Chapter 1171: Chapter 1171: You’re All Fox Spirits
There’s often just a thin line between a mediocrity and a genius.
Lin Tian wasn’t a fool; he knew how effective the Bone Marrow Cleansing Elixir was. Even if he didn’t need it, selling it would fetch a good price.
It’s well-known that humans eat grains, and despite having a function to discharge waste, a lot of filth still accumulates in the body. The Bone Marrow Cleansing Elixir can greatly accelerate metabolism, expelling this filth.
If Lin Tian only took a couple of Bone Marrow Cleansing Elixirs, the effect wouldn’t be optimal. The substances blocking the body’s meridians are very viscous, and the elixir only works from the inside out; it can only expel a portion.
Dissolving the Bone Marrow Cleansing Elixir in water is different; it can operate from the inside out in conjunction with the consumed elixir, allowing for a discharge of most of the filth, while the remaining minor part will be metabolized over time.
Usually, after consuming the Bone Marrow Cleansing Elixir, the discharge process includes sweating and diarrhea.
Lin Tian now expelled all the filth, with the bathtub filled with water continuously, letting the filth drain out, and into the pipes.
Yet despite this, a foul stench lingered in the air.
This process continued for over four hours until the Bone Marrow Cleansing Elixir was entirely dissolved by the hot water, and the medicinal effects were dispersed.
Over a hundred Bone Marrow Cleansing Elixirs taken orally would overwhelm Lin Tian even in his prime, bursting his meridians under the drug’s potency.
Thus, flushing the elixir with hot water, and slowly absorbing it; only after four hours did it end.
Once completed, Lin Tian held onto the bathtub, slowly raising his face to breathe deeply, feeling truly comfortable only after filling his lungs.
Holding his breath underwater, Lin Tian wasn’t a fish; he needed oxygen, but the Spiritual Qi substituted for it, preventing oxygen deficiency.
Honestly, Lin Tian expended greatly this time. Spiritual Qi not only substituted for oxygen but also assisted in expelling filth; despite the small amount used, the prolonged time was torturous. With an already empty Sea of Qi, the process was naturally hard. All reliance was on the predecessor’s Golden Core.
"Damn it! Not my time yet!"
Lin Tian cursed breathlessly, not loud but with all his might.
Lin Tian fully understood his condition; he knew he’d fallen to a malicious plot. Anyone else might be tortured to death, but fortunately, he had ample elixir resources to use, with Inner Strength-supported Spiritual Qi. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have survived.
Elixirs, Spiritual Qi.
Missing either, or if quality was lacking, Lin Tian would be defeated this time.
"Lin Tian is out." Bai Shishi, constantly watching the bathroom, suddenly reacted, shouting to alert Mei Ruyan and Miaoqiu.
The three women immediately stood up, quickly approaching with worried expressions.
"Are you okay?"
Lin Tian smiled brightly, too exhausted to answer.
Bai Shishi, seeing his playful appearance, was on the verge of tears, urging, "Hurry!"
"I’m fine now." Lin Tian weakly replied, even extending his arm, indicating help to get out.
The three, seeing his frailty, were heartbroken, hurriedly yet gently taking care of him, acting like serving a young master, attentive and meticulous.
Lin Tian maintained a mischievous smile, lacking strength, but still capable of flirting. Of course, even in this, there’s ’retaliation,’ especially from the flirtatious Miaoqiu who teased him knowing he was powerless, stirring a fiery turmoil inside him.
Once Lin Tian was dry and dressed, what he needed most was a restful sleep to recover.
Meanwhile, night had fallen outside, approaching ten o’clock.
The representatives from the noble families were still waiting at the villa. Impatient yet seeing Lin Tian’s lights still on, none left.
They awaited the outcome.
"I’ll tell those old men Lin Tian’s fine, they can leave; do they think watching will grant them the elixir recipe?" Mei Ruyan disdainfully said. Standing from morning till night, hardly contributing, they merely sent some worthless elixirs hoping to exchange valuable treasures from Lin Tian?
The thought disgusted Mei Ruyan, wanting to spit in those old men’s faces.
Miaoqiu pulled her sister, saying, "I’ll accompany you. Shishi stays to care for Lin Tian. Also, don’t mention that Lin Tian is fine later."
Mei Ruyan, unwilling to ponder, asked directly, "Why?"
"Consider it: those representatives are waiting outside now, why else but for results? If Lin Tian’s fine, they’ll claim credit, using it to negotiate for their needed assets. Isn’t that reasonable?"
Mei Ruyan immediately furrowed her brows, arguing, "But those quacks were no help!"
"Ah, my silly sister, they aren’t as simple as you think. They came, checked Lin Tian’s pulse, wrote prescriptions, they exerted effort. Lin Tian must reciprocate, it’s etiquette, it’s dignity. Lacking it, offending these families later would strain ties, and Lin Tian’s influence would be diminished," Miaoqiu patiently explained.
"These families are too scheming!" Mei Ruyan exclaimed angrily.
"Haha, they say our Xu Family are foxes, but in noble families, who isn’t an old fox?"
Mei Ruyan asked again, "What if we say Lin Tian’s unchanged?"
"That lets them report back too. Those families knowing a Golden Core genius turned to a cultivation waste vastly eases their threat. Wouldn’t that be good news for them?"
Golden Core masters are always scarce; one impacts entire family standings. If Lin Tian’s a waste, other families would celebrate as though it were New Year.
"They really never lose out," Mei Ruyan sneered.
"Spreading false news ensures those families continue sending elixirs and herbs; they still need to connect with Lin Tian. This benefits us, why not?"
Mei Ruyan’s anger vanished, smiling lightly, "Let them bleed a bit."
Miaoqiu continued, "Moreover, Lin Tian’s injury was clearly premeditated. Given his severe condition, the opponent likely believes Lin Tian helpless. Spreading false news might also confuse the enemy, killing two birds with one stone."
Thinking it over, Mei Ruyan found these people’s cunning depths astonishingly profound. Unable to help but curse, "You’re all foxes!"
