As a Golden Core cultivator, Wang Chenming still carried himself with the bearing of a True Person.
After discussing business, he summoned musicians and singing girls again to enliven the gathering. He and Wang Chen clinked cups and drank, chatting about romance, strange tales from the countryside, and other amusing anecdotes, making for a highly harmonious atmosphere.
After the banquet ended, Wang Chenming had someone escort Wang Chen back. He did not mention the Third Quadrant Wang Clan or the Thousand Stars Gathering again.
By the time Wang Chen returned to his residence above the Magic Tool shop, it was already late at night.
He found Su Ziling dozing in his bedroom. The bed had been fully made, and the bedding was all brand-new.
"Master, you're back."
Startled awake, Su Ziling rubbed her sleepy eyes and hurriedly said, "I'll bring you some water!"
"No rush."
Wang Chen took her little hand and sat down by the bedside. "Let me see how much your cultivation has improved this past year."
Su Ziling's pretty face flushed. "I-I guarantee I'll Break Through Apertures and Open the Mansion this year!"
She was currently at the ninth layer of Qi Condensation, while Wang Chen had already condensed Golden Core. She felt that the gap between them had widened once again.
The girl therefore felt self-conscious about her cultivation.
"The ninth layer of Qi Condensation, close to the peak."
Wang Chen sensed the qi within her body and was quite pleased. "That's already very fast. Breaking through apertures and opening the mansion requires accumulation. There's no need to set a deadline for yourself."
After a pause, he said, "I've already prepared an Acupoint Breaking Pill for you. I've also set aside a treasure for condensing the Golden Core. You needn't worry about any of that. Just