Nodding at my uncle-master's words, I responded with an "Mm."
My gaze fell upon the black wooden box beside me.
Recalling Old Mo's panting voice when I called him earlier.
I then turned to my uncle-master and asked:
"Uncle-master, after consuming this thing, are there any side effects?
I was on the phone with Old Mo just now, and he said he was out running.
He sounded very energetic..."
My uncle-master, distracted, replied:
"What side effects could there be? It just boosts blood and energy, causing temporary congestion.
Go for a run, expend some energy, and it'll be fine."
"Con-congestion..."
I instantly understood why Old Mo was so energetic. He hadn't slept all night and was running outdoors.
This Human Vitality Longevity Pill's potency must be quite formidable!
Seeing me hesitate and not move, my uncle-master added:
"Don't just stand there. This pill won't last long. Eat it! It won't kill you."
Since my uncle-master said so, I didn't waste any more words.
My own body and lifespan were indeed too poor.
Once I removed the purple bone vine bracelet, I would immediately become half-dead.
This thing was too important to me.
I nodded, picked up the black wooden box, and opened it.
A peculiar fragrance instantly wafted towards me.
The scent wasn't strong, but it was invigorating.
A single small white pill lay within the box.
Taking a deep breath, I placed it in my mouth and swallowed it whole.
There was no sensation upon swallowing.
It was no different from swallowing a sip of water.
However, ten seconds later, I realized something was amiss.
I felt a sudden, violent contraction in my abdomen.
I let out a burp.
As soon as the burp escaped, a strange, warm current began to spread from my abdomen throughout my body like a spiderweb.
It moved so fast that it quickly reached my head.
My heart began to race, and my blood started to boil.
Every cell in my body became active.
More importantly, my entire body became intensely hot.
More energetic than having injected myself with chicken blood.
My face turned flushed, and my breathing became heavy.
I felt an uncomfortable, unbearable heat throughout my body.
But it wasn't a lustful feeling.
Instead, it was an inexhaustible surge of strength erupting within me.
Subconsciously, I circulated my internal energy to calm this heat.
However, the more I circulated, the greater the heat became, and the hotter my body grew.
My meridians felt as though they were about to burst.
The sensation was truly unbearable.
Seeing that the Human Vitality Longevity Pill was taking effect, my uncle-master smiled:
"Don't use your internal energy. This pill is for extending life, not ordinary medicine.
It also nourishes the root and strengthens the foundation. You can only guide it with the most basic methods.
Go for a run. Once the medicinal power is fully absorbed, your body will be fine.
And your body will become even stronger than before."
Gasping for breath and feeling uncomfortable, I replied:
"Okay, okay, Uncle-master. I'll go for a run."
Saying that, without a second thought, I turned and ran out the door.
Old Mo was absolutely right. After taking this thing, I had felt a little tired earlier.
Now, I felt incredibly energetic, with inexhaustible strength.
It felt like I was about to explode, making me feel as uncomfortable as possible...
I ran along the road towards the second factory.
As I ran, I discovered Old Mo ahead of me.
"Old Mo!"
I called out to him.
Hearing me call, Old Mo looked back at me.
"O-Old Qin, you... you came too..."
Although Old Mo was breathing heavily, he had no intention of stopping.
I quickened my pace to catch up.
Seeing my flushed face, Old Mo glanced at me. His eyes were red like a wild beast's, and he let out a "hehe" laugh with a strange expression.
It sent a shiver down my spine, and I quickly put some distance between us:
"Why are you getting so close to me?"
Old Mo explained as he ran:
"Don't be so nervous. I'm not into men.
I just didn't expect this Human Vitality Longevity Pill to be so potent.
More effective than Viagra..."
I looked at Old Mo with a strange expression. This kid had quite a wild side, knowing the effects of Viagra.
But feeling the heat coursing through my veins, I couldn't be bothered to ask.
I just continued to expend my energy.
As a result, this run lasted until dusk.
The hot sensation throughout my body had disappeared, and my heart wasn't beating as rapidly as before.
But we both were still full of energy and strength.
Beside the second factory, we were lifting a round stone pedestal, lifting it repeatedly.
We even tossed it back and forth between Old Mo and me.
By the dim light of the second factory, we spent an hour tossing a stone pedestal around.
Old Mo and I were both fine, just expending energy and treating it as a workout.
Then, two burly men with bulging muscles, with "XXX Fitness Club" written on their chests, walked by and were completely stunned.
They looked dumbfounded, their eyes almost popping out.
That was a roadside stone pedestal. Although not the largest, each one weighed at least a hundred catties.
Now, Old Mo and I were tossing it around as if it were play.
"Holy crap, is it fake?"
"That's a stone pedestal, and they can catch it with one hand after throwing it five or six meters?"
"They don't look as strong as us, so it probably isn't real stone."
"..."
A murmur of discussion arose, and Old Mo and I noticed someone.
Seeing them taking photos with their phones, we stopped.
Our actions were a bit exaggerated.
"Alright, Old Mo.
I think that's about enough.
Let's go grab a drink, then head back."
With a "clang," Old Mo and I steadily placed the stone pedestal down.
"Alright!"
After speaking, I glanced at the two muscular men not far away, not paying them much mind.
After exercising for five or six hours, the initial surging feeling was finally gone.
Then, Old Mo and I ignored the two fitness brothers who were taking photos and turned to walk back.
After we had walked some distance, we faintly heard the surprised exclamations of the two burly men behind us.
"Damn it, this is a real stone pedestal!"
"Holy crap, how much does each one weigh? Around a hundred pounds?"
"God! Which fitness club do those two kids belong to? They're so strong? Or are they from the weightlifting team?"
"..."
Hearing these voices, Old Mo and I just smiled faintly and paid them no mind.
We found a roadside eatery outside and called my uncle-master over for a drink.
We also wanted to ask my uncle-master about the task he mentioned arranging for me before he left.
However, to our surprise.
Despite their astonishment, those two fitness brothers posted a video of Old Mo and me throwing stone pedestals to expend energy online.
It even became a minor trending topic on the short video platform, garnering over twenty thousand likes.
The comment section completely exploded.
We genuinely wanted to keep a low profile.
Otherwise, Old Mo and I wouldn't have chosen such a secluded spot to lift stone pedestals, and we wouldn't have been exposed by two muscular fitness enthusiasts.
With our strength, it's impossible to stay low-key...