"These conclusions may not be exhaustive, but they give me a rough grasp of how it operates and how to use it. It really does resemble the power of law and the related Root Dao Arts."
"I spent quite a bit of fortune on those experiments earlier. From now on, I need to increase what comes in and curb what goes out. I can't keep acting recklessly."
"It seems to take reality as its basis. The more drastically reality is changed, the greater the expenditure. Even a sovereign's golden words aren't omnipotent..."
"Fortunately, I mastered Shape-Stealing Skin-Painting. By performing the physical modifications first and reinforcing them with my golden words afterward, I reduced the expenditure needed to transform Black Spirit. This principle should apply to Words Become Law as well. It's an inherent characteristic."
When Li Chen had experimented on Hu Xi earlier, she was already beautiful and not far from truly being Flat Hill's greatest beauty, so the expenditure had not been particularly noticeable.
That had led Li Chen to misjudge things. Only when he transformed Yu'er and helped Han Li reach Foundation Establishment did he realize that the expenditure far exceeded his expectations.
He had grown wiser now. As he gradually came to understand how precious fortune was, he would inevitably take far greater care when using this valuable resource.
"It still isn't enough for my advancement. I need to get closer to the late stage first..."
Li Chen felt a pang at the cost and glanced at Black Spirit, but did not interrupt her admiration of herself.
Only after quite a while, once she had admired herself enough, did he ask, "Well? Satisfied this time?"
Black Spirit said delightedly, "Your Majesty, you really did keep your promise."
Li Chen said, "If you're satisfied, keep helping me."
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