his humble hut, still pondering the mysterious benefactor who left him the precious "Blood Clotting Pills," he couldn't help but be grateful. Stripping off his trial disciple outfit, he noticed the myriad of bruises – a colourful testament to the day's martial escapades. Yet, amidst this chaos, someone had the kindness to grace him with a vial of those magical pills. Thankful but also slightly bewildered, Chu Xuan questioned who in the sect would extend such kindness without an ulterior motive.

Now faced with a wooden bucket that seemed to double as a spa (at least in his imagination), Chu Xuan decided to make the most of the situation. He pondered the mysterious elixir in the vial and, with a mix of scepticism and hope, poured a few drops into the bucket. Not the entire potion – gotta save some for the rainy days when bruises come pouring down.

With an impromptu piece of cloth in hand, Chu Xuan dipped it into the potion, ready to embark on a journey of makeshift healing. As he gazed at his reflection in the bucket, a serious expression took over – the "grumpy grandpa" aesthetic. Contemplating the mysteries of herbal concoctions and the wonders of budget-friendly potions, he couldn't help but feel like a sage alchemist of sorts.

Sure, diluting the potion with water may have tamed its herbal prowess, but hey, a little diluted magic water never hurt anyone. In Chu Xuan's mind, it was a clever strategy to ensure survival in the next inevitable sect-sponsored brawl. As he surveyed his "masterpiece" of body painting, he couldn't help but appreciate the unsung hero who made his day – whoever they may be.

With his impromptu spa day complete, Chu Xuan donned his trial disciple ensemble, feeling like the sect's most dubious beauty queen. The real question now – where does one rest these battered bones? Ah, yes, the luxurious haystack throne awaited, complete with the pièce de résistance – a brick-shaped pillow. Pure genius, right?

As he settled into his humble bedding – or lack thereof – Chu Xuan couldn't suppress a chuckle at the absurdity of it all. Who needs a sect with all the bells and whistles when you've got a haystack and a brick-pillow combo? Drifting off into dreamland, where kung fu pandas and contribution points fell from the sky, he couldn't help but be grateful for the chaotic life of a trial disciple. After all, it was one heck of a rollercoaster, and he was just there for the hayride – quite literally.

Main Character details:-

Name: Chu Xuan

Age: 14

Realm: Body Tempering Realm (4th stage)

Sect: Ascending Sky Pavilion (Trial disciple)