Chapter 47

A dense white mist enveloped the vast plain, with a red sun hidden within. At this moment, the white mist seemed to part like a silver screen, and the golden sunlight illuminated everything, making it shimmer with a golden glow.

This was the scene that Rong Kexiong "saw."

The cracked sphere had inexplicably coalesced again, and it had become even more bizarre and powerful.

At this moment, the earth's spiritual energy absorbed from the outside world was like a thick fog, permeating the Yintang (the area between the eyebrows). The sphere had transformed into a golden sun, shooting golden arrows throughout the Yintang.

Moreover, within this sun, the special abilities had undergone a significant change.

They had turned into a golden, viscous liquid, slowly flowing inside the sphere.

Rong Kexiong's mental will circled the sphere several times. He vaguely sensed that the total amount of special abilities within the sphere had not changed much. However, the essence of the sphere had become somewhat different, making it even more unfathomable.

This could be sensed by the spiritual energy continuously emitted by the sphere.

After being processed by the sphere, this spiritual energy had also been infused with some unusual energy. Rong Kexiong even suspected that even if he did not extract the special abilities from the sphere, using the spiritual energy condensed from the earth's spiritual energy alone might be enough to summon a spirit warrior.

Of course, this was just a thought, and whether it was true still needed a lot of practice to prove.

"Kexiong, what's wrong with you?"

An old and anxious voice echoed in his ear, startling him awake.

Rong Kexiong was taken aback and turned his head to see Rong Cai looking at him with concern.

Smiling slightly, Rong Kexiong said, "Grandpa Cai, don't worry. I was just thinking about something and got a bit distracted."

Rong Cai let out a sigh of relief and said, "Ah, the master entrusted you and Young Master Kaihua to me, but this old servant is powerless and unable to protect you, which is truly a failure to the master."

Rong Kexiong's face turned slightly red, and he lowered his head, saying, "Grandpa Cai, it's all my fault."

Rong Cai shook his head and patted his shoulder, saying, "Young people often have the urge to go out and see the world. This old servant understands and cannot blame you."

Rong Kexiong took a deep breath and said, "Grandpa Cai, I will go and request to see the Chief Steward Ye Jianhao of Donghua Pinbao Hall and ask him to sell me a Rongrong Pill."

Rong Cai thought for a moment and said, "Young Master Kexiong, you should thank him properly." He paused and added, "When we returned to the courtyard, Chief Steward Ye Jianhao had already sent someone to wait for a long time." He continued slowly, "If he hadn't acted immediately to save you, you might have survived, but Young Master Kaihua would definitely have..."

Rong Kexiong nodded heavily and said, "I understand. I will never forget this kindness."

This statement was absolutely sincere. If Rong Kaihua had really died because of this, he would have felt guilty for the rest of his life.

Rong Cai smiled slightly and said, "Good, good, go ahead."

Rong Kexiong responded and turned to leave.

Rong Cai was taken aback and said, "Kexiong, you're going the wrong way."

Rong Kexiong turned and smiled, saying, "Grandpa Cai, I need to prepare some gifts at least." With that, he walked into the room where he had been lying and closed the door.

Rong Cai frowned, puzzled. What gifts could the young master prepare in such a short time?

Inside the room, everything was as it was. All his belongings were quietly placed by the bed, including the box containing hundreds of blank talismans.

Without hesitation, Rong Kexiong opened the box. He focused his mind and began to release spiritual energy.

This time, he did not extract any of the special abilities but relied entirely on the spiritual energy within the Yintang.

Instantly, a beam of light appeared before his eyes, and a large amount of earth's spiritual energy rushed toward this light. In just a moment, a human-shaped spirit had condensed.

Rong Kexiong's eyes lit up, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

His hypothesis was correct. After this transformation of the sphere, its abilities seemed to have become even more profound and unpredictable. Even the spiritual energy after being processed by the sphere had taken on the characteristics of the sphere's special abilities, significantly enhancing its ability to absorb earth's spiritual energy.

Of course, compared to the special abilities within the sphere, it was still much weaker.

He had almost released 80-90% of the spiritual energy he had accumulated over this period to condense a spirit, while using the special abilities would have required only one-third.

Taking out a blank talisman, he waved his hand, and the sealing technique was released.

The spirit wavered in the air and suddenly flew into the talisman.

Rong Kexiong checked it for a moment, confirming that it still met the standard of a first-class superior spirit.

His mood improved significantly. This time, he finally began to mobilize the special abilities of the sphere.

