"I've heard the Spring Rain Pill can enhance the bones, but how effective is it really?"

At the same pedestrian food street, the barbecue restaurant where He Kao often grilled skewers with Xiaopang, He Kao held a skewer of small waist, eating while asking Wei Luo.

Wei Luo's way of eating was much more refined than He Kao's; she first placed the meat from the skewer onto a plate, then used chopsticks to dip it in sauce, rather than munching straight from the skewer.

She answered leisurely, "From what I know, Spring Rain Pill is mainly for children, to be taken before they've begun their magical cultivation techniques. For those already at entry level, it's not much necessary."

He Kao: "Why isn't it necessary?"

Wei Luo's reply was meticulous, "Can't say it's completely useless, just not much needed."

She took a bite of the small waist, then explained further, "To have begun cultivation proves one isn't limited by innate ability, and the process of cultivating magic techniques itself can enhance the bones, with effects far more evident than Spring Rain Pill. The higher the cultivation, the more pronounced the effect.

So for sorcerers who've already begun, it's better to focus on cultivation than rely on the Spring Rain Pill for bone enhancement. You have Tier Three Cultivation, haven't you felt your body and mind evolving?"

He Kao quickly nodded, "Yes, I feel it, of course I feel it! If cultivation can enhance the bones, to what extent can it be achieved?"

Wei Luo sipped a little draft beer, "Let me put it this way, legend has it that once you break through to Tier Eight, you can be reborn, no matter if a limb is lost, it can grow anew...

But I've never seen such a master myself, and even if I did, I might not realize it."

He Kao exclaimed, "They can grow back? Then what about the eunuchs in the imperial palace..." Saying this felt a bit indecent, so he promptly stopped.

Wei Luo, however, wasn't too reserved, blushing while laughing, "In theory, it should be possible, but eunuchs are limited by innate ability, it's hard for them to reach entry level unless they've succeeded in cultivation before entering the palace..."

Here she also covered her mouth and chuckled feeling it was hard to continue.

She removed her jacket during the nighttime grilling, placing it beside, and lit a small furnace on the table, feeling a bit warm, her cheeks flushed, looking quite charming, her laughter made her delicate figure slightly tremble, having a captivating allure.

He Kao quickly steered the topic, "So it seems, once at entry level, Spring Rain Pill becomes unnecessary?"

Wei Luo: "If you're not afraid of waste, it's okay to take it, there's still some effect in improving physique. Like these small skewers, not eating them is fine, but you can't say they're not nutritious.

I already have Tier Five Cultivation, once fasted in Grotto Heaven, but not necessary to constantly feast on wind and dew.

For example, my teacher with Tier Seven Cultivation can theoretically fast from food completely, but he doesn't abstain from liquor or meat; not only is he a gourmet, but also picky..."

The topic again wandered off, as they munched on skewers and sipped beer discussing fasting.

He Kao previously often came here with Xiaopang to grill skewers, but with Wei Luo at nighttime grilling, felt much more intriguing than Xiaopang.

As for Huang Xiaopang, his experience tonight was quite unforgettable.

Actually, since after the Spring Festival, Xiaopang was quite distressed, feeling awkward but couldn't pinpoint why. Sometimes he wanted to chat with He Kao for help analyzing the situation, but hesitated to open up.

Truly a mix of worries and hesitations.

During Spring Festival, He Kao dropped a bombshell causing his aunt to rage, his cousin He Shan got a severe scolding from her parents, originally doing a good deed anonymously also put Xiaopang in an awkward position.

Luckily, He Kao quickly reflected, took the blame upon himself which prevented further conflict between the Huang Family and He Family.

After causing trouble, He Kao escaped, self-driving all the way to Maoluo Country, because the unfolding situation was beyond his control, some things simply couldn't be managed.

He Kao couldn't change his aunt's decision nor sway Mrs. Chen's wishes.

During the Spring Festival, intermediaries were negotiating between the two families, discussing marriage matters, feeling Xiaopang and Xiaoshan were quite suitable.

The specific process not even He Kao nor Xiaopang himself understood, eventually the two families were in talks. Not Xiaopang and Xiaoshan, but their parents discussing conditions directly.

This made Xiaopang quite frustrated because he and Xiaoshan weren't even a couple; they hadn't even held hands, let alone dated.

They weren't matchmade acquaintances, just neighbors since childhood, normally shouldn't they date to confirm a relationship before families talk terms?

But this process was skipped, the families jumped straight to discussing conditions, while he and Xiaoshan had never even gone on a date as a couple... Isn't this quite unfair?

Zhou Yan and He Changshan, this couple thought they could handle the Huang Family, and indeed they could. Because Huang Si was willing to help He Shan with fifteen thousand without her knowing.

What does this indicate? Firstly, Huang Si definitely has feelings for He Shan, secondly, he is wealthy and generous.

From Mrs. Chen's perspective, this confirmed her son's affections for Xiaoshan, she had been urging Xiaopang to date for a long time, now with a ready match, she would naturally try it out.

