When Yan Jin and Zhang Li returned to the Treasure Pavilion encampment, the first light of dawn was just breaking across the sky. Wei Xi was still pacing anxiously, waiting for his brother. The moment he saw Yan Jin, relief flooded his face.
"I'm fine. Go and rest up," Yan Jin said, his voice reassuring.
"Yes!" Wei Xi replied with a nod, heading off to his sleeping quarters, exhaustion finally catching up with him.
Yan Jin spent the rest of the night in quiet contemplation, assessing the profound changes within his body. The transformation had been dramatic. He had grown taller, now standing at an imposing 195 cm, with muscles that were denser and firmer, and his strength had increased exponentially. He had also added a new halo to his purification, bringing him one step closer to becoming a purified king.
