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Chapter 86: Chapter 81: Hundred-Year-Old Blood Ganoderma

Su Yunjin was so embarrassed she felt like she was about to explode. She thought she had been very secretive last night, and after she left, she had bolted the inner door shut.

Daisy surely couldn’t have seen anything, but she hadn’t expected there would be sounds.

But those sounds, they were uncontrollable!

She felt absolutely mortified, truly mortified…

Just as Su Yunjin was about to explain that she and Chen Jie hadn’t been fighting, that it wasn’t what Daisy thought, Daisy’s next words silenced her.

“And I also saw Sister bite Brother-in-law’s hand and draw blood~”

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Su Yunjin was stunned, thinking it wouldn’t be good if someone else saw the wound on her husband and asked questions that were hard to explain. It might be better just to admit it herself to avoid suspicion toward her husband.

With that in mind, Su Yunjin said, “Yes, but I’ve already made up with your brother-in-law, so don’t go spreading rumors, got it?”

“Got it.”

Su Yunjin emphasized with a heavier tone, “If you go gossiping, just watch how I’ll deal with you.”

“Oh.”

Daisy didn’t seem to care much, but then Su Yunjin said, “I also won’t let your brother-in-law buy you any treats.”

“Ah, Sister, don’t worry, Ruirui keeps a tight lip. Please don’t tell Brother-in-law to stop buying me treats!”

Su Yunjin smiled. Her little treasure really could only be appeased by treats!

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At the fishery, Chen Jie found a boat, took a fishing rod, placed food and drink on board, and pushed the boat into the river.

At this time, the fishery was left with only a few tax collectors, who didn’t pay much attention to Chen Jie going down to the river since river patrol was his job.

Once the boat was on the water, Chen Jie rowed aimlessly for a long time until he was certain there was no one following him; only then did he make for the hidden island within the Reed Marsh.

The boat entered the Reed Marsh, which was so narrow that even a small sampan struggled to pass through, much less for setting nets.

Hence, no fisherman fished here.

Chen Jie reached the location and made his way through the reeds to the central island, only to find no one around. Where was Ni Wenjun?

Just as Chen Jie was pondering this, suddenly a hand landed on his shoulder.

Reacting instinctively, Chen Jie turned around and executed a backhanded strike.

The newcomer blocked Chen Jie’s attack with a raised leg. Chen Jie turned and threw a side punch, which was also deflected.

By then, Chen Jie had gotten a clear look at the other person. It was Ni Wenjun.

“Brother Ni, what are you doing?”

Ni Wenjun said, “I saw you from far away and wanted to test your reflexes.”

Chen Jie asked with a smile, “And?”

Ni Wenjun said, “You want the honest truth?”

Chen Jie, “Of course!”

Ni Wenjun said, “Your foundation is decent, but your reaction is terrible. If I hadn’t just touched you but instead went for your throat or had a knife, I could have slit your neck before you even had the chance to counterattack.”

Chen Jie fell silent.

Ni Wenjun continued, “Alright, since I’m staying here for a couple of days, I’ll teach you the Water Manipulation Palm.”

“Additionally, the remnants of the Water Manipulation Palm Power in my body are a great supplement for you; they can help with your training.”

Chen Jie responded gratefully, “Thank you, Brother Ni. Speaking of which, I brought you some roasted chicken and steamed buns. You must be hungry.”

Ni Wenjun patted his stomach and said, “Actually, I am a bit hungry.”

Chen Jie brought over the roasted chicken and steamed buns. Ni Wenjun beckoned Chen Jie closer and then instructed, “You practice the Twenty-four Water Manipulation Palm Styles first, get familiar with them!”

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie immediately set to practicing, and Ni Wenjun watched him for a while, pointing out imperfections in the execution of his hand technique. Instructing Chen Jie, who was at the Skin Buff Realm, was extremely easy for Ni Wenjun, a Martial Artist above the Energy Transformation level.

Even though Ni Wenjun hadn’t practiced the Water Manipulation Palm, just one glance was enough for him to understand the underlying principles.

It was as if a high schooler were looking at a math problem from the first grade of elementary school; even if he had never done it before, one look and he would know the correct solution.

Guiding Chen Jie was certainly no problem.

