Perfection: He is the Heavenly Emperor, I am the Eastern Emperor!

Chapter 4 Medicated Bath

As Shi Yunfeng walked, he continued to explain the basics of cultivation to Shi An.

"The first step in cultivation is to strengthen the body and enhance physical strength, because only with a strong body can one persevere."

"Today, Grandpa Chief will teach you a basic set of boxing techniques. Once you have a solid foundation, we will learn more advanced martial arts."

Upon arrival at their destination, Shi Yunfeng began to patiently teach Shi Anquan's boxing techniques, covering every detail from stance training to punching.

Shi An studied very diligently, and even when his clothes were soaked with sweat, he never slacked off.

Shi Yunfeng saw all of this and was very pleased that Shi An had done so much.

This child is not only intelligent, but also possesses extraordinary perseverance and determination. Given time, he will surely become a leader in Shicun and even the entire Great Wilderness.

"Alright, Xiao Shi'an, take a rest!"

Time passed quickly, and the cultivation time was over. Shi Yunfeng called out to stop Shi An, who was still struggling to maintain his strength.

"Grandpa Chief, I can still... I can still... hold on."

What made Shi Yunfeng both gratified and heartbroken was that even though Shi An was panting heavily, her pink face was already flushed red, and sweat kept dripping down her cheeks.

But his tightly clenched little fists and his dark eyes, which shone with an indomitable light, showed that he was still fighting against his limits and was unwilling to give up.

Seeing Shi An's stubbornness, Shi Yunfeng frowned, feeling somewhat angry.

As someone who has been through it all, he knows all too well what it means to go to extremes and to balance work and rest.

The so-called limit is not so easy to break, especially since Shi An is too young, not even three years old. Although he can walk, he is definitely not suitable for such high-intensity training.

Therefore, Shi Yunfeng quickly came to Shi An's side, gently patted his little head and said, "Good child, cultivation is not something that can be accomplished overnight; it requires a gradual approach."

"You're still young, your body is still growing, and excessive training would be counterproductive. Besides, it's already remarkable that you've achieved this much at your age; you mustn't be impatient for quick results!"

"Grandpa Clan Chief..."

"Good child, you have done very well. Take a rest first. Grandpa Chieftain has something more important to teach you later."

After hearing Shi Yunfeng's words, Shi An, though unwilling, slowly stopped what he was doing and leaned against a big tree to rest.

He was panting heavily, sweat streaming down his face, but his eyes were filled with determination: "Grandpa Chief, I will continue to work hard. One day, I will become stronger than Father, so that I can better protect our village."

Upon hearing this, Shi Yunfeng smiled and nodded: "Yes, Grandpa Clan Chief believes in you."

"but········"

But as soon as he finished speaking, Shi Yunfeng changed the subject and said, "Cultivation is not just about hard work; it also requires some assistance, such as medicinal baths."

"A medicinal bath?!"

Upon hearing the words "medicinal bath," Shi An's attention was instantly drawn to it.

Speaking of this medicinal bath, Shi An had actually wanted to try it for a long time.

However, each time he was stopped by Shi Yunfeng and Shi Linhu on the grounds that he was too young to handle it.

Now that Shi Yunfeng has said this, it proves that he can also take medicinal baths like the other older children in the village and truly begin his cultivation.

Thinking of this, Shi An's backache and leg pain disappeared, and he even urged Shi Yunfeng on.

"Grandpa Chieftain, let's get started quickly!"

Seeing how excited Shi An was upon hearing about the medicinal bath, Shi Yunfeng couldn't help but shake his head. He knew that the other children were all reluctant to have a medicinal bath, wishing they could avoid it altogether.

"Alright, alright, let's go!"

Thinking it over, Shi Yunfeng didn't say anything more, but smiled and took Shi An's hand, leading him to the other side.

There, children slightly older than Shi An had already begun taking medicinal baths under the care of their father, Shi Linhu.

"Chieftain!"

Seeing Shi Yunfeng bring Shi An over, Shi Linhu first greeted him, then looked at Shi An with some doubt and said, "Clan leader, are you planning to let Xiao An also..."

Before Shi Linhu could finish speaking, Shi Yunfeng interrupted him, saying, "Linhu, Xiao Shi'an has been different from other children since he was a child, so he cannot be treated the same as other children."

"this········"

Hearing this, Shi Linhu understood in his heart, but he still hesitated on the surface.

After all, this medicinal bath is no ordinary one; the dangers and pain involved are incomparable to those of traditional training.

However, seeing the expectant yet pleading look in Shi An's eyes, Shi Linhu finally stepped aside.

"Go ahead, be careful!"

In the end, Shi Linhu could only call out softly as a final word of advice.

Seeing this, Shi Yunfeng immediately pulled Shi An to a small bronze cauldron. Then, after taking out a porcelain bottle from his pocket and dripping a drop of pale golden liquid into the cauldron, he said to Shi An, "Little Shi An, come in!"

"Yes, Grandpa Chief!"

Upon receiving Shi Yunfeng's signal, Shi An immediately leaped into the cauldron.

As soon as it entered the cauldron, a faint aroma of herbs mixed with a faint smell of blood entered Shi An's nostrils, causing him to wrinkle his nose slightly.

However, before he could do anything, a warm sensation suddenly came from all parts of his body, as if countless tiny warm currents were flowing through his body, making him feel both comfortable and slightly stinging.

This instantly caused Shi An to furrow his brow, clench his teeth, and grip the edge of the cauldron tightly with both hands, not daring to relax for a moment, because he knew that the medicinal bath was beginning to take effect.

Therefore, although Shi An felt somewhat uneasy, he was more eager for the unknown power and had a firm belief in becoming stronger.

Meanwhile, outside the cauldron, Shi Yunfeng felt relieved when he saw that Shi An, though looking strange, was not in too much pain.

Although this medicinal bath was specially prepared for Xiao Shi'an, and its medicinal power was much milder than that of other children, it was still a considerable test for a child under three years old. He was really worried that Xiao Shi'an would not be able to endure it.

However, it seems that he was overthinking things.

Thinking of this, Shi Yunfeng couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly, a hint of a smile on his face.

As time slowly passed, the color of the medicinal liquid inside the bronze cauldron gradually deepened, as if the impurities in Shi An's body were being forced out little by little and integrated into the medicinal liquid.

Meanwhile, his complexion changed several times during the process, from initially flushed to pale, and then gradually regained some color.

Undoubtedly, this is a sign that the body's Qi and blood have been churning violently and then gradually calming down.