Chapter 50 Lin Huan Leaves the Pass (Rush to the Rankings and Vote!!!)

  "Add the same amount of medicine to the pool again!" Ho Tianzhao hesitated for a moment before making his decision.

  The medicine washing is very beneficial for cultivating new Wu warriors, but it is only held collectively once a year. The most important reason is that the large amount of materials consumed by the medicine washing at one time is staggering in price, and it is not easy for ordinary people or even a village to bear. Taking Qi Li Gou as an example, the cost of dan medicine and precious materials for each medicine washing is enough to consume half of the village's total annual income.

  This time, the medicinal gift, Huo Tianzhao cultivated new people, and for other villages, he suddenly caught up with twice the amount of previous years, which in itself made the village bear a heavy burden. Now, adding the same amount of elixir, Huo Tianzhao completely gambled without leaving any room for retreat.

  Let's calculate it this way: before and after Wu Zetian's reign, at least two years' worth of the financial income of Qili Gou was spent.

  The clan's elders all whispered to each other, this handwriting is really too big! Lin Heng is a ninth-level talent, but if he throws it down like this, isn't that throwing too much? The accumulation of Qi Li Gou was not rich to begin with, and if they throw everything in, if they can succeed, then that's good. But what if something unexpected happens? That would be a loss of both men and money, and for several years afterwards, they'll have to tighten their belts to get by!

  "Tribe leader, I'm not unwilling either. Lin has been in the medicine pool for 12 days, unprecedented, but it also means that his absorption may be nearing its end. If we add the same amount of medicinal materials, what if he gets out of the pool today or tomorrow? Wouldn't all our efforts be wasted?" said an elderly tribe leader cautiously.

  Huo Tian's face turned cold, and he said slowly: "Bet!... For many years, the Qi Li Gou has been in decline. If we lose, the worst result will be that it will decline a bit more, but after five or six years, it will pass. However, if we win, our Qi Li Gou will be able to show its new face and stand undefeated for decades to come, leaving all other opponents far behind! This bet must be made!"

  Faced with a rare gamble, Huo Tian's calmness and strong heart that had been accumulated over the decades were revealed at this moment.

  The clan elders saw his determination and didn't dare say anything.

  With a large amount of elixir poured in, the rolling pool water is once again surging with energy, and the medicinal power is abundant.

  Supplemented, Lin Huan was like a starving and thirsty man, again absorbing wildly.

  "Awesome! This time it's really great!" He gazed inwardly at the "Swirling Power Vortex", excitedly praising. The gray, slightly transparent vortex had already filled up to two-thirds of its height, with the power fluid happily flowing back and forth. In other words, he had already broken through the middle stage of the First Rank, infinitely close to the late stage of the First Rank.

  Before, his boundary upgrade was either a sudden awakening with no warning, or a slow growth that was hard to notice through visual observation. This is the first time he has seen his true strength grow rapidly and steadily, and his mood naturally became excited.

  He had originally felt the medicinal effect gradually weakening, and was afraid that continuing to charge forward would not be a good opportunity. Unexpectedly, Qili Gou actually bled again, and once more smashed down a large amount of medicinal materials to replenish. It was precisely this smash that gave him the opportunity to continue charging forward. Medicine washing is something a martial artist can only do once in their lifetime. If it's interrupted this time, then afterwards it will be even harder to use this method again.

  He was instantly grateful to Qili Gou, especially to the clan leader Huo Tianzhao. These high-ranking officials were not like the corrupt officials of the past, who only knew how to exploit the villagers' hard work, but instead genuinely worked for their common home. For Qili Gou, at critical moments, they could always unite as one without any personal motives.

  He naturally understood the rarity and quantity of these elixirs. As Lin Huan knew, in order to help him on his cultivation path, Qili Gou almost exhausted all his strength.

  Lin Heng felt a sense of belonging and connection with the Qi Li Gou bloodline for the first time.

  "Qili Gou has given me everything, I, Lin Lang, swear not to disappoint the expectations, with all my might and strength, I will bring Qili Gou into a new world, to repay the kindness that has given me a second life."

  After reaching the first rank, he was second only to the clan leader and a few other elder clan leaders in Qili Gou. Since Clan Leader Huo Tianzhao chose him as his successor, he would unhesitatingly take on the responsibility of developing Qili Gou as his mission, and he had the confidence to lead Qili Gou towards a broader future.

  "The vortex of potential" surged strongly, Lin Huan's mood slowly calmed down, and he was immersed in the sea of consciousness within his body.

  Watching the medicine pool recover its potency, Huo Tian's heart was slightly settled. He looked at the small, isolated cottage with a complex expression: I hope Lin Heng doesn't disappoint me and can soar to great heights. What he could do, he had already done; how far Lin Heng would go depended on his own efforts.

  The other elders had mixed thoughts, Lin Heng had already been in the medicine pool for twelve days. If he could continue to absorb it, this big move would naturally not be wasted. What they feared was that he would suddenly come out, and the elixir would be given to him in vain. In their hearts, there was another unspoken worry: the medicinal power of the medicine pool was constantly weakening, but Lin Heng was inside, separated by a wooden house, and they couldn't see the situation at all. What if the disappearance of the medicinal power was caused by other reasons, and Lin Heng had not absorbed any medicinal power all along? The Seven Mile Gully would really have nothing left.

