Legend of the Cultivation God

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Chapter 28: Distribution (2)

After saying these words, Ou Peng once again pulled out a slightly larger porcelain bottle from his pocket.

This time, Fourth Elder Shangguan and Sixth Elder Xu were also stunned. They remembered that there were only three small porcelain bottles in the brocade box. What was this?

Fifth Elder Liu burst into laughter: “Third Brother, what are you doing? Are you performing magic tricks, taking them out one by one?”

This time, Ou Peng didn’t hand the porcelain bottle to First Elder Hu. Instead, he placed it on the side table next to him.

Looking at everyone’s astonished expressions, he said: “Besides the ‘Qi-Boosting Pill,’ ‘Bone-Strengthening Pill,’ and ‘Longevity Pill’ we retrieved from the secret realm this time, there was also a batch of medicinal herbs with great age. This item is called the ‘Qi-Increasing Pill,’ similar to the ‘Qi-Boosting Pill,’ as recorded in our Piaomiao Sect’s records. It was developed by our predecessors after the formula for the ‘Qi-Boosting Pill’ was lost, through painstaking experimentation. Those medicinal herbs were handed over to Bai Dong, the head of the Medicine Hall, who formulated them according to the recipe for the ‘Qi-Increasing Pill.’ According to the records, this pill’s effects are limited, and the extent of power enhancement depends on various factors such as the user’s aptitude. This bottle is the first batch produced, totaling nine pills. They were just completed this afternoon, and there should be enough medicinal herbs left to produce several more batches.”

First Elder Hu listened with great joy, applauding and smiling as he said: “Good, with this pill, even if some of our brothers don’t take the ‘Qi-Boosting Pill,’ they can still take this ‘Qi-Increasing Pill,’ which isn’t too regrettable. Moreover, this pill is advantageous because of its quantity, enough to be used by the younger disciples of the second generation. We can train several more experts.”

Ou Peng continued apologetically: “However, we don’t have a substitute formula for the ‘Bone-Strengthening Pill,’ so we can’t provide a pill for disciples who practice external martial arts. It’s quite regrettable. If there’s only one ‘Bone-Strengthening Pill,’ then it will be difficult for both of you.”

Hu Laoda interrupted Ou Peng and said: “Is anything in this world ever perfect? Just having such an opportunity is enough. Whether one can enhance their power depends on fate. Moreover, power gained from external sources is not as good as diligent self-cultivation. I trust you fellow junior brothers won’t be tempted by this, right!?”

The rest of the people felt a chill in their hearts, and their minds immediately calmed down. The haze caused by the miraculous pills dissipated. Everyone thought to themselves: “Senior Brother’s words make sense. Martial arts are cultivated through diligent practice. Blindly pursuing power growth without accompanying mental cultivation can easily lead to cultivation deviation, which is not uncommon in the martial world. While increasing power is important, preserving one’s life is equally crucial.”

Ou Peng said: “Senior Brother, you’re being too serious. Today’s events are auspicious. All brothers understand each other’s temperaments and hearts, and we won’t turn such a good thing into a bad one.”

Fourth Elder Shangguan also spoke up: “Senior Brother, today’s joyous occasion is a first in our lives. Although we were momentarily confused, we won’t let it harm the harmony among brothers or even disregard the interests of the sect. Please rest assured. If there’s only one ‘Qi-Boosting Pill,’ I suggest that Third Junior Brother take it. Firstly, his Piaomiao Divine Technique has already reached the level of Large Success. With the assistance of this pill, he may achieve Perfection. Secondly, he is the head of our sect, and his martial prowess directly determines the prosperity of our sect. Thirdly, this pill was obtained by Third Junior Brother. If he doesn’t take it, how can we face taking it ourselves?”

[TL_Note: As of now the grades are Elementary->Small Sucess->Large Success->Perfection]

Everyone agreed with Fourth Elder Shangguan’s suggestion. First Elder Hu handed the small porcelain bottle back to Ou Peng.

Ou Peng didn’t hesitate or refuse politely, he simply reached out and accepted it.

With one hand holding the small porcelain bottle and the other hand gripping its head, Ou Peng activated his internal energy and gave it a slight squeeze. With a ‘click’ the bottle’s lid opened, emitting a fragrant aroma. Ou Peng poured the contents of the bottle into a jade box he had prepared in advance.

Surprisingly, there were three pills inside. Ou Peng was delighted. He found three more jade boxes, placed the pills inside, and pushed them in front of First Elder Hu. He said: “I thought there was only one pill, but now there are two more. Please distribute them, Senior Brother.”

First Elder Hu smiled wryly as he looked at the three jade boxes in front of him, shaking his head. “Third Brother, you’ve put me in a dilemma. One pill would have been manageable, but how do we divide three? Well, let’s stick with what was said earlier. Third Brother, you take one.”

Ou Peng complied and took one of the jade boxes, tucking it into his bosom.

Hu Laoda then looked at Second Elder Li and Fourth Elder Shangguan, saying: “Second Brother, Fourth Brother, each of you takes one.”

Second Elder Li didn’t get up, saying: “Senior Brother, what about you? Aren’t you taking one?”

First Elder Hu laughed heartily and said: “With age comes loss. I’ve been your senior brother for so many years, it’s time to set a good example for you. I’m too old, so I won’t take one. You all are like my own children whom I’ve watched grow up. Your achievements are my achievements.”

Fourth Elder Shangguan said: “Senior Brother, how about this? You can have mine. It’s just twenty years of internal energy, and I have the time to cultivate it.”

Second Elder Li added: “Yes, Senior Brother, you’re already old. Relying solely on self-cultivation may not lead to reaching the peak. Fourth Brother and I have plenty of time. I think you should take one of these pills first.”

