Chapter 674 Unexpected benefits
His body felt lighter and rejuvenated. He lifted his palm and pulled back the sleeves of his robes which revealed his skin that was getting rosier with a healthy lustre. When he looked around him he saw the spirit glow lianas that were used as a preservation tool for the storage room suddenly glow with a radiant light as if they were excited about something.
They grew rapidly and the white-blue light that was constantly released from their leaves grew a deeper shade of blue which resulted in the atmosphere of the area dropping slightly with an increase in its renewing and refreshing properties.
Administrator Mo Guang could feel his mind clearing and unencumbered while his soul felt like it was being gently massaged and refreshed with every breath he took.
"Such dense life energy.." he muttered as his gaze trailed to where he detected to be the source.
"It's the branch chief?.." he muttered once he detected the presence of Luo Meili and Su Jinjing in the area.
"Figures.." he said with an amused smile.
"Only someone of his caliber would have the reputation he does at the Order.." he added as he went about with his work.
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"I thought he would relax once he reached the palace realm, but the changes happening to him are more rapid than it was when he was at the core formation realm..." Su Jinjing said as she felt the life energy wash over her stirring her soul in the process.
"Mmh.." Luo Meili absentmindedly nodded as she felt the changes happening in her body. She felt like a few more shackles had been shattered. She felt like the burden her physique put on her had been alleviated significantly.
Her bones no longer felt as brittle as they had been, her internal structure didn't feel like it was about to crumble from an overwhelming force and her head didn't seem as heavy as it normally was. All this relief created a movement in her cultivation base as she felt her spiritual qi filling with excitement and vigor, pushing the barrier of the 12th stage of the core formation realm.
Not hesitating, she quickly sat down in a lotus position, cleared her mind of needless thoughts, and circulated her cultivation art.
Su Jinjing on seeing this, moved slightly away while still maintaining a safe distance where she could act as her protector in case something went wrong with part of her attention focused on the radiant white light that was still being produced about a few hundred meters ahead.
After half an hour Luo Meili opened her eyes with an excited expression on her face after going through one of the smoothest breakthroughs she ever had. Usually, it always felt like she was smashing away at a barrier with her fists repetitively before it gave way, but this time, it felt like the gates had been opened and all she had to do was comfortably walk through.
She took a breath to calm herself as she sensed the changes within her body. Even though it was just a slight improvement from the eleventh stage to the twelfth stage of the core formation realm, she felt like her strength had experienced an astronomical leap.
Because of her physique, she had a variant core. Unlike the typical red, orange, blue, gold, and purple core, hers was dark green and had tentacle protrusions. When she went to observe her core, she found another addition to it, an illusory swirling cosmos that wasn't quite distinctive. She had to focus her whole attention on the core for her to notice it.
"It can't be that high considering how our boss here constantly swindles me.." Su Jinjing said with a snort.
"What do you mean swindle? I am the picture of integrity and purity. You will be hard-pressed to find someone as honest and above board as I am.." said Yang Qing with an air of righteousness.
Seeing that Yang Qing was about to go on his fake endless tirade, Su Jinjing hurriedly lifted her hands in fake defeat as she humorously said,
"Yes, yes, boss, you are the most honest.."
Which drew a hearty laugh from the two inquisitors, before Yang Qing joined in.
"It seems you have felt your path now, Meili?" Yang Qing said with a sideway glance as he poured forth more dishes from the basket next to him and split them unevenly among the three of them.
The two inquisitors knew enough not to say anything.
"I did but only slightly, every time I tried to grasp it, it would disappear.." Luo Meili said with a slightly frustrated tone.
With her team rapidly improving and her strong desire to help Yang Qing, she had longed to reach the palace realm as fast as she could, but with how volatile her physique was, her every step had to be careful.
She never knew how long it would take before she could reach it. Today was the first time she finally had a sight on it, but she couldn't even take a glimpse of it.
"Don't be in a hurry. When it comes to finding your dao into the palace realm, going with the flow is the best thing you can do.
Your dao is a reflection of your heart. The more natural you are, the easier you are to grasp it. No need to brute force i. Just take your time, float along, and ease yourself into it.." said Yang Qing.
"Mmmh.." Luo Meili nodded taking Yang Qing's words to heart.
Yang Qing poured wine into the three cups next to him and distributed it amongst themselves.
"I am not good with speeches.."
"I would not have expected it, considering how skilled you are in bootlicking.." Su Jinjing snidely remarked.
"Jinjing who poisoned you? Can you let me finish, please.." said Yang Qing as he glared at Su Jinjing who laughed cheekily.
"Anyhow, Meili congratulations on your breakthrough and I wish you smooth tidings ahead.." Yang Qing said as he clanked his cups with the two, followed by them drawing their heads back and downing the entire cup.
Laughter, banter, good food, and wine were exchanged amongst the three, with Yang Qing calling over Mo Guang to share in the festivities which continued till dawn, after which they went their ways to resume their duties.