"Isn't this quite comfortable?"
Li Xuan's paw was submerged in the clay pot, and he even stirred it around a couple of times, feeling quite content.
He couldn't help but look at Deng Weixian, who was lying on the bed, and secretly thought, "You were making such a fuss just now, and this is all it was?"
Li Xuan stirred it again, creating a small vortex in the clay pot, enjoying himself immensely.
When his paw was immersed in the liquid, he only felt a cool sensation; it wasn't uncomfortable at all, even a little pleasant.
He couldn't understand what Deng Weixian's exaggerated reaction earlier was all about.
"And here I thought this guy was a tough man."
"Hmph~~~"
Li Xuan deliberated for a long time, but ultimately softened and didn't "spit" it out. Instead, he swallowed it silently, making a "gulp" sound.
"Forget it, maybe human and cat physiques can't be compared?"
Feeling that it was about time, he withdrew his paw and carefully observed if there were similar changes.
Sure enough, the originally red blood vessels in his pink paw pad had turned blue and were slowly spreading.
Perhaps because his cat paw was smaller, the spreading speed was noticeably faster than Deng Weixian's.
Moreover, his body, which had felt a bit weak these past few days, received a boost.
That cool sensation traveled upward through his cat paw, almost encompassing his entire arm and left chest.
As this cool feeling flowed through his body, that part of his body clearly became much lighter.
"So that's it!"
"This liquid is the key to breaking through the Ningxue Realm, replenishing what I consumed during my previous cultivation."
Li Xuan's discovery made him incredibly excited.
He used to think that just eating would solve the problem of energy supply during cultivation.
But after he practiced Bloodthirsty Tiger Claw and discovered that eating couldn't restore his body's consumption, the panic he felt at that time was simply indescribable.
The path of cultivation had just opened a crack in the door for him, allowing him to see the infinite possibilities within.
If that door were to close on him at this moment, Li Xuan feared he would die of depression.
Fortunately, the cultivation problem was finally resolved.
Li Xuan eagerly shook off the liquid remaining on his paw, then switched to another paw.
He repeated this for about half an hour until his remaining three paws were also soaked.
Li Xuan was different from Deng Weixian.
Deng Weixian had two hands and two feet, but Li Xuan had four paws.
Since it was Bloodthirsty Tiger Claw, he naturally couldn't neglect any paw; when he cultivated, he practiced with all his paws.
So, Li Xuan's paw-soaking was perfectly justifiable.
As his last paw finished soaking, his body was filled with that cool power, continuously circulating and nourishing his body.
This sensation of complete comfort made Li Xuan feel a bit sleepy, and he let out a big yawn.
"Time to go back and have a wonderful sleep."
Li Xuan was shaking one of his hind legs, but suddenly, his movement paused, and a conflicted expression appeared on his face.
"Honestly, this thing smells really good."
He took his hind leg out of the clay pot and held it in his arms, examining it.
There were still scattered drops of dark blue liquid on his paw, and Li Xuan couldn't help but lean in to sniff it.
The scent was like some kind of magic, holding a considerable attraction for him.
He had been sniffing this scent for a long time while "soaking his paws" earlier, and it had made him incredibly greedy.
"How about just a little taste?"
Although this looked like something for external application, perhaps it could also be used internally?
Once this thought arose, it was unstoppable.
Li Xuan, as if possessed, inexplicably licked it.
"Slurp—"
The little liquid left on his paw was instantly licked clean by him.
"So fragrant, and a little sweet too."
Li Xuan smacked his lips twice, seeming somewhat unsatisfied.
He sprang up, then latched onto the clay pot, sticking his head inside.
The liquid in the clay pot had visibly decreased. Although there still seemed to be a lot, he wasn't sure if it would be enough.
Li Xuan looked at the shimmering blue liquid inside, like an old bear seeing a honey pot, unable to move.
He licked his mouth over and over again, but in the end, he suppressed his desire.
"Forget it, I'll just focus on mastering Bloodthirsty Tiger Claw first. It won't be too late to drink my fill then."
"Deng Weixian's godfather doesn't seem like a stingy person. He'll probably give him another pot if he sees his kung fu isn't up to par."
Li Xuan hardened his heart, closed his eyes, pulled his head out of the clay pot, then held his breath and quickly sealed the pot.
"I wonder when I'll be able to master Bloodthirsty Tiger Claw."
After sealing the clay pot, Li Xuan sighed and checked the information in his mind to see how far he still had to go.
[Bloodthirsty Tiger Claw: 20%]
"Huh? Why did it increase by two points?"
Li Xuan was a bit surprised. He had clearly checked the progress before, and it was only eighteen. How did it increase so quickly in such a short time, especially since he hadn't even practiced today?
He thought for a moment and quickly focused his gaze on the clay pot on the table.
Then, feeling the cool and comfortable sensation flowing through his body, he immediately understood.
"It's the effect of this thing; it's truly a treasure!"
Li Xuan held the clay pot with reluctance, absolutely adoring it.
Who wouldn't love such a delicious and useful treasure?
And just as Li Xuan was inseparable from the clay pot, there was a sound of someone breaking into the courtyard.
He didn't even need to go out to know it was Xiao Zhuozi returning.
"Is it already this late? Then I should go back too."
"Baby, I'll come see you tomorrow!"
After giving the clay pot a "smooch," he quietly departed... Early the next morning.
Li Xuan woke up with a yawn, planning to choose a spot for collecting money for Yu'er today.
Over these past few days, he had practically searched all of Jingyang Palace.
He had tried almost every place Yu'er could go.
But there always had to be something new; otherwise, if it always automatically landed in her purse, she would inevitably lose some of the joy of finding money.
There was still a little bit of the stolen silver fragments left, and Li Xuan directly threw all of them into the place where Princess Ankang hid her silver.
That girl also understood the principle that you shouldn't put all your eggs in one basket, so she hid it in several different places and also kept some close to her body.
So, Li Xuan generously made an extra deposit into Princess Ankang's treasury.
Anyway, when there was more money, she would just think she had misremembered.
Li Xuan arrived at Yu'er's door and found that she had woken up early and had actually set up a… feast in her room?
Calling it a feast was a bit crude; a few steamed buns and scattered fruits, none of which looked particularly good.
To offer it to guests would truly be an insult.
But in Jingyang Palace, this was already considered the highest standard.
"What's going on? Is Yu'er expecting guests today?"
"But this is the Cold Palace!"
Li Xuan stealthily crept closer, poking half his head through the doorway to peek inside.
Yu'er was kneeling before the table, her expression pious, muttering to herself.
Only then did Li Xuan notice that there was also a small incense burner in front of her, with three incense sticks lit.
"What's this all about today?"