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The little figure in her Sea of Consciousness was still cultivating. No matter what she did, the Cultivation Method inside her kept running.

She looked inward and saw twelve Acupoints transformed into whirlpools, diligently absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

The Spiritual Power within her was steadily climbing, slow but sure.

At her Dantian, the drop of Essence Blood Huo Fei had given her had shrunk to a tenth of its original size, leaving only a red speck.

Li Zi's Cultivation was rapidly approaching the Golden Core Stage. Her Golden Core spun faster and faster, yet the Spiritual Power inside her remained gentle and calm. Her belly simply felt warm, and she was a little sleepy.

She looked inward to check on the little figure in her Sea of Consciousness.

With that little thing cultivating in her place, she had nothing to worry about. She yawned and simply fell asleep.

Three hours later, several Sect elders returned.

They immediately came to check on Li Zi's progress.

Li Zi, who should have been in Secluded Cultivation, pushing toward the Golden Core Stage, was lying there fast asleep.

The elders: "..."

The Fifth Elder's eyes widened. "How can she sleep at a time like this?"

Could they really trust someone like her with the Demon Race Barrier?

The First Elder hurriedly held him back, afraid the Fifth Elder would get so angry he struck her.

"She's only been in the Sect a short while, and she's already reached the Ninth Foundation Establishment Realm. She's progressed at lightning speed. We ought to give her some time to rest."

The Fifth Elder snorted and raised a hand, tapping the air toward Li Zi's brow.

"She's certainly sleeping soundly. What a waste of such fine talent. Huo Fei left a drop of Essence