Over the past days that Ardiel had spent while suffering from Elder Xuanyun's rigorous training, he also got closer to other disciples.
He got to know more about them, about the sect's customs, and more about Qinlan itself—the way the place pulsed with life and history.
Most of the disciples he interacted with were younger than him, yet their cultivation levels matched his own. They had started earlier, delving into martial arts at an age when Ardiel had barely begun to understand the world, and it showed in their movements and techniques. Their understanding and insights were noticeably deeper and sharper.
One of the key lessons Ardiel absorbed was that Qi wasn't just life energy—it was intricately tied to both his spirituality and his physical strength.
