Chapter 264: Chapter 231: This Is a Bit Too Strong

Lin Miao kept the heart blood of the giant snake for himself, which was slightly different from ordinary snake blood. The medicinal bath he prepared not only lacked any bloody smell, but also emitted a faint fragrance.

Originally, Lin Miao was outside acting as the protector, letting the two women enter the pool first to soak in the medicinal bath. Unfortunately, he was not strong enough and was forcibly dragged in.

Thus, the three of them soaked in the medicinal bath together.

The potency of the medicine was quite strong.

So strong that the three almost couldn’t bear it, and in the end, they had to endure it by "merging bodies".

This was a medicinal bath made from the heart’s blood of a male snake. The female snake’s blood hadn’t been used yet; its efficacy should also be good, but this effect made Lin Miao too scared to go back and use it on the senior sisters. It’s better to prepare some ordinary medicinal baths first and wait until they can handle it.

The snake blood has a limited shelf life; if not used, it will soon be ineffective. So it must be used up, after all, increasing one’s own strength and cultivation is not a bad thing.

The effects of ordinary snake blood are also good. At least after Yue Wu and Yue Shisan used it, the effects felt good. Yue Shisan not only recovered his cultivation but even advanced further. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Yue Mei’Er progressed the fastest, naturally due to merging bodies in dual cultivation with Lin Miao while soaking in the medicinal bath.

This wasn’t just a case of one plus one being greater than two; the effect was astonishing, directly soaring from the Middle Grade Blood Fusion Realm to the Upper Grade Blood Fusion Realm.

This cultivation felt like it was rocket-fueled.

Given this, if she isn’t wholeheartedly devoted, then that’s truly unthinkable.

Si Miaoxue’s cultivation firmly stabilized in the Middle Grade Meridian Passage Realm and took a big step towards the Upper Grade Meridian Passage Realm.

Lin Miao’s progress wasn’t small either; he had built such a solid foundation, purposefully suppressing and refining his cultivation, but he was on the verge of approaching the Middle Grade Blood Fusion Realm.

He could break through at any time, but in terms of combat power, it’s much stronger than when he went to Yingfeng Valley.

Lin Miao and Si Miaoxue did a small test at the estate and resisted for ten breaths; with Yue Mei’Er, they fought to a draw.

In a battle with Yue Shisan, they fought over a hundred rounds, and Lin Miao was only half a move defeated.

...

Lin Miao was out of the city for three days, and although no incidents occurred at home, there was some worry.

Especially Sun Youwei; on the first night’s sleep, she woke up in the middle of it and couldn’t get back to sleep. On the second day, she went to Furong Garden to help, only to be absent-minded. By the third day, she even forgot to bill the guests...

"Youwei, don’t worry. Didn’t we send people to bring Mr. Jia over the day before yesterday, indicating that the gentleman is fine..." Liuli comforted. She was also worried but in a different way from others.

Some things can only be kept in one’s heart and cannot be shared.

"Liuli, I’m not worried, just unaccustomed to having my junior brother away from me for so long..." Sun Youwei awkwardly replied.

Yes, everyone unconsciously relied too much on Lin Miao, making it difficult to adjust when he was away for a few days.

Not only was there no enthusiasm for work, but eating wasn’t enjoyable, and sleeping at night was restless, tossing and turning.

"Liuli, would you like a pound of walnut cakes?" A customer called from outside the counter.

"Oh, coming..."

Furong Garden has been open for four months, and while it initially boomed, business has been fairly stable since.

The confectionery consumption in Dongshan City has reached a relatively stable situation; after a batch of pastry shops fell, those that survived had to innovate, using better raw materials, and improving quality and taste.

Of course, compared to Furong Garden’s continuously improving quality, they’re still inferior.

Furong Garden has nearly twenty people now and has recruited apprentices, and since it employs only women, it exclusively recruits female apprentices.

Though tiring every day, they earn clean money. The only regret is the lack of opportunity to showcase their dance skills anymore.

Yet, it’s not much of a regret, as women’s prime time is short; she’s nearly thirty, and even if she dances a few more years, without finding a good man, life would be very bitter.

Unless one can wield power over others’ destinies, that power isn’t wealth but authority or martial prowess.

Money only arouses others’ greed and ill will; it doesn’t make anyone fear you. Only power and martial prowess induce fear.

The former can decide others’ life and death with a word, the latter can send you to reincarnation with a hand.

That’s the essence of society.

"Youwei, your Mr. Lin is back..."

"Really?"

In a flash, Sun Youwei dashed out of Furong Garden, running towards the inn, startling those accompanying for protection. Lianxin quickly followed.

Once so weak she had to rest after a few steps, Sun Youwei can now run like a normal person.

...

At the inn entrance.

"The owner is back." Mr. Xie, who could now walk with a cane, greeted Lin Miao happily; he’d gained at least thirty pounds during three months of bed rest.

Even old acquaintances might not recognize him now.

"Hmm, is everything fine at home?"

"Yes, you were away just three days, what could happen at home?" Mr. Xie took the reins and handed them to Lin Mao.

"Let’s go home; I have something good for you."