Ou Peng also wanted to offer his ‘Qi-Boosting Pill’, but he knew he needed it. His need was also the sect’s need. He couldn’t sacrifice the sect’s interest for the sake of brotherhood, so he remained silent.

First Elder Hu looked at his junior brothers with gratification. What good brothers they were! Though not biological siblings, they had been brought to the Piaomiao Sect by their master and had grown up together. As the eldest among them, he had raised them since childhood, training and living with them.

As they grew up, they ventured into the Jianghu together, earning the name “Piaomiao Six Tigers” through sweat and blood. Although they were now older, each with their own achievements and families, faced with such a great temptation, they still thought of each other and didn’t complain about their own pains.

First Elder Hu smiled and said: “Enough talk. I’ve made up my mind. The effect of you taking the pills will be greater than if I were to take them. So, it’s better for you to take them.”

The assembly hall suddenly fell silent.

After a moment, Second Elder Li spoke up, saying: “Senior Brother, I have an idea. Would you like to hear it?”

First Elder Hu nodded and said: “Let’s hear it.”

Second Elder Li said: “Senior Brother, you know that my main focus is on our Piaomiao Sect’s Piaomiao Seven Swords technique. It doesn’t require too much internal energy. Today, in terms of swordsmanship, I’ve reached a certain bottleneck with my aptitude. Breaking through further is mainly a matter of internal energy. However, reaching the pinnacle of swordsmanship isn’t solely dependent on internal energy. Breaking through this bottleneck requires me to comprehend swordsmanship further. Therefore, I don’t urgently need this Qi-Boosting Pill. I want to give it to you, Senior Brother. What do you think?”

First Elder Hu fell into deep thought.

Ou Peng then said: “Senior Brother, the only question is whether the Qi-Boosting Pill can be divided for separate consumption. Our sect’s records don’t provide any clarification on this matter.”

First Elder Hu opened the jade box containing the Qi-Boosting Pill, and a refreshing fragrance wafted out. He pinched it with his fingers and felt its hardness, then closed the lid again.

Upon seeing this, Second Elder Li said: “Senior Brother, it’s better not to take risks. I’ll take the Qi-Increasing Pill. If the Qi-Boosting Pill can’t be divided for separate consumption and we try to split it in half, we might ruin its efficacy. Then, won’t neither of us would benefit?”

First Elder Hu replied: “Second Brother, are you being honest about what you just said? I don’t practice swordsmanship, so you can’t deceive your elder brother.”

Second Elder Li responded: “Of course not.”

First Elder Hu retrieved a small dagger from his bosom and then, with a proud expression, opened the jade box. He said, “Can the bond between us brothers be compared to a mere twenty years of inner energy? Since you, Second Brother, are willing to give this tremendous benefit to your big brother, how could I possibly miss the opportunity to share it with you? Even if it disrupts the efficacy, if we end up with nothing, it’s just like pouring water into a bamboo basket. Let’s use our brotherhood to gamble on this Qi-Boosting Pill. What do I have to fear?”

Upon hearing this, Second Elder Li’s eyes also gleamed brightly. With an impassioned expression, he stepped forward and said: “Senior Brother~”

The rest of the people all stood up and walked forward.

First Elder Hu patted Second Elder Li on the shoulder and handed him the dagger, saying: “Second Brother, your swordsmanship is exquisite. It’s up to you.”

Second Elder Li took the dagger, feeling its warmth on the handle. He looked at First Elder Hu’s encouraging eyes, smiled, nodded, and then, with a slight activation of his internal energy, raised his hand and slashed toward the jade box.

Everyone just saw an arc in their eyes, and the dagger fell on the QI-Boosting Pill. The pill split neatly into two halves along the arc, while the jade box remained unscathed. Second Elder Li took back the dagger while everyone was marveling at Second Elder Li’s exquisite swordsmanship. Ou Peng quickly found another jade box and separated the two halves of the Qi-Boosting Pill, placing each half into a separate box.

Then, First Elder Hu put one of the jade boxes into his bosom and handed the other to Second Elder Li. Of course, the remaining one was given to Fourth Elder Shangguan.

With the distribution of the Qi-Boosting Pills settled, Fifth Elder Liu and Sixth Elder Xu then fixed their gaze on the Bone-Strengthening Pill in First Elder Hu’s hand.

Since there were three Qi-Boosting Pills, neither of them wasn’t concerned about the quantity of Bone-Strengthening Pills. However, First Elder Hu still asked them, what would they do if there was only one?

Fifth Elder Liu said: “Of course, it should go to Sixth Brother. He’s the youngest, and haven’t good things always been saved for him?”

Sixth Elder Xu replied: “That was the case before, but not anymore. I’ve had my share of advantages for half a lifetime. This time, it must go to Fifth Brother.”

They exchanged words back and forth, but neither wanted to take it for themselves.

Finally, Fifth Elder Liu grew impatient and said: “Senior Brother, hurry up and open it. Since there were three Qi-Boosting Pills, there might be three Bone-Strengthening Pills too. Why are we wasting time? If it’s just one, we can split it evenly.”

So, First Elder Hu didn’t say anything further. He raised his hand and broke the porcelain bottle, pouring out the Bone-Strengthening Pills into a jade box.

As expected, there were three pills inside.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

First Elder Hu placed the Bone-Strengthening Pills into three jade boxes and handed one to Fifth Elder Liu and one to Sixth Elder Xu, each putting it into their bosoms.

First Elder Hu handed the last jade box to Ou Peng, saying: “Third Junior Brother, this last one is up to you to decide who gets it.”

Ou Peng nodded and took the jade box, but instead of putting it into his bosom, he placed it back on the table.

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