For him, making spirit warrior talismans was already a familiar process. In just a quarter of an hour, three spirit warrior talismans appeared before him.

Rong Kexiong's lips curved into a relaxed smile. The characteristics of the special abilities had not changed after turning into a golden, viscous liquid. The same one-third of the special abilities could still summon a powerful spirit warrior.

He put the talismans away and was about to leave when his expression suddenly changed.

In the next moment, he immersed his mental will into the sphere, and slowly, a look of surprise and joy appeared on his face.

He sensed that the recovery speed of the special abilities within his Yintang was far beyond his expectations.

Although the special abilities within the Yintang sphere were incredibly powerful, they had an irreplaceable flaw: their recovery speed was as slow as a snail.

Generally, when a spirit user's spiritual energy was depleted, they would absorb the earth's spiritual energy to replenish it. However, if the special abilities within the Yintang sphere were completely consumed, they could only wait for it to slowly recover.

This was a frustrating process.

But now, things were different.

Under his mental will, the sphere was continuously devouring the spiritual energy transformed from the earth's spiritual energy. Once this spiritual energy entered the sphere, it underwent a certain transformation, becoming viscous and heavy. Gradually, this spiritual energy was converted into the special abilities of the golden sphere.

In just a moment, the remaining 20% of spiritual energy in the outer Yintang was completely devoured by the sphere, leaving not a trace. At the same time, a layer of golden, viscous liquid with strong special abilities appeared inside the sphere.

Rong Kexiong slowly sat down and forced himself to calm down. Then, he began to absorb the earth's spiritual energy.

Instantly, countless light points appeared around him, and a massive amount of energy surged into his body.

Outside the room, Rong Cai and the others sensed this energy but were not surprised.

Rong Kexiong had been unconscious for five days, and it was natural for him to practice and check his body condition after waking up.

Perhaps because of the special abilities, Rong Kexiong's speed of absorbing the earth's spiritual energy was faster than before. In just a quarter of an hour, the empty Yintang was once again filled with spiritual energy.

However, the sphere at the center of the Yintang was like a bottomless pit, desperately absorbing the spiritual energy and converting it into a golden, viscous liquid.

This process continued, and after a full hour, the golden, viscous liquid within the sphere had completely recovered to its peak state. Moreover, the earth's spiritual energy within the Yintang had also been fully restored.

Sensing the sphere continuously absorbing and emitting the earth's spiritual energy, Rong Kexiong felt immense joy.

In just one hour, he could completely refill the special abilities within the sphere. From now on, his biggest weakness had been compensated.

Perhaps because of the practice of spiritual energy, he now felt full of energy and vigor, showing no signs of fatigue.

Five days without eating or drinking had not affected him negatively, and this strange change was likely related to the transformation of the sphere.

He took a deep breath, gathered his thoughts, and left the courtyard in large strides.

Before long, he arrived at the small shop within Donghua Pinbao Hall.

Looking at this quiet, starkly contrasting small shop, he felt a warm sensation in his heart.

Lifting his leg, he walked in.

Inside the shop, there were still three shop assistants. However, he only recognized one of them.

"Oh, Young Master Rong has come," the shop assistant said with a forced smile, eagerly welcoming him.

Rong Kexiong nodded and smiled, saying, "I would like to request an audience with Chief Steward Ye Jianhao. Please inform him."

"Yes, yes, please wait a moment, I'll go right away," the shop assistant turned and ran off.

His movements were agile and swift.

Rong Kexiong secretly assessed that this person had at least the cultivation of a late-stage warrior.

Having a late-stage warrior work in the shop was probably only something Donghua Pinbao Hall could afford.

A moment later, a hearty laugh came from the inner hall: "Young Master Rong, we meet again." Ye Jianhao walked in slowly, with a harmonious smile on his face.

Rong Kexiong's eyes lit up. He stepped forward, bowed deeply, and kowtowed, saying, "Thank you, Chief Steward."

Ye Jianhao was taken aback and quickly reached out to support him, saying, "Young Master Rong, please don't be so formal, please get up."

True energy surged within him, and he tried to help Rong Kexiong up.

However, Rong Kexiong's body began to wobble but remained kneeling, refusing to get up.

After a moment of stalemate, Ye Jianhao gave up in helplessness. He sensed the other's strong will and knew that if he did not accept the bow, the young man would not stop. So, he could only shake his head and bear it with a bitter smile.

Rong Kexiong respectfully completed three bows and said, "The favor of saving my brother's life, I will never forget."