[385 has been revised.
Truly sorry.
The following content is still a discarded manuscript]
"Let me mention it beforehand, during the fusion of these powers, there might be a chance of achieving a Realm breakthrough, but it’s not guaranteed to happen every time. Moreover, not achieving a breakthrough doesn’t mean you haven’t gotten stronger, understand?"
Longevity reminded.
Tu Nian nodded.
"Senior, I understand."
Longevity began to unscrew the first jar, and the white light ball immediately flew into Tu Nian’s body.
The first was the talent power of the Infinite Sword Dao.
When it fused into Tu Nian’s body, there was no change at all.
Tu Nian wanted to move, but Longevity immediately stopped him.
Then Longevity opened the second jar, releasing the white light ball inside.
This second light ball was a double strike, and as it fused into Tu Nian’s body, Tu Nian’s body began to change.
The eighth Meridian, Yin Acceptance, opened instantly.
Tu Nian was suddenly happy, and before he could smile, the ninth Meridian, Void Breach, followed and opened.
"Nine Meridians!"
Tu Nian was overjoyed.
The members of the Tu Family behind were also extremely excited.
Longevity said, "The guest is ready for the third fusion."
Longevity took out the third jar.
Starting from the third, there were no more instances of Realm breakthrough.
Until Longevity opened the last jar, when the green light ball containing resilient power flew into Tu Nian’s body.
Full circle.
Qiming.
And the twelfth Meridian, Heart Severance, was cleared in an instant.
"Twelve Meridians!"
Tu Nian trembled with excitement.
Meridians, indeed.
This is strength previously unimaginable!
Such power could make someone a City Lord.
Wind and Snow City’s City Lord Xue Linding, he is a strongman with all 12 Meridians cleared.
"Brother!"
"Brother, you’ve reached Twelve Meridians!"
The members of the Tu Family all stood up excitedly.
Longevity watched this scene without speaking, just quietly observing.
His gaze turned to father Tu Luo and mother Lu Xiuchun, and from their faces, Longevity saw familial affection.
Obviously, it was the entire family’s pooled money, used solely on Tu Nian, yet none had a single objection.
That is family!
Longevity was very glad he could be reborn in such a family.
Simultaneously, he was also delighted that this wave could account for 3 million taels.
Ten days, 144,000 taels.
Then 3 million taels could exchange for a bit over 208 days of life.
All at once gaining over 200 days, Longevity’s heart finally settled.
No longer needing to live in fear for his short-lived life.
After a while, Longevity said, "Guest, thank you for your visit. Now, if no one else wants to trade, I look forward to our next meeting."
"Senior, stay for a meal." Tu Nian’s face was radiant with a happy smile, "Whatever you want to eat, I’ll immediately instruct someone to make it!"
"No, thanks."
Longevity considered at length but chose not to give Tu Nian the Black Street Order.
Because he feared that one day, if he were in Black Street without a mask, Tu Nian might suddenly enter Black Street.
He did not want to reveal his identity.
Let the Black Street Merchant stay in legend.
Maintain its mystique!
Longevity was leaving, and Tu Nian didn’t insist.
"Farewell, Senior!"
"Farewell, Senior!"
The Tu Family members all stood up.
Longevity smiled, pocketed the boxes of money into his Storage Ring, and directly returned to Black Street from the Assembly Hall.
When Longevity vanished from the Assembly Hall, the crowd excitedly shouted.
"Brother, our Tu Family is going to soar!"
"Brother, quickly show us your Infinite Sword Dao!"
The crowd immediately gathered around.
...
Back in Black Street, Longevity placed the 3 million taels into jars, all exchanged for life.
Life instantly changed from 36 days to 244 days!
Seeing this three-digit life span, Longevity felt he could indulge a wave, absorbing all the power of the Hawkeye.
Seven-tenths of Hawkeye’s power remained.
It needed 140 days in total.
"Better spend 40 days first." Because after some thought, spending 140 days of life all at once seemed too extravagant.
Just in case he needed something later, considering to create something for himself?
Longevity immediately unleashed the fusion of Hawkeye’s power and stopped directly after spending 40 days.
By this point, Hawkeye’s power had fused about 50%.
However, his Realm still maintained at Ten Meridians.
As for this Realm, Longevity didn’t have too many thoughts, going with the flow was fine.
Whether his strength was related to this, the relation wasn’t that big.
"Going home to sleep!"
After finishing everything, Longevity took off his mask, changed clothes, and returned to the Tu Family.
Lying on the bed, Longevity started to ponder whether he should also get himself a good blade.
Having half of Hawkeye’s power yet using an ordinary knife—was that too much?
So Longevity began designing in his mind, first thinking of weapons in the Immortal World novels.
Because the knife in the Immortal World, it could be forged with various heavenly materials and treasures.
After thinking for a long time, Longevity finally designed his own blade.
Created from heavenly materials and treasures found only in a specialized flame at ten thousand degrees, the knife forged from this flame would ignite blood upon leaving a cut on someone, then rapidly burn all the blood in one’s body within a short time.
After Longevity created it and wanted to use it directly, the cost startled him.
Instantly chopping 204 days of life! Only 140 days remained.
In other words, a blade consumed 64 days of life.
Looking at the slender short knife in his hand, Longevity was immersed in a feeling of physical pain.
But when he pulled it from the hilt, the feeling of holding it in his hand made Longevity not heartache at all.