Chapter 236: The Mysterious Mystic Water Pill and the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth
"Master… does that mean I can…?"
Qi Poxiao wasn't the only one taken aback by the special effects of the Qing Dynasty Blessed Pork Meat. Yu Hua, seated beside Tang Qianqiu, was equally stunned.
"It should work for you, too," Tang Qianqiu mused, offering a slight smile.
Over the years, Yu Hua had devoted himself to studying natural treasures and various medicinal recipes, making significant contributions to Tang Sect's Medicine Hall.
But every medicine has its side effects; his body had accumulated residual toxins from these medicines.
While they hadn't caused any serious health issues yet, they blocked his progress in cultivation.
These toxins were difficult to eliminate, yet they seemed like the kind the Qing Dynasty Blessed Pork Meat could likely cleanse.
After all, that dish could even expel evil spirit master energy from within Tang Qianqiu himself.
"Then… I'll take an order of Qing Dynasty Blessed Pork Meat as well!"
"Oh, and the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth can raise innate spirit power by one level," Tang Qianqiu added quietly.
"What?!" Yu Hua looked at him in astonishment, then broke into a delighted smile. "Then I'll have one of those as well!"
With an innate spirit power of level nine, that cabbage dish would suit him perfectly.
"This Boiled Cabbage can enhance innate spirit power?" Qi Poxiao, who had just calmed down, was startled again. "So, it could potentially create spirit masters with full innate spirit power?"
"Master, this dish only works up to three times per person," Cao Rang quickly explained with a soft cough.
"Three times, huh? That's a bit more reasonable," Qi Poxiao exhaled in relief.
With a three-use limit, the effect was acceptable.
"But… it can be combined with the Mystic Water Pill…" Tang Qianqiu added, his expression complex.
He had conducted an experiment back in Star Luo City, having a Tang Sect disciple take the Mystic Water Pill before trying the Boiled Cabbage.
The effects didn't clash at all.
The Mystic Water Pill also raises innate spirit power but works only twice, whereas the Boiled Cabbage works up to three times.
Together, they could elevate a spirit master with level-five innate spirit power to the full level of innate spirit power.
"This…" Qi Poxiao fell silent.
Raising innate spirit power by five levels was no small feat.
Although gathering two Mystic Water Pills and three orders of Boiled Cabbage would cost tens of thousands of Gold Coins, compared to the significance of what it offered, it was still incredibly affordable.
Generally, those with level-five innate spirit power have a decent chance of reaching the rank of Six-Ring Spirit Emperor, which is a strong mid-level force in any organization.
Reaching Seven Rings and beyond would even qualify one as a high-level spirit master.
But this didn't seem like a bad thing.
The Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth could give those with poor natural talent a chance to improve.
After all, true geniuses are rare, and many people have only one or two levels of innate spirit power, or even struggle to cultivate at all.
As a Limit Douluo, Qi Poxiao understood that talent is just one factor in a spirit master's strength. Character and insight also matter. Relying too much on external aids for power is naïve. External aids can only raise one's potential, but reaching that potential is up to the individual.
Thinking of this, Qi Poxiao relaxed. "Not bad, this Boiled Cabbage is a great dish. Perhaps we could even recommend it to the academy students so they can try it if they're able."
After all, at a thousand Gold Coins per dish, the Boiled Cabbage was far more affordable than the elusive Mystic Water Pill.
Yet…
Qi Poxiao glanced deeply toward the kitchen, where Qi Han was busy.
This young man's surprises never ceased to amaze him.
"Sir, here is your Qing Dynasty Blessed Pork Meat."
Fu Ya still didn't know Qi Poxiao's true identity, but seeing how respectful Dean Cao was to him, she assumed he must hold a prominent position and politely addressed him as "Sir."
Qi Poxiao nodded and smiled, his anticipation growing as Fu Ya served his dish.
The moment the dish was placed before him, the surrounding natural energy surged wildly. The diners nearby exchanged knowing glances.
This dish, even more expensive than the Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb, indeed had some extraordinary qualities.
The nine-colored celestial light pierced through endless mist, revealing the hidden immortal palace beneath.
For those who hadn't yet witnessed this extraordinary sight, admiration and longing filled their faces.
Qi Poxiao looked on, visibly astonished. "Such scenery… only the legendary Divine Realm could rival this."
After a moment of admiration, he refocused on the dish before him.
The rich aroma of meat, mingled with the scent of chestnuts and other ingredients, filled the air, making him subconsciously swallow.
Although Shrek Academy's chefs were skilled, their cooking still fell short of Qi Han's mastery.
After a month without tasting Qi Han's dishes, Qi Poxiao had eagerly anticipated this moment, and the exquisite fragrance was almost too much to bear.
Picking up his chopsticks, he carefully lifted a piece of pork belly rolled into a delicate flower, separating it from the edges. He then placed a ten-centimeter slice of the pork into his mouth.
The pork belly, slightly quivering with each movement, gleamed with a tempting sheen on its surface. As it entered his mouth, Qi Poxiao's eyes narrowed.
The meat, rich and flavorful without being greasy, filled his senses with its full-bodied taste, lingering between his lips and teeth. As he chewed, the soft yet firm pork belly released its juices, coating his tongue in a savory taste that seemed endless—a pleasure and fulfillment in every bite.
After swallowing that single slice, Qi Poxiao set down his chopsticks, savoring the taste on his tongue while attentively sensing any changes within his body.
Soon, a gentle warmth began to spread from his stomach through his limbs, creating a subtle, tingling sensation in every area afflicted by old injuries. However, since his body harbored numerous injuries accumulated over the years, this tingling sensation only lasted briefly—no more than a single breath before dissipating entirely.
From this reaction, he could tell that a single serving of Qing Dynasty Blessed Pork Meat wouldn't be enough to fully dispel all his internal injuries.
Yet, Qi Poxiao's face grew increasingly joyful.
It worked!
It really worked!
If one serving wasn't enough, then he would simply have more. For Qi Poxiao, this wasn't an issue.
To find hope of relief for the persistent injuries that had plagued him for so many years meant everything to him. In a sense, this was nothing short of a debt of rebirth.
Qi Poxiao glanced toward Qi Han in the kitchen, his gaze deep with gratitude, though he said nothing.
This kindness, Qi Poxiao had accepted.
Watching the joy on Qi Poxiao's face, Yu Hua's anticipation grew even stronger.
If this dish worked for Master Qi, then surely it could benefit him as well.
Although Yu Hua's innate spirit power wasn't low, his cultivation had stagnated.
The main cause was the build-up of residual medicinal toxins in his body, which blocked his advancement.
Furthermore, the healing-type martial spirit he wielded made cultivation a challenge in itself.
If those toxins could be fully expelled, with his accumulated foundation over the years, Yu Hua might break through to level ninety-two, or perhaps even ninety-three, in a short time.
How could he not feel a surge of eager expectation?