Chapter 220: Original Giant Spirit Pill

The Energy Nourishing Method was truly simple. After Lin Jue told Luo Seng the secret, they set off as usual the next day.

In the cold winter, there was some snow on the mountain tops by the road, the mist on the ground was thick, and frost seemed to have formed on the official road.

The two did not bring all their luggage, just most of the Xingxing hair and thousand-year-old Huai wood, some heavenly materials and earthly treasures, and a bear skin blanket. Lin Jue put the luggage on the back of Luo Seng's horse, and he and the Xiao Xiao Shimei each rode a donkey. After arching hands and saying goodbye to Lord Luo, they went off.

The fox loved snow and often jumped in the mountains.

There were quite a few travelers on the road in this season, all dressed very warmly.

Langfeng County, where the Second Third Third Shixiong was, was at the border of Qinzhou and Zhongzhou, actually not very far from here—a few hundred li. If they hadn't taken a detour to Qingyan County before, walking in a straight line would only take a few days.

At this time, it was freezing cold, and the two's money had not been spent yet, so they made a route plan, trying their best to stay in inns along the way. A few days later, they arrived at Langfeng County.

Relying on memory and the fox finding the way, the two rode donkeys and walked in a vast white land, walking toward a deep mountain.

Unexpectedly, there were still people traveling with them on the road.

That was a person walking with a staff, walking slower than them in the wind and snow. Seeing them walking over, he stopped by the road and chatted with them.

"Are the two Daoists also going to visit the Wind Mountain Temple?"

"Oh?" Lin Jue hurriedly slowed his pace, answering him, "Are you too?"

"Exactly."

"Going to burn incense in such big wind and snow?"

The Xiao Xiao Shimei held her sword and walked to the side, also curious.

"According to our saying here, today is the day to go to the temple to worship gods." That person said, "No way, although there are Daoist temples and temples nearby, only the Wind Mountain Temple ahead has true immortals."

"So that's how it is."

Lin Jue nodded. It seemed the Second Third Third Shixiong's reputation had also spread. This was going to be restless.

Then he paused and asked again:

"How is the famine here?"

"The government is vigorously providing disaster relief, so it's a bit better. The immortals in that Wind Mountain Temple can refine a kind of famine-relief pill, and people often go to ask for it, so it's a bit better." That person said, "But we have to wait until next year to say. Speaking of which, in this day and age, even without famine, where are there no people who starve to death?"

"Also..."

"The two Daoists go first, go first. I heard that the immortals in that Wind Mountain Temple are often not in the temple, and there is no one in the temple. The two Daoists go first to take a look for me." That person waved at them, not wanting them to slow down because of him, "I will walk slowly."

Lin Jue looked up; it was not far. In the wind and snow mountain, one could vaguely see a corner of the Daoist temple, so he said:

"We will wait for you in the temple."

Moving forward all the way, they entered the Daoist temple.

The temple gate was wide open, but there was no one inside, only some grass incense placed on the god altar in the main hall for people to take at will. However, people's incense and candles were mostly inserted in the incense burner in the courtyard, not on the god altar.

Lin Jue and the Xiao Xiao Shimei exchanged a glance, sniffed, and smelled a faint scent of alchemy.

The fox was also not at all unfamiliar, jumping up, directly jumping onto the roof of the main hall, standing steadily above, looking toward the back of the main hall.

Swish, it jumped down again.

"House! Fire!"

"Hmm..."

Lin Jue knew it. It should be that the Second Third Third Shixiong had built an alchemy pavilion on the mountain and was refining pills inside.

Therefore, he did not disturb him, just found two rooms with the Xiao Xiao Shimei, pushed the door and entered, put down the luggage, and rested.

When people came up the mountain, they received them casually, just like the masters of this Daoist temple.

Those incense pilgrims were somewhat strange.

In the afternoon, the Second Third Third Shixiong finally came out.

Seeing the senior brother and junior sister, he could not help but be somewhat surprised.

"Why did you come back again? Didn't you want to send the Xiao Xiao Shimei to the Daoist temple on Maple Mountain outside the capital? Where is the Third Third Third Shixiong?"

"It's a long story. We haven't gone to the capital yet, and the Third Third Third Shixiong has disappeared. I will talk to Third Third Shixiong slowly. This time I came back to spend the New Year with Third Third Shixiong. By the way, I brought some good things for Third Third Shixiong." Lin Jue said to him, "What pills was Third Third Shixiong refining today?"

"Refined a furnace of Cold-Dispelling Pills, and refined a few furnaces of Famine-Relief Pills."