  Huo Tianzhao, as the head of the tribe, was quite familiar with them and naturally sensed their worries. Lin Heng's stunning performance in "Yin Zheng Tian Di" that day filled him with confidence in Lin Heng. He didn't offer any words of comfort or explanation, after all, such consolation would be futile; before Lin Heng took that step out of the house, no one's words could have any power.

  The miracle continued on the sixteenth day...on the eighteenth day.

  Originally curious onlookers were thoroughly numb, except for the still heavily guarded "Wu Chi", which was desolate and deserted, with few visitors.

  It's no wonder the villagers can't hold on, they are forced to live, work, eat and drink. After more than ten days, not a single fart has been seen, who knows when Lin will come out.

  Because of the long closed period, there was a rumor outside that Lin had been quiet for a long time and might have already died inside.

  These rumors couldn't shake Ho Tianzhao's mind, after all, as a second-rate master, he clearly felt that the medicinal power of the medicine pool was decreasing every day, which meant that Lin Huan was still absorbing the medicinal power.

  On the nineteenth day, the medicine pool that had been infused with a large amount of medicinal pellets once again showed the same situation as before, and the medicinal power became extremely diluted.

  This time Huo Tianzhuo was also in a difficult situation: Lin, your appetite is too big, you alone swallowed the rations of dozens of people, and you even swallowed two meals!

  However, he hesitated for a moment and then ordered the continuation of the casting. But with limited family resources in Qili Gou, they could only cast two-thirds of the original amount. Alas, the savings of five or six years were suddenly drained by Lin Heng.

  Huo Tianzhuo couldn't help but smile wryly in frustration. If Lin Heng came at him again, he would truly be at a loss for what to do.

  On the twenty-second day, the surface of the medicine pool churned like boiling water, sending out fine waves. Several elder tribe members felt something was amiss and hastily sent someone to invite Tribe Leader Huo Tianzhao.

  Huo Tianzhuo reached into the medicine pool with his hand, and he could clearly feel the medicinal properties of the water being rapidly absorbed. The speed at which the medicinal properties disappeared was several times faster than before.

  "This is going to be a breakthrough!" Huo Tianzhuo exclaimed, and with such rapid absorption of medicinal power, Lin Heng was clearly entering the breakthrough phase of his advancement.

  "Advance?" Everyone was shocked, advancing while still in the middle of washing medicine!

  They had an incredulous look on their faces, but Huo Tian was one of the most skilled and experienced masters in the scene, so he wouldn't be wrong!

  Medicine washing is the foundation stage of a martial artist, and those with good qualifications can advance to first rank after at least three years of medicine washing. Those with poor qualifications may not be able to advance even after ten or twenty years, let alone their entire lives. And yet, Lin Heng is already challenging for first rank in just the medicine washing stage?

  The clan's elders gasped in unison, this was also too heaven-defying!

  But in fact, Lin Heng inside was not a first-class impact, but a second-class impact. If they knew the truth, I'm afraid they would have gone mad on the spot!

  Lin Heng's news of advancing to the next level spread immediately, and Qi Li Gou was once again stirred up!

  The originally calm onlookers reappeared, and the medicinal bath broke through to the First Rank realm. This is the first time in Qili Gou's history! Lin Huan was also too abnormal, this kind of medicinal bath breaking through to the First Rank was like an infant cultivating from their mother's womb, how could it be done?

  "The crowd at Wuchi Pond surged again, everyone waiting for news, eager to know if Lin's attack had been successful."

  The news of Lin Heng's rapid progress in washing and refining medicine spread to every village and Qingniu Town, leaving everyone stunned! What the heck, at this rate, won't he soon be on par with Chen Que, a second-rate genius? A freak has emerged from Qili Gou! An ultra-freak!!

  Cao Fu's study, Cao Guan heard the news that came at the first time, and reacted like others: How is it possible? Immediately afterwards, he quickly ordered to send a congratulatory gift to Qi Li Gou immediately. He lay down on the soft long chair, his mind still being Lin Hong's impact on the promotion of the message: Talent! This time must be successful in recruiting!

  By dusk, a "hum" sound came from the medicine pool, and a wave rippled out with Lin Heyan as the center.

  The originally intense medicinal power had dissipated, returning to its original state, but after Lin Huarong's powerful absorption for a day, the medicinal power of the medicine pool was once again extremely weak.

  "Tribe leader, how is it? Did Lin Hong succeed?" The elderly tribe leaders asked in a flurry as they saw the anomaly subside.

  Huo Tianzhao's face was filled with a bitter smile, he could only judge that Lin Heng was making a breakthrough by the rapid withdrawal of his medicinal power, but after all, he wasn't an immortal, so how would he know what was going on inside?

  By nightfall, the medicinal power that had been slowly absorbed finally came to a complete stop.

  Everyone bounced up, which means Lin Heng persisted for 22 days and finally came out! Twenty-two days, just the medicine pool has invested three times of Dan medicine materials, breaking records one after another. Lin Heng finally came out, how strong will he become, did he successfully advance?

  The clan leader, Huo Tian, held his breath and stared with wide eyes. He had staked everything on this gamble, and finally, there was a result. He could no longer resist the tension, and his hands trembled slightly. The other clan leaders were not much better off than him, their hearts racing rapidly as they fixed their gaze on the wooden hut.

  The wooden door slowly opened, and Lin Heng, who had not been seen for many days, appeared in front of everyone with a grateful smile.