Sinking into tranquility, Li Lin slowly regulated his breath while sensing the five elements within him. Initially, he could only feel a faint yellow glow, the Earth element, which was also the element of his practiced Open Mountain Palm martial technique.

"Relax and slowly feel the five elements within your body. Once you're familiar with them, cultivating martial techniques of these five elements will be much easier," Uncle Jiang advised.

Li Lin relaxed completely, feeling everything inside him. After some time, he gradually noticed a greenish glow, followed by a white and then an earthy yellow glow. These were the Wood, Wind, and Earth elements, respectively.

Soon, Li Lin felt a blue-green and a fiery red glow, representing the Water and Fire elements.

After a while, Li Lin was enveloped in the light of all five elements, with the earthy yellow being the most intense.

Observing this, Uncle Jiang slightly smiled. A full-spectrum martial artist with dual cultivation in spiritual and martial arts, this child would surely astonish the entire Lingwu Continent in the future.

"Alright, continue," Uncle Jiang said after about two hours.

Li Lin opened his eyes, feeling much less sore after the recent breathing exercise, though the bruises on his skin remained.

"Continue. When you can endure for an hour, you'll be ready," Uncle Jiang instructed.

This time, Li Lin was more cautious. As soon as Uncle Jiang spoke, he swiftly dodged. Having been beaten previously, Li Lin knew he couldn't just keep taking hits; he needed to learn to evade.

However, evasion seemed ineffective against Uncle Jiang. Even when Li Lin tried to counterattack, he couldn't match Uncle Jiang's speed. His moves hadn't been fully executed before Uncle Jiang's fists and palms had already landed on him.

The night continued till dawn, with Li Lin resting twice. His body, except for his face, was bruised everywhere. It seemed Uncle Jiang intentionally avoided hitting the face, otherwise, it would have been worse.

"Enough for today. Continue tomorrow. This is a Marrow-Cleansing Pill I've refined. Bathe in water infused with one pill for two hours every day," Uncle Jiang said, handing Li Lin a jade bottle.

Li Lin opened the bottle to find nearly thirty blue pills, emanating a strong medicinal fragrance. He didn't recognize the pills but knew they were much more powerful than the ZhongDing Pill.

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"Uncle Jiang, what grade is this pill? It seems quite high," Li Lin asked.

"It's a third-grade pill. Don't waste it. Bathe for two hours daily, and in a month, you should be reborn," Uncle Jiang replied.

"Third-grade pill, that must be valuable," Li Lin thought to himself.

"Uncle Jiang, can Li XiaoBai become a martial artist?" Li Lin asked, planning to train Li XiaoBai, as he always needed help.

"Li XiaoBai has average talent. Even if he becomes a martial artist, his prospects aren't great," Uncle Jiang remarked.

"Uncle Jiang, please help Li XiaoBai. He's been good to me," Li Lin requested.

"Here's the Fire Wolf Technique. Li XiaoBai seems to have a Fire element, but his talent is indeed mediocre. This technique should help him become a martial artist. His future progress depends on him," Uncle Jiang said.

"Thank you, Uncle Jiang," Li Lin said, receiving the jade slip. As long as Li XiaoBai could become a martial artist, the rest could be planned later.

"Go and use the Marrow-Cleansing Pill for your bath. Remember, three hours. It will greatly benefit you," Uncle Jiang instructed.

"Uncle Jiang, I'll take my leave," Li Lin said, leaving the secret room for the courtyard.

"Yin-Yang body, nurtured by me, another powerful figure will soon emerge in the Lingwu Continent," Uncle Jiang mused with a smile of pride after Li Lin left.

Li Lin, back in his room at dawn, prepared a large wooden tub for bathing. He dissolved a Marrow-Cleansing Pill in the water.

"Sizzle..."

The pill dissolved upon contact with water, turning it a dark green color, emitting a fragrant medicinal aroma and steamy bubbles.

"Third-grade pills for bathing, would fetch a good price if sold," Li Lin thought, smiling. He knew the pills were beneficial and not to be sold, then swiftly undressed.

Looking at his bruised body, Li Lin felt sorry for himself. Uncle Jiang had been merciless. He then jumped into the tub.

The warm water enveloped his bruised skin, bringing a tingling comfort.

"So comfortable," Li Lin sighed, enjoying the sensation like soaking in a hot spring. The warm steam seemed to penetrate his skin, nourishing his muscles and bones. He knew this was the effect of the Marrow-Cleansing Pill.

Li Lin closed his eyes, lying still in the tub, letting the steam seep into his body. After a night of painful training, he felt a release of tension and soon drifted into sleep, dreaming pleasantly.

"Lin'er, are you awake?" Luo Lan called in the morning. "He must be asleep. He seems different since he came back," she murmured.

Unaware in his deep sleep, Li Lin's bruises started to fade in the dark green liquid, the surface shimmering mysteriously.

Anyone with exceptional insight would be astonished to see a third-grade pill used for bathing, enhancing the body's strength – an extravagance even for major families, let alone the Li family.

As time passed, foul and noxious substances were expelled from Li Lin's pores, turning the clear water as filthy as a sewage pit.

"How smelly..." Waking up after a long sleep, Li Lin smelled an awful odor and opened his eyes in shock.

"God, what happened?" He was startled by the sewage-like water.

"Creak..."

"Young Master, what happened? Did you soil the bath?"

The door opened, and Li XiaoBai entered the room, glaring disdainfully at Li Lin in the tub, covering his nose in disgust.