Xiao Hua had no choice but to send a portion of his mind into the space with Thunderclap True Person and take out the items he had obtained earlier. Just as expected, the moment the bamboo segment that contained a congealed river appeared, Thunderclap True Person's eyes lit up. Without a moment's hesitation, he raised a hand and took the bamboo segment. After extending his divine sense and examining it carefully for a moment, he smiled. "A long river is sealed within this object. The aura of this river does not belong to an ordinary realm. If nothing unexpected happens, it is somewhat connected to that wisp of violet qi obtained earlier. Once I refine this bamboo segment, the aura within that river will merge into my body. It will have much the same marvelous effect as your taking the Qingyu Pill, Fellow Daoist! Hahaha, many thanks, Fellow Daoist..."
Having said that, Thunderclap True Person spat out lightning, wrapped the bamboo segment within it, and swallowed it into his belly. Streams of clear water immediately surged from the crown of Thunderclap True Person's head like fountains, then curved back down again. As the clear water flickered, indescribable fluctuations merged into Thunderclap True Person's body.
"I shall meditate in seclusion!" Delight appeared on Thunderclap True Person's face as he said, "Over these fifty years, I have contributed no little effort. It is time for me to rest!"
With that, Thunderclap True Person unceremoniously sat cross-legged within the space and began refining the bamboo segment with all his strength.
"Yes, Fellow Daoist, you have worked hard!" Xiao Hua said with a cupped-hand salute. "Leave the rest to me!"
Then Xiao Hua recalled something and asked, "How has Lan Dianzi been doing lately?"
Thunderclap True Person naturally did not answer Xiao Hua again.