The Boatman's Condition (1)

Just as Elder Xia said, the entire Ningjing Mansion gradually floated in the air as Huan Xue began infusing his consciousness to his inner core. The crimson vines supported the base of the entire building and formed a pillar on it to continuously elevate.

He had become an illusory image as his consciousness faced the entire ball of silver light. For a split second, he was slightly stunned by how tremendously compacted the essence inside.

Sure, he felt like the inner force inside his core was overflowing, yet, he did not expect to see how dense the energy was in the entire space!

If this happened to a normal cultivator, refining this inner core would potentially end up in a blast explosion and instant death. The energy around it was just too much to contain! If not careful, its flow could potentially cause deviation too.

Fortunately, Huan Xue's elixir field had no limits in containing tremendous power.

"Qiaolian's primal yin essence is extremely pure. Refining this would definitely require a great amount of time," said Huan Xue as his image slowly sat in a lotus position. He gathered both of his hands to the center of his chest and the silver aura of his inner core started to move and glimmer. But, the movement was very slow due to the tightness of its space.

Minutes had turned into hours and the silver light of his inner core had not yet refined even a little bit of green aura for his elixir field! Huan Xue had shut his eyes and tried to concentrate more.

Another hour had passed and a few beads of sweat started to appear on his forehead. Huan Xue was still patient and calm. His entire consciousness continued to drive the essence and energy around his inner core.

Three hours passed again like a flash and finally, a faint smoke of his green aura started to appear. In terms of speed, this was really slow.

Very slow!

However, his circulation method of refinement was steady. As long as the movement of the silver inner force is steady, it will eventually be refined in a green aura. He was not bothered by his snail's pace at all.

The daylight had appeared in the sky and the locals of Scarlet Islands immediately noticed the floating mansion of Huan Xue.

"Wow! Look at the Ningjing Mansion... Master Huan Xue is in closed-door training!"

"Hehehe... At this point, our master will be the strongest cultivator on the entire continent! No one can surpass him anymore!"

"Our Scarlet Island will be so formidable! It's our great luck to be born here!"

Among these people who were absentmindedly gazing at the Ningjing Mansion, there was Zui Qingxing who was holding the boatman by the shoulder.

They were on the side of the road heading to the apothecary when they noticed the buzz of pedestrians. Initially, they ignored the locals. But, after hearing about the closed-door training, Zui Qingxing could not help but raise his head and took a glimpse of the Ningjing Mansion.

"So, that is the mansion where Master Huan lives. What magnificent architecture!" The old wine merchant was fully amazed at the scene of a building elevated so high.

They stood there for a while in a daze until they felt the scorching heat of the sun burning their skin. Zui Qingxing look at the boatman and wiped its eyes after noticing the tears of it on the side.

Not long after, Zui Qingxing released a deep sigh, "What happened last night... Ahhh... These locals had no idea how dangerous their place was. Master Huan Xue is really capable of keeping the safety of his territory despite the possible invasion of sea monsters."

The two continued to walk on the side of the road, hearing the cheering voices of the locals until they reached the gate of the apothecary. "We are finally here. You will soon be fine. These physicians here are experts!"

Zui Qingxing carefully took the vine out of his pocket. He stared at it for a few seconds before he extended his hand and presented it to the guard of the gate.

The guard glanced at the vine and quickly offered a customary bow at them. Then, the gate opened widely and another servant came running in their direction.

"Welcome! Please come in! What business can the Si Apothecary Building offer to the esteemed guests?"

"We just traversed from Boundless Shoreline to this island transporting wines. My companion, this young man, seemed to be shaken by some incident last night." Zui Qingxing pushed the boatman in front of the servant.

"Ohh... I see. Please wait here. I will inform our Grand Physician of your situation," the servant gestured for them to seat on the row of wooden chairs in the hallway.

"Thanks!" Zui Qingxing spoke. Just as he was about to sit, two figures were walking at a fast pace and waved at him. Before he could properly sit, the figures already arrived in front of him.

"Ohohoho... I have sensed an important guest. I am the Grand Physician Wang Si. Welcome to the Si Apothecary Building!"

"Welcome to the apothecary! I am the Great Herbalist Wang Aija!"

Zui Qingxing instantly stood straight after hearing the introduction of the two figures. Just by their outfits, the merchant could easily tell that they were the owners of the place.

The servant who had told Zui Qingxing that he would call these figures had not yet even taken a step farther, yet, the figures were already coming to him!

"Hahahaha... Old physician, he really has the token of Master Huan Xue! This is the first time I meet someone who possessed such a token!"

"I told you, didn't I? An important guest had just entered our building! I could sense it right away. It's just that we are not so fast to move our feet!"

Zui Qingxing had not yet even introduced his name but the two were already full of enthusiasm and excitedly talk about the token he was holding. He maintained his posture while observing the two figures. The servant on the side also looked embarrassed and lowered his head.

"Ehem! Guest, please tell us your problem! We will definitely help you!" Wang Aija chirped with a full smile carved on her lips.

"Yes, yes! Great Herbalist Wang Aija, some incidents happened last night and my boatman seemed to be shocked. Until now, he is like this. He has not spoken a word. I have no idea what to do to him," said Zui Qingxing and gestured his hand to the young man who was just staring blankly in space.

"Ohh... Let's bring him to the ward. I seemed to see his eyes were watery?" Wang Si spoke in a formal tone. He suddenly had a foreboding feeling seeing the eyes of the boatman.

"Yes... I thought he is crying? I'm not sure... But, I have already wiped his eyes several times, and the tears just formed on the side. Now, his eyes are completely red from the tears he shed!" Zui Qingxing anxiously stated.