Beneath a tree dappled with sparse sunlight, Meng Qiewei sat back down in her chair.
Qing Dai immediately poured her a cup of tea.
Meng Qiewei fell silent for a moment and said little.
Holding the teapot, Qing Dai said, "According to the New Generation Heavenly Pride, Jiang Man shouldn't take too long to reach Core Formation, but whether it will go smoothly is uncertain. I specifically looked through some relevant Immortal Gate records.
"I discovered that over the past two hundred years, Foundation Establishment cultivators who stayed up late all had trouble advancing.
"Core Formation carried additional risks for them.
"This stemmed from certain fallen Evil Gods.
"They invisibly condensed the world outside into a well. Although it was extremely indistinct, and the Immortal Gate's great Divine Abilities intervened to destroy it, staying up late could still cause someone to fall into this well.
"That's why all the records mention that staying up late damages the mind and spirit and affects Core Formation.
"Although some successfully achieved Core Formation, their results fell short of the talent they had displayed.
"And that's what the New Generation Heavenly Pride is betting on."
"Breaking a new record? Disregarding the lingering influence of the Evil Gods?" Meng Qiewei asked.
"Yes. He's betting that Jiang Man can overcome the problems caused by staying up late to cultivate and become the first late-night cultivator to form his core in a normal state." Qing Dai thought briefly before continuing, "If the new Heavenly Pride wins, Jiang Man will reach Core Formation next year at the latest.
"If he loses, then...
"The matter of finding a direct descendant for a marriage alliance will probably have to be shelved."
Hearing this, Meng Qiewei lowered her eyes slightly.
For a moment, Qing Dai did not dare speak.
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