Chapter 208: List

High above the kitchens, in the open-air meditation pavilion of the eastern quarters, Lin Yuan sat in a flawless lotus position.

The morning wind rustled his pristine black and white robes. His eyes were closed, his breathing practically nonexistent. Within his Sea of Consciousness, the newly integrated Nine Essences were continuously refining his Cultivation, compounding his strength with every passing second.

The sound of hurried, heavy footsteps echoing on the wooden stairs broke the absolute silence of the pavilion.

Lin Yuan did not open his eyes, but a faint smile touched his lips.

"You should focus on cultivating your foundation, Chen'er," Lin Yuan said, his voice a calm, resonant rumble that carried through the open air. "The Core Formation Realm is but a step away for you."