Starting with the titmouse, seventy-two transformations

Chapter 110 Joint Healing
Inside the cave, red candles flickered, and the air was filled with the smell of wine.

A hot spring gushed forth, its steam rising gracefully from the pool.

"Immortal's Intoxication" truly lives up to its reputation as a family heirloom of Donglailou, with a sweet and refreshing taste and a mellow aftertaste.

An average person would be completely drunk after drinking just two ounces of alcohol, to the point of collapsing under the table and passing out.

But for Liu Sheng and his companion, there was really no difference between the wine and the water.

All I wanted was an atmosphere.

As the saying goes, "It's not the wine that intoxicates, it's the person who gets drunk," which illustrates this point.

"I'll go and demolish Donglailou later."

Liu Sheng put down his wine cup and feigned anger, saying:

"I even kept two hundred taels of silver notes, but the drink tasted like water. And this is supposed to be a long-established business in Shanyang County? It's clearly a rip-off!"

You've blamed the wrong person.

Du Bingyan pursed her lips, a smile appearing in her eyes, and explained:
"The drinks at Donglailou are mainly aimed at ordinary people, and of course, they are based on the standards of ordinary people."

We martial arts masters have physical strength far exceeding that of ordinary people, so ordinary alcoholic beverages are no different from plain water to us.

If you really want to drink alcohol, there are special 'martial wine' and 'spirit wine'.

It is brewed from the blood and bones of exotic spirits and rare herbs and flowers, enough to make even a martial arts master completely drunk.

As she spoke, she downed the wine in her cup in one gulp, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes became slightly misty.

She's becoming more and more charming and beautiful!
There is something I must tell you.

She put down her wine cup, wiped the wine stains from her lips, straightened her back, and her eyes became even more intoxicated:
"I am deeply grateful that you saved my life with this method. However, this matter... has nothing to do with romantic feelings. Once it's done, let's forget about it and have no further entanglement. Is that alright?"

As she spoke, a pleading look appeared in her eyes:
"I entered the mountains to cultivate myself from a young age, determined to become a monk in this life, and have no interest in matters of men and women..."

No need to get married...

awesome!
Liu Sheng was secretly delighted, but his face remained expressionless.

That would be wonderful!
Of course, this matter cannot be shown, lest joy turn to sorrow.

So he shook his head, his expression grave, and said:

“This… goes against etiquette and law. Although I am of low rank and have little influence, I will never shirk my responsibility. I am afraid I cannot comply with your request.”

Du Bingyan's breath hitched, unsure whether to be happy or angry, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

I'm happy because the person in front of me is willing to take responsibility.

She was angry because his actions would put her in an awkward situation.

Marriage is a major life event, and it is always decided by parents, especially since she is the legitimate daughter of the Du family!
But if he uses this to harass others afterward, he might end up losing his own life.

The Du family of Bohai has never been known for being "soft-hearted".

“I was born into the prominent Du family of Bohai. My mother died early, and after my father remarried, he sent me to Shuiyue Nunnery to study scriptures and martial arts…”

Du Bingyan lowered her eyes and spoke of the Du family's power and influence in Jizhou and even Dayu, hoping that Liu Sheng would know when to back down.

"No wonder Sun Mubai fawned over him so much. This Du family... is truly a behemoth."

Liu Sheng was shocked. These established forces, which had kept a low profile in the past, were actually hiding beneath the surface.

An ordinary person would have no chance of winning against such a opponent; they would be crushed to dust.

Fortunately, Liu had a cheat code, allowing him to grow rapidly.

Given time, even the Du family will be at his mercy and unable to catch up.

He pursed his lips, a thought flashing through his mind, and whispered:
"So, you'll be marrying into another noble family in the future?"

This woman had been intimate with him and was no longer a virgin.

Marrying into a powerful family of equal social standing would be a great humiliation for the man's family.

Du Bingyan was silent for a moment, then said softly:
“After I return to the mountain, I will shave my head and become a monk, take refuge in the Bodhisattva, sever all worldly ties, and have no further involvement with family matters.”

