Chapter 287: Chapter 151: Obtaining a Treasure

"Excellent!"

A sharp glint flashed in Sang Yanping’s eyes as he nodded in approval.

Nie Shanshan’s sharp spirit and sense of responsibility were exactly what the Sect Leader and he had hoped to see.

His gaze then shifted to Chen Qing, and his voice rang out again. "Nie Shanshan is willing to shoulder this great responsibility. Very good! Who else? Is there anyone else who wants this Three Hundred Years Earth Core Milk? For those who wish to contend for this opportunity, now is your chance!"

Everyone in the Council Hall, especially Sang Yanping and Nie Shanshan, instantly focused their gazes on Chen Qing.

The air seemed to freeze as they all awaited the reaction of the one person qualified to compete with Nie Shanshan—the head disciple of the Cyan Wood Institute.

However, Chen Qing’s reaction was completely unexpected.

He remained seated calmly in his chair, his expression serene and untroubled.

Sang Yanping’s brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.

’What is this Chen the Kid up to?’

’Didn’t the Sect Leader and I give him that treasure in private precisely to encourage him to step forward at this critical moment?’

’Could he really be intimidated by Xiao Bieli?’

’Or... does he have other plans?’

Sang Yanping’s gaze swept over Chen Qing’s placid face once more, his mind riddled with doubt.

He emphasized his tone, repeating his earlier words as if to single him out:

"Chen Qing, Li Wang, Li Lei! The Three Hundred Years Earth Core Milk is right here! For those who wish to seize this opportunity and contribute to the Sect, this is your final chance! Is there anyone else who will step forward?"

Li Wang and Li Lei said nothing.

Chen Qing finally spoke up. "Senior Sister Nie’s strength is exceptional and her will is firm. For her to represent the Sect against Xiao Bieli is well-deserved. This disciple... has no objection."

As soon as he said this, you could have heard a pin drop in the Council Hall.

A trace of astonishment flashed through Nie Shanshan’s eyes, followed by an indescribably complex mix of emotions.

’Chen Qing actually... gave up?’

’So decisively?’

’Without even a hint of wanting to compete?’

’This completely contradicts what he said before!’

’Could it be that he knows he’s no match for me and is conceding in advance?’

’Or perhaps, he has no confidence in facing Xiao Bieli and lacks even the courage to try?’

A faint sense of disappointment quietly swept through Nie Shanshan’s heart.

Sang Yanping was also alarmed and uncertain. ’Just what is this kid scheming?’

But with everyone watching, Chen Qing had clearly stated his withdrawal, so he couldn’t press the matter further.

After a moment of silence, Sang Yanping expressionlessly retracted his gaze and turned to Nie Shanshan.

"Nie Shanshan, this is the Three Hundred Years Earth Core Milk! I expect you to use it well, cultivate diligently, and not betray the high hopes of the Sect Leader and the entire Sect! One month from now, before the mountain gates, the honor of the Wutai Sect will rest on your shoulders!"

"Disciple Nie Shanshan will not fail this great trust! Thank you, Elder Sang! Thank you, Sect Leader!"

Nie Shanshan suppressed the joy in her heart and accepted the small Jade Bottle with both hands.

She then bid farewell to the others and hurriedly left the Council Hall.

Chen Qing also stood up, cupped his fist to Sang Yanping, Li Wang, and Li Lei, and said, "Elder Sang, Brother Li, Junior Brother Li, if there is nothing else, this disciple will take his leave as well."

Without waiting for Sang Yanping’s response, he too left the Council Hall.

Li Wang and Li Lei watched Chen Qing’s retreating figure and exchanged a look of bewilderment.

Li Wang finally couldn’t hold back any longer and whispered to Li Lei, "Junior Brother Chen... he just gave up like that? Without even putting up a fight?"

Li Lei pondered for a moment before guessing, "Perhaps Junior Brother Chen knew he was no match for Senior Sister Nie, so he gave up?"

He shook his head, not giving it much more thought.

The two of them murmured to each other, then also took their leave from Sang Yanping, shaking their heads as they left the Council Hall.

Only Sang Yanping remained standing in the hall. He had a feeling things weren’t that simple.

’That kid... what in the world is he plotting?’

Chen Qing returned to his small courtyard, sat cross-legged on a cushion in his Quiet Chamber, and carefully took out the Cold Jade Small Bottle.

Inside the bottle was a single drop of a viscous liquid, its color as warm and gentle as jade. It was none other than the incredibly precious Three Hundred Years Earth Core Milk.

’A treasure that can reforge my tendons and bones... one that can take my Bone Transformation beyond the Six Forms...’

Chen Qing took a deep breath and consumed the Earth Core Milk.

Anything that could facilitate Bone Transformation beyond the Six Forms was considered a wondrous treasure.

The Three Hundred Years Earth Core Milk originated from an Earth’s Milk Eye. Such treasures were accumulated over long periods, and their supply only dwindled with use.

Unlike the Centennial Earth Core Milk, which dissolved into a torrent the moment it entered his mouth, this three-hundred-year-old treasure initially felt like a gentle, warm spring sliding down his throat.

But immediately after, a majestic aura erupted and spread throughout his body!

This aura wasn’t violent. It didn’t assault his meridians. Instead, it silently and gently seeped into every inch of his bones, every tendon, and every fiber of his flesh.

Chen Qing let out a muffled grunt, his body trembling involuntarily.

He could clearly feel this immense essence washing over, nourishing, and transforming his body in a profound and mysterious way.

A subtle, tingling itch and a sensation of strengthening emanated from deep within his bones. His tendons grew tougher and more elastic. Impurities were gradually purged from his flesh and blood, purified, which in turn made the circulation of his qi and blood smoother and more harmonious.

This was a transformation of his Root Bone!

That was the very foundation of one’s Martial Arts talent, a bridge to communicate with heaven and earth.

The process was extremely slow, far beyond what any ordinary Elixir could accomplish.

The essence, refined over three hundred years, contained an energy so immense and pure that it couldn’t possibly be absorbed all at once.

After its initial integration, most of the medicinal power was not fully released. Instead, it settled deep within his limbs, bones, and marrow, like dormant seeds waiting for the continuous nourishment and activation of future cultivation to bring about a gradual, deeper transformation.

Chen Qing focused his Heart and Spirit and began to fully circulate the Cyan Wood Eternal Spring Technique. Using his Cyan Wood True Qi as a guide, he directed the gentle yet vast aura, coordinating it with the tempering methods of the Eight Extremes Vajra Body to absorb every last bit of the medicinal efficacy into himself. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

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