Hearing the disciples words, Han Yu nodded.

"Good," Han Yu replied. "That was my intention. The remainder will be returned to the sect for exchange in merit points once we are back."

The disciple smiled faintly. "Practical as always, Senior Brother. Please sign here to finalize it."

Han Yu pressed his spirit imprint onto the jade slip, leaving behind a faint mark of his Qi. Once that was done, he collected the sealed jade box from the counter.

As he walked back toward his section of the camp, a few disciples passing by greeted him respectfully.

Word had already spread that his group had successfully taken down a rather strong Core Condensation realm beast and retrieved a valuable herb without casualties and that too with just a group of six. Such efficiency drew admiration, especially among the younger disciples who struggled with lesser tasks.

When he arrived at their resting area, Wu Shuan was already up, checking the condition of their gear. The others were nearby, polishing weapons and cleaning armor plates that had been scorched during the battle. The mood was considerably lighter than the day before.

"Morning," Wu Shuan said as Han Yu approached. "Did they approve it?"

"They did," Han Yu replied, holding up the box. "We can use a portion of it now. I will distribute the petals evenly among us. Each person will get one."

At his words, the others perked up, curiosity gleaming in their eyes.

"Senior Brother Han," one of the disciples said, "what exactly does it do? We still do not know much about it."

Han Yu sat down on a nearby rock and opened the jade box once more.

The moment the petals were exposed, a gentle ripple of energy spread outward. It was not powerful or overwhelming, but it brought an odd sense of calm to the heart, as though every turbulent thought had been smoothed out.

"This is called the Ripple Calming Twelve Petaled Flower," Han Yu began. "It is a spiritual herb that helps regulate the flow of Qi through the meridians. It does not increase cultivation directly, but it stabilizes the Qi cycle and clears blockages that might otherwise slow future breakthroughs. Though it is especially helpful for those whose cultivation arts involve unstable elements, such as fire or lightning."

The two disciples who practiced fire-based techniques looked at each other in visible excitement. One of them, the tall man named Yuan Ping, could not help but grin. "So it can help me balance my Fire Lotus Art better?"

Han Yu nodded. "It should. You will not feel a drastic change, but over time your control and tolerance for intense flame will improve. You will also experience less strain on your meridians when you use high-output techniques."

Wu Shuan crossed his arms, a faint smile touching his lips. "That explains why the Scaled Blue Flame Wolf was guarding it so fiercely. Its instincts must have drawn it to something that resonated with its element."

Han Yu agreed. "Yes. In a way, that beast was cultivating the same lesson we are now about to learn."

The disciples laughed lightly at the comment, though their anticipation remained clear.

Han Yu carefully plucked six petals from the flower, each one glowing faintly. The moment he separated them, the remaining six petals seemed to pulse softly, as if mourning their division. He resealed the box with a light talisman before handing out the petals.

Each disciple received one, handling it with utmost care.

"Consume it directly and quickly," Han Yu instructed. "The medicinal Qi within will dissolve into your meridians. Do not resist its flow. Guide it gently and let it circulate naturally. It is a calm herb, not one that needs suppression."

Following his words, the six of them swallowed their petals one by one.

For a brief moment, silence fell.

SHUA SHUA SHUA

Then, faint waves of Qi began to spread from each of their bodies, subtle but unmistakable. The herb's power was not explosive; rather, it flowed like gentle water through their systems.

Han Yu could feel it even within himself, the soft, cooling sensation that moved through his dantian and spread into every meridian. It did not strengthen his cultivation base, but it refined it, polishing the rough edges that had formed over time.

He breathed slowly, eyes closed, guiding the process. His Qi moved more smoothly than before, like a stream no longer clogged by debris.

An hour passed before the last traces of the herb's medicinal power settled.

When they opened their eyes, Han Yu immediately noticed the difference in his teammates. The two fire cultivators had faint trails of steam rising from their skin, but their expressions were serene.

Their spiritual auras burned brighter, more stable, the wild fluctuation from before now tempered.

Yuan Ping flexed his hands and grinned widely. "Incredible! I can already feel the difference. My Qi flow is steadier, and the flame resonance inside my Dantian feels clearer. I could probably control double or even triple the output now without risking damage."

The other fire cultivator nodded in agreement. "It's like my meridians were scrubbed clean. I have never felt my Qi circulate this smoothly."

The remaining disciples felt subtler changes but were no less pleased. One commented that his body felt lighter, another that his Qi recovered faster during meditation.

Han Yu smiled faintly at their reactions. "That is good. The improvement may be small, but it is lasting. Cultivation is a path built upon countless small gains, not sudden leaps. The calmer and more balanced your Qi is, the further you can go without fear of collapse." Han Yu repeated one of the classic lines he had heard many times in the lecture halls.

Wu Shuan chuckled. "You sound like an elder already."

Han Yu shrugged slightly. "Maybe I have read too many of their books or heard too many lectures."

After the laughter faded, Han Yu packed the jade box carefully, sealing the remaining six petals once more. With everyone satisfied, he made his way back toward the logistics division.

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