Han Yu was getting closer.
Closer to qualifying for the mission.
Closer to the Fireborn Beast.
Closer to the Undying Life Charm.
And if that meant swallowing more pills that made him dance, sing, or threaten the concept of sunlight, then so be it.
The second month of pill testing began not with a bang, but with a burp.
"Ack—why does this one taste like burnt socks dipped in peach wine!?" Han Yu gagged, clutching his throat.
Li Mei calmly jotted notes. "Because it's designed to stimulate Qi condensation by simulating the heat and pressure of volcanic cores inside your body or at least a fraction of it. The taste was an unfortunate side effect."
"An unfortunate side effect?" Han Yu retched, his skin momentarily glowing purple. "My tongue is doing cartwheels!"
But like all previous concoctions, the pill did its job.
