Ning Xia's Point of View:
"The portal will be opened in 5 months. If I want to arrive in time, I must leave now. That's the only place where I'll find that medicinal herb. With it, I can create a Foundation Pill for little Feng," she murmured to herself.
At that moment, she knew that creating a Foundation Pill was a crucial step in Feng Wei's cultivation journey. The pill would help him establish a solid foundation and unlock greater potentials.
Ning Xia prepared for her journey. She packed the essentials, left a letter, and departed without saying goodbye.
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In the Sect Leader's Hall
Zhong Rui's Point of View:
Zhong Rui, Feng Wei's mother, felt the fluctuations caused by Ning Xia's cultivation advancement and was somewhat shocked.
"She should have taken at least ten more years to advance to the Nascent Soul Stage. How did she progress so rapidly? Could it be a fortuitous encounter?"
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Feng Wei's Point of View:
"Four days have passed since I started closed-door cultivation, and I've already reached the fifth level of Qi Condensation. My cultivation speed has increased significantly, probably due to the evolution of my demon lineage."
"My demon lineage has evolved, granting me greater progress in cultivation. I need to continue nurturing the Seven Deadly Sins to further enhance them. I've decided to focus first on Lust, Wrath, and Pride because I can either find or even create situations to nurture them."
Reflecting on the sin of Pride, Feng Wei understood its essence. When someone acted with arrogance, deceit, or manipulation, they often did so to achieve their selfish goals, disregarding the negative consequences their actions could bring to others. Such a person might lie to stand out, cheat to gain unfair advantages, or manipulate situations to subjugate others to their will, without caring about truth or moral integrity.
The deception he used with his aunt, Ning Xia, to hide the truth about Dual Cultivation was an example of nurturing the sin of Pride.
Furthermore, his recent experience of Dual Cultivation with the soul gave him the opportunity to satisfy the sin of Lust. Despite the spiritual nature of the practice, the partner with whom he shared this experience was Ning Xia, a cultivator of ethereal beauty, far superior in cultivation to him, and with her yin Qi intact, emphasizing the purity of the act.
Although the experience was not intentional, Feng Wei could not deny that it had awakened a peculiar fondness for Ning.
Feng Wei: "Spirit of the Ring, what are those points of affection I received from my aunt used for?"
Spirit of the Ring: "On the first floor of the Golden Pagoda, there are legacies of emperors who probably had their destinies stolen by the pagoda. These legacies contain relics, lineages, and legendary physiques. You can purchase them with points generated by affection or hatred. However, most of them are too expensive for your current self. Let me show you the more accessible ones."
The spirit of the ring went on to display three options for Feng Wei, each of which seemed incredibly powerful.
Spirit of the Ring: "First, there's the 'God Yang Physique,' a legendary physique that allows the user to engage in Dual Cultivation with cultivators of higher cultivation levels without their dantian exploding due to accumulated yin Qi energy. The price is 10,000 points of affection. Here are more details."
Feng Wei: (incredulous) "10,000 points of affection? That's too expensive!"
The spirit of the ring continued, presenting the second option.
Spirit of the Ring: "Next, we have the 'Relic of the All-Seeing Mirror,' a mystical and enigmatic artifact that defies time and space, coming in the form of a bright mirror with intricate details that seem to change like water on its surface."
"The bearer can give a small symbol, a miniature representation of the mirror, as a special gift to someone they trust or an enemy. By focusing their mind, the bearer can activate the power of the mirror and see a vivid and clear image of the surroundings of the gifted person."
"There is no distance or barrier that hinders this vision, allowing the bearer to see everything that happens to the person, no matter how far away they are."
"This ability is particularly useful for leaders and strategists as it provides real-time information about the whereabouts of allies, spies, or even enemies. However, those who possess the Emperor's Seal have the power to influence the aura emitted by the All-Seeing Mirror."
"Price: 100 points of affection."
Feng Wei was intrigued by this item, especially since it cost only 100 points of affection.
Feng Wei: "This sounds interesting and more reasonably priced. What else do you have?"
The spirit of the ring moved on to the last option.
Spirit of the Ring: "Finally, we have the 'Heritage of the War Goddess Empress.' This is a sacred and powerful legacy passed down through the ages to chosen ones destined to become great leaders. Those who receive this heritage obtain the 'Eye of Truth,' an extraordinary ability that allows them to discern the truth of others' words."
"When activated, the Eye of Truth emits a special aura. A soft and comforting green light is revealed when the person is speaking the truth, while an intense and fiery red aura appears when the person is lying."
"However, those carrying the Emperor's Seal have the power to influence the aura emitted by the Eye of Truth. The seal is a special mark granted only to high-ranking leaders or figures of authority with the Empress's consent."
"When a person with the Emperor's Seal is being questioned and wants to hide the truth, they can deliberately change the aura's color to green, deceiving others and masking their true intentions. Similarly, for strategic or security purposes, a leader can manifest the red aura even when speaking the truth, confusing those who may be trying to read their intentions."
"This heritage comes with remnants of the War Goddess Empress's soul to guide the bearer and an Emperor's Seal."
"Price: 100 points of affection."
Feng Wei also considered the potential benefits of this relic, appreciating its significance in a world full of intrigues.
Feng Wei: "Hmm, all three options seem valuable, but 10,000 points of affection are too much. How many points of affection do I have?"
The spirit of the ring replied with a somewhat disappointing number.
Spirit of the Ring: "Currently, you have 146 points of affection."
Feng Wei: "That's not enough."
The spirit of the ring sensed his frustration and spoke reassuringly.
Spirit of the Ring: "Don't worry. As your cultivation level increases, I gain more authority in the tower. I can offer you a loan."
Feng Wei's eyes widened in surprise.
Feng Wei: "A loan? How much?"