But what does Huang Xiaopang himself think? To be honest, he feels quite surprised... If Xiaoshan really wants to be his girlfriend, he would be willing.

He does indeed have good feelings for Xiaoshan, and he's had them for a long time. Xiaoshan was even the object of his vague adolescent fantasies.

Despite Huang Xiaopang never having been in a relationship, he feels quite disloyal, always falling for one after another. For example, of the virtual girls he drew, if asked which he genuinely liked, he would say he liked them all.

When playing games, he even came up with a username for himself—King Huang Hai—which sounds quite imposing and has a double meaning.

This giant in thought is in some aspects a dwarf in action. Although he has long had good feelings for Xiaoshan, he never tried to pursue her, perhaps because they are too familiar with each other.

Recently, he has been practicing with Meng Ya, whom he finds both beautiful and capable, having a good temper and being considerate. He also has good feelings for Meng Ya.

Yet in his subconscious, he does not believe Meng Ya would be interested in him, and thus has not dared to entertain such thoughts.

Now, with someone trying to pair him with Xiaoshan, he feels somewhat stirred, but he always feels like things shouldn't be this way. After holding it in for a long time, he finally sends Xiaoshan a message after work—

"How about we start dating, try it out for a while?"

For Xiaopang, if Xiaoshan is willing to be his girlfriend and build a close romantic relationship, he doesn't mind being a not-so-severe simp, just to enjoy the pleasures of being in love... as long as he doesn't overdo it.

To his surprise, Xiaoshan sends back a classic reply—"My mom won't allow it!"

Xiaopang was immediately frustrated, and along with frustration came some anger: Your mom won't even let you date me, so why mention so many conditions for marriage to my mom?

Xiaopang is inexperienced, because Xiaoshan said it's her mom not allowing it, not herself, Xiaopang could easily have said: Then let's not tell your mom for now, and later figure out a way to get her approval...

Unfortunately, Xiaopang could only sulk alone, feeling like a poem—

The bright moon, tender, might laugh at me, laugh at me now. Betraying spring's heart, walking and singing alone.

Recently afraid to speak of past events, dressed in orchid garb. Shallow moon, deep lamp, where to seek clouds returning in dreams.

Speaking of influence, there certainly was some. If these things hadn't happened, it would be fine. Just so happened they did, a certain feeling inexplicably stirred, not specifically targeting anyone, just his own spirit.

In the past, he would just watch action movies and practice arts, but now he found it hard to settle his melancholy.

Huang Xiaopang received He Shan's reply message after work, during overtime, when He Kao had already left. His gloomy appearance was noticed by the oldest coworker in the office, Old Zhang, who invited him to drink.

Xiaopang and Old Zhang went to the pedestrian street to have skewers, chatted about various topics, and then Old Zhang dragged Xiaopang to get a foot massage... if He Kao and Wei Luo arrived a bit earlier, they might have encountered the two.

Old Zhang brought Xiaopang to a foot massage parlor he had been to before and was quite satisfied with. Usually, Xiaopang would not come to such a place, but today, under Old Zhang's persuasion, he ordered the most expensive service package...

How did he feel? Just like a lyric says: "A sudden inexplicable feeling of emptiness."

In the middle of the night, Xiaopang came out from the foot massage parlor, spending a total of 3,600 yuan, including Old Zhang's bill.

Old Zhang said thank you and left after calling a cab. A gust of night wind passed, and he suddenly felt anxious, also a bit ashamed, constantly feeling like he made some mistake, but at the same time inexplicably at ease, no longer quite as frustrated.

The next day, close to end of work, Old Zhang wanted to ask him out for another foot massage, but Xiaopang thought about it and refused.

Yet after dinner, upon returning to his apartment, he called home and then routinely played some games, suddenly feeling the games weren't appealing.

Xiaopang did not call Old Zhang again, quietly went out alone like a thief, back to the foot massage parlor from yesterday... He only knew this one place now, ordering the same service number from yesterday.

He arrived earlier than yesterday but left at about the same time, having not only a foot massage but also a shower, feeling quite refreshed in the night breeze.

Running his hand over his still damp hair, he took out his phone to call a cab, but instinctively opened his mouth wide to dodge, for he saw a familiar face coming straight at him.

Unfortunately, he couldn't avoid it. The person was coming right for him, with a scrutinizing look that made him feel a wave of insecurity.

He Kao stopped Huang Xiaopang at the entrance of the foot massage parlor, asking, "Why did you come here?"

Huang Xiaopang replied with some panic, "Foot massage, just a foot massage."

He Kao: "Stop joking, look at yourself in a mirror, is this just a foot massage?"

Since he had already been caught, Huang Xiaopang instead resumed his usual calm, ran a hand through his hair again, and said profoundly, "Xiao Kao, you don't understand me! It's not my feet I'm washing, but the mud I'm walking through in life."

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