Inside the tea room of the Emerald Whisper Starship, the lingering effects of the Clear Radiance Dew had yet to fully fade, and a faint fragrance still hung in the air.
Irelia was still swept up in excitement. She hadn't noticed Lin Yi's subtle change in expression at all. She simply exclaimed, "Commander, this is actually my first time drinking Clear Radiance Dew, too. Its main effect is to greatly enhance a cultivator's comprehension for a short time and cleanse the soul of its impurities, bringing it closer to the source of the rules. As for increasing Source Energy, that's only a secondary benefit. How did you find it?"
She had originally thought that, since she was already at the peak of Star Vortex Rank, the tea would only give her a slightly better chance of reaching Star Domain Rank. She had never imagined it would provide the crucial final push.
"It really is extraordinary."
Lin Yi nodded in agreement, then chuckled, trying to sound casual. "As for what I gained, well, it was all right. My Source Energy did become quite a bit more condensed. It definitely can't compare to what you gained, Aili. You broke through to Star Domain Rank in one go—that's the real stroke of fortune."
He showed nothing on his face, but in his heart he had already made up his mind: He had to accumulate more Spirit Enlightenment Qi! Next time he came across something as good as Clear Radiance Dew, he could use it in tandem with Spirit Enlightenment Qi. Wouldn't that make his comprehension speed defy the heavens? And it would also prevent a situation like this, where he risked ruining his genius persona.
Seeing Lin Yi play down his gains, Irelia assumed he was just being modest.
She thought that the