All sorts of thoughts flashed through Qian's mind. He stopped dwelling on them, walked out of the house, and went outside to look for something to eat.
Perfectly enough, it was lunchtime, and every shop was open. There were plenty of delicacies to enjoy.
Qian walked down the street, smelling the aromas drifting in from all around, and could not help wiping the drool from the corner of his mouth.
After that, he went into shop after shop and had himself a wonderful feast. Only after his appetite had been thoroughly satisfied did he finally stop.
For the rest of the day, he did not cultivate. Instead, he wandered around the village, both familiarizing himself with the memories from his shadow clones and relaxing his body and mind.
Just like that, night arrived. He had another proper dinner, soaked in the hot spring for more than two hours, then returned home and began to rest.
The next day.
Early in the morning.
Qian got out of bed feeling refreshed and clear-headed.
After washing up casually and eating breakfast, he left a shadow clone behind to keep watch in the village. Then, carrying the supplies he had bought while wandering around the previous day, he left the village and headed to Moon Island.
After arriving on Moon Island, he first made his usual patrol of the surroundings. Once he confirmed there was nothing unusual within a ten-kilometer radius, he immediately devoted his entire body and mind to cultivation.
Just like that, a week flew by.
That evening.
Beneath Moon Island.
Inside the volcano.
Qian completed another round of Pinnacle of Body cultivation, then sensed his own condition, only to find no obvious progress.
"Whew~~~"
He let out a soft breath and could not help murmuring, "I'm finally at the critical