Ningyu said gravely, "Here in Heavenly Billows, Foundation Establishment Pills have always been in short supply!"
"Our Four Sects possess the Darkness Forbidden Ground, so we haven't lacked ingredients for Foundation Establishment Pills these past few centuries. But the ingredients from the Darkness Forbidden Ground all contain demonic qi. Although special methods remove most of it, it's difficult to eradicate completely!"
"That's why advancing to the Foundation Establishment Realm is more difficult when you take our Four Sects' Foundation Establishment Pills. You'll face stronger heart demon corruption, especially after taking multiple Foundation Establishment Pills. The heart demon will grow stronger and stronger!"
At this point, Ningyu fixed her gaze on Ye Han. "Ye Han, there's nothing wrong with your foundation or your wits, but your spirit root aptitude is too poor. You must bear this in mind when attempting your breakthrough."
Then her face brightened into a smile. "Still, since I, your Martial Uncle, promised to help you, I naturally will!"
Ye Han's heart stirred, and he nodded. "Yes, Martial Uncle! I understand."
"Go back! Don't go out during this period unless you have business to attend to."
"Yes!"
With that, Ningyu transformed into a streak of escaping light and vanished beyond the horizon in moments.
Watching Ningyu fly away, a trace of envy flashed through Ye Han's eyes. Attaining immortality and the Dao required not only tremendous perseverance, but other forms of support as well...
The help he could gain by building a good relationship with a Golden Core Stage Cultivator like Ningyu was far more than a few words could explain.
However, Ye Han did not remain in his cave abode. He cleared away every trace of lingering aura throughout it as quickly as he could.
Then, quietly taking the Storage Bag containing his spoils, he hurried out