Lin Fei exclaimed incredulously, "Are you crazy? Even though I don't fully understand it, I can guess that the Soul Origin is definitely crucial for you."

The Qilin's expression was peculiar, Lin Fei felt that the Qilin suddenly became very gentle, and its large eyes turned watery.

"If you're worried about me, after taking the Pills, cultivate diligently, and you will surely find a way to help me recover."

"As long as Young Master Lin gains the strength, it may not be impossible to assist that one in recovery."

Han Yu's face was also peculiar because this statement was relayed by the Artifact Spirit in his Sea of Consciousness.

To this, Han Yu specifically asked again, and Glass indeed didn't lie, it just privately said it would be as hard as climbing to the skies.

Damn!

In this day and age, Artifact Spirits really know how to paint a good picture.

Opposite, Lin Fei's expression constantly shifted, likely in conversation, finally letting the Qilin speak, "Hand over the Pills!"

"Alright! Watch carefully!"

Glass gleefully and playfully said, then Ping began to tremble, with multicolored brilliance continuously spewing from the bottle's mouth.

Han Yu was momentarily dazzled, exclaiming in wonder, "This Pill doesn't seem simple! Such a grand spectacle of Refining Pills."

"Oh, that! It's just Ping putting on a big show, don't take it seriously." Glass suddenly chuckled and said.

Han Yu was instantly speechless, watching Ping perform diligently in his Sea of Consciousness.

Whoa~

A Pill was spat out, and in an instant, multicolored clouds of light radiated.

West River Pill (Routine Edition): The consumer enhances their aptitude to the strongest, doubles cultivation speed, possesses photographic memory, has excellent understanding, quickly masters cultivation techniques, exudes charisma, admired by various strong women, possesses cross-realm combat talent, grows stronger when encountering strong opponents. Side effect: Consumes half of the Qilin's Soul Origin!

After reconfirming the Pill in his hand, Han Yu reached into his bosom and drew it out from the Sea of Consciousness.

A multicolored ray of light almost blinded Young Master Lin's eyes, and the Qilin inside him seemed also awed by the miraculous phenomenon of the Pill, struggling to rise, looking at the Pill in Han Yu's hand in shock.

When have you ever seen a Pill that, like a treasure, brings anomalies when it is brought forth?

Han Yu also didn't expect the Pill to be so bright when taken out, similarly dazzled.

"That's enough already!"

Han Yu frowned in displeasure within his Sea of Consciousness.

The Pill instantly retracted its glow, then quietly lay in Han Yu's palm.

"Eat it!"

Upon seeing the Pill, the Qilin made up its mind, such a Pill must be extraordinary.

Young Master Lin was still immersed in the Pill's splendor; after the Qilin shouted several times within him, he came back to his senses.

He cautiously extended his hand to receive the Pill and couldn't help but stare at it.

"Remember to cultivate diligently in the future, I'm counting on you."

The Qilin abruptly reminded in a crisp voice, which finally shook Young Master Lin, who had always been taken care of by the Qilin, and did not expect he would have to take care of it in turn in the future.

"Don't want to?"

The Qilin's tone suddenly became strange, giving Young Master Lin an indescribable feeling, but he quickly nodded and said, "How could I not want to."

"Eat it!"

Without Han Yu having to urge, the Qilin prompted on its own.

Young Master Lin's gaze was firm, neatly sending the Pill into his mouth, Han Yu's eyes slightly narrowed, watching him intently.

He was also curious about what changes would come from consuming such a powerful Pill.

A dark cloud suddenly gathered over Young Master Lin's head, and despite no wind or thunder, light rain began to fall, pattering on him, around his feet, and all around him.

Sprouts emerged from the soil in the rain, and when the wind ceased, the sprouts grew branches and bloomed. Gradually, there came a scorching sensation, familiar to Han Yu — it was fire!

The branches ignited into a great fire, and in the blink of an eye, the newly sprouted leaves were reduced to ashes. At that moment, the soil began to surge, burying the incinerated plants.

Yet Young Master Lin seemed unaware of all this, suddenly closing his eyes, and when they opened again, a gleam of metal and stone seemed to flash across them.

In Han Yu's eyes, Young Master Lin now stood like an unsheathed sword, exuding the aura of a weapon.

"Isn't this effect too outrageous, with so many anomalies, what is Young Master Lin's ultimate Spirit Root?"

Han Yu curiously asked Glass.

"Those anomalies are just the Pill's initial changes leaking out, as for Young Master Lin's Spirit Root, it's hard to evaluate, his Spirit Root differs from current knowledge in the Cultivator Realm, it could be any type of Spirit Root, adapting to Young Master Lin's needs."

Damn, is it really that abnormal?

