After spending some time sorting through his findings, Li Ling once again improved the Cherimoya Blossom Incense he had obtained. Combining it with the refining method for the Fragrant Body Pill, he turned it into an edible incense drink.
For him, this substance was equivalent to the Fasting Pills needed for Spell Dao cultivation. After achieving grain avoidance, eliminating the influence of impurities could leave the body spotless and gradually bring it up to the standard of a Dao Body.
Even after reaching Foundation Establishment or above, regularly drinking Incense Dew should still produce the effects of the Fragrant Body Pill.
In this way, the body would become empty and still-a supreme state with all manner of wondrous uses.
Moon-Sand Island, inside the residence.
Li Ling summoned several shrimp soldiers who guarded the residence to the Inner Garden.
Led there by the Turtle Steward, the shrimp soldiers all seemed rather nervous. They truly had no idea why they had been summoned.
"Master, I've brought the servants you asked for. Please give us your instructions."
Steward Gui, Gui Yecheng, had not given it much thought and simply delivered his report.
"There are twelve adult sea demons of the Shrimp People this time. All are healthy, free of illness or affliction, and none have parents or children at home to support. They can remain on duty away from home for long periods."
Li Ling studied these oddly shaped cultivators of another race, restrained the urge to make strange associations with steamed giant lobsters, and addressed them amiably. "I summoned you here to help me conduct research into the Incense Path."
The Turtle Steward asked in puzzlement, "Master, these Shrimp People can't read a single word, and they know nothing about refining or making incense. How can they conduct Incense Path research?"
"Hmm..."