Though the birth of a Spiritual Nature is rare among Spirit Plants, it's actually not very difficult, but a Spiritual Body is a completely different matter.
Theoretically, the former still belongs to the Spirit Plant itself, whereas the latter belongs to a separate entity all on its own.
Naturally, the latter is superior by a notch.
'Luckily, it wasn't absorbed... A light punishment serves as a warning.'
Song He didn't want to be overly severe and looked at the disciple trembling on the ground, saying in a deep voice,
"You deserted your post without authorization, and you should be punished... Let's deduct two months of your salary."
The disciple shuddered, hurriedly saying, "Thank you for your leniency, Senior Brother! I will surely fulfill my duties and never dare to leave my post again!"
This punishment was indeed very lenient.
If he had acted like this in the sect... those elders probably would have contemplated throwing him into the Forest Green Prison.