CHAPTER 251: CHAPTER 174 4TH LIFETIME: STRANGE MEDICINE POWDER, CONDENSING QI AND BLOOD GU!_2

As for the Qi and Blood Gu, it was something Lu Yuan refined based on the Qi Blood Powder, so naturally, its food would be herbs or spirit pills containing a large amount of qi and blood.

Thinking of this.

Lu Yuan returned to his room and took out a porcelain bottle. As soon as he opened the cork, the Qi and Blood Gu transformed into a shadow and instantly burrowed into the bottle to feast greedily.

Despite its body being only the size of a fingernail, it was like a bottomless pit that couldn’t be filled.

In the blink of an eye, it had devoured the entire bottle of Qi Blood Powder.

Lu Yuan looked at the empty porcelain bottle with a somewhat helpless expression.

Students from poor families study literature, while the wealthy study martial arts.

In the path of cultivation, wealth, companions, methods, and land are crucial, with wealth being the foremost, signifying cultivation resources.

Though Lu Yuan followed the Gu Dao, nurturing Gu was not a small burden.

While the Spirit Absorption Gu could absorb polluted spiritual qi from the world, it could only maintain basic survival needs.

When it is in a state of hunger, its efficiency in converting spiritual energy would greatly decrease.

To keep the Spirit Absorption Gu in peak condition, Lu Yuan now had to consume a bowl of medicinal soup every two days.

Although Master Pu Xuan’s medical skills were excellent and the prescriptions used the cheapest ordinary herbs, Lu Yuan’s consumption was too great.

And Father Lu and Mother Lu were just ordinary villagers; how could they bear such costs?

As for the Qi and Blood Gu, it goes without saying.

The Qi and Blood Gu could greatly enhance Lu Yuan’s qi and blood, but its resource consumption was even more terrifying than the Spirit Absorption Gu. It needed to consume a bottle of Qi Blood Powder every five days.

You must know that although the Qi Blood Powder is a low-level resource not even qualifying as an elixir, it is still beyond what ordinary mortals can afford.

"The urgent matter is to first acquire cultivation resources, as for upgrading the level of the Spirit Absorption Gu, that will have to be postponed for now."

Lu Yuan was quite troubled.

The mere First-Turn Spirit Absorption Gu required consuming a large amount of resources, and if it were to be upgraded to the Second Transformation, the required resources would only become more terrifying!

Fortunately, with the Spirit Absorption Gu and the Qi and Blood Gu, Lu Yuan was already able to dominate the entire Qi Cultivation Stage.

Unless he encountered a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he could directly crush them.

Just when Lu Yuan was feeling troubled about acquiring resources.

A carriage, escorted by several guards, arrived at Niu Family Village.

The carriage was luxurious and stood out against the poor and simple environment of Niu Family Village, immediately attracting the attention of many villagers.

"Patriarch, according to the information I’ve gathered, that prodigy is in this village!"

A burly guard reported respectfully.

"Understood."

A deep, hoarse voice came from within the carriage.

Then a middle-aged man dressed in sumptuous clothes lifted the curtain and stepped down from the carriage.

The middle-aged man was about fifty years old, slightly plump, with eyes full of sparkle, but his face showed an unnatural paleness.

Especially his unsteady steps, coughing occasionally after a few steps.

When other villagers saw this middle-aged man, they were in an uproar, recognizing his identity.

"Isn’t this Landlord Zhou from nearby Qingshui Town? Why would he come here?"

"I heard that Landlord Zhou is extremely wealthy, with thousands of acres of fertile land, and has successively married eighteen concubines over the years. He’s the most renowned landowner for a hundred miles around, even the county magistrate of Qingshui County shows him some respect."

"Such a big shot, we usually find it hard to meet him. Why would he suddenly come to Niu Family Village today? Could it be because of that kid from the Lu Family?"

Some quick-witted villagers immediately guessed Landlord Zhou’s intention.

It’s said that although Landlord Zhou is wealthy and powerful, he envies the immortals who can live for eternity. Unfortunately, he has no aptitude for cultivation; no matter how many medicinal materials he consumes, he cannot tread the path of cultivation.

For this reason, Landlord Zhou spares no expense to visit friends everywhere, trying to befriend some cultivators who have already stepped into the Qi Cultivation Realm.

But in Qingshui County, although he is a renowned local tycoon, to those cultivators, his wealth is nothing.

Thus, he can only go for the next best thing and seek out young prodigies with extraordinary talents who have the potential to become cultivators.

And Lu Yuan, at just one-year-old, had successfully sensed Qi and was noticed by Master Pu Xuan. Such qualifications and talent couldn’t be found throughout Qingshui County.

