I run a Taoist temple in a bizarre world.

Chapter 104 Flowing Water Double Leaf Grass

We have determined that we have enough incense and ghost cores to build the second shrine.

Standing before the statues of gods and immortals in the main hall, Chi Le summoned the door back to the mortal world.

He took a step and returned to his dormitory at the training camp.

I glanced at my watch; it was almost 4 p.m.

This afternoon at the training camp, we had physical training again.

However, Chi Le had already found an excuse with Zhao Hai that they had stayed in the [Awakening Incense] for too long and their mental space was not very stable, so they needed to rest and skip the night.

Therefore, he had time to go to the Bishui Martial Arts School in Heliu Town to participate in the test.

Since the colleagues from the Special Affairs Bureau who are participating in the training camp are all engaged in physical training on the playground, the entire dormitory building is now quiet and there is not much noise.

Only from the distant open space on the playground could one occasionally hear faint shouts, as if people were encouraging each other.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, Chi Le took out the thank-you gift Zhao Zhu had given her—a "spiritual herb" that was entirely water-blue.

This strange medicinal herb is mentioned by the villagers of Changxi Village in this strange world.

They all collectively refer to it as "spiritual herb".

However, this "spiritual herb" has another unified name in the mouth of the Special Affairs Bureau.

【A bizarre creation】.

Same as the [Snake Scale Fruit] obtained before.

The plant in Chi Le's hand, with its entirely aquamarine color and symmetrical double leaves, is also a kind of [mysterious creation].

"If the information is correct, this is [Flowing Water Double Leaf Grass], not yet ranked."

"The effect is that after consuming the whole plant, it can improve physical condition, enhance muscle toughness and endurance, and improve body coordination."

"The medicine is mild and can be taken directly by ordinary people."

Looking at the [Flowing Water Double Leaf] in his hand, Chi Le recalled the knowledge he had gained during his recent training at the Special Affairs Bureau.

Generally, the effects of "mysterious creations" are inseparable from the words "powerful" and "poisonous".

It's either extremely potent, with a fierce medicinal power like a flood, so intense that it won't stop until it has completely destroyed the body and spirit.

It is either insidious and vicious, and after being ingested, it acts like a bone-corroding poison, constantly eroding the limbs, bones, mind, and spirit.

Without some extraordinary ability as a means, for an ordinary person to rashly consume the [mysterious creation] is like an old man eating poison—wanting to die.

Of course, the world is vast and the variety of strange creations is vast.

There will always be some medicines that are not so potent. At most, an ordinary person might have a nosebleed after taking them, but they are just "strange creations" that others describe as "great tonics".

【Flowing water double clover】is one of them.

Now that he has obtained the [Strange Creature] that can strengthen his body, the right thing to do is to eat it. How to eat it is a question facing Chi Le.

"But should we eat this raw, or boil it in water to drink?"

Looking at the wilted 'Flowing Water Double Leaf' in his hand, with its leaves drooping and curling, Chi Le was at a loss.

The Special Affairs Bureau's records do not specify the best method of administration for the medicinal effect of "Flowing Water Double Leaf Grass".

In the midst of the strange world, he did not ask Zhao Zhu or the villagers of Changxi Village beside him how to eat the [Flowing Water Double Leaf Grass].

The vest he was wearing at that time belonged to a disciple of Qingshan Temple.

If you can't even handle a single spiritual herb, your disguise will be exposed.

"Or, why don't we just bite into it?"

The Flowing Water Double Leaf Grass in his hand twirled between his fingertips.

Looking at this swirling patch of aquamarine.

Chi Le closed her eyes and hardened her heart.

I bent a whole plant of *Double-leaved Streamer* back and forth a few times and put it directly into my mouth.

Teeth crush the stems and leaves.

As you chew, the grassy, ​​bitter taste of fresh grass spreads throughout your mouth.

The smell made Chi Le frown.

He intended to swallow it whole.

But then I thought, maybe chewing it longer would make the medicine easier to absorb.

Chi Le continued to suppress the bitter taste that shot through his head, chewing on the bitter [Flowing Water Double Leaf Grass].

The more you chew, the stronger the bitterness becomes.

It's like chewing on dried bitter melon.

It was fine at first, but as the Coptis chinensis was chewed, the pieces came into contact with saliva.

The bitter and astringent tastes, moistened by saliva, explode in the mouth like bombs.

Feeling the bitterness in his mouth, Chi Le frowned and persevered.

Chew it a little longer —

Thinking to himself, Chi Le continued chewing.

[————It seems less bitter now————]

I don't know if my taste buds have gotten used to the bitter taste of the 'Flowing Water Double Leaf'.