Chen Jie also put forth enough effort, and while practicing the Water Manipulation Palm and combining it with the Yang Chun Skill, he discovered a magical synergy between the two – together they were more than the sum of their parts.

Ni Wenjun, consuming the chicken and buns with a healthy appetite, watched as Chen Jie became deeply engrossed in his training. Ni Wenjun then directly injected a strand of the Water Manipulation Palm’s Gang Qi forced out from his body into Chen Jie’s.

This wisp of palm power was trivial for Ni Wenjun, akin to an ant, but once inside Chen Jie’s body, it surged like a wild horse.

Chen Jie now needed to process it with his half-baked Water Manipulation Palm and the Yang Chun Skill.

The palm power was very pure; the River Flipping Lip Ding Shun had also sacrificed his life to execute those three palm strikes, using his Lifebound Gang Qi.

This Gang Qi was very detrimental to Ni Wenjun, hindering the healing of his injuries and needing to be expelled.

But to Chen Jie, a Martial Artist with the Yang Chun Skill and the Water Manipulation Palm, it was like an elixir.

It was almost as though an Energy Transformation Martial Artist, on the brink of death, was transferring all his power to a junior.

Even though he had used it to inflict a mortal blow on an opponent, if one could refine this Gang Qi, it would be akin to absorbing the power passed down by the dying Energy Transformation expert.

This supplemental medicine was far more effective than any Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

Alas, Ni Wenjun couldn’t wait for Chen Jie to slowly convert all this power; he couldn’t stay in Xiantao Town for more than a couple of days.

Otherwise, the Martial Artists who arrive in Xiantao Town next would be more than just Energy Transformation simpletons!

To rescue Commandery Princess Zhao Ya, Prince Fenyang, who suppressed forces in both Huguang and the surrounding regions, had issued a Jianghu Kill Order. There were too many Jianghu people eager to curry favor with Prince Fenyang, and even Ni Wenjun could hardly keep up with them all.

Thus, Ni Wenjun could only stay for two days before he had to move.

How much Chen Jie could absorb in these two days was up to his destiny.

During these two days, Ni Wenjun also needed to heal his injuries quickly, so he was accelerating the expulsion of the Water Manipulation Palm Power from his body.

Therefore, it was impractical to use Ni Wenjun as a vessel to let Chen Jie slowly absorb power to increase his strength.

If Chen Jie could fully assimilate the power from those three palm strikes, at the very least, it could help him enter the Dark Force Stage!

But time waits for no one.

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In this manner, Chen Jie spent the afternoon learning the Water Manipulation Palm from Ni Wenjun, who did not hold back any secrets, and helped Chen Jie correct the errors in his hand technique, saving him from taking many detours.

It is not an opportunity everyone gets, to be advised on their Martial Arts by an Energy Transformation Martial Artist.

Even to speak nothing of Energy Transformation Martial Artists, even a common Dark Force Martial Artist, if instructing others in Martial Arts, would charge five or six taels of silver a day.

As for Energy Transformation Martial Artists, no one would waste time training juniors in Martial Arts unless it’s their own son; it’s not something that can be measured with money.

Especially when it comes to Ni Wenjun, who is above the level of Energy Transformation.

Thus, the opportunity was rare, and Chen Jie asked about all the issues he had encountered while practicing Martial Arts.

Ni Wenjun answered each question, including many detailed issues. There were some problems Ni Wenjun had not experienced himself, but at his current level, everything about the Skin Buff and flesh realms was clear at a glance.

He could provide many instructive suggestions from a high vantage point!

He was able to help Chen Jie with many problems.

As it was getting late, Chen Jie reluctantly parted ways with Ni Wenjun.

He was using the fishery’s boat, and if he took too long to return, he was afraid of arousing suspicion.

Ni Wenjun also needed time to purge the Water Manipulation Palm Power from his body. Once the palm power was expelled, his injury would heal by eighty percent, and then, he could leave.

Upon reaching the shore, Chen Jie first went to town to buy some tonic gifts, then directly headed to the Bai Family.

His other good brother, Wu Hong, had been injured, and he had to visit.

In fact, he found himself in a difficult position caught in the middle.

Wu Hong could be considered his guide, having taught him the Grand Ancestor Long Fist, and the Wu family could be counted as his benefactors.

