Chapter 9: Bitter Breeze, The Fourteen Deadly Swords
Liu Erlong weakly leaned against Zhou Yi, her seductive eyes like silk. Her fair, exquisite face glowed with a charming blush, and she pouted in playful annoyance:
"Why are you so strong today? You've worn me out. Couldn't you have been a little gentler?"
In truth, Zhou Yi could already feel the changes in his own body.
After mastering the Sacred Heart Art, his Soul Power had transformed into a more powerful and mysterious Sacred Heart True Qi. Under the nourishment of this energy, his body not only recovered more rapidly but also began to undergo a fundamental transformation.
This was far more effective than the slow methods Zhou Yi had used to enhance his body in the past.
However, the Sacred Heart Art was of utmost importance, and even the gods would be tempted by it. Zhou Yi would not reveal it to anyone until his strength reached a sufficient level.
He gently stroked Liu Erlong's delicate skin, smiling and saying:
"Does Erlong not like it?"
"Hmph, you hurt me!"
"It's all because you're just too beautiful, Erlong. You make it impossible for me to resist, and I lose myself."
Zhou Yi spoke with sincerity, his gaze unabashedly admiring Liu Erlong. She truly was stunning.
Her figure—no one in Dongdu could compare.
Of course...
Practice is the only way to verify truth.
As for the specifics...
That would require Zhou Yi to conduct further investigations in the future.
After all, he was not like Yu Xiaogang, who spoke without any basis.
Liu Erlong felt a sweetness in her heart. Even though Zhou Yi had caused her some pain, she found it pleasurable.
She believed Zhou Yi's words were genuine.
Mouths can lie.
But the body does not.
She could feel the passion Zhou Yi had for her.
"Erlong, rest well!"
Zhou Yi gently placed Liu Erlong onto the soft cushion and kissed her smooth, fair forehead before stepping away.
At the same time, he earned over a hundred experience points.
"Where are you going?"
Liu Erlong gazed at Zhou Yi with infatuation, her face filled with happiness, reluctant to be separated from him.
"Going to buy some medicine!"
To make full use of his grandmaster-level medical skills, Zhou Yi would need various medicinal herbs.
Always thinking ahead.
Especially after news of his martial soul mutation and the theories of his mental power spread, his reputation had grown even more terrifying. It was likely that there were those who might try to take advantage of him.
Though he had grown stronger after practicing the Sacred Heart Art...
Against powerful enemies, he still felt somewhat vulnerable.
Poison was the most efficient and reliable method.
"Don't worry, I'm buying medicine for other purposes too!"
Zhou Yi gave her a reassuring smile, tucked her in, and left.
Watching Zhou Yi's retreating figure, Liu Erlong couldn't help but smile brightly, though she still felt discomfort in her injuries, sighing inwardly:
"My husband is getting stronger and stronger!"
...
After leaving Liu Erlong, Zhou Yi took Zhang Long and Zhao Hu to the pharmacies in Notting City to buy herbs.
Zhang Long and Zhao Hu were Zhou Yi's registered disciples.
Zhou Yi had several such disciples.
Their martial souls were weak, and they lacked innate Soul Power, meaning they could not become Soul Masters.
They had become Zhou Yi's registered disciples, serving him loyally, and Zhou Yi taught them the first ten moves of the Thirteen Deadly Swords.
After intense training, they had become strong even among ordinary people.
Zhou Yi's properties, such as his restaurants, were managed by these registered disciples.
Money may not be omnipotent, but being without money was a serious problem.
Zhou Yi had been in this world for sixteen years. With his strength and the knowledge accumulated from his past life, making money was not a difficult task for him.
As such, Zhou Yi's wealth was quite considerable.
Half an hour later.
Zhang Long and Zhao Hu returned to the mansion, carrying large bags of herbs and bottles.
Since it was their first time buying medicine,
Zhou Yi personally handled the task.
In the future, he would have Zhang Long and Zhao Hu handle such matters.
"This prescription is for body tempering. Take one dose every day and practice the first ten moves of the Thirteen Deadly Swords a hundred times. You should make some progress!"
