CHAPTER 483: THE PILL'S EFFECTS TAKE HOLD

Chapter 483: The Pill's Effects Take Hold

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"Delivering pills?"

Both Hua Jin and Monk Faming were momentarily stunned.

But Monk Faming quickly seized the opportunity to mock Hua Jin the True One.

"Old witch Hua Jin, have you reached your limit? You actually need your disciple to deliver healing pills? If you can't handle this, you shouldn't force yourself - I wouldn't want to accidentally kill you!"

"Wang Shouyi, what are you doing here?" Hua Jin felt humiliated by Monk Faming's taunts. She couldn't understand why Wang Shouyi would approach such a dangerous battlefield - was he seeking death? Moreover, she didn't lack healing pills. Was it really necessary for Wang Shouyi to risk his life to deliver them?

"Your Eminence, these are pills refined by Elder Chen."

Wang Shouyi held up the box, looking somewhat aggrieved. "Elder Chen said these pills can temporarily boost one's power!"

Pills that could temporarily increase power?

Monk Faming found this claim utterly ridiculous.

"Hua Jin the True One, your Kunlun Immortal Palace disciples are truly amusing. Do you think such absurd claims will frighten me?"

If Kunlun Immortal Palace truly possessed pills that could temporarily boost power, they would have already attacked Great Thunder Temple.

Why would they still be here fighting over the premium Celestial Jade Marrow?

Hua Jin the True One's eyes, however, lit up with interest.

Ignoring Monk Faming's words, she flew to Wang Shouyi's side, first ensuring both his safety and that of the pills he carried.

"Wang Shouyi, is this true?"

She gazed at the brocade box in Wang Shouyi's hands, already detecting the rich medicinal aroma emanating from it.

This particular scent was completely unfamiliar - she couldn't identify any of the ingredients used.

For someone at the Void Shattering realm like herself, this was nearly impossible.

This could only mean the pill was extraordinarily complex and difficult to refine.

And pills that were difficult to refine were usually extremely precious.

"Your Eminence, even if you don't trust my words, you should trust Elder Chen's alchemical skills!" Wang Shouyi said with complete seriousness. "Though Elder Chen mentioned there are some side effects he hasn't fully figured out yet."

"Side effects?" Hua Jin raised an eyebrow. "Will it cause my cultivation to regress?"

If the side effects included cultivation regression or prolonged weakness, then this pill wasn't worth taking - too unreliable.

The former went without saying - cultivation level was always the top priority.

As for the latter, even if she temporarily suppressed Monk Faming with the pill's help, he could simply attack again during her subsequent period of weakness.

"No." Wang Shouyi shook his head repeatedly. "Elder Chen confirmed the Raging Qi Pill won't harm one's cultivation base."

Then what was there to hesitate about?

Hua Jin immediately took the brocade box.

Normally, her suspicious nature would never allow her to casually consume pills of unknown origin. But these were delivered by Wang Shouyi and refined by Chen Huaian. The memory of Chen Huaian bravely intercepting the mysterious sword cultivator was still fresh in her mind - all this proved his trustworthiness.

Of course, the most important factor was Hua Jin's confidence in her own strength.

She was at the Void Shattering realm!

Even if the pill was ineffective or had side effects, what could they possibly do to a Void Shattering expert?

It was worth taking a small risk for the chance to easily suppress Monk Faming and seize the premium Celestial Jade Marrow.

A very good bargain!

Hua Jin the True One opened the brocade box, revealing a translucent, pale pink pill.

The pill emitted a faint, pleasant fragrance reminiscent of a spring garden that lifted one's spirits.

"Hmph, you think eating some pill will help you defeat me?" Monk Faming sneered contemptuously. "Old witch Hua Jin, you must be truly desperate!"

Ignoring his mockery, Hua Jin swallowed the pill without hesitation.

Only she knew just how extraordinary Chen Huaian's alchemical skills were.

Instantly, a warm current spread from her dantian throughout her body. She felt her spiritual energy surge dramatically, her True Essence flowing like a mighty river, unstoppable.

"What an excellent pill!" Hua Jin the True One was ecstatic. She locked eyes with Monk Faming, her gaze sharp as a blade.

