But he did not feel that his qi and blood had reached perfection, brimming to the point of overflowing.
On the contrary, he felt that his body was still "vast and empty." Beyond the Nine-inch Red Light, there seemed to be enormous room for expansion. He was nowhere near his limit.
"Was it because the foundation laid by my 'Dual Qi Induction' was too solid?
"Or because the Five Tiger Health Cultivation Method nourished the body far beyond ordinary cultivation methods?
"Or perhaps... a hundred-percent compatibility had brought some fundamental difference?"
He speculated inwardly, unable to determine the answer.
With multiple factors layered together, his path of growth could no longer be measured by common sense.
The red glow over his body gradually dimmed, finally drawing completely inward.
Only faint traces of red medicinal paste remained on his skin, along with that lingering pungent scent.
Fang Yuan got dressed, then took out the manual for Treading Snow Without Trace.
A faint sound of footsteps came from the direction of the rear courtyard.
Chen Zhengyang slowly emerged and came to the edge of the Training Ground.
As he watched Fang Yuan, who had just finished cultivating and was flipping through the secret manual, an almost imperceptible trace of gratification and satisfaction flashed through his eyes.
This disciple possessed both exceptional talent and character. More importantly, on the path of cultivation, he had sufficient self-discipline and diligence.
His painstaking efforts had not been wasted.
"Teacher." Seeing Chen Zhengyang, Fang Yuan quickly put down the manual and bowed.
Chen Zhengyang waved a hand, indicating that there was no need for ceremony. His gaze fell upon the black clay jar by Fang Yuan's side and the half section of ginseng, and he asked:
"Do you still have enough resources? I recall that the Martial