Chapter 27: Medicinal Supplement! What Potent Efficacy

Sincerity is the ultimate weapon!

From the way the three of them treated him, Chen Jie could truly feel their genuine hearts. Hearing Chen Jie speak of the feeling of "family," Liu Bamei suddenly remembered the way he had watched her practice martial arts earlier that day with such dazed devotion. A blush rose to her cheeks for no apparent reason.

Shyly, she stammered, "Brother Chen, I, I—!" She struggled for a long time, unable to express how she felt in that moment.

Thirteenth Aunt shook her head helplessly and said, "But—!"

Chen Jie shoved the gold necklace into Thirteenth Aunt’s hand. "Take it! No more 'buts,' as long as you like it. You are all martial artists; why are you acting so hesitant? If you don't take it, I’ll be angry!"

The three exchanged glances, and Thirteenth Aunt finally nodded.

"Wow! Brother Chen, thank you, I love it!" Liu Bamei jumped up in excitement once she saw Thirteenth Aunt agree. Liu Qi was also impatient, quickly putting on his shoes, brimming with excitement. Chen Jie felt very happy to see them accept his gifts.

"Young Master Chen, this—I really don't know—how to say—!" Thirteenth Aunt held the gold necklace in her hand, her face flushing unexpectedly. Her skin was naturally fair, and against the gold necklace with its blue diamonds, she looked elegant and noble. She had never received such a precious gift in her life. Chen Jie stared at her, momentarily mesmerized.

Just then, a rich scent of medicinal herbs wafted over. Chen Jie smiled and said, "Alright, put the gifts away; it’s time to take our 'decoctions'."

There were four bowls in total, one for each. Chen Jie looked at the ink-like liquid in his bowl and muttered to himself, *Can this stuff really boost my physical potential?*

*Gulp!*

Liu Qi picked up his bowl, sniffed it with a look of pure intoxication, and downed it in one go. A moment later, he closed his eyes.

*Boom!*

A powerful aura erupted from his body. "Truly worthy of a medicinal supplement! The potency is over ten times stronger than the tiger bone broth!"

*Bang, bang, bang!*

Without hesitation, Liu Qi began to train intensely on the courtyard’s martial arts field. His movements were swift, his kicks unpredictable—one after another in a dazzling display. Chen Jie watched Liu Qi’s rapid-fire kicks with intense envy. He was truly "Ghost Foot Qi"; such legwork was nothing short of divine, fiercely impressive.

Seeing her seventh brother finish, Liu Bamei picked up her bowl and drank it down. A scene similar to Liu Qi’s unfolded. When Liu Bamei opened her eyes, she looked stunned.

"The potency is indeed incredibly strong. I feel that if I take this a few more times, I will definitely break through to the Copper Skin realm and master the explosive power of Ming Jin!"

*Whoosh!*

Liu Bamei began her training. Activating the medicinal power required rigorous exercise after consumption, and the time needed depended on one's cultivation level. With Liu Qi’s strength at the Copper Skin Ming Jin realm, he only needed half an hour to fully absorb it. Liu Bamei, however, was only at the entry level of the Vein-Cleansing realm, so she would need at least two hours of hard training.

Thirteenth Aunt, being an expert at the peak of the Copper Skin Ming Jin realm, barely needed to train to stimulate the medicine; she could absorb it almost instantly.

Chen Jie, however, had not even entered the martial arts realm yet; he was still at the most basic "Muscle-Strengthening" stage. If he didn't use external forces to stimulate the medicine after drinking it, it would be a total waste—he’d be lucky to absorb even ten percent. To absorb it completely, he required external help. Specifically, Thirteenth Aunt had to continuously apply "Muscle-Stretching and Bone-Dislocating" techniques to him to trigger and absorb the properties.

*Gulp, gulp!*

Chen Jie held his breath and downed the bowl. *Huh? It actually tastes alright!* Although it looked like ink, it wasn't bitter; it even had a hint of sweetness.

*Boom!*

As soon as the decoction hit his stomach, a surge of heat erupted. It felt like drinking a bowl of high-proof liquor, the heat instantly spreading throughout his body. The potency was so strong it rushed straight to his head—it was quite intoxicating!

*Hoo!*

Chen Jie gasped, sweat instantly breaking out on his forehead. He felt as dizzy as if he were drunk. Thirteenth Aunt couldn't help but laugh at his state. "You actually drank it all in one go? Now you know how strong it is, don't you?"

*Bang, bang, bang!*

Thirteenth Aunt kicked forward, grabbed Chen Jie’s arm, and pulled him toward her. The next moment, she landed a precise kick on the back of his knee. Her legs and hands moved with increasing speed, striking Chen Jie’s body repeatedly. The domineering force felt like it was exploding in every one of his joints.

*Hiss!*

The pain jolted Chen Jie out of his drunken state, and he couldn't help but gasp. It was so painful! It was just as unbearable as the first time Thirteenth Aunt had applied the technique to him. He had thought he was used to it, but this time was different—with the medicinal supplement stimulating his system, his mental state was hyper-focused, and the pain felt magnified infinitely.

Just as he was about to collapse from the agony, the Blood Dragon Jade in his mind began to shimmer.

[Martial Arts Merit Points: +2!]
[Martial Arts Merit Points: +3!]
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[Martial Arts Merit Points: +3!]

In just three minutes, his total had surged from 345 to 450. The efficiency of gaining Merit Points while under the influence of the medicine was greatly increased. Even if the effect tapered off later, he would still gain over six hundred points by the time all the medicinal energy was absorbed.

Thirteenth Aunt finished her own bowl. Being a master of the Ming Jin realm, she didn't need to rely on training to activate the medicine. After three minutes of applying the technique, she told Chen Jie to rest for a few minutes to soothe the pain. Once he rested, she began again.

*Boom!*

After several rounds of the "Muscle-Stretching and Bone-Dislocating" technique, Chen Jie seemed to have adapted. He felt a scorching heat circulating through his body, which felt strangely comfortable and seemed to dull the pain. Most importantly, his tendons and meridians felt more agile, steady, and powerful.

*At this rate, my Muscle-Strengthening stage will reach a very high level!*

Liu Qi trained for over half an hour, and after resting, he went to his room for a medicinal bath. Liu Bamei trained for over two hours, soaking her clothes in sweat as she absorbed the medicinal power. She whispered excitedly to herself, "What powerful medicine! I feel that I am getting closer and closer to mastering the explosive power of Ming Jin!" Her talent was slightly inferior to Liu Qi's; without the supplement and the bath, it would have taken her at least three years of bitter training to reach the Copper Skin realm and master Ming Jin.

She paused to rest and, looking at the silver hairpin Chen Jie had given her, she turned to him, blushing. "Brother Chen, I’ll go prepare the things for your medicinal bath—!" She had bought four large wooden barrels that afternoon.

As Thirteenth Aunt continued to help Chen Jie with the technique, she heard Liu Bamei’s words. She glanced at Chen Jie, remembering that he had used her own bathtub for his last medicinal bath. She couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.