Chapter 5

After leaving the small palace of the Holy Maiden of the Blazing Sun, Lin Xi clearly felt that the disciples of the Five Thunder Sect looked at him with a different gaze. There was some surprise, some fear.

The Holy Maiden of the Blazing Sun's hysterical roar was heard by many. Everyone instinctively thought that Lin Xi had gone to seek his own suffering, but no one expected him to come out unscathed, and it seemed that the one who suffered was the Holy Maiden of the Blazing Sun.

"What exactly happened? That last scream sounded like it was from the Holy Maiden of the Blazing Sun!"

"When did he gain such ability? He angered the Holy Maiden of the Blazing Sun and still came out unscathed?"

"Don't overthink it. He's just a waste of space. How could that be possible? You must have heard wrong."

...

Lin Xi heard these various discussions and merely smiled faintly, not bothering to pay attention. Compared to these rumors, he had more important things to do.

During his confrontation with Long Danni, he had already sensed it. Although this body had a good foundation, it had been deeply poisoned over the years. His muscles, bones, and blood were all problematic, and many of his movements were full of flaws, making it difficult to execute them smoothly.

Otherwise, with the combat experience, awareness, and reaction speed he brought from his previous life, even if Long Danni's martial arts were much higher than his, she would not have been able to injure him in a hasty counterattack.

In terms of unarmed combat experience, Lin Xi was far superior to someone like Long Danni, who was pampered and had lackeys to do everything for her. The so-called Blazing Sun Fist, although it looked powerful, was full of flaws in Lin Xi's eyes. However, due to his physical condition, he could not fully utilize his abilities.

"First, I need to go to the sect's treasury and get some medicinal herbs to remove the toxins from my body."

A bright light flashed in Lin Xi's eyes, and he immediately changed his mind, heading towards the back mountain.

The elders' meeting was to be held the next day, leaving Lin Xi with little time. Lin Xi had to prove that he had the qualifications to inherit the position of sect leader. Otherwise, his situation would be precarious.

Upon reaching the back mountain, he saw a huge stone cave carved into the mountain. The cave entrance had two heavy iron doors, studded with copper rivets, clearly built in the style of a grand hall.

At the entrance of the grand hall, two disciples of the Five Thunder Sect were guarding.

This was the sect's treasury. Many medicinal herbs, elixirs, and treasures were stored here. It was a forbidden area, and ordinary disciples were not allowed to enter. Only the elders and the young sect leader could enter.

Reviewing the memories in his mind, Lin Xi realized that although he had the identity of the young sect leader of the Five Thunder Sect, he had never thought of using this identity to improve his martial arts and solidify his position as the young sect leader.

One reason was his low martial arts skills, but another reason was his simplicity and willingness to yield, which led to everyone in the Five Thunder Sect looking down on him.

"Good people are taken advantage of, and good horses are ridden. What belongs to me, no one can take away."

Lin Xi took a step forward and walked directly towards the treasury's entrance.

"Stop! The treasury is a restricted area, and unauthorized entry is strictly prohibited!"

A large sword was brandished, and a treasury guard immediately blocked Lin Xi's path, his gaze sharp and unyielding.

"Move aside! As long as I haven't been deposed, I am still the young sect leader of the Five Thunder Sect. Others are not allowed to enter, but I am. Are you going to stop me?"

Lin Xi coldly shouted.

His identity was known by everyone in the Five Thunder Sect, and the rules of the treasury were also known by these guards. However, they still blocked him, clearly trying to make things difficult for him.

"Hmph, what young sect leader? We only know of the elders, not some..."

The guard's face was full of mockery, about to make things difficult for Lin Xi, when suddenly a hand grabbed him from behind and pulled him back.

"Young Sect Leader, I apologize. This boy was just joking. Who are you to be treated like everyone else? The treasury is a restricted area for others, but not for you. Please enter."

On the left side of the entrance, the other guard, who had been silent, bowed and smiled apologetically.

"Hmm?"

Lin Xi raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised. He had thought it would take some effort, but it turned out to be so easy. He glared at the two guards and walked into the treasury without another word.

"Senior Brother Li, what do you mean? The Second Elder has already given orders that no one, except the elders, can enter here, especially Lin Xi."

As soon as Lin Xi disappeared, the guard at the entrance broke free from the other's grip, his face full of anger.

"Junior Brother, you are being foolish. When the immortals fight, why should we get involved? Do you know Li Jie from the back mountain? He was severely injured for angering the young sect leader. The elders' meeting is in a few days, and this boy will soon be deposed. He is desperate and will do anything. Why should we, mere lackeys, fight to the death with him? Once he is deposed, let the Second Elder deal with him."

Senior Brother Li said with deep meaning.

"Junior Brother understands."

The guard was enlightened.

...

The space inside the treasury cave was enormous, spanning several thousand square meters. Torches were stuck in the walls, illuminating piles of medicinal herbs. This most important restricted area of the Five Thunder Sect was now fully open to Lin Xi.

"Eight-leafed ginseng with at least thirty years of cultivation, fifty-year-old ginseng, twenty-year-old yellow essence..."

Although Lin Xi had expected it, he was still greatly shocked when he saw the abundant medicinal herbs in this world. Such high-quality herbs were almost extinct in the other world. The thin spiritual energy and the increasingly damaged natural environment made it impossible to find such natural herbs.

