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The stars and moon faded away, replaced by a smear of morning glow in the eastern sky.
Su He sighed and opened his eyes. It was enough to be pleased with the new cave dwelling for half a day; reciting the Daoist morality daily didn't bring other feelings, but his mind had improved a lot.
Although he hadn't reached the state of not being swayed by external circumstances or his own emotions, he could still manage his mentality. Otherwise, after Su Huanian's long seclusion, he might have turned into an ice sculpture outside Phoenix Valley.
Perhaps this was a downside of cultivation; the longer the time, the more tranquil the heart becomes. That's why the Dragon Turtle Tribe had the Divine Skill "Jade Truth" to restore their mentality periodically, returning themselves to their state when they first achieved Jade Truth.
Su He suspected that Green Thunder must have used Jade Truth after breaking out of its shell, which explained all the recent mischief!
