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When the Elder of Heavenly Mountain reached the age of 96, it took her 90 days to rejuvenate completely. Seizing this opportunity, her apprentice Lý Thu Thủy sought revenge. Subsequently, pursued by enemies, they had to escape into the ice cave of the Western Palace. She consumed the blood of exotic mythical beasts in the imperial garden to enhance her skills.
Vi Nhất Tiếu engulfed by ethereal flames
Vi Nhất Tiếu, a character in the work 'The Legendary Swordsman,' known by the alias Thanh Dực Bức Vương. He is one of the Four Grand Masters of Ming Cult. Falling prey to ethereal flames during cultivation, his meridians were frozen by cold Yin toxins. Only by consuming the blood of the living could he dispel it; otherwise, he would succumb to a chilling death.
Vi Nhất Tiếu frequently fed on the disciples of the Nga Mi sect, causing them great anger. Moreover, being the foremost expert in martial arts, the six major sects could not rival him. The Thirteenth Supreme Master once said: 'The rumors about Vi Nhất Tiếu's martial arts prowess are unparalleled, truly a legacy beyond compare, far surpassing mine.' Hence, the martial world dubbed Vi Nhất Tiếu as the grand demon, a sinister bloodsucker.
Later on, Trương Vô Kỵ utilized the Nine Yang True Classic to cure Vi Nhất Tiếu, eliminating the need for him to consume human blood for internal energy. Since then, Vi Nhất Tiếu became an invaluable ally to Trương Vô Kỵ.
Dương Quá captures the nine-tailed fox
In chapter 34 of the masterpiece 'Divine Eagle, Heroic Travel,' it is recounted that when Dương Quá sought the capture of the nine-tailed fox, he coincidentally encountered an elderly woman with white hair. She was none other than Lưu Anh, also known as the Noble Consort of Đoàn Trí Hưng in the country of Đại Lý. Despite her appearance as an old lady, the contours on her face were exceptionally elegant, indicating that she was once a beauty in her youth.
Dương Quá implored Lưu Anh to help him capture the nine-tailed fox to obtain its blood and save his friend's life. The mention of the fox's blood here is as a remedy for healing. Consuming the blood of this creature can expedite wound healing and neutralize toxins.
Furthermore, in the novel 'Laughing in the Soaring Rivers and Lakes,' there is reference to drinking horse blood as a means to overcome hunger. Specifically, in chapter 18, Hướng Vấn Thiên, in a desperate situation, suggested drinking horse blood if there was no dry rations. Subsequently, a hand with five fingers pierced into the horse's neck, and he gulped down a few mouthfuls of horse blood. Hồ Xung at that time also drank until his stomach was full. This illustrates that horse blood can serve as a substitute for food.
Many readers find the plot of characters using fresh blood for cultivation or healing somewhat gruesome and unnecessary. However, it cannot be denied that the way author Kim Dung incorporates these elements into his works with finesse makes his novels much more captivating and uniquely distinctive.
*This article is a compilation based on opinions and perspectives shared about martial arts novels from the Kknews website.