According to Glass's usual tendencies, this means Young Master Lin can truly change his aptitude on his own under normal circumstances, and with such an extraordinary aptitude at that.

"How do you feel?"

The Qilin asked uneasily from within.

Young Master Lin clenched his fist, a gentle breeze flowing past it, which wasn't the wind, but Spiritual Qi continually converging towards him. Though he hadn't cultivated, he was completely certain.

"I feel better than ever."

In that instant, Lin Fei's aura became mysterious and profound, even Han Yu couldn't help but be astonished.

Could it be that being favored by powerful women is solely thanks to good looks?

The Qilin hadn't even had time to feel elated before its face was suddenly filled with horror. It could clearly sense an energy drifting away from it. It desperately wanted to stop it, but an invisible force pulled the energy out even faster—it was its soul origin!

Gradually, the Qilin visibly shrunk, until half of its size was gone when the pulling force disappeared.

"Hurry up! Let's go."

After sneakily absorbing half of the origin, Glass urgently spoke.

"Others act like they don't know people after putting on their pants, but you don't recognize anyone after taking the pill."

Han Yu secretly rolled his eyes and grumbled; he still wanted to see what happened next.

"I'm eager to transform."

Glass was extremely anxious, so much so that it started cursing.

"Quickly, quickly, what's there to see? Don't you want to expand your sea of consciousness quickly?"

Glass kept urging, even painting an enticing picture.

Han Yu was tempted and could only regretfully head down the mountain, lamenting that he wouldn't witness Young Master Lin's showboating...

Halfway up the mountain stood a Spirit Testing Pillar. Zhu Yu stood idly in the corner, while a sect disciple holding a registry guarded nearby.

At this point, there wasn't much left to do. The Spirit Testing Pillar and the registry were mere formalities. As long as the information of the passing candidates was authentic and not falsified, they would immediately be registered.

The onlookers had a thrill, as this was akin to witnessing the assessment of the Upper Three Sects.

Zhu Yu looked at the seven remaining on the field, quietly recalling their information. Apart from the butcher who had Water and Wood Dual Spirit Roots, the others all possessed Three-Series Spirit Roots, which was not bad.

Each time the cultivator holding the registry called a name, someone would step forward to touch the spirit pillar, and the cultivator would immediately record it.

The verification for the seven people didn't take long. In the time it took to drink a cup of tea, the cultivator closed the registry with a smile and nodded towards Zhu Yu.

Zhu Yu, contemplating something unknown, sighed inexplicably, regretting that one.

"Isn't that the kid who loves showing off?"

Someone on the platform pointed at a slowly approaching figure, exclaiming.

It was certainly peculiar; clearly the first one to pass, yet missing for so long.

Naturally, no one would have guessed that Young Master Lin had the poorest aptitude.

Zhu Yu was astonished, watching Lin Fei with a complex mix of emotions, as if looking at someone drowning, struggling.

"You... still haven't figured it out?"

Zhu Yu sighed and shook his head.

Lin Fei smiled, clasped his hands in a salute, and said, "Guardian, I'd like to try once more."

No matter how many times you try, it won't help. There was a Spirit Testing Pillar at the Government Office, and Lin Fei hadn't tested just once. If it weren't for absolute certainty, why would he advise him to descend the mountain?

Yet Lin Fei's expression was calm, his deep eyes gazing at him, leaving him speechless.

"Then try if you want to try!"

Zhu Yu had long prepared to be scolded by the sect, fearing that the greater Lin Fei's hopes, the greater his disappointment might be.

He nodded toward the disciple holding the registry. The disciple understood, reopened the registry, and announced loudly, "Lin Fei from Ink Cloud Mansion, step forward for verification."

Lin Fei flung his robe and strode forward, pressing a palm onto the spirit pillar.

——

By this time, Han Yu had already dashed down the mountain, his head buzzing with the sound of Glass's life-threatening urging.

Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks and looked up toward the peak of Jade Screen Mountain.

At that moment, an immense golden beam shot straight into the sky, penetrating the clouds!

He succeeded!

"Slowpokes! I've had enough; I want to transform now," Glass said angrily. "Ping, give me my share."

The Glazed Bottle suddenly shook, and a vibrant green light full of life sprayed continuously from the mouth of the bottle. Meanwhile, a vortex suddenly appeared in the void of the sea of consciousness, devouring that energy continuously.

Gradually, thread-like things emerged from the vortex, weaving and flying, quickly forming something the size of a fist, which gradually began to take shape...

It took a full quarter of an hour for Han Yu's expression to change from curious to strange.

Shit!

Shit!

That thing seemed to notice the same strangeness, astonishingly cursing at the same time as Han Yu...

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