Of course, that was a story for later.
Meanwhile, on the Heavenly Azure Continent, in Iron Sword City's City Lord's Mansion...
When Xiao Tian Ce opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of stale air, he felt that his Soul Power had grown even stronger.
Moreover, the assimilation of the Dou Qi within him had advanced considerably. He estimated that in another two days, his strength should recover to the Late-Stage Ninth-Grade Sovereign level.
"Whew!"
His breath shot out like an arrow. He rose and walked to the window, gazing at the bright moon on the horizon as an indescribable loneliness welled up within him.
"Lord Tian Ce!"
Suddenly, Wan Sui's voice rang out in the courtyard.
Xiao Tian Ce came back to his senses and opened the door with a wave of his left hand.
"Come in, Wan Sui Mountain Lord."
A moment later, once they had taken their respective seats as host and guest, Wan Sui brewed Xiao Tian Ce another cup of Myriad Saint Heavenly Spirit Tea. Only then did he return to his seat and respectfully cup his hands. "Lord Tian Ce, sorry for disturbing your cultivation so late at night."
"It's all right. If you have something to say, Wan Sui Mountain Lord, please speak freely." Xiao Tian Ce smiled and waved his hand dismissively.
"It's nothing much, really. I heard this morning that you looked pale, so I thought I'd come and see how you were doing, Lord Tian Ce," Wan Sui said with a respectful smile.
Yet the look in his eyes as he watched Xiao Tian Ce made it clear that this was not his true purpose.
Seeing this, Xiao Tian Ce smiled and explained, "I expended a little too much last night. Thank you for your concern, Wan Sui Mountain Lord,