Chapter 931 - 929: The Army at the Gates
The army of North City is already at our doorstep. How can Ice Hall possibly hold out for a week? With all my thoughts coming and going, Bing Ruxue could only say to Chen Tianlong, "Chen Tianlong, you see the situation Ice Hall is in now; it’s very grim. Do you have any good ideas? Otherwise, in less than three days, the city gates will be breached, and we will all die here."
Nowadays, Bing Ruxue is extremely trusting of Chen Tianlong, almost as if he were the master of Ice Hall.
"Well, there is a way, but with my current strength, I fear I’d be knocked down before I even start," Chen Tianlong said with a bitter smile.
His six-star Profound Dao strength is essentially meaningless against fifty thousand elite soldiers. Many of them are already six-star Profound Dao. One-on-one or facing dozens might be possible, but against tens of thousands, he’d surely be overwhelmed.
As for capturing the leader first to contain the thieves, that’s useless. After all, his strength hasn’t reached the level where he can charge into thousands of soldiers and take the enemy’s head.
"You mean, if your strength were enough, you could repel them?"
Bing Ruxue seemed to have an idea and asked.
"Perhaps. At the very least, I could threaten their leader to disperse them," Chen Tianlong nodded.
"Good, I do have a way for that!" Bing Ruxue smiled slightly, revealing a rare smile. This ice beauty rarely smiles, and only in front of Chen Tianlong, she laughed without holding back.
"Hehe, what way is that? Tell me," Chen Tianlong was overjoyed. This girl actually has a solution, it must be a way to upgrade myself.
Bing Ruxue smiled mysteriously and said, "Wait a moment!"
With that, she walked straight to the bed, bent down, and pulled out a big box from under the bed. Then she opened it and took out a smaller box.
Chen Tianlong watched the scene, dumbfounded, not knowing what Bing Ruxue was going to do.
Could it be a Qi Gathering Pill?
However, the power of a Qi Gathering Pill is hard to help him break through. Even if he breaks through to seven stars, using the Qi Gathering Pill to break through to the higher tunnel level is impossible.
"Here, inside is a Qi Gathering Pill." Bing Ruxue handed it over.
"A Qi Gathering Pill, huh, doesn’t seem very useful to me," Chen Tianlong said with a bitter smile upon hearing it.
"Oh, this is not an ordinary Qi Gathering Pill. It’s our Ice Hall’s heirloom, and there’s only one left. They say after consuming it, it’s very hard to absorb the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi. If you feel there might be future opportunities for improvement, then don’t take it." Bing Ruxue thought for a moment and took it back.
"Not an ordinary Qi Gathering Pill?" Chen Tianlong didn’t really listen to the latter part; instead, he grabbed the pill box and opened it quickly, only to be stunned.
This Qi Gathering Pill indeed wasn’t ordinary. It was twice as big as a regular Qi Gathering Pill, and it emitted a golden glow. Like a Treasure Bead, it clearly contained tremendous energy.
"Hmm, my mother told me it’s called a Super Qi Gathering Pill."
"Damn!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Tianlong directly cursed. Clearly, he was shocked; the legendary Super Qi Gathering Pill looked like this—it was truly exciting.
It’s said that a Super Qi Gathering Pill can potentially raise two levels within the tunnel.
Unfortunately, Chen Tianlong is currently only a six-star Profound Dao, otherwise, it would have been perfect.
"What’s wrong? Is there something off?" Bing Ruxue’s face flushed upon hearing Chen Tianlong curse, not knowing why Chen Tianlong’s foul language seemed like teasing to her, especially since he had just emerged from the bathtub, wearing only a towel.
"No, I’m just too excited!"
"Ah? Ex...excited!" Bing Ruxue evidently misunderstood, and seeing her blushing face, Chen Tianlong gave a wry smile. Nonetheless, with the Super Qi Gathering Pill in hand, Chen Tianlong relaxed considerably and decided to tease this girl.
"Of course, dressed like that, I am a man after all. How can I not be excited?" Chen Tianlong grinned mischievously, his eyes scanning Bing Ruxue’s body.
Being watched carefully by Chen Tianlong’s heated gaze, Bing Ruxue felt uncomfortable but didn’t want to avoid it. If only she wasn’t too shy, she would’ve pushed Chen Tianlong away.
"Chen...Chen Tianlong, what should we do? I’ve heard the pill has side effects after consumption!"
Bing Ruxue directly changed the subject.
"Hehe, don’t worry, it might affect others but not me!" Chen Tianlong smiled mysteriously, not revealing the reason. Instead, he sat on the bed and said, "Come up here!"
"Ah? Get...up there for what?" Bing Ruxue saw Chen Tianlong sitting on the bed wearing only boxers, asking her to come up, her heart almost jumping to her throat, her blush deepening.
"I’m preparing to take the pill now, which might lead to breakthroughs. But my body’s defenses are weak, so you need to protect me by my side. In case an enemy seizes the opportunity to attack, you must act promptly, or I could experience demonic possession." Chen Tianlong explained.
Upon hearing this, Bing Ruxue took a deep breath, calming down, yet she felt slightly disappointed.
She didn’t have the courage and naturally wouldn’t dare to engage in such things. But if Chen Tianlong took the initiative, she might give in. After all, the two have already had intimate encounters twice, and in the isolated Ice Hall, she yearned to experience the so-called joy between men and women.
However, Chen Tianlong seemed not to have thought about this. At this moment, Bing Ruxue couldn’t help but silently curse herself for becoming so unreserved.
Bing Ruxue nodded hurriedly, then sat beside Chen Tianlong.
"Also, you’d better dress up. I’m afraid of entering a state of demonic possession later!" Chen Tianlong suddenly opened his eyes and grinned.
"Oh."
Bing Ruxue replied faintly, quickly getting off the bed to change her clothes nearby.
Chen Tianlong swallowed the Super Qi Gathering Pill, and indeed, its potency was swift. No sooner had he taken it than he began feeling reactions within his body.
Damn, it’s divine medicine!
Chen Tianlong couldn’t help but shout inwardly; this was the most effective Qi Gathering Pill he’d ever seen.
By the time Bing Ruxue returned fully dressed, Chen Tianlong was already drenched in sweat, alarming her greatly. But upon seeing Chen Tianlong deeply engrossed in cultivation, Bing Ruxue dared not disturb.
And so she waited anxiously for half an hour.
Suddenly, Chen Tianlong’s body trembled, sweat rolling down his forehead in torrents. Clearly, the Super Qi Gathering Pill was indeed powerful, even Chen Tianlong’s robust physique struggled to tolerate it.
"Chen...Chen Tianlong, are you alright?" Bing Ruxue couldn’t help but ask worriedly.
Chen Tianlong didn’t respond; he was holding his breath, waiting for a breakthrough, and dared not speak.
Bing Ruxue, seeing Chen Tianlong’s silence, truly thought something was wrong, hurriedly shaking Chen Tianlong. Seeing him unmoved, she was suddenly terrified.
"Chen Tianlong, don’t scare me!" Bing Ruxue sounded like a child about to lose a beloved toy, bewildered. Watching his trembling body, she actually thought something happened and urgently embraced him.