Lin Taichu quickly agreed. "All right, I'll remember. I won't touch anything carelessly, and I won't disturb anyone."
Following Arui, he arrived at the sacred cultivation ground. It was located in the deepest part of the lake, inside an enormous cave.
Many glowing ores filled the cave, illuminating the entire place. A pool lay at the center, its water steaming gently. The spiritual energy within was far denser than outside; even one breath made his whole body feel refreshed.
"This is our sacred cultivation ground. The pool in the middle is called the Spirit Water Pool. Its water contains abundant spiritual energy, and cultivating inside can increase your speed severalfold."
"However, only those who have contributed to the tribe may use the Spirit Water Pool. I applied to the King and got permission for you to use it as well. You must cherish this opportunity," Arui said.
Lin Taichu said gratefully, "Thank you, Lord Arui, and thank Your Majesty as well. I will definitely cherish this opportunity and cultivate properly."
Arui nodded. "Then cultivate here. I'll wait outside. Call for me if anything happens." With that, Arui turned and left the cave.
Lin Taichu walked to the edge of the Spirit Water Pool, removed his clothes, and stepped into the water. It was not deep, reaching only his chest, and its temperature was just right. He sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began circulating his inner energy to absorb the surrounding spiritual energy.
The spiritual energy in the Spirit Water Pool was indeed incredibly dense, yet gentle—far denser even than the spiritual energy around the King of the Forest in the oasis.
The spiritual energy continuously entered his body, flowed through his meridians, and merged into his dantian. He could feel his inner energy rising rapidly, several times faster than