"That's good, Third Third Shixiong. Although alone, you have taken good care of yourself, without hunger or cold."

"Hmm?"

The Second Third Third Shixiong looked at him carefully.

He only felt that he seemed to have seen the Third Third Third Shixiong.

The Xiao Xiao Shimei looked at him with worry on the side.

"Rest assured, I refine pills all day, it's not cold at all beside the alchemy furnace. Refining Cold-Dispelling Pills is just because I'm too lazy to add clothes, and refining Famine-Relief Pills is mostly to give to others. I still cook and eat on weekdays."

"Oh."

The Xiao Xiao Shimei nodded.

"It seems Third Third Shixiong has used all the spiritual charm collected during this period on Cold-Dispelling Pills and Famine-Relief Pills." Lin Jue said, "But refining so many simple pills, you haven't wasted Third Third Shixiong's original skills, right?"

"Not to that extent."

"Look what I brought for Third Third Shixiong."

Lin Jue moved out the bamboo basket and showed it to the Second Third Third Shixiong.

The Second Third Third Shixiong just glanced at it and was immediately surprised.

"Eh? Xingxing hair? Thousand-year-old Huai wood? Where did you get them?"

"In the territory of Qinzhou, not far from Runze County, there is a place called Kuze County, which has had no human presence for a thousand years. Inside, it is full of deep mountains and great marshes, filled with miasma, containing many heavenly materials and earthly treasures." Lin Jue said, "After Third Third Shixiong helps the people here pass this disaster, if you want to collect and dig for medicinal materials for alchemy, you can go there to look."

"Kuze County..."

The Second Third Third Shixiong recorded this matter.

At this time, there were no incense pilgrims in the temple. Lin Jue bought some ingredients on the road, so he cooked a table of food, and while eating, he told the Second Third Third Shixiong about their experiences after parting with him.

Including the strange encounter in the wild mountain at night, the disappeared Third Third Third Shixiong, the instructions given by 'Lady Yao Hua' when asking in Qingyan County, Kuze County, the Poison-Absorbing Stone, the zombies in Yang Family Village, and the Green Water Immortal and the Long Wang.

Naturally, he wanted to borrow the Second Third Third Shixiong's alchemy furnace to refine pills.

He also wanted to ask the Second Third Third Shixiong to help him refine pills.

Ask the Second Third Third Shixiong to refine a part to ensure quality, and Lin Jue would also refine a part himself, just as practice. The remaining heavenly materials and earthly treasures were brought for the Second Third Third Shixiong to use in the future.

This year passed in this deep mountain.

It could also be considered as relieving loneliness for the Second Third Third Shixiong.

After the New Year, there were several consecutive sunny days, and the weather warmed up rapidly.

When Lin Jue left, he brought two bottles of Spirit-Walking Pills, two bottles of Golden Light Pills, and one bottle of Giant Spirit Pills. None of them were small bottles that could only hold one pill, but large bottles that could hold more than a dozen. There was also a jar of Cold-Dispelling Pills.

Those who didn't know would think he came to the senior brother's house to take advantage. In fact, almost all the materials were prepared by himself, and during the refining process, he also helped the senior brother.

Only the Cold-Dispelling Pills were taken purely.

But this thing was not precious either.

The two donkeys and one horse were waiting outside the Daoist temple. The Second Third Third Shixiong came over holding an alchemy furnace the size of a jar, which was the one he brought from the Fuqiu Temple:

"I cast a large alchemy furnace. This one is too small, so it's useless. Originally, I planned to use it for future disciples. Since you don't have one, just take it and use it. Although it's not big, it's easy to carry."

"Third Third Shixiong doesn't lose out, I can be considered your disciple." Lin Jue smiled and reached out to take it, then added, "Many thanks, Third Third Shixiong."

"Do you want me to help deal with that Long Wang?"

"Third Third Shixiong likes quiet alchemy, so just study alchemy well here, don't worry about other things." Lin Jue patted the pill bottles in the package, "These are already the help you gave me."

"Hmm."

The Second Third Third Shixiong nodded calmly, then exhorted: "Your Third Third Third Shixiong has great abilities and is also clever, don't worry too much about him."

"I know."

"You too. I originally didn't worry about you, but for cultivators like us, as long as we haven't attained the true Dao, walking the world, there are always two things to fear: one is sneak attacks, the other is plotting. Therefore, you can also look for a protector. It doesn't have to be very powerful, just rich in Jianghu experience." The Second Third Third Shixiong paused, "Martial artists in the world practice martial arts, and their strength mostly comes from themselves, while the principles of alchemy supplement from the outside. The two do not overlap, but can complement each other. Therefore, cultivators looking for a protector can also achieve each other."

