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The night was destined to be sleepless. In the brightly lit room, Bu accompanied Wendy, whispering stories into her ear, sharing strange tales that he had fabricated while she relayed them.
The girl's face was flushed, and her blue eyes gazed at Bu with tenderness and dependence.
This was Bu's first time sharing a bed with Wendy, holding the girl in his arms. His heart was filled with tranquility and warmth, without any of the thoughts that men often have. Perhaps it was the atmosphere or his state of mind at that moment, but he did not wish to break this peaceful moment.
As dawn began to break, the deep night faded away, giving way to the slowly brightening colors of morning. The night passed unnoticed, and the soft light of dawn kissed the earth. In springtime, the air felt particularly fresh.
Bu gently coaxed the girl to sleep. With a soft gaze, he kissed her smooth forehead and tucked her in before turning to leave the room.
He had promised Van Lao to test a potion ten times. Now that he had returned, Bu felt it would be inappropriate to delay any further. With the light just beginning to brighten, he stepped into the refreshing breeze, inhaling the fragrance of flowers and grass. After using Water God Concealment to change his appearance, he headed toward Primordial Hall.
The influence of Day was immense, far beyond what he could contend with at present. Although they would not attack him within the academy, it was better to avoid trouble. Changing his appearance could help him evade some issues; Bu was not someone who lacked adaptability.
When he arrived at the Alchemical Division of Primordial Hall, more than ten minutes had passed. The familiar intense heat rose in this place, causing him to sweat profusely. What surprised Bu was that his arrival seemed different from last time; this slight change represented a variable linked to the red lotus deep within his brow.
Within Holy Light Academy, the energy was already dense due to the great formation's attraction. In Primordial Hall's vicinity, because of the Flame Refining Body Formation's presence, the ground energy was filled with volatile fire elements.
For those practicing fire attribute Mind Method Secret Manuals, cultivating here not only allowed for rapid refinement of internal energy but also reduced the chances of developing flame poison from prolonged exposure to the Flame Refining Body Formation.
During his first visit to Primordial Hall, Bu had struggled against the intense heat; being a Vampire Physique made him particularly sensitive to such scorching temperatures. If he stayed too long, he would inevitably develop flame poison.
However, this time seemed different. The red lotus within his brow acted like a sun absorbing endless heat energy, drawing in all surrounding fiery energies. Here, it thrived as if it were in water, cultivating at a speed several times faster than outside.
"I didn't expect that cultivating with the red lotus here would yield such efficient results," Bu thought. "This place is devoid of fire due to the Burning Flame Body Refinement Array's existence; however, that doesn't mean there are no fire elements present. The concentration of fire element energy here is so rich that it's only natural for the red lotus to absorb it wildly."
Understanding this key point lifted Bu's spirits; he could no longer feel even a hint of the terrifying heat around him. The energy flowing back from the red lotus not only eliminated the threat of flame poison but also continuously refined his body as if it were being purified.
With quick steps, Bu did not linger on his way and soon found himself at Van Lao's hill.
Taking out a Transmitter from his pocket, Bu sent a mental message before following the mountain path upward. It didn't take long for him to arrive at Van Lao's courtyard gate.
"The formation isn't activated; come in, you brat," came Van Lao's raspy voice from inside the yard. Peeking in, Bu saw Old Guy bent over in his small herb field fiddling with something while holding an object resembling a bowl.
Raising an eyebrow, Bu stepped in without hesitation, striding up to the Old Guy with curiosity.
"This is Black Jade Lingzhi, quite precious these days. It's hard to find such a treasure out there," Van Lao said cautiously as he used his fingers to scrape away the dirt, sprinkling some dark powder into the hole. He then took a herb resembling Lingzhi but shimmering with Dark Radiance from a bowl-like vessel and planted it in the soil.
Throughout this process, Van Lao appeared extremely focused. His gaze toward the so-called Black Jade Lingzhi was akin to that of an old lecher staring at a beautiful girl who had just shed her clothes, filled with a chilling heat.
"Alright, all done. Now let's talk business, kid. It's rare for you to be so thoughtful, rushing over so early to test the medicine. I'll show some kindness and let you try my latest concoction," Van Lao said after planting the Black Jade Lingzhi, turning to Bu with a grin that was painfully exaggerated.
