（I'm in so much pain... I had to publish a chapter three times. I don't know if this will succeed. Some readers said it's because of the words "十**八" causing the issue, so I even changed the chapter number. If it doesn't work this time, I'll be spitting blood.）
The intense conflict among the younger disciples came to an odd conclusion, leaving many people feeling bewildered.
This time, the conflict was extensive, with over a hundred disciples from the Law Enforcement Hall mobilized to surround Su Yan, indirectly confirming her strength.
As for the other protagonist, Yang Kai, he was also known to many disciples, some despising him, others envying him, with various comments and opinions.
At this moment, Yang Kai was in a deep sleep.
After leaving the Forest Prison, Yang Kai fell asleep immediately. This time, he was beaten by five Law Enforcement Hall disciples, and although the injuries were not fatal, they were quite severe. If not for the indomitable spirit in his heart, Yang Kai would have collapsed long ago.
With the matter resolved and no more worries, he naturally couldn't hold on any longer.
When he woke up, Yang Kai found himself lying on an unfamiliar bed, his body aching. He turned his eyes to look around and saw that the room was simple and elegant, with very few pieces of furniture, exuding a serene atmosphere.
Just like Su Yan's little house in the Black Wind Market.
Struggling to get up, the noise he made was heard outside, and soon, Su Mu pushed the door open, his face filled with emotion.
Li Yuntian and the others were also there, walking in with Su Mu, looking at Yang Kai with a sense of relief.
"Senior Brother Yang, how are you feeling?" Su Mu came forward to help him up.
"I'm fine." Yang Kai slightly circulated his yuan qi, finding no major issues, but he needed a few days to recover.
"Senior Brother, you saved me again. Thank you, Su Mu." Su Mu expressed his gratitude awkwardly.
"Don't worry about it." Yang Kai waved his hand.
"Right, these are the pills from our old ghost. They are for healing and cultivation." Su Mu took out over a dozen bottles and placed them on the bedside table.
"Second Elder?" Yang Kai was surprised. "Isn't this too much?"
"Not at all. You were severely injured this time and need to recover properly."
"Then, please thank Second Elder on my behalf."
"No need to thank him." Su Mu waved his hand, a hint of anger on his face.
Su Xuanwu felt he owed Yang Kai, so he gave him so many pills. If not for the final order from the shopkeeper Meng, Yang Kai might have been sacrificed. Su Mu was angry at how the matter was handled and specifically asked for many pills for Yang Kai.
"Where is Senior Sister Su Yan?" Yang Kai turned and looked around.
Su Mu's expression became strange. He had already heard from Li Yuntian and the others about Yang Kai's heroic actions. He was both terrified and admiring. To him, Su Yan had always felt more like a mother than a sister, and he never dared to breathe a word in her presence.
But looking at Senior Brother Yang, he was so bold! He actually held Su Yan's hand in front of over a hundred people and made such bold statements.
And he wasn't killed afterward! Not only was he not killed, but he was even arranged to recover in her private room. This was simply unbelievable!
Yang Kai had been unconscious for two days, and Su Mu had been pondering the mystery for two days, but he still couldn't figure it out.
Why? Why is this happening?
"Ah! Senior Brother Yang!" Su Mu sighed heavily, patted Yang Kai's shoulder, and after some hesitation, said, "Take it easy! Throughout history, there have been many cases where one party is interested, but the other is indifferent. You need to be more open-minded."
Yang Kai was taken aback, then felt a mix of amusement and frustration, realizing Su Mu had misunderstood him. He didn't bother to explain and simply asked, "Where is she?"
"Senior Sister Su Yan went to the Black Wind Market after settling you here." Su Mu replied.
"Didn't she say anything when she left?" Yang Kai was suspicious, thinking Su Yan must have had something to say, given his actions at the time.
"No." Su Mu shook his head slowly.
Yang Kai admired her even more.
This Senior Sister was truly carefree. Concerning her reputation, she didn't explain the situation to anyone, believing in the principle that the clear will naturally be clear!
After talking with Su Mu for a while, he left.
Lying in bed, Yang Kai didn't think too much. The matter was already settled, and overthinking wouldn't help. With the many pills Su Mu brought, it was time to test his hypothesis.
Half of the pills were for healing, and the other half for cultivation. Overall, they were quite valuable.
Yang Kai first took a few healing pills, then quietly circulated the True Yang Technique to help the medicine take effect, carefully observing the changes in his body.
Indeed, the healing pills were quite effective. The medicinal power flowed through his meridians, quickly nourishing and repairing his injuries, reducing the pain.
However, Yang Kai keenly noticed that part of the medicinal power circled through his meridians and then flowed into his bones.
Noticing this, Yang Kai raised an eyebrow, becoming more confident in his hypothesis.
To verify this, Yang Kai spent the entire day continuously taking various pills.