"What’s the good thing?" Mr. Xie, feeling warm inside, asked eagerly.

"I promised you I’d help you promote to the Blood Fusion Realm, now we can give it a try. But, your meridians are severely blocked; you might have to endure some hardship!"

"No problem, as long as I can advance to the Blood Fusion Realm, I don’t mind enduring a little hardship!" Mr. Xie instantly felt a surge of excitement.

Blood Fusion Realm, he thought he’d never have the chance in this lifetime.

"Where’s Sister Youwei?"

"Oh, Youwei went to help at Furong Garden." Mr. Xie replied.

Lin Miao nodded and instructed, "Get ready, tonight I’ll help you break through."

...

"Junior Brother!"

Sun Youwei, like a swallow returning to its nest, rushed directly into Lin Miao’s arms. It was the first time she’d been apart from Lin Miao for so long since her father’s passing.

She experienced for the first time the feeling of missing and worrying about someone. That restless, tasteless feeling was unbearable.

This must be what they call love between a man and a woman.

"Senior Sister, let’s go to the study, I have something to tell you..." Lin Miao said, thinking it wasn’t appropriate to hug in public, even if everyone around was close.

They went to the study, where Lin Miao briefly explained the situation to Sun Youwei, omitting the thrilling battles.

Especially the part where he risked his life, he glossed over it.

"These are python pearls, one large and one small. Take good care of them. From now on, they’ll be our family’s most precious treasures." Lin Miao took out two python pearls and handed them to Sun Youwei for safekeeping.

"Junior Brother, these are so valuable. If I lose them, I won’t be able to compensate..."

"Compensate? These belong to our family. Who would you compensate?" Lin Miao chuckled, "My silly Senior Sister, from now on, you’ll be in charge of our family’s valuables."

"Alright, I’ll make sure to take good care of them!" Sun Youwei took the two python pearls.

"The repairs on the house are almost done. Once we choose an auspicious day, we’ll move back. Staying in an inn all the time is inconvenient, especially in summer, bathing becomes troublesome." Lin Miao said.

"Miaoxue’s backyard has been merged into ours but isn’t renovated yet?"

"The renovation started later, it should be done in about a month. Our family’s property has effectively doubled." Lin Miao said.

"Junior Brother, you’re really good at business. You not only profited from people but also took over their assets." Sun Youwei couldn’t help but laugh.

"Hehe, as long as Senior Sister doesn’t blame me for being too sentimental." Lin Miao laughed sheepishly.

"Junior Brother, I know you’re outstanding, so many girls may like you in the future. I just worry you might be fickle and end up hurting them, okay?"

"Don’t worry, Senior Sister, I won’t be that kind of heartless man." Lin Miao nodded.

...

In the bathtub, the medicinal soup was constantly churning.

Lin Miao came in holding a jar and saw Mr. Xie standing motionless beside it. "Old Xie, what are you doing? Hurry up and take off your clothes."

"Boss, it’s so hot. Won’t it cook me alive?"

"Cooking you alive would be just right!"

Mr. Xie gave a sheepish smile and quickly took off his clothes. He knew this was his opportunity. If he missed it this time, there wouldn’t be another chance.

Moreover, as he aged, the odds of breaking through and advancing would only decrease.

Lin Miao opened the jar and poured in almost half a jar of python blood.

A pungent smell hit the nose, but the combination of the python blood and the medicinal liquid produced a strange fragrance.

"Boss, what is this?"

"Blood, the blood of a mythical beast python. This is your fortune. Before this, you wouldn’t have the chance to enjoy a python blood refining bath." Lin Miao explained. Just this tub of medicinal bath was probably worth as much as a Meridian Opening Elixir.

Of course, the Meridian Opening Elixir was something money couldn’t buy on the black market. It was controlled by a mysterious organization.

With Lin Miao’s current status and position, he was barely qualified to contact and learn about this mysterious organization.

The blood of a mythical beast python!

Mr. Xie shivered upon hearing this. He had heard of such beasts in legends, but as a martial artist of his level, he had only heard of them. He couldn’t possibly reach that level, let alone see one.

"Hurry up, don’t dawdle. The sooner you get in, the more you can absorb the medicinal effects, and the greater your future potential!" Lin Miao urged.

Mr. Xie trusted him, stripped down to his underwear, and jumped into the bathtub.

The medicinal soup appeared boiling, but once inside, it was bearable. It was just an illusion meant to deceive the eye.

"Boss, it hurts! It’s like countless steel needles piercing into my body..." Soon after entering, Mr. Xie’s face twisted in pain, and he cried out.

"How can it be a refining bath if it doesn’t hurt!" Lin Miao, prepared with silver needles, knew disrupting the transmission of pain signals would naturally reduce the pain.

This was how he intended to help Mr. Xie.

Moreover, he had already diluted the potency of this medicinal bath. If he couldn’t handle this level of bath, what potential did he really have?

"Focus your mind on your Dantian, and ignore the internal pain. If you feel like cursing, curse away, once you vent, it won’t hurt anymore!"

"Boss, you’re really a good person..."

Lin Miao shivered, quickly pulling out a silver needle, and Mr. Xie screamed in agony like a slaughtered pig.