Monk Faming noticed the change in Hua Jin's aura. His pupils contracted as he involuntarily took a step back, shocked - after consuming that pill, Hua Jin's True Essence had visibly increased by at least thirty percent!

"What's wrong, Great Master Faming? Scared?" Hua Jin the True One smirked coldly, forming hand seals as several cyan Sword Qi condensed around her. "Weren't you so arrogant just now?"

"Some cheap trick won't frighten this humble monk!"

Monk Faming tried to appear composed, but his confidence was clearly shaken.

Hua Jin the True One wasted no more words. Moving like lightning, she unleashed a series of spells.

With her True Essence increased by over thirty percent, she could fight without restraint, unconcerned about energy consumption.

Monk Faming struggled to defend himself, clearly at a disadvantage, soon accumulating several wounds.

"This pill is truly remarkable!" Hua Jin grew more ferocious in battle, inwardly praising the pill's effects.

Then, suddenly, an unexpected change occurred!

A strange heat rose from her dantian, gradually spreading throughout her body.

Her heartbeat accelerated, her breathing became rapid, and her eyes began to glaze over.

"What's... happening?" Hua Jin barely managed to maintain her combat focus.

Then she realized she was looking at Monk Faming with unusual feelings.

Monk Faming was physically fit, though not particularly handsome,

Yet his broad shoulders and firm jawline inexplicably stirred something in her heart?

"No! What am I thinking?" Hua Jin was horrified and immediately suppressed this absurd notion, then realized: "Could this be the Raging Qi Pill's side effect?!"

This side effect indeed didn't affect her cultivation, but still...

Hua Jin the True One bit her red lips hard, struggling to suppress the rising desire and stabilize her mind.

Monk Faming also noticed Hua Jin's strange behavior - her alternating dazed and clear expressions puzzled him. "Old witch Hua Jin, what's wrong with you? Did your disciple poison you?"

"Silence!" Hua Jin the True One's fair face flushed crimson as she shouted in embarrassed anger. "This venerable one would never have such thoughts about a stinking monk like you!"

Monk Faming was utterly confused: "Who said you had thoughts about this humble monk?"

Realizing her slip of tongue, Hua Jin grew even more embarrassed and angry, while her panic intensified.

Clearly, the Raging Qi Pill's side effects were already affecting her mind.

"I must end this quickly!"

Gritting her teeth, Hua Jin channeled all her True Essence, ignoring the strange effects of the pill, and unleashed a series of ultimate techniques in a storm-like offensive.

The frenzied Hua Jin forced Monk Faming into continuous retreat, leaving him no opportunity to counterattack. His round face turned red then purple with frustration: "Hua Jin, must you fight me to the death? If we both suffer heavy losses, it benefits neither Kunlun Immortal Palace nor Great Thunder Temple!"

"Shut up! How dare you flirt with this venerable one, you stinking monk?"

Humiliated and furious, Hua Jin unleashed a palm strike that shattered space itself, sending Monk Faming flying hundreds of feet away.

Now, every word from Monk Faming sounded like unbearable insults to her ears.

When had she, the esteemed leader of Kunlun Immortal Palace, ever suffered such indignity?

She must kill this stinking monk to teach him a lesson!

The palm strike left Monk Faming spitting blood, his aura greatly weakened. Seeing Hua Jin the True One's relentless pursuit, he cursed inwardly 'madwoman' before pulling out a magical artifact and fleeing.

"Old witch Hua Jin, just you wait!"

"This humble monk will report you to my superior! Let's see how long you can remain so arrogant!"

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Monk Faming fled after his empty threats.

The scarred battlefield held only Hua Jin the True One and Wang Shouyi.

Hua Jin the True One stood motionless in mid-air, her jade-like legs pressed tightly together.

She kept her head lowered, not even retrieving the premium Celestial Jade Marrow, lost in unknown thoughts.

Seeing this, Wang Shouyi picked up the premium Celestial Jade Marrow himself.

Approaching Hua Jin the True One to present it, he caught sight of her shy, blushing face.

Something was wrong!

Very wrong!

He had never seen Her Eminence like this before.

Such abnormal behavior surely meant trouble. Wang Shouyi retreated half a step in fear, stammering:

"Your Eminence, are... are you alright?"

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