Chi Le felt that the bitterness in her mouth was no longer so intense, and even had a touch of sweetness.

It's like drinking a mouthful of cold, sweet water after strenuous exercise when you're covered in sweat.

[No, it doesn't seem so bad anymore!]

Feeling the changes in her mouth, Chi Le couldn't help but be a little surprised.

At the same time, Chi Le also felt changes in her body.

During chewing, the juice of the 'Flowing Water Double Leaf' will continuously flow down the throat, along the esophagus, and into the stomach.

It is then absorbed by the body.

At first, he felt as if he had drunk a bitter-tasting medicine.

I have no other feelings.

And now, a sweet taste appears in the mouth.

He seemed to be lying in a slowly flowing, icy stream.

You can feel the water flowing over your skin on your body and limbs.

Moreover, over a longer period of time...

His deeper layers of skin, muscles, and even bones seemed to be submerged in the stream.

It is subjected to the slow erosion of the water flow.

The feeling of comfort made Chi Le let out a long sigh of relief.

At the same time, he was made to continue chewing on the [Double-leaved Flowing Water Grass].

Time keeps passing.

The refreshing sensation that Chi Le described reached a distinct peak and then gradually subsided.

The sensation of water flowing through the body gradually became milder.

Chi Le knew that this was a sign that the medicinal effects of the [Flowing Water Double Leaf Grass] were about to be completely absorbed by him.

Before long, the sweetness in his mouth completely disappeared, leaving only the sensation of chewing dry wax.

Without wasting any, the 'Flowing Water Double Leaf' in his mouth was swallowed whole.

"My body is different now."

Chi Le felt the final changes in her body.

First, there is an indescribable feeling of relaxation transmitted through the body and limbs.

I've been busy with both the supernatural and the real world lately, which has led to accumulated fatigue in my body.

It was as if it had been completely washed away by the cool stream.

His muscles were full of supple vitality.

There was no obvious change in the muscle definition on his body.

But he could feel that deep within his body, the muscles nourished by the medicinal effects of the [Flowing Water Double Leaf Grass] seemed to be accumulating more power than before.

The more noticeable change lies in his control over his body.

Chi Le tried a few simple warm-up exercises on the spot, which tested her balance and coordination before physical training.

He was surprised to find out.

Previously, I could only complete the entire set of movements by slowing down.

Nowadays, he can easily transition between different movements.

Moreover, it is very smooth and natural.

Like rusty joints, they were sprayed with WD-40 and became as smooth as if they were brand new.

"call----"

Chi Le finished his stance, took a long breath, and between each inhale and exhale, his breathing seemed to become longer and more relaxed.

"The effect is very good, and just as described in the information, there is no overly intense sensation during the course of the medicine's action."

Feeling the delightful changes in her body, Chi Le's lips curled up slightly.

This "flowing water double clover" was a pleasant surprise, and Zhao Zhu's "small token of gratitude" was very sincere.

"With my current physical condition, I probably won't even need the [Right Side Hall] of Qingshan Temple after completing the planned training at the training camp."

Yes.

Increased muscle toughness and endurance mean that Chi Le is no longer so easily fatigued.

This made Chi Le more adept at physical training during the intensive training camp.

It's true that he can recover his physical strength through the [Right Side Hall].

But that will take time.

Meanwhile, training is underway at the training camp.

Prolonged isolation from the group can easily attract the attention of others, including mentors.

Now that his physical endurance has improved, he can still retain a lot of energy after completing the set training.

Moreover, and even more importantly, is the amount of training.

On the same day, he can complete more training than others at the training camp.

If we take another example, an ordinary martial artist in a training camp, both of them undergo the same physical training.

The other person might have to stop training after two hours and can no longer continue.

Because the body is already feeling fatigued at this point, forcing further training is not advisable.

This may affect the training the next day.

Chi Le, on the other hand, doesn't have this problem.

He might need to train for three hours before he feels mentally exhausted and physically sore.

Training for longer periods than others will result in better training results.

Similarly, the improvement in physical coordination will allow Chi Le to complete movements more quickly and improve learning efficiency when combat skills are taught at the training camp later.

"Hiss... I feel like, although I'm more of a spiritualist, I'm also quite adept at martial arts."

Upon realizing this, Chi Le felt genuinely puzzled.

But it doesn't matter, as the saying goes.

A spiritual master who doesn't want to cultivate their body is not a good spiritual master.

"Phew, today's training volume was really high—"

"You bet! I'm exhausted!"

The sound of conversation broke the silence of the dormitory, which was no longer as quiet as before.

Chi Le glanced at his watch to check the time.

"It seems today's training is over—"

Glug glug~

My stomach started growling at that moment.

