This is the only pill he can take right now, as for the Gathering Qi Pill, it is used by disciples in the Qi Refining stage for cultivation.

Looking at the pill in his hand, Su Twelve hesitated for a moment, then closed his eyes and swallowed the pill.

As soon as the pill entered his throat, Su Twelve immediately felt a warm flow spread throughout his body, like basking in the sun, it felt incredibly comfortable.

This sensation lasted for a whole hour.

When the warm flow dissipated, Su Twelve opened his eyes and saw that a thick layer of black, grimy impurities had unexpectedly seeped out of his body.

He quickly ran to the yard and washed away the impurities on his body. Then, after taking a few deep breaths, he felt no discomfort, but instead felt full of energy.

He let out a long sigh of relief and felt his anxious heart settle.

"It seems that these pills are indeed fine. Just like the book says, they can remove impurities from the body and enhance physical condition."

"With so many Enhancement Pills, if I take them all, my body should become extremely strong."

"Then, if I encounter that tiger again, I won’t be afraid!"

Su Twelve silently thought to himself as he decided to stay in the waste pill room, eating the Enhancement Pills every day.

He had no idea how extravagant his actions were. Treating Enhancement Pills as regular food—this was something unique not only in the Cangshan Mountains, but even throughout the entire Zhao Kingdom.

If other disciples found out, they would surely be envious to the point of jealousy!

In the world of cultivating immortals, the success rate of pill-making was extremely low. The entry-level disciples of Yun Song Sect only received a few Enhancement Pills each month—at most ten, and usually only three.

For the next ten days, Su Twelve spent his time on edge.

Every night, the tiger would appear. Knowing he was no match for it, he could only hide in the waste pills and use them to mask his scent.

One morning, Su Twelve swallowed three Enhancement Pills again.

However, this time, there were almost no impurities expelled from his body. He felt no other changes, except for not feeling hungry anymore.

This situation made Su Twelve frown.

"It seems that the Enhancement Pills can’t infinitely improve my body. This is troublesome! The tiger is still a threat, and if I run into it one day, I’ll be finished."

"I need to think of another way. Even if it’s risky, I need to get rid of it as soon as possible!"

"My physical condition is no worse than those adults. If I could set a trap..."

As Su Twelve thought, his eyes gleamed. With his enhanced body, his confidence surged, but he knew he wouldn’t engage in hand-to-hand combat with the tiger unless it was absolutely necessary.

Humans and animals have the greatest difference: the ability to think!

Without wasting any time, he immediately checked each room and quickly found a pile of farm tools.

He picked out a shovel and an axe and began his work.

After a full day’s effort, he dug a pit about five or six meters deep in the yard and chopped down several tree trunks the size of his arms. He sharpened the trunks into points and stuck them upright at the bottom and around the pit.

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By evening, a carefully crafted trap appeared in the yard.

He concealed the trap and then crouched in the corner of the yard, holding the axe, patiently waiting.

He was determined to hunt down the tiger that night.

Pressing his ear against the wall, he listened closely.

After consuming so many Enhancement Pills, not only did his physical condition improve, but his senses were also enhanced. Now, he could hear many sounds from a hundred meters away with perfect clarity.

Based on his experiences from the past few days, the tiger should be arriving soon.

Sure enough, soon he heard the rustling of footsteps in the distance.

Hearing the noise, he instinctively gripped the axe tighter, pressed his back against the wall, and kept his eyes fixed on the yard.

"Thud!"

With a muffled sound, the tiger leapt over the wall like it was returning home.

Seeing the tiger, Su Twelve shivered, then immediately swung the axe, stood up, and braced himself.

Even though he was prepared, facing such an opponent for the first time still made him instinctively terrified, his limbs feeling weak.

This creature’s massive size alone was enough to overpower him easily.

At the same time, the tiger also noticed Su Twelve in the corner of the yard, sniffing the air for human scent, and its ferocity flared.

"Roar!"

The tiger roared and opened its blood-red mouth, charging straight at Su Twelve.

Its sharp claws gleamed in the moonlight, and the stench from its mouth was terrifying.

The ground shook under its massive body.

Seeing the tiger getting closer, Su Twelve felt his heart leap to his throat, his back drenched in cold sweat.

His gaze fell on the trap in front of him, and he felt a little more at ease.

But in the next second, an unexpected change occurred.

Just as the tiger was about to step into the trap, it suddenly leaped into the air, seemingly about to jump over the trap and directly pounce on Su Twelve.

Su Twelve panicked. If the trap didn’t work, he would be in serious danger.

"Ah!"

He let out a loud yell, disregarding his fear, and with all his might, threw the axe at the tiger in mid-air.

"Bang!"

With a muffled thud, the axe struck the tiger’s head, causing blood to spurt everywhere.

Now, Su Twelve was as strong as an ox!

The moment the tiger jumped, it was struck by the axe, its momentum disrupted as it landed awkwardly.

Upon landing, the tiger grimaced in pain, its eyes wide with fury. It roared and charged toward Su Twelve again.

But just as it made its move, the ground beneath it suddenly gave way. Caught off guard, it fell straight into the pit.

"Splash~"

A spray of hot blood erupted from the trap as the tiger fell onto the sharp wooden stakes and let out an earth-shattering roar.

But after a few more roars, the tiger went silent.

Su Twelve hurriedly grabbed the axe and moved to the side to check.

As soon as he peeked his head out, a dark shadow flashed by—it was the tiger, still alive and leaping up despite its injuries.

Caught off guard, Su Twelve was slammed aside, and the axe flew from his hands.

As he hit the ground, he felt his whole body ache. If it hadn’t been for the long-term use of Enhancement Pills, his enhanced body would have broken from the impact.

"Not good!"

He quickly regained his footing and rushed to stand up.

Just as he rose, he saw the tiger, blood dripping from its body, its bell-like eyes flashing with hatred, pouncing at him again, mouth wide open, its teeth gleaming with cold light.

In a moment of desperation, Su Twelve threw a handful of dust into the tiger’s eyes. Taking advantage of its moment of blindness, he kicked it hard in its wounded side.

With his current strength, the kick was heavy and powerful. The tiger, in pain, staggered back, almost falling over.

Su Twelve took this opportunity to roll out of the way and grabbed the axe that had fallen to the ground.

He swung it with all his might at the tiger.

Now, with all the frustration and anger he had built up over the past few days, he fought fiercely. The feeling of rage coursed through his veins, and he was beyond concerned about whether the trap worked or not.

The tiger, already injured, was slow and less agile, and it couldn’t even defend itself against Su Twelve’s attack.

Half an hour later, Su Twelve had some new wounds, but the tiger, covered in blood, collapsed to the ground, unable to rise again.

"I... I actually killed a tiger with my own strength?! The pills from those cultivators are amazing!"

Su Twelve stood beside the tiger’s corpse, his heart racing with excitement after the battle.

Hunting a tiger on his own had greatly boosted his courage! The sense of accomplishment was hard to describe.

But soon, a wave of fear hit him.

"That was too close. I thought the trap was foolproof, but the tiger actually played dead, and I almost died because I got careless. I need to be much more careful in the future!"

The tiger pretending to be dead and then counterattacking left a deep impression on him. It also reminded him that no opponent should ever be underestimated.

That night, Su Twelve slept more soundly than ever before.

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