Bu couldn't help but shiver, instinctively asking, "How potent is this medicine?"
"So potent that after you drink it, you'll never want to take it again. Yet the effects will make you crave it desperately for a second try—it's that love-hate feeling. I've named this new potion Goddess's Temptation," Van Lao declared, pulling out a bottle of blood-red liquid from his Storage Ring, his expression filled with self-indulgence.
"An old man like you calling it Goddess's Temptation—at your age, can you handle such a fierce assault from a goddess?" Bu Xin muttered under his breath, though his expression showed skepticism as he eyed the blood-red potion in Van Lao's hand, sensing a dangerous aura.
"Take it and drink it here. Remember, no matter how painful it gets later, don't use your energy to resist the medicine's effects," Van Lao huffed, handing the Goddess's Temptation to Bu.
"You still haven't told me what benefits this potion has," Bu replied as he took the potion but rolled his eyes instead of drinking it immediately.
"When I tell you to drink it, just drink it," Van Lao retorted irritably. "You'll know once you drink it; why all this nonsense?"
"Fine, I'll listen to this old man," Bu murmured to himself. Looking at the viscous blood-red potion in his hand, he frowned but eventually uncorked the bottle and gulped it down.
The potion had a strange taste that was hard to describe—slightly salty yet oddly sweet. The anticipated excruciating pain didn't hit him immediately; instead, he felt an overwhelming sense of comfort as if all sixty trillion cells in his body were boiling and burning. A powerful surge erupted from within him, causing Bu to involuntarily let out a soft moan of pleasure.
"Hehe, enjoy it now; you'll suffer later," Van Lao smirked as he watched Bu reveling in the sensation, waiting for the show to unfold.
In the next moment, a scream erupted like that of a slaughtered pig—full of energy and chilling to hear.
"Ah, that's more like it," Van Lao chuckled maliciously, his grin widening as he watched Bu's face contort in agony. A twisted sense of pleasure welled up inside him.
Half an hour later, Bu had lost the strength to scream; his voice was hoarse and could only produce weak groans. He looked as if he had been pulled from water, exuding a foul odor while many gray-black viscous substances oozed from his pores, making him appear utterly miserable.
"How does it feel? If it feels good, shout it out. I still have potions here; let's take it slow." Van Lao seemed to have a perverse preference. Seeing Bu rolling on the ground in pain and screaming, he felt an inexplicable excitement. At this moment, he appeared somewhat insatiable, leaning closer to Bu without minding the nauseating stench.
Bu lay on the ground like a pile of mud, gasping for breath. His entire body was numb from pain, and he had no strength left. Despite this, he felt his physical condition was unprecedentedly good. Although his cells were fatigued and his muscles sore, a continuous stream of vitality was being generated within him, slowly recovering.
His heart beat more powerfully, each thump resonating like morning bells and evening drums. As blood flowed, it made a sound like rivers rushing forth, and his viscera seemed to undergo a sublimation of sorts, becoming stronger.
Opening his personal attributes page, Bu was delighted to discover that all his physical quality values had increased significantly. His strength value rose from 6 to 9, agility value from 4 to 44, and constitution from 4 to 47. Even his long-stagnant mental power value had increased slightly.
"Damn it! If enduring such intense pain can enhance my physical qualities, then wouldn't that be a huge profit?" Having tasted the sweetness of improvement, Bu felt like a starving person who would ignore the poison in a roasted chicken right in front of him and shove it into his mouth without hesitation.
"Old Guy, bring out all the potions you have; I want to drink my fill today." Bu declared boldly, flipping over to lie flat on the ground in a generous pose as if ready to sacrifice himself.
"Hah," Van Lao chuckled in surprise, his expression somewhat strange as he looked at Bu with eyes full of excitement and malice, as if viewing a pet that could be wantonly abused.
"The Goddess's Temptation can only be consumed once a month. If you drink too much, it won't be called the Goddess's Temptation anymore; it'll be renamed Death's Embrace. However, I do have some other potions prepared for you. These are newly developed and their effects are somewhat unstable. Since you asked for them, go ahead and drink them all; don't worry, you won't die."
Van Lao suppressed his excitement and spoke with a teasing tone as he took out a bottle of purple potion.
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