Qiao Sang looked up and saw an enormous Energy Pool ahead.
The water's surface was calm and still, covered by a thin mist that resembled purple poisonous vapor. Thick trees grew all around it, their branches and leaves spread like canopies, while vines hung down like curtains. Several Poison Type Pet Beasts poked their heads out from among the foliage and looked over curiously.
"This is an Emperor Stage Energy Pool," Uncle introduced.
Qiao Sang fell silent for a moment, then asked, "There isn't any poison in it, right?"
"Xun Xun..."
Little Seeker floated to the edge of the pool and secretly extended a paw.
Uncle laughed. "Haha, you figured it out. There are indeed some toxins in this Energy Pool."
Qiao Sang: "???"
Gang Bao: "???"
Little Seeker: "!!!"
Little Seeker hurriedly pulled back its paw in fright and Teleported back to its Beast Tamer's side.
"But don't worry," Uncle immediately continued. "The toxins inside won't affect energy absorption. Once you're done absorbing energy, just soak in our estate's detox soup pool for a while."
Qiao Sang and Gang Bao both breathed a sigh of relief.
After relaxing, Qiao Sang seemed to think of something and asked again, "Will absorbing energy in a poisonous Energy Pool cause any harm to the body?"
"No," Uncle said. "The toxins carried by the Poison Type Pet Beasts permitted to roam here are mild. At most, they might cause dizziness or obstruct the circulation of energy. As long as you soak in our detox soup pool afterward, all those issues will be resolved."
"That's good." Qiao Sang finally put her mind completely at ease.
Mikala Teacher asked, "Is there a time limit for absorption?"
"There is." Uncle answered every question readily. "The limit is one month. If Steel Authority Emperor Extreme reaches one