Chi Le then remembered that he hadn't even eaten lunch before rushing to Gui Shi to participate in the entrance test for Bi Shui Martial Arts School.

I opened my phone and saw a message from Luo Yang.

Are you feeling better? Do you need me to get you some food?

Chi Le tapped his fingers back and forth on the lit screen.

【Okay, go down now.】

Putting away her phone with the screen off, Chi Le unlocked the door and went downstairs straight to the cafeteria.

It was time to eat after training.

The cafeteria, which isn't very big, was already quite full.

The canteen has nearly a hundred seats and can easily accommodate more than fifty people participating in training at the training camp.

They quickly found Luo Yang and the others who were waving at him.

Chi Le quickened his pace and headed towards their location.

After spending these days together.

The people in the training camp had mostly formed small groups of two or three.

Luo Yang, Wu Min, Chai Siyuan, and Chi Le are among them.

Aside from the fact that Chi Le is a spiritualist, and his courses are quite different from those of the martial arts practitioners, making it difficult for them to stay together all day, the rest of the time is different.

Aside from sleeping, Luo Yang and his two companions would stay together during training.

Therefore, before Chi Le sat down, they were already chatting about the day's events like ordinary friends.

"This is killing me! Today's training was fucking intense!"

Luo Yang shoveled a large mouthful of rice into his mouth, and looking at the few remaining dishes on his plate, he chewed as he spoke.

"Damn, no way, I feel like I'll have to go out and buy some late-night snacks again tonight."

"Oh, right, you guys know what—"

Just as Luo Yang was about to share some of the things he had just heard from others, Chi Le arrived at their location.

They then sat down in the seats they had reserved for them.

Upon seeing Chi Le, Luo Yang, who was about to greet her and continue talking, suddenly froze.

He smelled the fresh scent on Chi Le.

"You—you little brat, did you take a shower before coming down?"

"...

'

Chi Le, who had just sat down, raised an eyebrow and then realized what was going on.

It is a residual effect of the medicinal properties of the herb 【Double Leaf Clover】.

Chi Le shook his head in denial, but was met with scrutinizing gazes from the three of them.

Wu Min spoke first.

"I feel like something's different about you—Siyuan, do you feel the same way?"

Unsure, Wu Min turned to ask Chai Siyuan.

Chai Siyuan wiped her mouth, also looking at Chi Le, who seemed unchanged yet also seemed to have changed a lot.

As she finished watching, Chai Siyuan tilted her head, extended her index finger, and rubbed it back and forth near her temple.

She seemed to be trying hard to recall exactly what was different between the current Chi Le and the previous Chi Le.

Finally, she nodded and said.

"There have definitely been changes, but I can't quite put my finger on it —"

'

""

The four-person group fell into an eerie and brief silence because of Chi Le's "complete transformation".

"oh!"

Luo Yang clapped his hands, breaking the brief silence.

"I see!"

The three looked at Luo Yang's confident expression.

Along with Chi Le, the person involved, all three looked at Luo Yang with puzzled expressions.

"Chi Le, you must have taken a shower before coming downstairs, that's the only reason!"

"Because I look handsome after I take a shower too."

'

Luo Yang's answer was unexpected for others.

But for these three people who were familiar with Luo Yang's personality, this answer was very much in line with their stereotypes about Luo Yang.

Chi Le thought to himself, "This is what I'm thinking."

[I imagine Yu Xun and Luo Yang will quickly become friends.]

With Luo Yang's earlier jokes and banter, things got a lot done.

Wu Min's concern about Chi Le's physical changes has lessened somewhat.

The fatigue from training, the hunger caused by high-intensity exercise, and the fact that they couldn't understand the specific changes in Chi Le's body, and that these changes weren't particularly significant.

Wu Min stopped paying attention to Chi Le and instead focused her attention on the food in front of her.

Meanwhile, Chai Siyuan was still tilting her head, secretly sizing up Chi Le.

Noticing Chai Siyuan's furtive glances, Chi Le also looked over.

The little girl was surprised that Chi Le was looking over, and hurriedly looked away.

His eyes darted left and right, searching for something to hide his head.

Unfortunately, she didn't find it. She then turned her head away, pretending to look elsewhere, and pouted her lips as if she were whistling.

Fortunately, Luo Yang spoke up again, indirectly helping her out of the predicament.

Otherwise, Chi Le could reasonably suspect that this girl was going to use whistling sounds that no one else could hear to play a song that only she could hear.

"By the way, I've heard a few things recently."

"Do you want to listen?"

Luo Yang chewed on his food and continued the conversation that Chi Le hadn't yet gotten to.