The Invincible Strongest Student

Chapter 1077: Chapter 1077: Foundation Establishment

Xu Shaohui wasn’t really interested in that wild bull horn; his sole concern right now was the Foundation Establishment Elixir, as it related to Ruyan’s condition.

After chatting with Lin Tian a bit more about the strange cattle on the mountain, Xu Shaohui ordered the chessboard and chairs to be taken away, since the petals from the Bodhi Plum Tree needed to be gathered to prepare a flower bath for Ruyan.

This Bodhi Plum Tree was several hundred years old, with its branches producing densely packed, beautiful petals. They were harvesting the brightly colored, large-sized petals. Xu Shaohui treated the tree like a treasure, so the gatherers had to be very careful.

Thus, the process took over an hour to meticulously pick a basketful.

When Xu Xianrong stepped out the door, she had evidently bathed, wearing clean clothes. Yet, her ethereal eyes bore a lingering fire upon seeing Lin Tian.

”Aunt, how are your injuries?” Lin Tian asked, his arms crossed over his chest, leaning casually against the wall with a smile.

At the mention of her injuries, Xu Xianrong first thought of the whip mark on her abdomen. She snorted slightly and said, ”I’m fine now.”

”How can you be fine without me checking? Here, take this.” Lin Tian said, handing over a small porcelain bottle the size of a fist.

Xu Xianrong took it without hesitation, opened the lid, and sniffed. The scent was sweet and floral.

”What’s this?”

”White Lotus Muscle Powder, for smoothing wounds. Apply it to the wound and you’ll heal quickly,” Lin Tian said.

Xu Xianrong toyed with the bottle and smiled, ”I know this—it’s a flagship product of Qiansimei. Did you bring this back from South City?”

Lin Tian smiled, ”Not exactly, I just found some herbs in the pharmacy and made it on the spot. It’s quite simple anyway.”

”Well, you’ve got some decency,” Xu Xianrong remarked, placing the bottle in her pocket. She then handed the previously refined Foundation Establishment Elixir to Lin Tian, saying, ”The pill is ready, but I’m still worried about Ruyan’s health. If there’s anything I can do, just let me know.”

Lin Tian smiled, ”Nothing for now. If there’s help you can provide, I absolutely won’t hold back asking you. Wait... there’s actually something I need from you.”

Xu Xianrong raised an eyebrow, ”What is it?”

”That garment you wore before—wash it and give it back to me.” Probably feeling embarrassed, Lin Tian took a couple of steps back while saying this.

”What?” Xu Xianrong’s expression turned cold, her eyes widened, ”I wore that close to my skin. Why do you want it back? It’s full of sweat, just toss it! Do you lack that piece of clothing?”

”That garment is different. Take it and slash it with a sword, you’ll see. Make sure you wash it aromatic.”

Xu Xianrong was infuriated, her chest heaving. She seemed about to say more, but that scoundrel had already run off in the distance.

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Lin Tian continued climbing the stairs until he reached the fourth level of the attic. From here, he could see people standing all around the house.

These people were sent by Xu Shaohui to guard. At this moment, apart from Lin Tian, no one could enter this building.

Mei Ruyan was now inside a room on the fourth floor, isolated from anyone or anything that might disturb her.

After bathing in the steaming Plum Blossom Medicine Bath, Mei Ruyan now emitted a faint floral fragrance from head to toe. With just a slight sniff, Lin Tian could smell the sweet floral scent filling the air.

Lin Tian extended his hand, gently lifting the quilt. He saw her wearing a loose martial arts outfit, yet beneath it, she was bare, her body’s curves visible in the haze.

Gulp.

Lin Tian swallowed, sneaking a few extra glances, but finally he shook his head to dispel any improper thoughts. At this crucial moment, he couldn’t afford distractions, nor take advantage of someone else’s vulnerability.

Normally, after consuming the Foundation Establishment Elixir, those wanting to cultivate must absorb the medicine’s power through various Heart Methods or Spiritual Qi routes.

This process was far from simple, extremely complex, and especially challenging since Mei Ruyan was currently completely unconscious. Lin Tian could only rely on past experience, using Spiritual Qi to operate the Small Circulation in Mei Ruyan, absorb the Foundation Establishment Elixir, and store the Spiritual Qi within her Sea of Qi.

This process first required some acupuncture, followed by consumption of the Foundation Establishment Elixir. Ideally, her clothes would also need to be removed for better efficacy, as the elixir promotes metabolism, expelling impurities through the pores, which could be harmful if trapped by clothing.

As planned, Lin Tian first used the Royal Spirit Needles to clear her meridians, then climbed onto the bed to sit Mei Ruyan up.

Next, Lin Tian’s breathing grew heavier.

”Eyes on the prize, eyes on the prize!”

Lin Tian gently lifted the corner of Mei Ruyan’s collar, intending a slow uncovering, only to find her skin as tender as egg white. With a ’whoosh,’ the voluminous martial arts outfit fell away by itself.

If Liou Qingcheng’s body were likened to a budding flower, then Miaoqiu would be a juicy peach.

Whereas Mei Ruyan? Her skin was whiter and smoother, emitting not only the fragrance of the Bodhi Plum but her unique scent—subtle, yet irresistibly enticing, leaving one parched.

It was only now that Lin Tian saw the enchanting allure of Mei Ruyan’s natural charm.

There was no exaggeration in this observation; merely seated serenely, without the Heart Purification Method’s repeated invocation, Lin Tian might have lost his mind to the scene before him.

Clearing his thoughts, Lin Tian dispensed two Foundation Establishment Elixirs from the medicine bottle and fed them to Mei Ruyan.

In reality, the elixir’s potency is strong enough that one pill should suffice for ordinary people. Mei Ruyan’s constitution, however, differed drastically, and coupled with some foundation, one was certainly insufficient.

Lin Tian quickly removed his shoes and climbed onto the bed, sitting behind Mei Ruyan. Gazing at the beauty before him, Lin Tian almost lost his composure again, hurriedly chanting the Heart Purification Method twice before daring to press his palms gently against Mei Ruyan’s back.

Spiritual Qi flowed from his Sea of Qi, through his meridians, into his hands, and slowly entered Mei Ruyan’s body, circulating along the Ren and Du Meridians, completing one Small Circulation after another.

Mei Ruyan and Xu Shaohui’s bodies were different. Xu Shaohui was at least a high-rank martial artist and cleared the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, while Mei Ruyan had only cleared the Chong Meridian, making the difference and challenge significant.

After two hours, the two Foundation Establishment Elixirs were finally absorbed by Mei Ruyan, yet the Spiritual Qi sediment in her Sea of Qi was pathetically sparse.

”Huff~”

Withdrawing his hands, Lin Tian swiftly fed Mei Ruyan another two Foundation Establishment Elixirs and took two Qi Increasing Elixirs himself, continuing to press his palms on her back, channeling vigorous Spiritual Qi.