Chapter 52 - Wind Elephant Pill

Chapter 52 - Wind Elephant Pill

It was July 2 of the 97th year in the Hongli Federation Calendar.

Three people in green combat attire—Instructor Lisa, Lisa's teacher, and her master Oumai—visited Cassius in the training room during his punching practice.

All three of them had a very serious expression on their face, the words "Cassius, you're in big trouble," written on their faces. Fortunately, the skinny old man with a white beard who was walking out in front, managed a smile and said, "Li Wei, you are the Wind Elephant Sect’s lucky star!"

Cassius recognized him as the man from the practical ranking in the first time-travel: the deputy head Sam who oversaw the Wind Elephant Sect's medicinal materials and logistics.

Their tones were friendly and pleasant as they probed Cassius for details about the site. The process was smooth, especially as soon as Cassius mentioned that the area was uninhabited. The atmosphere then became even more congenial.

The senior members in green combat attire had large smiles on their faces as Cassius described the Lanxin Grass site. It sounded perfect; an untouched and fertile land just waiting for the Wind Elephant Sect. Currently, the sect only had one or two branches in Black Sand City, but with a precious Lanxin Grass site in their hands, that would surely grow. From this day on, the sect's influence would gradually extend throughout Black Sand City. Moreover, Black Sand City would grow stronger with time, becoming second in importance only to the headquarters in Oak City.

These developments were already in the early planning stages.

In the afternoon, Sam, Master Oumai, Cassius, and the other two senior members hurried down to Oak City and, through their connections, managed to board a freight train.

After three days, at the Oak City train station.

"Oh, these old bones of mine can't take much more of this..." Sam stood on the rectangular platform, tapping his back and complaining. Contrary to his words, however, his face glowed with excitement.

Cassius had spoken the truth. There really was a large patch of undiscovered wild Lanxin Grass, nestled deep in the Beierna Mountains of Black Sand City!

There was enough to provide medicinal supplies for the entire Wind Elephant Sect for roughly two years! But this was only a small part of it. What made it truly valuable was the land as Lanxin Grass was only able to grow due to its environment. As long as that was protected, Lanxin Grass could be artificially cultivated to no end!

Once you learned how to fish, you'd never have to worry about not being able to catch a meal!

In Oak City, the five weary travelers enjoyed a hearty meal that nourished their tired spirits. They didn't return to the Wind Elephant Sect until the afternoon of July 5.

"Calming Incense can really help with training, specifically for Wind Elephant Fist practice. Light a small piece before training, inhale for a while, then put it out. This will improve your clarity of thought, memory, and learning ability. You’ve got five sticks of Calming Incense. If you use them sparingly, they’ll last six months to a year."

After she finished explaining, Lisa couldn’t help emphasizing, "Make sure you use them sparingly and don’t waste them. This Calming Incense isn’t made in the Hongli Federation. The Wind Elephant Sect only imports about a dozen sticks a year, and now you have almost half of them..."

Her tone soured when she remembered that her annual supply was only a thumb’s length, and all of a sudden, Cassius had five sticks.

Perhaps out of courtesy or because he sensed Lisa’s bitterness, Cassius said, "Instructor, why don’t you take some? I don't think I'll use all five."

To his surprise, Lisa didn't look happy at Cassius's offer. She frowned and said coldly, "The things you earn are for you to use, and you alone. Keep the good stuff for yourself! I'm warning you: don’t share these with anyone. You better take them in front of me, or I’ll beat you up!"

"Yes!" Cassius immediately straightened up. As harsh as Instructor Lisa's tone was, he could sense the affection threaded through it.

Yes, affection. Ever since their intense sparring session, Cassius felt that Lisa had been paying more and more attention to him, almost as if he was her sole focus.

Time traveling wasn't some game; Cassius had his goals, but the people around him were real people with real feelings. Lisa’s dedication to Cassius was evident, and Cassius fully respected her as his master.

"Good. I’m glad you understand." Lisa nodded. She told Cassius to wait in the meditation room, and five minutes later, she came back with a round wooden bucket filled to the brim with hot water. She set it down in the corner, some water inevitably splashing on the floor.

She turned to Cassius. "Take the Wind Elephant Pill."

"Okay." Cassius immediately did just that and swallowed it down.

"Take off your clothes. All of it."

"Huh?!" Cassius blinked.

"What do you mean 'huh'? Hurry up and strip! Don’t make me do it for you!"