Inside the cave abode at Green Snail Villa in Tianxing City, star mist drifted through the carved wooden windows like gauze. Han Li sat cross-legged on a green jade cushion, Star Power circulating around him as he forced the last trace of savage bear fiend aura out of the meridians in his back. The wound Man Huzi's bronze hammer had inflicted two months earlier had now formed a pale golden scab and was slowly healing under the nourishment of Star Power.
Beside him, the Magnetic Essence Griffin lay on a stone platform. His golden plumage had grown fuller, and his caved-in breastbone had completely recovered. He preened his tail feathers with his beak, occasionally letting out a low rumble, as though complaining about the boredom of seclusion.
"Elder Han, the Palace Master summons you."
A Star Palace steward's voice transmission came from outside the cave abode. Though separated by the restrictions, the voice reached Han Li's ears clearly. He opened his eyes, the Star Power in them dimming slightly. As he rose, the Water-Magnetic Sword at his waist gave a soft hum, the blood magnetic star patterns on its blade restored to their original state. These two months of recuperation at Green Snail Villa had not only healed his injuries but also brought his Star-Magnetic Heart-Protection Art to the third level. His Spiritual Power flowed ever more smoothly, and his understanding of the Star Magnetic Art had deepened as well.
Inside Heavenly Pivot Hall, Ling Yuling's moon-white skirts still bore wet ink stains, but his hair had been pinned up neatly again, and the weariness between his brows had eased somewhat. Seeing Han Li enter, he pointed to the Star Palace Map on the desk and gestured for him to sit. "Vice Palace Master Han, how have your two months