When Lin Xi was still the heir of a martial arts family, he had once found a twelve-year-old yellow essence, which had surprised the elders in his family. If they saw the things here, they would be even more shocked.

"Tsk tsk, all good things! It's a pity that these spiritual herbs are only used to temper the body, absorbing their energy. This is such a waste."

Lin Xi, illuminated by the torchlight, was dazzled. It was like a poor man entering a treasure trove.

"Spiritual herbs are not used this way. Refining them into elixirs is the way to fully utilize these herbs. Unfortunately, this world seems to not care about this."

Lin Xi knew several ancient secret formulas passed down by his family, but he was helpless due to the lack of herbs.

Lin Xi was confident that if he could use these herbs to refine elixirs, he could not only remove the toxins from his body but also quickly recover his strength from his previous life.

"Reishi, ginseng, astragalus, polygonum, moon vine... take them all. Leaving them here is a waste."

There were limits to how much herbs could be taken out of the treasury at once, even for the sect's elders. However, this rule was of no use to Lin Xi.

He was about to be deposed, so why should he care about these rules!

He found a few burlap bags and filled them with the best herbs he could find. He also took a few bottles of healing elixirs and, finally, a purple small alchemy cauldron from deep within the mountain, leaving satisfied.

If it weren't for the limited amount he could carry, Lin Xi would have wanted to take the entire treasury.

...

After returning from the treasury, Lin Xi stayed in his room, quietly refining elixirs. By the next night, Lin Xi had finally refined his first batch of elixirs in this world.

"Finally, it's successful."

Lin Xi picked up a detoxification pill, feeling a great weight lifted. Although it was his first time refining, Lin Xi was already familiar with the characteristics of a successful refinement. There was no doubt that this was a detoxification pill.

Gululu!

Lin Xi opened his mouth and swallowed the pill directly. Then he performed a set of "Small Heavenly Gang Fist," using the blood and qi circulation during the practice to speed up the absorption of the medicine.

In just half an hour, Lin Xi's body was steaming hot, and a black, sticky, and foul-smelling liquid began to seep out of his pores.

"The medicine is working, and the toxins are starting to come out!"

Lin Xi knew this and continued to practice the fist set. The room was filled with the sound of his joints cracking. Gradually, the black liquid seeping out of Lin Xi's body became more and more abundant and viscous. The foul smell was so strong that even Lin Xi found it nauseating.

In just an hour, Lin Xi's silk robe had turned completely black, and the smell was like a cesspool. Six years of toxins were not a small amount. However, Lin Xi was not bothered by this; instead, he became increasingly excited.

"Good, just like this!"

Lin Xi felt that as the toxins were expelled, his body became lighter. His bones became stronger, and his muscles more flexible. His punches became smoother, without the previous sluggishness.

Later, Lin Xi even felt that with each breath, his body had a sense of ascending.

"Bang!"

Lin Xi's muscles suddenly exploded, and the toxic liquid, along with his clothes, was instantly blasted away, splattering everywhere.

This was the "crushing force" of the "Small Heavenly Gang Fist," used by Lin Xi to remove the toxic liquid from his body.

"It's done. After a few more doses, all the toxins can be completely expelled within two days."

Lin Xi clenched his fists and flexed his arms, and a series of cracking sounds immediately came from his joints, indicating great flexibility. Limited by his physical condition, he could not use many of his martial arts techniques. But now, he could use some high-difficulty force techniques.

"Knock knock!"

Suddenly, a knock came from the door, and a voice said:

"Young Sect Leader, the hot water you requested has been delivered."

"Come in."

Lin Xi said. His eyes flashed, and he immediately picked up a long robe and put it on.

The door opened, and two disciples from the body-tempering room pushed a half-person-high wooden tub inside. The tub was steaming with hot water.

This large tub made of nanmu wood is called a "body-tempering tub," used by sect members to soak in medicinal herbs and temper their bodies.

With Li Jie's precedent, the disciples from the body-tempering room had learned their lesson. They no longer mocked Lin Xi and kept their heads down, showing extreme respect.

"Strength decides everything. It seems that not treating me as the young sect leader is also not a good idea."

Lin Xi observed the expressions of these people and then casually pointed to a spot, saying, "Put it there."

After placing the body-tempering tub, the two disciples hurriedly left, not daring to stay a moment longer. They were clearly afraid of Lin Xi's methods.

Lin Xi selected some herbs with deep cultivation and placed them in the hot water of the body-tempering tub. After soaking for the duration of an incense stick, he immediately undressed and stepped into the tub for a medicinal bath to temper his body.

The purpose of a medicinal bath to temper the body is to use the effects of the herbs to refine the tendons, bones, and skin, greatly enhancing the martial artist's abilities and preparing them for higher realms of martial arts.

In the deep mountains of this world, many herbs grow, accumulating the essence of heaven and earth over time, gradually possessing rich and pure energy. The martial artist's task is to use the method of moving blood and qi during the bath to absorb the energy of the herbs dissolved in the water into their body.

This is the purpose of the medicinal bath to temper the body!

In Lin Xi's view, this method of using herbs was undoubtedly a waste of their medicinal properties. However, Lin Xi was soon to face the accusations of the Five Thunder Sect's elders and had no time to refine powerful elixirs.

Therefore, temporarily using the medicinal bath to temper the body to enhance his strength became the best choice.