Chapter 49 - 49: Returning to Daily Life, Preparing for Initiation Stage

Chapter 49: Chapter 49: Returning to Daily Life, Preparing for Initiation Stage

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It was a new day, the sky green as jade, under the canopy near the sea in The debut release of this chapter happened at Ñòv€l-B1n.

Jinzhou City, Fuyu Mountain’s hazy green shadows reached into the clouds.

“Ha-I’

Zhao Huai yawned, glanced out the window, and stretched lazily.

Last night, he had killed the fox demon, putting his mind at ease.

If the fox demon had not been eliminated, Jinzhou might not be as peaceful as it is now.

Thinking about it carefully, since the fox demon is dead, Li Yanqing’s body should have recovered by now. With Yan Jing guarding him, there shouldn’t be any issues.

Thud thud.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door of the pawnshop.

Who would knock on the door early in the morning?

Zhao Huai lazily walked over and opened the door.

Upon opening the door, he saw Lu Wanqiu standing elegantly at the entrance. Clothed in a blue long skirt with a white gauze draped over her shoulders, she exuded an elegant aura when the breeze blew past her.

Her eyes bright like autumn water, she stared at Zhao Huai, her lips parting slightly to ask:

“I have a question for you.”

“Go ahead, I’m sorry to trouble Miss to come here.”

znao Hual, dressed In a wmte smrt, rubbed nis eyes and spoke.

Lu Wanqiu furrowed her eyebrows: “I searched all night, and I didn’t see any trace of the fox demon, nor the mysterious expert you mentioned. But when I went to the governor’s mansion, I found that the demonic qi on the governor’s son had disappeared, indicating that the fox demon was dead. But from beginning to end, I never saw the fox demon.”

“So, I want to ask you, what did the mysterious person look like last night? Do you have any impression?”

Zhao Huai’s expression didn’t change, as he shook his head honestly: “It was too dark, so I couldn’t see their face.”

Lu Wanqiu’s face flashed with regret. Clearly, she was still bothered by the incident last night.

Zhao Huai consoled her with a smile: “Since the fox demon is dead, everything is fine. Why does Miss Lu need to worry so much?”

“You’re right, shopkeeper.”

Lu Wanqiu nodded gently, then sighed: “I’ve been searching for Blackwind Granny for a long time, but I still can’t find any trace. I really didn’t accomplish any of my tasks for this trip down the mountain.”

“Blackwind Granny...”

Zhao Huai contemplated, recalling the dark fog that swept across the sky.

Lu Wanqiu explained: “Its true form is a green-eyed human-faced spider, a notorious powerful demon within a hundred miles radius. If it doesn’t die, Blackwind Cave cannot be considered thoroughly eradicated, so it must be found.”

“Miss, you’ve gone through a lot of trouble.”

Zhao Huai sincerely lamented.

Zhao Huai entered the house and quickly caught a whiff of the herbal scent.

He realized that improving his strength had become necessary, as his cultivation had reached the peak of refining qi.

He must break through to the Initiation Stage as soon as possible so that he can practice more magic and become stronger, which is a prerequisite for maintaining a peaceful life.

However, choosing the location for breaking through to the Initiation Stage is also essential. A quiet and safe place is the most basic requirement. Otherwise, if someone interrupts the process or intrudes, it will be ruined halfway.

He also needs to prepare other herbs and pills to aid in his efforts.

Initiation is a major event in the cultivation journey, and he cannot be careless, especially with his mediocre aptitude.

If it weren’t for the Initiation Pill, he wouldn’t know when he would break through.

That’s why he needed to seize this opportunity.

After considering, he decided to break through in the basement, where no one would disturb him.

Zhao Huai gave some instructions and then went to the basement of the pawnshop.

This place used to be an ice cellar for storing food during summer. It’s perfect as a closed-door cultivation site now. It’s safe enough here.

First, he poured the herbs prepared by his wife into a large vat.

He lit the wood fire, took off his clothes, and stood in the vat, feeling like soaking in a hot spring.

Zhao Huai, in the medicinal bath, took out a porcelain bottle from the black ring.

Then he took out the one-of-a-kind Initiation Pill.

He observed it for a while, his eyes firm, and his determination set. He swallowed it in one go.

Afterward, he began circulating the True Qi throughout his body to dissolve the medicinal power.

The medicinal power of the Initiation Pill spread quickly, and within a quarter of an hour, Zhao Huai felt a fierce fire burning in his pubic region.

His hands and feet were extremely cold, and his whole body began to ache — as if he was sick.

This feeling soon subsided, replaced by an intense, unbearable pain.

Headache!

Handache!

Pain in his meridians!

His whole body was in pain!

It seemed as though thousands of knives were scraping his bones and meridians, causing Zhao Huai’s face to turn pale, cold sweat dripping from his forehead. His whole body twisted into a mess inside the vat.

He even cursed out loud, but fortunately, he was underground, and no one could hear him.

Gradually, the sweat beads on his forehead turned black.

Although Zhao Huai felt dizzy, he was very clear-headed – this was the first step of entering the Initiation Stage.

Marrow cleansing and tendon transformation.

The medicinal power of the Initiation Pill would penetrate his meridians and bones, helping him eliminate impurities throughout his body, making his flesh further purified.

However, this process was incredibly painful!