C7 He Had to Spend More Money!

Since there wasn't a tailored Spirit Activation plan available, Ding Yi decided to proceed as he saw fit.

With focused intent, he settled his mind and began to sense the Spiritual Qi around him, ready to draw it into his body.

Thanks to his Innate Dao Body, he sensed the presence of Heaven and Earth's Spiritual Qi in less than a moment.

As if in a dream, particles twinkled like stars, moving about him, ascending and descending. Those nearest to him resembled playful sprites, leaping and weaving around him, facilitating his absorption and ingestion of them.

What a delightful sensation!

Feeling invigorated, Ding Yi couldn't resist taking a deep breath.

At this point, sensing the Spiritual Qi was naturally easier than usual, making it more accessible for him to breathe in.

He felt ready to begin. After acquainting himself with the Spiritual Qi, Ding Yi reflected.

He utilized the halo between his nose and mouth to temper his body, while silently reciting an incantation. He employed the mental cultivation technique he had committed to memory, guiding the halo through his meridians and into his dantian.

He chose not to use the method of inspiration he had discovered in the family library during his clandestine visit. Without a trainer's guidance or medicinal support, resorting to a rudimentary method was far riskier.

A single misstep could be fatal!

Nor could he employ the Spirit Activation method he had gathered from external sources, which might have been tampered with to cause him harm.

Instead, he relied on the technique his mother had given him, which was more trustworthy than any other.

Huff, it wasn't as challenging as they had made it out to be! Ding Yi mused to himself.

Over the years, he had witnessed many boast in his presence about their strength. For the average person, enlightenment was a grueling process. They required only the time it took for a few sticks of incense to burn.

Back then, he had to maintain a facade of composure, though it was tough to articulate his struggles.

He had no choice but to swallow his frustration in silence.

Now, finding the process of enlightenment so effortless left him momentarily at a loss for words.

"Buzz!"

An aura coursed through his meridians, and after an initial refinement, it entered his dantian, swiftly forming a vortex within.

In Ding Yi's perception, several strands of Spiritual Qi, not to be outdone, followed suit and entered his dantian. They swirled and began further processing.

This sensation was truly amazing, Ding Yi mused.

Previously, he had been unable to practice, only able to listen to the tales of cultivators and join other mortals in their envy.

Now, he finally understood the experience, feeling as though he was floating on air.

The rate at which he was gathering Spiritual Qi was accelerating.

But still, it wasn't enough!

After pondering for a moment, Ding Yi chanted an incantation.

Suddenly, innumerable halos of light particles converged between his abdomen and palms. After a brief treatment, they permeated his skin and into his body.

Some entered his arms, others his abdomen.

The substantial energy consumption caused more aura to flood toward the young man from all around, encircling him.

Immersed in the essence of heaven and earth, he appeared even more otherworldly, like a celestial being seated tranquilly in the palace of the Nine Heavens.

Huang Yuzhu, watching from a distance, was captivated.

But then, as if struck by a sudden thought, she quickly turned her blushing face away.

He was so handsome even before his soul reached completion. With continued practice, he was bound to captivate women worldwide. I must protect him well...

Huang Yuzhu's heart fluttered, justifying the thoughts that had unexpectedly surfaced.

Meanwhile, Ding Yi, oblivious to her state, was lost in his own world, internally exclaiming:

Condense!

Grow!

Enlarge!

With his guidance, the once spiraling vortex rapidly collapsed, compressed, and solidified into a small golden orb, which then grew by continuously absorbing the halo.

It soon reached a diameter of nearly three centimeters.

He kept it at that size, allowing it to solidify further.

Any larger would be problematic.

The dantian in a human body is only so large, and while forming the Golden Core, care must be taken not to damage other structures.

In the world of cultivation, the dantian typically refers to the lower dantian, situated below the navel in the lower abdomen, encompassing vital acupoints such as Guan Yuan, Qi Sea, and Shen Que.

If the Golden Core couldn't synchronize properly, that would pose a major issue!

Moments later...

With his body emitting soft, intermittent crackling sounds, barriers that once seemed ethereal began to connect.

At last, with a sharp snap,

The constraints were released.

Ding Yi had finally joined the ranks of cultivators on the Profound Fantasy Side!

In that instant, he could sense a semi-tangible, semi-ethereal golden orb in his lower abdomen, marked with pathways that ebbed and flowed amidst a mist—this was the Vital Spirit he had harnessed from the aura of heaven and earth.

As long as he could swiftly extend it through the meridians and blood vessels to his entire body and even beyond, he could then use his cultivation techniques to influence both himself and his surroundings.

'This is my "Spirit Channel." This time, I've unlocked... nine of them,' he thought.

Ding Yi felt a surge of strength in his limbs, and his awareness of his own state was clearer than ever.

In his perception, the acupoints throughout his body served as nodes, with intricate yet orderly threads weaving between them.

Nine of these threads shone with particular intensity.

He furrowed his brow slightly.

'I'll need to conceal these a bit when I get the chance,' he mused. 'After all, it's unwise to flaunt one's wealth. If someone with ill intentions were to notice, they could bring me considerable trouble by attempting to seize it through nefarious means.'

For now, he thought, 'I should get accustomed to the flow and drive of the Vital Spirit within me.'

...

Half an hour later, Ding Yi emerged from his meditative state. Opening his eyes, the first thing he saw was Huang Yuzhu's beautiful visage.

She was seated a short distance away and, upon seeing him awaken, she quickly smiled and said, "Congratulations, Young Master, on your successful Spirit Activation."

She then presented a ring, saying, "This ring is a modest gift for you, Young Master. Please accept it."

As she spoke, the ring, bathed in a spiritual glow, floated towards Ding Yi.

"Thank you," Ding Yi responded with a detached nod, making no move to accept it.

Huang Yuzhu had eagerly anticipated his acceptance, but after a brief pause, her expression turned rigid. The young man seemed reluctant to accept her gift.

Do you think she's intentionally being charitable?

I'm sorry, I was wrong... Huang Yuzhu offered her apology, clearly flustered.

However, she quickly composed herself, withdrew the ring, and spoke with gravity: "What might the young master require in the future? Although he has sought me out, rest assured, whatever is within my power, I will do for the young master."

Ding Yi: ...

??!

I was merely being courteous on the surface, why did you retract your offer without a word?

Had you spoken up, I might have accepted!

No wonder in my past life, many women preferred the deceit of scoundrels over engaging with those who lack emotional intelligence!

It's so hard to communicate!

It looks like my lesson... cough, the training program must be put into action without delay.