Zhou Yi wrote out a prescription and handed it to them.
"Thank you, Master!"
Zhang Long and Zhao Hu were overjoyed and quickly bowed in gratitude.
"Go ahead!"
Zhou Yi dismissed them and began refining the medicine.
The first type was a poison that spread through the air, causing the body to become weak and unable to use Soul Power, similar to the Bitter Breeze from Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils.
Zhou Yi didn't bother with a fancy name, simply calling it Bitter Breeze.
With his grandmaster-level medical skills, even a Titled Douluo would kneel before him.
The second was an ointment—not a poison, but a healing balm, effective for reducing swelling and relieving pain. Zhou Yi named it Nine-Flower Jade Dew Ointment.
The third was...
Zhou Yi worked into the night, creating several different types of medicine. Among them, there were five or six poisons capable of incapacitating even a Titled Douluo.
The terrifying power of his grandmaster-level medical skills was evident.
Even ingredients that were originally non-poisonous became incredibly dangerous after Zhou Yi's blending and refining.
This was the work of a master of medicine.
"What a strong medicinal smell!"
Liu Erlong entered the room, immediately struck by the pungent aroma.
"Darling, you know medicine too?"
Looking at the room filled with herbs and countless bottles and jars, Liu Erlong's eyes widened in astonishment:
"Husband, is there anything you can't do?"
"Give birth!" Zhou Yi laughed.
"You're awful!"
Liu Erlong rolled her eyes at him, then walked over:
"Husband, it's getting late. Let's eat!"
"Alright!"
Zhou Yi had nearly finished his work, so he went with Liu Erlong to eat.
After dinner and a bath, Zhou Yi carried Liu Erlong back to their room.
"Erlong, I've prepared this Nine-Flower Jade Dew Ointment especially for you. Try it and see how it works."
"No need!"
"Alright, I'll wait until you beg me to use it!"
"Dream on!"
...
A quiet night passed.
After personally applying the Nine-Flower Jade Dew Ointment to Liu Erlong, all she could think was:
"It's so effective."
Of course.
What impressed Liu Erlong the most was that Zhou Yi's medical skills seemed to be truly remarkable.
Without a doubt, the effects of the Nine-Flower Jade Dew Ointment far exceeded her expectations.
"Three hundred experience points. I wonder if I can use them to upgrade the Thirteen Deadly Swords to the Fourteenth Sword?"
Zhou Yi glanced at his attribute panel, filled with anticipation.
"Level up!"
Zhou Yi poured all three hundred experience points into the Fourteen Deathly Swords.
The next moment.
Zhou Yi's consciousness seemed to transcend time and space, merging with another person, clearly feeling the other's sword training.
Day after day.
Rain or shine.
Countless insights into swordsmanship surged within Zhou Yi's mind, making him completely absorbed.
He didn't know how much time had passed.
Suddenly, Zhou Yi trembled, a flash of inspiration sparking in his mind.
The Fourteen Deadly Swords.
Zhou Yi opened his eyes, barely suppressing his excitement. He glanced at the sleeping Liu Erlong and left for the courtyard.
He drew a steel sword with a flick of his wrist.
Whoosh!
The sword light flashed like water. Zhou Yi didn't use True Qi, but his swordsmanship was still fierce, and the entire courtyard seemed to be enveloped by a storm of sword energy, sharp and piercing.
Boom!
With the final strike, the air seemed to explode. A powerful aura surged from Zhou Yi's body.
The last sword of the Fourteen Deadly Swords had been unleashed.
Zhou Yi's cultivation had broken through once again.
Host: Zhou Yi
Age: 22
Cultivation: Great Soul Master (28th Rank)
Martial Soul: Divine Dragon Sword
Cultivation Technique: Sacred Heart Ar (56/10,000)
Soul Skills: Flickering Light (520 years), Distant Heaven (1,001 years)
Skills: Fourteen Deadly Swords, Grandmaster-level Medical Skills
Experience Points: 0
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