Chapter 4

"Junior Brother Meng has keen eyes; I recently went out on a mission, encountered a few tough opponents, and accidentally got poisoned."

Xia Han clenched both hands, his voice somewhat resentful, "But now the poison is resolved; I just need to rest well from here on."

"I see,"

Meng Zhangqing understood, then took a bottle of elixir from his sleeve, "This is the Qi-Returning Pill; it has the effect of strengthening the foundation and nurturing the origin. I believe it will be of great help to Senior Brother Xia."

Hearing this,

Xia Han's breathing immediately grew heavy.

The Qi-Returning Pill.

This is an elixir that has entered the ranked tier!

Just like that Blood-Qi Pill before!

For him, it counts as a very precious thing.

"This cannot be done, this cannot be done; I have not yet repaid Junior Brother Meng's favor from before, how can I accept this item again."

Xia Han averted his gaze and said through gritted teeth.

However, Meng Zhangqing stepped forward.

And directly stuffed the medicine bottle into Xia Han's hand.

"Why does Senior Brother Xia say such things? Are we not friends?"

Meng Zhangqing smiled slightly.

Looking at Meng Zhangqing's smile,

Xia Han looked at the medicine bottle in his hand again, and a trace of moved expression appeared on his face.

Finally, his expression became serious.

He cupped his hands and bowed to Meng Zhangqing.

Indeed.

This item is very important to him.

With the Qi-Returning Pill, his physical body can recover quickly, and then he can begin cultivating normally.

You must know his cultivation base has reached the peak of the Tempered Meridian Realm.

Above that is the Aperture Opening Realm!

And then enter the Runei Sect!

"Being valued by Junior Brother Meng moves my heart; if you need anything in the future, I will definitely do my utmost!"

Xia Han said earnestly.

"Ding!"

"Affinity increased to Two Stars!"

"Obtained attribute: 'Bronze Armor Art' (Fourth Layer)"

"Triggered extra reward: Human-Grade Martial Skill Proficiency Card *3!"

"Merge immediately?"

The system prompted.

A flash of surprise passed through Meng Zhangqing's eyes.

It seems I have formally mastered one of the system's usage methods.

'Help' a friend, increase affinity!

And this is also the reason he chose to give away the Qi-Returning Pill.

Although he has the support of the Merchant Guild behind him,

elixirs of the level of the Qi-Returning Pill are still somewhat precious.

"The system is awesome,"

Meng Zhangqing thought in his heart.

He originally thought he might get other useless attributes, but unexpectedly he obtained the second most important attribute on Xia Han's body!

The 'Bronze Armor Art' of the Fourth Layer!

Body-refining techniques are all very hard to practice; they require great willpower to undergo the tempering of the physical body.

Very few people can endure it easily.

And now,

he obtained it so easily.

For this, he only paid the price of a single bottle of Qi-Returning Pill!

It's simply too profitable!

Additionally, an extra reward was triggered.

Human-Grade Martial Skill Proficiency Card!

Just don't know what this thing is?

"Senior Brother Xia overstates it; between friends, why need to say such things,"

Meng Zhangqing said with a smile, "I still have some matters, so I will leave first."

Having obtained two attributes and rewards, he must hurry back to merge and study them.

To completely turn them into his own strength!

"Good, Junior Brother Meng, take care on your way."

Xia Han nodded.

Watching Meng Zhangqing's figure gradually recede into the distance.

Xia Han couldn't help but sigh.

At the same time, he tightened his grip on the medicine bottle in his hand.

What kind of luck did he have, to encounter such a noble benefactor?

In the future, he must repay this kindness properly!

Returning to his lodging.

Meng Zhangqing sat cross-legged on the bed.

At the same time, he summoned the panel.

【Host: Meng Zhangqing】

【Race: Human】

【Cultivation Base: 8th stage of the Tempered Meridian Realm】

【Root Bone: Rank Five】

【Comprehension: Average】

【Martial Techniques, Cultivation Methods: "Nine Shadows Sword Art" (Minor Success)】

【...】

【Current Friend: Xia Han】

【Unmerged Attributes: Rank Four Root Bone, "Copper Armor Art"】

【Unused Rewards: Human-Rank Martial Art Proficiency Card x3】

"What a bountiful harvest."

Gazing at his attributes and rewards, a smile immediately appeared on Meng Zhangqing's handsome face.

Looking at his own attribute panel, it was actually not much different from Xia Han's.

Mainly regarding root bone.

As for cultivation base.

After all, he was only eighteen years old.

"System, merge root bone."

Meng Zhangqing said in his heart.

"Ding!"

"Merge starting!"

The moment the words fell, Meng Zhangqing only felt his body shake; a cool sensation seemed to surge at his heart, spreading throughout his entire body.

This was merging the Rank Four root bone!