The paths of cultivation were broadly similar: drawing spiritual energy into the body to nourish oneself, with more or less some principles in common.
"How many Spirit Stones did these cost? I'll pay you back later."
One thing was one thing; Chu Zheng had no intention of taking advantage of Song Lingqing.
"No need. Consider it repayment for the favor the Song Family owed you."
Song Lingqing shook her head and did not linger. She left behind the Cloud Winged Tiger, exchanged it for a Unicorn Sky Horse, and departed soon after.
This was a Third Order spirit beast, enough to rival an Entering the Dao Realm cultivator. Given Song Lingqing's cultivation, a spirit beast of this level should not have been lent to her.
Yet the elder of the Spirit Beast Garden had given the word. Song Lingqing encountered no obstacles in exchanging for this Heavenly Horse; she had not even gone through the usual procedures. It was a special exception.
After Song Lingqing left, Chu Zheng resumed his normal life. Every day, he read, cultivated, and fed the spirit beasts, his days immensely fulfilling.
The Xuantian Seal had already been restored. Chu Zheng used every remaining restoration attempt on the Void Condensing Bracelet, and the steadily rising number each day lifted his spirits.
Once the Void Condensing Bracelet was fully repaired, his rank as a Restorer would rise to the Second Order. At that point, he could begin considering his next step.
At times like this, another advantage of the Spirit Beast Garden became apparent: there was no need to deal much with people. Once the work was done, virtually no one would disturb him.
Though it might have been somewhat lonely for ordinary people, it suited Chu Zheng perfectly.
Moreover, perhaps because Chu Zheng was a Qi