Chu Li put the pills into two bottles, one with four pills and kept it in his inner pocket. He then passed the other bottle with six pills to Xue Ling, "Take this, your mother will face a calamity in three days. You will stay by her side and if you feel that something is wrong, take this immediately."
"Yes, thank you very much, Master!" Xue Ling thanked him softly, pursing her red lips as she looked at him.
In order to refine this batch of Prolonging Life Pills, he didn't sleep or rest for three days and three nights. She really didn't know what to say.
Chu Li said, "We'll talk about it after you help your mother get through this. You don't have to come over for the next few days. Go back and rest. Recuperate and don't get into any accidents."
"Yes," Xue Ling nodded obediently.
Chu Li waved his hand and Xue Ling left.
Chu Li sat on the bed, but he did not stop circulating the Life and Death Scripture. He continued to manipulate his spiritual energy to ripen the fifty Soaring Grass and Glory's Will Tree.
He was prepared to mature the Soaring Grass in one go and then refine it into a Soaring Pill. After consuming it, he would see to what extent his inner strength would increase.
As for the Stargazing Pavilion, he was not in a hurry. It did not matter if he delayed it for a few days. It was not an urgent matter, and Liang Sheng did not set a deadline.
He activated the Life and Death Scripture with all his might, and his speed was even faster than before.
However, even after three days, the Soaring Grass had yet to fully ripen. He estimated that it would take at least a few more days.
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It was early in the morning, and the sun was shining brightly.
There was a small Buddhist hall built in the backyard of Xue Ling's courtyard. A Buddha was worshipped in the hall. Sandalwood incense curled up in spirals, and the sound of wooden fish was crisp.
Xue Ling's mother, Shen Sanniang, was sitting on a cattail hassock. She knocked on a wooden fish with one hand and put her other hand together. She was chanting Buddhist scriptures with her head lowered.
Xue Ling sat cross-legged on a cattail hassock, staring at her with bright eyes.
Mother was full of vitality, not like what Young Master said at all. Could it be that Young Master was wrong, Young Master would also be wrong?
She was dubious, but she would rather believe it. She remained vigilant in case something unexpected happened.
Shen Sanniang turned her head to look at Xue Ling and shook her head helplessly. "This child, why are you guarding me instead of working?"
"Mother, I happen to be free. I'll accompany you for a few days," Xue Ling said.
Third Lady Shen had a round face and looked to be in her fifties. She had a kind face and an amiable gaze. "Chief Chu hasn't returned yet?"
"Young Master is back."
"Then why aren't you waiting on the side?"
"Lady Xiao is here. You don't need me to serve you." Xue Ling shook her head.
"Miss is Miss. You are the Chief Steward's maid. How can you leave?" Third Madam Shen said sternly, "I don't need anyone to accompany me. You should go back now!"
Xue shook her head. "Maybe in two days."
Shen San Niang's face darkened.
Xue Ling quickly said, "Master wants to accompany Lady Xiao. He thinks that I'm an eyesore."
"Alright, then you're not allowed to stay here and do nothing tomorrow." Shen Sanniang snorted. "If you slack off, you'll be letting down the Chief's trust!"
"Yes, yes." Xue Ling quickly nodded her head to stop her from nagging.
Shen Sanniang said, "Accompany me to Huaguang Temple today to offer incense."
"Offer incense?" Xue Ling furrowed her brows. "Another day, Mother. We'll stay at home today."
"It's rare that you have time." Shen Sanniang said, "I also want to go out for a walk."
"Mother, Young Master will leave in three days. I'll accompany you to burn incense at that time!" Xue Ling said.
She didn't want any accidents to happen. It was best for her to stay in the courtyard as long as she could survive the day.
"You …" Third Madam Shen glared at her and shook her head, "Fine, three days it is. I am a little tired and want to sleep on the bed for a while."
"Alright." Xue nodded.
Shen Sanniang got up and returned to her room. She lay down on the bed and fell asleep quickly.
