Chen Li turned off the properties panel.
The night had grown deep.
His wives and concubines were likely already asleep, so he simply decided to stay here for another night.
He got up, pushed open the heavy stone door, and walked out of the narrow meditation room.
A box of food was placed at the door.
While in seclusion, Chen Li usually did not abstain from eating and drinking, except for the time during Foundation Establishment when he frequently used Fasting Pills. Other than that, seclusion was merely for concentration and asceticism, to avoid being disturbed by worldly desires or women, and his routine included meditating and cycling spiritual energy, occasionally practicing swordsmanship or talisman drawing to adjust his mood.
Sometimes, when he was truly bored, he would even venture out for a stroll.
If he didn't achieve a breakthrough, he didn't force it.
What he valued was to follow his heart.
Steady and unhurried.
Prideless and imperturbable.
