After Tang Qianqiu consumed the entire portion of Qing Dynasty Blessed Pork Meat, the evil energy that had plagued him for years was completely dispelled from his body.
It was truly an unexpected surprise.
Tang Qianqiu's face was full of joy.
He had already resigned himself to the idea that this old injury would follow him to the grave, never expecting that there would be a chance for full recovery.
Even the various immortal herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well had been of little help to his injury.
His old wound wasn't a physical one, but the curse of an evil spirit master at the Super Douluo level, who had sacrificed himself entirely to inflict it. The cold, sinister power of the curse was something he had never found a way to remove.
His gaze shifted to the side dish beside him. With a glint in his eye, he picked up a lotus seed with his chopsticks and placed it in his mouth.
The lotus seed was soft and smooth, with a sweetness that carried a hint of meat flavor. The texture was unique and delightful, a taste different from Qing Dynasty Blessed Pork Meat yet related in origin.
Tang Qianqiu's face showed a more relaxed expression. No matter when he tasted cold dishes, it was always a wonderful experience for him.
All lotus seeds look quite similar, and after being cooked by Qi Han, even the lotus seeds of the Nine Lives Pure World Lotus didn't appear much different from freshly picked lotus seeds in both appearance and taste.
So, despite Tang Qianqiu's deep knowledge of the Tang Sect's Poison and Medicine Classics, he didn't immediately recognize the lotus seeds.
It wasn't until after swallowing the lotus seed, when it felt like a cool spring was cleansing his body, soothing all his deep-seated injuries, that he suddenly realized where these lotus seeds came from.
Tang Qianqiu was once again stunned.
According to the Tang Sect's Medical Classics, the Nine Lives Pure World Lotus grows in the Life God Spring, absorbing boundless life force to mature. It only ever produces nine seeds in its lifetime, and if all nine seeds are harvested, the lotus will wither and die.
Each seed contains a massive amount of life essence, with the lotus heart inside being a holy remedy for healing.
Such a divine treasure, its value would not be lower than the top few immortal herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Unfortunately, the extreme polar waters in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well could not nurture the Nine Lives Pure World Lotus as they were not the Life God Spring.
Yet here, in this small dish, there were nine whole lotus seeds.
An entire dish was made from a whole Nine Lives Pure World Lotus?
Judging by the effects, the herb's age might not be that high, but it was enough to astonish Tang Qianqiu.
Could it be that Qi Han's backers possess a Life God Spring?
That would be a treasure not inferior to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
At this moment, Tang Qianqiu's estimation of Qi Han's background had risen to a level comparable to the Tang Sect.
Moreover, he had never detected any trace of this force, not even a shadow of it.
Could they be more low-key than the Tang Sect?
So hidden that even a Limit Douluo like himself couldn't find a single clue?
Truly terrifying.
The more he thought about it, the more terrifying it seemed.
Tang Qianqiu numbly ate the remaining eight lotus seeds, his mind occupied by speculation about Qi Han's mysterious backers. He even lost some of his appetite for the delicacies.
After consuming all nine seeds, every bit of his old injuries had been healed, leaving no trace behind.
The human body is truly mysterious.
Like a shattered mirror that, when reassembled, still shows cracks.
Wounds work the same way. Even after they heal, they leave behind hidden scars. If the treatment is good, the scars may become so faint as to be unnoticeable in daily life.
But no matter how faint, they still exist. These hidden scars, like cracks within the body, accumulate over time and will one day fully manifest.
Tang Qianqiu, as a powerful figure, certainly hadn't lived a life free of hardship. He had fought so many battles over more than a century that even he couldn't remember them all, so his body was naturally full of hidden ailments.
However, with the resources of the Tang Sect's medicine hall, immortal herbs, and his powerful cultivation, he had been able to suppress these ailments, preventing them from surfacing.
But now, these long-standing injuries had been completely healed by a single dish of Qing Dynasty Blessed Pork Meat. His body felt reborn. While there was no obvious change in his appearance, he felt a lightness that spread throughout his body, making him feel especially refreshed.
Even more surprisingly, his stagnant spirit power, which hadn't grown for years since he reached Limit Douluo, now showed signs of loosening its bottleneck.
Reaching the legendary God level was still far off, but advancing further in power now seemed possible.
This discovery made him both overjoyed and impatient to return to the Tang Sect and enter seclusion to cultivate.
"Senior, your egg fried rice is ready."
Qin Yue had just brought over the egg fried rice when the tray was quickly taken from her hands by Tang Qianqiu.
She was stunned to see the always dignified and elegant leader of the Tang Sect, a man who carried himself with grace, suddenly exhibit a ravenous eating manner she had never seen before.
He roughly dumped the remaining chestnuts and red dates, along with the leftover sauce, into the tray of egg fried rice. With a spoon, he hastily mixed it all together, and in just two or three seconds, he had devoured all the rice.
Clang
The tray was placed back on the table, and Tang Qianqiu's figure vanished.
"This..."
Qin Yue stared blankly, feeling like she had forgotten something important.
Swoosh!
Tang Qianqiu reappeared, placed several gold notes on the table, and disappeared once again, leaving behind a faint voice.
"For the meal."
Oh...
Qin Yue slapped her forehead, realizing she had almost forgotten to charge him.
No, wait...
It wasn't that. Tang Qianqiu had left too fast for her to ask for payment.
...
"Hah..." The man in the straw hat slowly closed his eyes, and after a long while, opened them again.
In front of him was a small bowl that had held Qing Dynasty Blessed Pork Meat. Now, it was empty, with only some sauce left behind.
It hadn't been long since Tang Qianqiu ate his portion, and now this man had just finished his own.
Having spent years fighting in the military, his body was also full of old injuries, some of which had never fully healed.
These ailments had become the obstacle preventing him from breaking through to level 95 and advancing to Super Douluo, keeping his cultivation stagnant.
He had been stuck at level 94 for a while now, having repeatedly failed to break through to level 95. Only recently did he realize that his lingering injuries were the cause.
However, without the backing of a major sect like the Tang Sect, and being constantly stationed in the army, he couldn't venture out to seek fortuitous opportunities. While he had access to some healing treasures, the effects were minimal.
He had been planning to address this issue soon, in hopes of breaking through to Super Douluo. But a letter from a friend he hadn't seen in over a decade forced him to first visit Star Luo City, postponing his healing efforts.
Who would have thought that a simple dish would so easily heal his old injuries, making him feel reborn?
Though he hadn't yet attempted a breakthrough, he had a premonition. The next time he tried to cross the threshold to level 95, it would surely be much easier, perhaps even successful.
"Heh..."
The man chuckled softly. What a stroke of luck.
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