It turns out that they wanted to use the power of the sect to break free from the arranged marriage with their families.

But those bald women at Shuiyue Nunnery are so easy to talk to, they don't mind that you're no longer a virgin?

Liu Sheng expressed his doubts, but didn't say anything.

Let’s talk about the next thing later.

Right now, healing is the most important thing. The key to the saying "love grows over time" lies in the word "over time".

So, after a slight hesitation, he finally nodded reluctantly.

"If you decide to become a nun in the future, then so be it. But if you're to be married into an arranged marriage, then I might have to make a huge scene..."

Upon hearing this, Du Bingyan breathed a sigh of relief, nodded, and got up to enter the hot spring pool, her voice barely audible.

"Then... let's begin."

then--

Candle tears drip red, illuminating the white night; silk robes piled high like snow melt into blue smoke.

Human figures overlap, familiar places are revisited, clouds and mist rise and fall, and the water flows gently...

The experience is something that cannot be explained to outsiders.

However, Liu Sheng did not get caught up in it. He always remembered the important matter of "healing" and, when he reached the crucial point, he suddenly put the demon's soul core into his mouth.

In an instant, a chilling, bone-chilling, soul-freezing coldness swept over his entire body, almost extinguishing his fire.

Fortunately, his "tiger-like" talent was on point, and his two kidneys were instantly bulging, with his kidney essence gushing out.

Two opposing forces, one cold and one hot, surged up and rushed straight to the top of the head.

He quickly circulated his inner energy to control himself and bowed his head to get through it.

"Buzz!"

……

Three days later.

The night wind was cold in Black Wind Mountain.

The surrounding trees rustled, casting deep shadows, creating a ghostly atmosphere that was particularly frightening.

A group of more than ten people rode on lions, tigers, wolves, and bears, traversing the mountains and rivers as if walking on flat ground, and in the blink of an eye they had gone dozens of miles into the area.

Along the way, many strange creatures, spirits, and even great spirits, were startled, but dared not utter a sound, lying on the ground trembling, for—

There's a monster in the team!
The man was over two zhang tall, with a sheep's head and a human body, four spiral horns on his head, eyes like lightning, and an aura as deep as the sea.

Half an hour later, the group stopped to rest, killed a snake demon, and roasted it over a fire on the spot.

This snake spirit has a bony bulge on its head and a wisp of true blood has emerged from its body; it is a huge monster!
In the firelight, these people sat on the ground, roasting meat and sharing it in an orderly manner.

They varied in height and build, but all wore white armor and helmets, with gold lotus flowers embroidered on their breastplates.

It was none other than the White Lotus Army!

This small force was composed of elite and fanatical followers of the White Lotus Sect.

Unlike the disciples of the Helmsman's Sect who excel at infiltration, stealth, and covert uprisings, the White Lotus Army has always fought on the battlefield and is skilled at conquering cities and seizing territory.

The group numbered no more than thirteen, but they were fully equipped with weapons and armor, bows and swords, and exuded a fierce aura; each of them was an elite among elites.

"Demon?"

Just then, the four-horned sheep demon suddenly looked up, heading northeast, with crackling electric arcs in its eyes.

Although the scent was very faint, it still detected it.

In an instant, saliva dripped from its mouth, and the snake meat in front of it suddenly lost its appeal:

"I'll be back as soon as I go!"

Before the words were even finished, it leaped forward, revealing its true form, and then, amidst a whirlwind, vanished into the darkness without a trace.

The White Lotus Army was left behind, looking at each other in bewilderment.

"Commander Lei was delayed by some business and couldn't come along, so Lord Yang became even more presumptuous..."

Someone muttered something, but then immediately shut their mouth.

This ram is inherently cruel; if it hears you, you'll be severely injured, if not killed.

As for its safety...

This one has awakened the true blood of the Xie Zhi!

The Xie Zhi is one of the nine sons of the ancient dragon.

(End of this chapter)