Xue Ling turned around and was about to leave the house when she suddenly stopped and frowned at Third Madam Shen.
Third Madam Shen's breathing was soft and gentle. She smiled and soon fell into a deep sleep.
Xue Ling felt that something was not right. She turned around and returned to the side of the bed. She gently touched Shen Sanniang's wrist and her expression changed. Her pulse was slowing down, becoming slower and slower as if it was about to stop.
She knew something was wrong. Her mother was not a martial arts master and did not know the Tortoise Breathing Technique. Her mother's heartbeat was so slow that it was about to stop. She must be dreaming!
She was anxious and flustered. Lun Pang Li Zhi Yong Li Zhi Tong Hun Huan Ying Ying Jun? Flounder Magic Pile Mail Li?? Sandfly? Stewed rice
She gently called out, "Mother! Mother! "
Third Madam Shen was in a deep sleep and did not move.
Xue Ling panicked and quickly poked Third Madam Shen's body a few times to activate the medicine.
The Prolonging Life Pill took effect very quickly. She poked a few times and her heartbeat became stronger. It was beating louder and louder until it returned to its normal frequency.
Third Madam Shen slowly opened her eyes and looked at her in confusion.
"Mother!" Xue Ling threw herself into her arms and hugged her tightly.
Third Madam Shen patted her back in confusion. "Girl, what's wrong?"
"Mother, you almost fell asleep and never woke up again!" Xue Ling said with a lingering fear.
If Xue Ling did not stay by her side and Third Madam Shen fell asleep on her own, she would have died when she came back at night. Even the House of High Duke's elixir would be useless. If it was delayed for too long, there would be no way to bring her back to life.
Xue Ling was extremely grateful. At the same time, she was surprised. How did Master know that her mother's lifespan was up to this day? It seemed that Master's supernatural power was getting stronger and stronger. He could actually see her mother's lifespan through her.
Xue Ling stayed by Third Madam Shen's side and sent someone to invite a famous doctor from the Hundred Herb Courtyard to take a look. The doctor only shook his head after a careful examination. Her body was healthy and there was no illness.
The next day, Xue Ling stayed by Third Madam Shen's side for another day. Only then did she feel relieved and went to find Chu Li.
The afternoon sun was exceptionally warm. It was already the end of spring. Chu Li was meditating under the Glory's Will.
The spiritual energy of the Scripture of Life and Death ripened the Soaring Grass and the Glory's Will.
The lifespan of the Glory's Will was thousands of years or even tens of thousands of years. It was almost immortal and the longer it lived, the stronger its effects would be. However, to increase its effects, it needed to grow for a thousand years. It was extremely difficult and inefficient.
With his current level of the Scripture of Life and Death, it was faster to directly ripen the required spirit herbs. However, he did not slack off on the ripening of the Glory's Will.
"Master." Xue Ling came closer to him and bowed deeply.
Chu Li raised his head and looked at her.
Xue Ling felt that Chu Li's gaze was strange. It was as if she had been seen through.
Chu Li nodded in satisfaction. "It seems that your mother has been saved. Congratulations!"
"Thank you, Master!" Xue Ling said softly.
She really did not know what to say to express her gratitude. Words were too weak and could not express her gratitude.
Chu Li smiled. "There's no need to thank me. However, don't forget to give your mother another Life Prolonging Pill in a few days. Take it every ten days. Eat all six of them."
"Yes." Xue Ling nodded.
Chu Li waved his hand, indicating that she did not need to say anything else.
He continued to bury himself in ripening the Soaring Grass. Ten days later, the Soaring Grass was ripe.
He spent another two days refining the Soaring Grass into the Soaring Pill. He consumed three pills in one go.
Sure enough, as he had expected, the effects of the Flying Dan had weakened quite a bit, but even so, after taking another four, his cultivation had doubled.
However, even after his cultivation level doubled, the Heavenly Heart Technique still could not break through to the ninth level. It was as if there was an invisible barrier blocking him. He could not break through. It was not because he did not accumulate enough energy.
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