Emery found himself genuinely taken aback by Hardy's exceptionally low rank. As a noble from a grade 4 faction, such a circumstance was unprecedented. Even if the young man had minimal interest in cultivation, by the natural power of his home planet, simply breathing its air or consuming its resources should have given him a better rank.
What added to Emery's astonishment was the complete lack of response from Hardy to the [Earth Cleansing Body] treatment. His body remained unaffected, showing no increase in spirit force or battle power. Perplexed by this anomaly, Emery attempted to delve deeper into Hardy's physiology, conducting multiple examinations to uncover any hidden causes.
