"Can't withstand it?"
"Can't handle the expenditure from the growth-accelerating spell?"
After Shen Le failed at casting the growth-accelerating spell, failed again while in his humanoid form of light, and failed once more after absorbing a massive amount of Dragon Palace spiritual energy in that form before casting the spell, he finally invited Qing Li over again.
The blue-clad youth listened attentively as Shen Le explained his ideas, his progress, and the process of his failures. His gaze was focused, his expression calm.
When Shen Le finished, there was not the slightest trace of dejection, disdain, or any other negative reaction on his face. He merely offered a composed suggestion:
"This is not difficult. The Dragon Palace has a stronger spirit-gathering Formation. Once I bring it here, I can have people set it up."
"If Mr. Shen is not concerned that we might secretly learn it, we can also provide immortal jade. Mr. Shen can carve the growth-accelerating Formation onto it himself, and then embed it into the spirit-gathering Formation."
"That would be wonderful! You don't need to secretly learn the growth-accelerating Formation—you can learn it openly. I was counting on you to help me carve a few more! I mean, the Dragon Palace has helped me so many times. I'm happy to be able to help you even a little..."
Qing Li rose with a smile, calling for turtle generals to carry immortal jade on their backs, crab generals to direct from the center, and shrimp soldiers to support them from either side as they huffed and puffed, hauling in huge chunks of immortal jade.
Then claws of every size danced through the air, some manipulating soft currents of water, assembling the jade blocks that had been delivered in bulk like bricks right there in the hall, piecing them