But what about Ni Wenjun?

He too was his benefactor, who taught him the Water Manipulation Palm and wholeheartedly guided him in Martial Arts.

If he was to achieve anything in the future, Ni Wenjun’s contribution would certainly be indispensable.

But now the two of them had a conflict.

It was hard for him to deal with.

To say who was at fault?

In fact, no one was.

Wu Hong was catching thieves for his ideals and justice, what was wrong with a constable apprehending criminals?

As for Ni Wenjun?

He was even less at fault; attacked by others, how could he not fight back?

And he had even considered the kindness of Doctor Bai, not wanting Wu Hong’s life, what more could be demanded of him.

Thus, Chen Jie could not take sides in this matter.

He could only try to make amends on both ends as a brother.

Chen Jie arrived at the Bai Family, the scent of medicinal herbs was thick as soon as he entered.

“Jiu Si is here.”

Upon entering, he saw Wu Zhong, who somehow produced a large smoking pipe and was puffing away at it.

“Uncle Zhong.”

Chen Jie greeted him.

“I came to see how Brother Hong is doing!”

Upon hearing this, Wu Zhong said, “He’s inside, your master is taking his pulse right now!”

Chen Jie entered the room and saw someone lying on the bed, pale-faced but conscious, who showed a smile at the sight of Chen Jie.

“Jiu Si, you’re here!”

Chen Jie said, “Brother Hong, are you alright?”

Wu Hong laughed, “I’m fine.”

Hearing this, Doctor Bai looked up at him and then said to Chen Jie, “Jiu Si, come and take a try.”

“Me?”

Chen Jie looked at Doctor Bai, who said, “Yes, I’m not quite sure about the pulse.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie remembered the little story Doctor Bai had told him, “If not for one’s own son, one must use White Tiger Soup!”

A doctor can’t heal himself!

Seeing this, Wu Hong’s injury had completely upset Doctor Bai; his heart was in chaos, and naturally, he couldn’t get the pulse right.

Chen Jie was still relatively calm.

He sat down by Wu Hong’s bed and using the pulse-taking technique Doctor Bai had taught him, he felt for the pulse.

“The lungs are damaged, the internal organs are displaced, the Qi is deficient and blood is weak, the foundation is depleted…”

Chen Jie looked up at Doctor Bai, who asked, “Which prescription should be the primary focus?”

“Warm tonic should be the primary focus.”

“Master, Brother Hong’s injuries are not severe, but we must not be careless; he probably needs to rest quietly for some time!”

Doctor Bai said, “Just resting quietly won’t do; if the warm tonic doesn’t take effect, it will inevitably leave a lingering illness that will greatly affect his future in Martial Arts; afraid he will be cut off from achieving Energy Transformation and his Martial Arts path will be interrupted!”

“Oh, my son!”

Hearing this, Bai, from the Bai family, began to cry; he knew how much Wu Hong had sacrificed for Martial Arts, and if his path in Martial Arts were cut off, it would be more painful than death to him!

Wu Hong, however, was open-minded and smiled, “Mother, it’s okay, as long as my life is saved.”

“But.”

Bai still had tears streaming down her face.

Wu Hong laughed, “There is no ‘but’; even if I hadn’t been injured, I might not have made a breakthrough to achieve Energy Transformation; whether injured or not doesn’t really matter anymore.”

“But my son is only twenty years old this year, his talent, he would definitely have become an Energy Transformation Martial Artist…”

Bai cried even harder, the more sensible the child, the more the parents hurt.

At this point, Wu Zhong came in from the doorway, tapped out the ashes from his smoking pipe and said, “Lan’er, don’t cry. It’s not an incurable disease for Hong’er; as long as we find a great supplement for Qi and blood, it’ll be fine. Even if I have to spend all our family’s wealth, I won’t let my son’s Martial Arts path end here!”

Hearing this, Bai cried, “Head of the family, that’s a great supplement for Qi and blood, even Dark Force and Energy Transformation Martial Artists need it, how could it be sold to us!”

Wu Zhong heard this and his eyes flickered, turning to Doctor Bai and asked, “Dad, could a hundred-year dose of Blood Ganoderma cure Hong’er’s illness?”

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