Chapter 213: Hesitation

Bai Rouyun had long since known that she had the possibility to use the Foundation Building Pill, but she had hesitated.

While it was true that the Foundation Building Pill would be able to help her overcome the majority of the problems she was currently facing, there was a significant risk involved with doing this.

The pill was created for those who had at least reached the Innate Realm, Green Tier as a cultivation base, and not only were the medicinal properties of the herbs used overly domineering, when added together they could become lethal to the consumer, should they not be able to withstand the pressure.

Previously, Bai Rouyun had great faith in her ability, and that of the Eternal Shadow Palace, and was actually not in too much of a rush to get her hands on the Qilin horn.

She had always known that cultivation was not something that could be rushed, but she also knew that one had to grasp every moment and opportunity to improve oneself.

Her consuming the Foundation Building Pill would not be approved by Li Moyun, but he was currently not here, and the feelings within her chest could no longer be suppressed.

She had been useless for too long. Since she could not become an expert with a single flip of her hand, then she had no other option than to take a risk.

Everything came at a price. The price she would have to pay while consuming the Foundation Building Pill was that her entire body would be reborn.

Her meridians would be shattered before they would slowly be mended together by the medicinal properties within the pill. It was not only the meridians which would experience this treatment; every part of her body would be rebuilt.

This pill was known to be against the heavens. It was not very difficult to refine, but because of the sheer number of herbs needed, not many could afford it. The formula had also been lost in the passing of time, and no one knew how to refine it any longer.

Bai Rouyun was not afraid of the pain that she would experience while rebuilding her body; what made her apprehensive was that the pill was created for a much stronger expert.

While Bai Rouyun was not afraid of pain, she did not see any purpose to indirectly throw her life away.

"So, Xiao Bao, will I be able to withstand the medicinal properties of this pill?" Bai Rouyun stared at the pill in her palm, feeling a bit apprehensive due to her reaction to the scent of this pill alone.

"You should be able to, I guess?" While Xiao Bao answered, even Bai Rouyun could sense the uncertainty in his voice. Bai Rouyun's body had been maltreated and malnourished since childhood. It was not very strong, and while it had been tempered time and time again due to her medicines and training, there were many hidden dangers deep within which could erupt at any moment. Fifteen years of torment were not easy to wipe out.

Xiao Bao had intentionally made Bai Rouyun remember the Foundation Building Pill's formula, as he felt that this would be the most suitable way to solve the many problems that were plaguing her now.

Unfortunately, he had never before seen the actual pill, and had severely underestimated the fierce energy that was contained within. Was Bai Rouyun really able to survive such powers wreaking havoc in her body?

It was not only Xiao Bao who was hesitating; Xiao Mao, Xiao Hua, and Xiao Jin were all looking at one another with some worry in their eyes.

While Xiao Mao and Xiao Hua had not been with Bai Rouyun for long, she had treated them exceptionally well. She had been passing them ancient pills which were so pure that their strength had already risen drastically, and even Xiao Hua was very happy. Absorbing these pills made it so that there was no need to kill and absorb essence blood.

Xiao Mao was the calmest out of all of them, but even he felt somewhat worried. Bai Rouyun was a good person, and he did not want her to suffer, but he also understood her feeling of being useless, her urge to become stronger, and her wish to stand side by side with her beloved.

As he understood her thoughts, Xiao Mao decided not to say anything as a sigh escaped the sharp teeth.

Xiao Hua had always been very attached to the Cloud Leopard. Seeing that her big brother was not complaining, the little flower also decided not to speak.

Xiao Bao and Xiao Jin were the ones who were the most worried. They had been with Bai Rouyun the longest, and while they sometimes found her annoying, they truly cared for her, and they could feel her genuine concern for them.

Most would treat them as objects; they were, after all, merely the artifact spirits, but to Bai Rouyun, they were equal to living beings. Being shown such respect, it was the first time for both of them, and they had long since completely accepted her in their hearts.

Bai Rouyun was connected to all these small treasures, and she could feel their genuine worry for her. Their concern made her heart warm, and her eyes soften.

"I will give it a try." She knew that if things went wrong, then she was not very likely to spend more time with those she considered important, but she also knew that if she wanted to protect them, she had to become much more powerful.

Xiao Jin could feel the determination within her voice, and while she was worried, she knew that it was essential to show her support.

"Mom, don't worry too much. There is only a fifty percent chance for you to die from this!"