Chapter 8

This is the only pill he can take now. As for the Qi Gathering Pill, it is for disciples in the Qi Refinement stage to cultivate.

Looking at the pill in his hand, Su Shier hesitated for a moment, then closed his eyes and swallowed the pill.

As soon as the pill went down his throat, Su Shier immediately felt a warm current spread throughout his body, as if basking in the sun, making him feel particularly comfortable.

This state lasted for a full hour.

When the warm current disappeared, Su Shier opened his eyes and saw that a layer of thick, black impurities had seeped out of his skin.

He quickly went to the yard to wash off the impurities. After taking a few deep breaths, he felt no discomfort, but instead felt full of energy.

Only then did he let out a long sigh, his heart finally at ease.

"It seems these pills are indeed fine. As the book says, they can remove impurities from the body and improve physical condition."

"With so many Essence Cultivation Pills, if I take them all, my body will surely become very strong."

"Then, when I encounter that fierce tiger again, I won't have to be afraid!"

Su Shier thought to himself and decided to stay in the abandoned pill room, eating Essence Cultivation Pills every day.

He had no idea how luxurious his behavior was. Taking Essence Cultivation Pills as food, not just in the Cangshan Mountains, but even throughout the entire Zhao Kingdom, was unprecedented.

If other disciples knew, they would be envious to death!

In the cultivation world, the success rate of pill refinement is very low. Each入门弟子 of the Yun Ge Sect receives only three to ten Essence Cultivation Pills per month.

For ten days, Su Shier lived in constant fear.

During these ten days, the fierce tiger would appear every night. He knew he was no match for it, so when the tiger appeared, he would hide among the abandoned pills, using them to mask his scent.

On this morning, Su Shier swallowed three more Essence Cultivation Pills.

But this time, almost no impurities were expelled from his body. Apart from no longer feeling hungry, there were no other noticeable changes.

This situation made Su Shier frown immediately.

"It seems the Essence Cultivation Pills cannot infinitely improve my physical condition. But this is troublesome! That fierce tiger is still a threat. If I ever run into it, I'll be dead for sure."

"I must think of other methods. Even if it means taking risks, I have to get rid of it as soon as possible!"

"With my current physical condition, I'm no worse than those adults. If I can set a trap..."

Su Shier thought, his eyes shining. The improvement in his physical condition boosted his confidence, but he wouldn't engage in close combat with the tiger unless absolutely necessary.

The biggest difference between humans and animals is the ability to think!

Thinking and acting, he didn't waste any time.

Checking each room, he quickly found a pile of farming tools in one of them.

Su Shier picked out a spade and an axe and began his work.

After a whole day's effort, he dug a deep pit about five to six meters deep in the yard. He cut down several arm-thick wooden stakes, sharpened them, and planted them upside down at the bottom and around the pit.

By nightfall, a carefully crafted trap appeared in the yard.

He concealed the trap and, holding the axe, squatted in the corner of the yard, waiting patiently.

He was determined to kill the fierce tiger tonight.

Pressing his ear against the wall, he began to listen intently.

After taking a large amount of Essence Cultivation Pills, not only had his physical condition improved, but his senses had also been enhanced. Now, he could hear many sounds clearly from a hundred meters away.

Based on his experience from the past few days, the fierce tiger should be coming at this time.

Soon, he heard the rustling footsteps from a distance.

Hearing the sound, he instinctively gripped the axe tightly, leaning against the wall, eyes fixed on the yard.

"Thud!"

A dull sound, and the fierce tiger jumped over the wall as if returning home.

Seeing the tiger appear, Su Shier shuddered, then quickly raised the axe, stood up, and prepared to face it.

Despite being prepared, it was his first time facing such an opponent, and he felt instinctively afraid, his hands and feet trembling.

The tiger in front of him, just its

massive size, was not something he could easily handle.

At the same time, the tiger also noticed Su Shier in the corner, sensing the scent of a stranger in the air, its ferocity flaring up.

"Roar!"

The tiger roared, opening its blood-red mouth and charging at Su Shier.

Its sharp claws and teeth glinted in the moonlight, and the stench from its mouth was terrifying!

The massive body made the ground tremble.

Seeing the tiger getting closer, Su Shier's heart raced, and he broke out in a cold sweat!

His eyes fell on the trap not far ahead, which gave him some reassurance.

But the next moment, something unexpected happened.

Just as the tiger was about to step on the trap, it suddenly leaped, almost jumping over the trap and directly pouncing on Su Shier.

Seeing this, Su Shier panicked. If the trap didn't work, he would be in danger.

"Ah!"

He shouted loudly, forgetting his fear, and with all his might, threw the axe at the tiger in mid-air.

"Thud!"

A dull sound, the axe landed, causing the tiger to bleed and howl in pain.

Su Shier's current strength was comparable to that of a strongman!

The tiger, just as it had leaped, was hit by the axe, its body jolted in mid-air, and it landed prematurely.

The moment it landed, the tiger, in pain, bared its teeth and roared fiercely, ready to charge at Su Shier again.

But as it moved, the ground beneath its feet suddenly gave way, and it fell unexpectedly.

"Thud!"

A splash of fresh red blood flew up from the trap. As it fell, the tiger was impaled by the sharp wooden stakes, emitting a deafening roar.

After a few roars, it fell silent.

Seeing no movement, Su Shier quickly picked up the axe and approached to check.

Just as he leaned in, a black shadow flashed by, and the tiger, enduring its injuries, leaped up.

Su Shier, caught off guard, was thrown back, and the axe flew out of his hand.

Landing, he felt a mix of soreness and pain. If not for the long-term consumption of Essence Cultivation Pills, which greatly improved his physical condition, he would have been shattered.

"Bad!"

Ignoring his injuries, he quickly got up.

Just as he stood up, he saw the tiger, bleeding and with its eyes glowing with hatred, pounce on him. Its mouth was wide open, teeth gleaming, ready to tear him apart.

In a panic, Su Shier threw a handful of dust. Taking advantage of the tiger's momentary blindness, he kicked it hard in its injured area.

His current strength far exceeded that of an ordinary person. The kick was heavy and fierce, causing the tiger to stagger, almost falling to the ground.

Su Shier took the opportunity to break free, rolled to where the axe had landed, picked it up, and swung it at the tiger.

By now, Su Shier was in a rage, his chest filled with anger that needed to be vented. Seeing blood, he no longer cared about the trap.

The tiger, already injured, was much slower and less agile.

Faced with Su Shier's attacks, it had no way to defend itself.

After half an hour, Su Shier had a few more wounds, but the tiger was covered in blood, lying on the ground, unable to get up.

"I... I actually killed a fierce tiger with my own strength?! Those cultivation pills are really powerful."

Standing next to the tiger's corpse, Su Shier, after calming down, felt particularly excited.

Killing a fierce tiger alone greatly increased his courage! This sense of achievement was indescribable.

But then, he felt a wave of fear.

"Too close. I thought the trap was foolproof, but the tiger almost killed me by pretending to be dead. In the future, I must be more careful!"

The tiger's feigned death and counterattack left a deep impression on him. It made him realize that he should never underestimate any opponent.

That night, Su Shier slept particularly soundly.