The final result confirmed that his Proud Bone Golden Body could indeed absorb other types of energy, not just yang energy!
Yang Kai had this hypothesis when he broke through to the Kaiyuan Realm a few days ago, but he couldn't verify it at the time.
The True Yang Technique was undoubtedly a special and powerful technique, allowing him to condense yang liquid without limit, which was extremely powerful in battle. However, this powerful technique had a significant drawback: the cultivation environment was too strict.
He had to cultivate in a yang energy environment.
Yang Kai was initially worried that his cultivation would be affected by the environment, but the inclusiveness of the Proud Bone Golden Body alleviated this concern.
He could cultivate the True Yang Technique when there was yang energy, and when there wasn't, the Proud Bone Golden Body could absorb any type of energy.
With this dual approach, his strength wouldn't stagnate due to a lack of yang energy.
The non-yang energy absorbed by the Proud Bone Golden Body would enhance his combat power when he needed it.
Yang Kai felt there was an indescribable connection between his Proud Bone Golden Body and the True Yang Technique, but he couldn't quite grasp it yet.
When Yang Kai came to his senses, he was startled.
He had unconsciously consumed five entire bottles of pills, each containing ten pills, meaning he had taken fifty pills. Even if these were ordinary pills, a normal person would not be able to handle such a large quantity.
But Yang Kai felt nothing, and his injuries were much better.
In the darkness, Yang Kai's eyes glowed eerily as he stared at the remaining seven or eight bottles of various pills. A crazy idea was forming in his mind.
Once the idea formed, he couldn't suppress it.
After a long silence, Yang Kai decided to take a risk!
He picked up a bottle, uncapped it, and poured all the pills into his mouth. He did the same with another bottle, and another...
After consuming all the remaining pills, Yang Kai licked his lips, still feeling unsatisfied.
If anyone else had seen this, they would have been terrified. These pills, though not poisonous, should not be consumed like beans. Any medicine has its limits, and overconsumption can harm the body, affect cultivation, and even damage one's foundation.
But in a short moment, Yang Kai had swallowed seventy to eighty different pills.
He smacked his lips, feeling his stomach swell with numerous gentle medicinal powers mixing and converging into a terrifying energy.
Yang Kai was prepared and quickly circulated the True Yang Technique.
The energy surged like a dragon, and Yang Kai grunted, feeling as if his entire abdomen was being torn apart.
The speed of the True Yang Technique increased dramatically, as if it had an endless attraction. The energy from the seventy to eighty pills was slowly absorbed into his meridians.
Yang Kai remained vigilant, carefully observing.
The dragon-like energy moved through his meridians, clashing with the True Yang Essence. Though they mixed, they did not merge.
Moreover, they flowed in opposite directions.
The True Yang Essence moved clockwise, while the medicinal energy moved counterclockwise, constantly colliding. Each collision burned away the harmful substances in the medicinal energy, leaving only the purest energy.
Yang Kai's body alternated between light and dark, his skin turning red, and his meridians swelling, looking extremely alarming.
As time passed, the impurities in the medicinal energy were removed, and it slowly flowed into his bones. The Proud Bone Golden Body seemed to transform into a hungry source, greedily devouring the incoming energy.
In the midst of the intense pain, Yang Kai's perception was clearer than ever. It was as if he had eyes inside his body, seeing how the True Yang Essence refined the energy and how the Proud Bone Golden Body absorbed the refined energy, not missing a single detail.
He had a vague understanding!
Yang Kai recalled the battles he had experienced since obtaining the Proud Bone Golden Body. The excitement and bloodlust he felt during pain and the indomitable will that accompanied it always led to rapid growth in his strength, allowing him to defeat and kill opponents stronger than himself.
Especially the battle in the Forest Prison two days ago, the beating from the five much stronger opponents was vividly etched in his mind.
His blood boiled again, and a familiar warmth spread through his bones. The energy absorbed by the Proud Bone Golden Body was returned to him, temporarily enhancing his strength.
It wasn't enough! Yang Kai felt he was missing something to truly understand the secrets of the Proud Bone Golden Body.
He needed a real battle!
With this thought, Yang Kai jumped out of bed, panting heavily, pushed open the door, and walked straight to the opposite room, kicking it open.
Yang Kai guessed Su Mu was sleeping in the opposite room because he had heard some noise from there. He wanted to find someone to fight, and Su Mu was a good choice.
The door opened, and Yang Kai saw a smooth back. The challenge he was about to shout died in his throat.
Under the moonlight, by the window, a graceful and captivating figure.
Her skin was like congealed fat, her body exquisite, and when she turned, it was a breathtaking sight.
This scene was truly shocking, and Yang Kai's soul nearly flew out of his body.
There was indeed someone in the room, but it wasn't Su Mu; it was Su Yan!