As soon as Hua Liang opened her eyes, she felt by instinct that whatever was in the caldron was done. Hua Liang also felt her body in a more solid state. Now she was not just some manifestation of soul body but more solid state of her real body.
"Master why do I feel so free and light but seem to be more solid? Also master what is it that is cooking inside that caldron?"
I can actually feel myself now and when I had my eyes close, for a moment I felt as though I was present but also somewhere far away. My very existence seemed small and easily forgotten by own self. Still I was able to think more clearly than ever before. I also saw some lights shimmering around in the space around me. As I tried to reach out and touch them, they would pull away but when I let go and forgot them, I saw a few of those lights enter my body.
"You entered the first stage of introduction to qi and element of manipulation. You were in a meditative state for over 2 weeks. As you are a soul body, your soul was enhanced and fortified causing the solidification.
At the same time the qi introduced to your body traveled around your soul into what we call Dantia. What we call qi is energy we perceive and are able to introduce to our own body and in your current state is very beneficial to your soul.
The trial of patience is related to time and how time can limit our mental strength. Once you break free from the restrictions of time you enter your own dimension and perceive the world and everything around you from your own perspective.
Qi takes many shapes and forms but guiding the qi and forming your own cycle takes time and patience, hence why they are relative to each other. You are only a soul body but can feel everything like you were in your flesh body. However, that is all mental. In your soul state fatigue should not be a concern.
The important thing was not what once in the caldron but how long you could wait no matter the content.
Patience is the same for everyone and everyone needs or uses is for different purposes. One thing patience teaches us is no matter how long the journey may be if you continue you will eventually arrive at your destination.
Understanding patience enhances mental strength. Mental strength in your state will also transform your body and enhance your own potential. The qi that was introduced into your body works for strength and power. They are the cause of the lightness you are currently feeling.
The reason you knew that what I was cooking was ready is because you felt and saw the outside and inside of the pot with your mental strength and by using your qi to feel the particles around you.
You may not see a clear image but your own intuition driven by your sub conscience use of force, let you know it was time. As you may have felt inside what I was boiling was a concoction to purify the energy within yourself which in turn will increase the energy you can store and produce.
Now my dear disciple you should take this potion, whenever you are ready let's begin."
"Master, wait did you just say two weeks?!!!!!"