Shushan Sixth Peak, Artifact Refining Hall!
Bald Bird strutted proudly with its feet planted wide, a spirit herb dangling from the corner of its beak as it headed toward Chen Fan's room.
"This Old Yellow Tooth is hopelessly stupid. I taught him the art of talismans for several days, and he's only just gotten his foot in the door. What a disgrace." When it reached the room, Bald Bird shook its head and scolded him in its childish voice. Then it pushed open the wooden door and froze on the spot.
"Strange. What a strange aura." Bald Bird hurried inside and shut the door tight, afraid the news might get out.
Its sense of smell was keen. Its eyes instantly landed on Chen Fan, who was sitting cross-legged, and its beak fell open. The half-eaten spirit herb dropped to the floor.
"Foundation Establishment Late Stage? How is that possible?" Bald Bird shrieked in its childish voice, staring in shock as it sprang onto the bed.
"Didn't they say he was searching for fortune in that Heavenly Court Realm? How did even his true body leap forward in cultivation? It's only been a few days, and he's already gone from Foundation Establishment Middle Stage to Foundation Establishment Late Stage. Is this kid even human?" Standing on the bed, Bald Bird's round eyes roved over Chen Fan.
"Wait, that's not right. How did his body get so strong, too? What exactly has this kid been doing? Is he trying to become a saint through his body?" Bald Bird moved closer, then gaped in alarm once more.
But Chen Fan remained immersed in another realm, unable to explain anything to Bald Bird. It was alone in the room, pacing around and letting out startled cries from time to time.
"Damn it, where's this