Yang Jing stepped slowly forward, raised a hand, and pushed open the courtyard gate.
As the gate opened, a young disciple in the gray uniform of the Profound Truth Sect's Dining Hall stood upright outside, his posture respectful, both hands supporting an exquisite Wooden Food Box.
Upon seeing Yang Jing open the gate, the Dining Hall disciple immediately bowed and greeted him respectfully. "Greetings, Senior Brother."
By now, no one in the Profound Truth Sect was unaware of Yang Jing's prestige and standing. Even the lowliest Dining Hall disciples were filled with reverence for the Heavenly Prodigy who held up the entire sect.
Without waiting for Yang Jing to speak, the Dining Hall disciple stepped forward, offered him the warm food box, and said softly, "Your meal is ready, Senior Brother."
Yang Jing nodded slightly and accepted the food box with gentle courtesy.
The Dining Hall disciple then stepped forward, quietly collected the empty box left from the previous delivery, bowed once more, and departed with light steps, his movements efficient and proper.
Yang Jing closed the courtyard gate behind him, carried the food box to the stone table in the courtyard, sat down, and opened it.
The meal inside was exquisite and plentiful, with Fine Exotic Beast Meat, spirit grain and mixed grains, and nourishing spirit vegetables. Its spirit energy was contained within, and it was rich in nutrients.
He picked up his bowl and chopsticks and ate unhurriedly, chewing each mouthful slowly.
By now, his cultivation had undergone repeated tempering and refinement. His muscles and bones were resilient, his blood and qi abundant, and his physical foundation far surpassed that of cultivators his age.
Ordinary Fine Exotic Beast Meat and the sect's spiritual meals were excellent nourishment for ordinary disciples in the qi-nourishing and qi-devouring realms, strengthening their