"We'll see."

"Be careful in your actions."

"Third Third Shixiong, this place is not far from the capital. If I learn other abilities for traveling in the future, I will come back to see Third Third Shixiong often."

"Go."

The Second Third Third Shixiong stood at the mountain gate and waved at them.

Lin Jue and the Xiao Xiao Shimei helped each other, still putting all the luggage on Luo Seng's horse's back, then the two rode the donkeys and swayed down the mountain.

Peach blossoms were already blooming along the way.

There were still incense pilgrims going against the flow on the way down the mountain.

Someone asked the senior brother and sister.

"Two Daoists, is that immortal in the Wind Mountain Temple there today?"

"He is, need to walk faster."

Gradually leaving the territory of Langfeng County, it took a few more days to return to the thatched hut outside Runze County.

At this time, it was already the New Year.

The peach trees transplanted in the courtyard were also full of peach blossoms. Coupled with the spring sunshine, although the temperature was still very low, there was a clear spring atmosphere.

Luo Seng was feeding chickens in the courtyard.

"Lord Luo."

Lin Jue said to him: "Has the Energy Nourishing Method been mastered?"

"Should be considered mastered."

"Lord Luo is truly a genius."

Lin Jue said, taking out a Giant Spirit Pill:

"This pill is called Giant Spirit Pill, refined from thousand-year-old Huai wood as the main material. It is a quite rare medicinal pill. After eating it, it can enhance physique and increase strength."

Luo Seng reached out to take it, smelling it very fragrant.

"After taking this pill, within an hour, you will feel dizzy and want to vomit, and your skin will feel numb, as if bitten by insects. This is normal, Lord Luo, don't worry." Lin Jue said, "What you need to remember is that at this time, no matter what Lord Luo does, you will not feel tired and will have infinite strength. After a day, your whole body will ache. It will take at least three to five days, or as long as seven or eight days, to recover. After recovery, your physique will increase. And this day is also crucial, because what Lord Luo does within this day and which parts of the body you use, the increase after recovery will mostly be related to this."

The Xiao Xiao Shimei listened on the side, her eyes fixed.

No wonder after eating the "Small Spirit Pill" for the first time, Third Third Shixiong would drag her to the mountain to chop wood and run up and down.

Luo Seng was not surprised, just nodded: "The principle of tempering and polishing. Luo also used medicinal baths when I was young."

"That's it."

"Many thanks."

Luo Seng clasped his fists with him.

"No need for thanks." Lin Jue smiled, "Just consider it returning the favor of that wooden staff."

"Hmm."

Luo Seng did not say much, nor did he doubt, raising his head and swallowing the pill into his abdomen.

Lin Jue and the Xiao Xiao Shimei put down their luggage, tidied up a bit, and sat in the courtyard watching him.

Thereafter, it was about the same as what Lin Jue said.

But there were also differences.

According to Luo Seng himself, although he was a bit dizzy, he did not want to vomit. Although his skin felt numb, it did not reach the point of "as if bitten by insects," but he was full of energy, as if he had endless strength.

This might be because the martial artist's physique was too strong.

It might also mean he could eat more than three.

Then he swung his blade and played with his spear in the courtyard, accompanied by the movement of his body, gale energy forming wind, chickens flying in fright, and peach blossoms on the tree falling one after another and rolling into a dragon on the ground.

Lin Jue and the Xiao Xiao Shimei discussed and also took out a Giant Spirit Pill, each swallowing one.

They even fed one to the fox and the colorful fox.

Although they had eaten this Giant Spirit Pill before, what they ate then was not the original Giant Spirit Pill, but just the medicinal dregs of the Giant Spirit Pill refined by the Daoist friends of the Yishan Nine Dragons Temple, which was jokingly called Small Spirit Pill by the Second Third Third Shixiong. Just like the principle of eating Dan Fruit and original Dan Fruit, eating it again now could still obtain the extra medicinal effect.

Moreover, this pill could actually be eaten more than once.

Not long after—

The Xiao Xiao Shimei danced her sword at the back of the courtyard, Lin Jue practiced his sword on the other side, sometimes the two even sparred, and the fox and the colorful fox were also chasing and playing, as if they did not know fatigue.

A day later, Lin Jue and the Xiao Xiao Shimei were both aching all over, and even the fox and the colorful fox were lying down and could not get up.

On the contrary, Luo Seng felt okay. According to him, it was just like having a fight with someone. ===== CHAPTER 221 =====