Limitless: 10 Billion Times Power
Have you ever wonder: what could be achieved with a multiplier of tens of billions? [Ding!] You obtain various currencies, and with a multiplier of ten billion, your wealth increases 10 billion-fold. [Ding! You acquire new techniques, and with a multiplier of ten billion, your technique evolves into a more powerful version.] [Ding! You collect various pets, and with a multiplier of ten billion, your pets multiply by 10 billion.] [Ding!You are attacked, but with your defense fully maxed out in your current realm, all attacks at the same level are completely ignored.] [Ding! You practice diligently, and with a ten billion-fold increase, your cultivation instantly reaches the highest level of your current realm.] ... As Li Taixing continued his journey of cultivating immortality, he realized that the multiplier of ten billion didn't just apply to objects—it applied to himself and his pets as well. Slowly, he discovered that anything could be multiplied, from as little as one time to as much as ten billion times, all under his control.
Chapter 40: The Shocked Master and Disciple
"Junior Brother Li, what kind of Medicine Pill do you need?" Lu Xuerou asked once again, recalling her Master's instructions.
"Uh... I need healing, recovery, detoxification pills, that sort of thing. Is that alright?" Li Taixing hesitated, worrying that he might be asking for too much.
Lu Xuerou raised an eyebrow, ready to offer something suitable based on his level when she suddenly noticed a change. "Wait... are you in the Body Refining Realm?"
It dawned on her that Li Taixing wasn't the weak mortal she had previously assumed. His Spirit Sea had been opened, and Spirit Power fluctuations were evident.
"Yes, I advanced just yesterday," Li Taixing replied nonchalantly.
"Which stage?" she asked, intrigued.
"Body Refining Ninth Stage."
"Oh my goodness!" Lu Xuerou's lips parted in surprise, though her expression remained graceful.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
"No, it's just... you've only been in the Sect for a few days, right? How did you advance so quickly?" Lu Xuerou found it hard to believe her eyes.
Li Taixing scratched his head, pretending to be humble. "I bought a Bone Forging Pill, and thanks to my Master's training, I made some progress."
"But still, your breakthrough is incredibly fast!" If she hadn't seen it herself, Lu Xuerou wouldn't have believed it.
"Well... I don't know much about it myself," Li Taixing mumbled, not wanting to dive into the topic. Sensing his reluctance, Lu Xuerou decided not to press him further.
Instead, she smiled and said, "People have been calling you a waste, but it seems that your Master has quite the discerning eye."
"Haha, Senior Sister Lu, you're being too kind. Shall we go see the Medicine Pills now?"
"Of course, Junior Brother. Let's go."
"Thank you, Senior Sister."
As they walked, Lu Xuerou explained various Medicine Pills, discussing their properties, pharmacology, and side effects. It was an intricate web of knowledge that Li Taixing soaked in earnestly.
She noticed his keen interest and detailed note-taking, occasionally asking insightful questions. Her impression of him grew, and she couldn't help but admire his diligence.
[Ding! The system has detected the host's learning of basic Medicine Pill knowledge, triggering a ten-billion-fold multiplier.]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for acquiring full knowledge of Medicine Pills. You can now identify any level of Medicine Pill at a glance.]
'Wow, what a surprise!' Li Taixing marveled inwardly at the system's rewards.
"Junior Brother, are you alright?" Lu Xuerou asked, noticing his momentary daze.
"Uh, yes. I was just amazed at how much knowledge there is about Medicine Pills. Thank you, Senior Sister Lu." He bowed in appreciation, making her smile.
"If you're interested, you can visit Wanhua Mountain often. I'll be happy to teach you more," she offered warmly.
"I'll take you up on that, Senior Sister."
Afterward, Lu Xuerou handed Li Taixing several Medicine Pills. Not only did he receive the healing and detoxification pills he sought, but she also gifted him some extras.
"These are Spirit Recovery Pill and Bone Strengthening Pill . Do you know their uses?" she asked, testing him.
[AN-- I used English name to make it easy to understand. They are Peilingdan (Spirit Recovery Pill) and Gulingdan (Bone Strengthening Pill).]
"Yes, Senior Sister. Spirit Recovery Pill helps restore spiritual energy, and Bone Strengthening Pill strengthens the physical body."
"Correct. Work hard, Junior Brother. I believe you have great potential."
"Thank you so much!" Li Taixing felt deeply grateful for the help.
Though he initially wanted to offer some Spirit Stones in return, Lu Xuerou gave him a playful glare. "Junior Brother Li, are you trying to offend me? I don't need your Spirit Stones."
He chuckled awkwardly, retracting his offer but silently vowing to remember her kindness.
After leaving Wanhua Mountain, Li Taixing headed to Soaring Dragon Mountain, where the Great Elder Lin Feiyi resided.
When Lin Feiyi heard of his arrival, he was ready to unleash his frustrations, assuming Li Taixing was just another pawn sent by Wang Xuanwu to harass him. But when he learned that Li Taixing was there to return something, his mood lightened considerably.
"Greetings, Great Elder," Li Taixing said respectfully upon entering the Great Hall.
Lin Feiyi eyed him warily, not quite convinced. "So, what exactly are you returning?"
Li Taixing calmly handed over the "Promise Heart Sutra," which had been taken earlier.
"Is that all?" Lin Feiyi asked, his tone carrying a hint of hope.
"Yes, just this." Li Taixing nodded, handing over the manual.
Lin Feiyi's face twitched in disappointment. His hope for a large return of treasures, plundered by Wang Xuanwu, was dashed. Still, he managed to maintain his composure. "Very well. You're dismissed."
With a polite bow, Li Taixing left Soaring Dragon Mountain, making his way to visit Lin Tieshan next.
Meanwhile, back at Xuantian Peak, Zhao Wentian—who had been peacefully cultivating—was abruptly woken by a sudden wave of frustration.
"Wang Xuanwu, you scoundrel! Stop swindling me for supplies every day! Can't you fleece someone else for once?" he bellowed, his voice echoing through the mountains.