He was severely injured, and absorption of Yang Qi was primarily for gentle nourishment.
The Yin Qi of women was too intense; the Yang Qi of ordinary men was just right.
Remembering that he had to absorb Yang Qi over years without exhausting resources, he devised a plan to only absorb from men who had fathered children. Once their sons grew up and carried on the family line, he would absorb again.
This way, he could continue absorbing generation after generation.
This marked the start of the early aging of adult male villagers in Black Mountain Village.
After years of absorbing Yang Qi, Chen Qi had recovered significantly and even elevated his "Absorption Yang Skill" to new heights.
He knew that in just another two or three years, he wouldn't have to skulk around as the "Old Demon of Black Mountain" anymore.