So after hearing this news, Landlord Zhou ordered people to prepare horse and carriage immediately and hurried to Niu Family Village.

"May I ask if brother Lu is home?"

Landlord Zhou inquired with some villagers and quickly found Lu Yuan’s home.

However, he did not intrude rashly but instead stood at the door and politely called out.

After all, he had mingled with cultivators before and knew just how powerful they truly were.

Without entering the path of cultivation, all are ants.

Although Lu Yuan had just sensed a bit of Qi, with his talent, it wouldn’t be long before he became a real cultivator.

Not to mention.

The Medicine Buddha Sect is a famed and righteous sect known for thousands of miles around. Even a random Outer Disciple surpasses what he, a mere local tycoon, could compare with!

Therefore, Landlord Zhou lowered his stance and did not look down on Lu Yuan due to his age and background.

Though Father Lu and Mother Lu were somewhat panicked by Landlord Zhou’s visit, Lu Yuan remained very calm.

"Come in."

Faced with Lu Yuan’s slightly indifferent attitude, Landlord Zhou wasn’t angry; instead, he felt somewhat flattered.

An immortal should have the pride of an immortal. If they mingled warmly with these mundane peasants, wouldn’t their immortality be cultivated in vain?

"Brother Lu, sorry for the sudden visit, here’s a little gift, hardly worthy of respect."

Landlord Zhou immediately ordered his men to offload the large bundles of gifts from the carriage.

Lu Yuan glanced briefly, noting that there were over a thousand taels of silver alone!

Besides this.

Landlord Zhou had specially prepared a large amount of rare medicinal materials, with the most precious being a Centennial Blood Ginseng!

"Brother Lu, I acquired this blood ginseng over a decade ago, spending a hefty sum at a pharmacy in another region."

"According to the shopkeeper, the medicinal effect of this blood ginseng is extremely powerful, though not as potent as spirit medicine used by immortals, it is undoubtedly a rare treasure for mortals!"

Handing the blood ginseng to Lu Yuan, Landlord Zhou had a somewhat reluctant gaze.

He had consumed the roots of this blood ginseng before and understood the potent medicinal effect it possessed.

However, his body had been drained by indulgence; no matter how many medicinal materials he ingested, it would be useless. The only solution was to enter the path of cultivation to repair all the damage.

And judging from the current situation.

Lu Yuan, at merely one-year-old, had already developed Qi Sensing.

Once he became a Qi Cultivation Cultivator, he could be accepted under Master Pu Xuan’s tutelage, and by then, his status and position would surpass even the Inner Sect Disciples.

If he could align himself with this powerful benefaction, there might be a chance for him to become a cultivator in the future.

Otherwise, at their first meeting, why else would he give such a precious treasure casually?

"You are certainly considerate."

Lu Yuan’s brows unfurrowed, finally breathing a sigh of relief.

He had been troubled over cultivation resources, not expecting Landlord Zhou to present him with such a big gift suddenly.

In the original simulated experiences.

He was only noticed by Landlord Zhou when he turned five and merely received a gift of one thousand taels of silver.

But now, by revealing his cultivation talent prematurely, the simulation’s plot had consequently changed.

With these silver taels and medicinal materials, he could smoothly upgrade the Spirit Absorption Gu to the Second Transformation.

And at least for a year, he wouldn’t have to worry about resource issues.

Thinking of this, Lu Yuan even found Landlord Zhou more pleasant to look at.

"Brother Lu must be joking. From ancient times, heroes emerge in youth. With your qualifications and talent, joining under the tutelage of an immortal is only a matter of time."

"Being acquainted with Brother Lu is a blessing for Zhou."

Landlord Zhou noticed Lu Yuan’s softened attitude towards him, immediately overjoyed, seizing the opportunity to flatter him.

Having undergone numerous simulations, Lu Yuan was well aware of Landlord Zhou’s mindset.

But seeing as he had generously gifted him, Lu Yuan decided to give him a little reward.

Next, Lu Yuan activated the Eye of Truth, carefully examining Landlord Zhou.

But upon seeing the dismal state of Zhou’s health, he couldn’t help but shake his head repeatedly.

On the surface, Landlord Zhou seemed no different from a normal person.

But in Lu Yuan’s eyes, his internal organs had been hollowed out by various worms, and even his meridians and bones were in tatters, even an immortal would find it hard to save him.

But, at that moment.

The previously quiet Qi and Blood Gu sensed this aura and suddenly expressed a strong yearning.

As if, for it, the worms inside Landlord Zhou were immensely nourishing!