83: Resting your mind, Yu Yiwan's misunderstanding

Another half a month passed, and a roar sounded as a golden figure shot up into the sky.

This golden figure was naturally Qin Ding. After continuously refining Thunder Marrow Liquid for over half a month, his cultivation had greatly increased, rising directly from having just entered the Soul Fire Realm Second Level to the limit of the Soul Fire Realm Fourth Level.

The light wings formed by Divine Demon Marks on Qin Ding's back unfurled, and the number of Divine Demon Marks on them reached forty.

Although most of the Thunder Marrow Liquid during this half month was used for the spiritual energy of the Divine Spring, a small portion of the Thunder Marrow Liquid's energy still permeated his Physical Body, continuing to temper and strengthen his Physical Body, adding two more Divine Demon Marks.

"As expected, only by going out and finding Opportunities can one's strength increase rapidly."

Qin Ding clenched his fist. When he first entered these palaces, he was only at the Soul Fire Realm First Level. In just over a month, he had directly risen to the Soul Fire Realm Fourth Level. This speed of increase could only be described as terrifying.

"However, I should find a place to rest and recuperate for a while." There was deep exhaustion in Qin Ding's eyes.

During this period, he focused all his efforts on refining the Thunder Marrow Liquid, hardly daring to rest, which severely drained his mind and spirit.

At the same time, he faintly felt that his Physical Body and Divine Spring were also on the verge of their endurance limit.

After all, the energy within the Thunder Marrow Liquid was extremely violent. Even with his good Physique, the energy still caused some minor damage.

Especially since Qin Ding continuously refined so much Thunder Marrow Liquid—over thirty drops for his Physical Body and over thirty drops for his Divine Spring—he had probably refined seventy drops in total, causing some serious damage to his Physical Body and Divine Spring.

Perhaps this damage was merely hidden injuries that wouldn't normally cause problems, but too much of this damage could lead to irreversible injuries to the Physical Body and Divine Spring, potentially affecting his future prospects.

Therefore, Qin Ding planned to rest for a while, using the time both to recover his mind and spirit and to nourish his Physical Body.

The best way to rest was through deep sleep, as this would allow his mind and spirit to recover faster.

Qin Ding found a relatively safe place and prepared to sleep. Before sleeping, he also consumed some Spirit Medicine to repair injuries and speed up his body's recovery.

This slumber lasted for nearly half a month.

After nearly half a month passed, when Qin Ding woke up again, his eyes were bright and full of spirit. The exhaustion caused by the excessive refining of the Thunder Marrow Liquid had been completely dispelled during this period of deep sleep.

"However, my body still needs more time to recuperate. It seems I can only Cultivate normally during this period and cannot use aggressive methods like the Thunder Marrow Liquid."

Qin Ding felt slightly disappointed.

But this was nothing major. He was already at the limit of the Soul Fire Realm Fourth Level, and not far from the Soul Fire Realm Fifth Level.

Only two months had passed, and there was still plenty of time before the year-end competition for slots.

"I should go see if there are any other Opportunities elsewhere."

Qin Ding went out to wander around the other parts of the palace.

Of course, the gains from this trip had already far exceeded Qin Ding's expectations, so he didn't have too many hopes for what came next.

"This fluctuation..."

Qin Ding sensed a special kind of fluctuation.

"Let's go take a look."

When Qin Ding swept past several palaces and arrived at the source of the special fluctuation, he saw Yu Yiwan there, and in front of her was a pair of boots emitting extremely strong spiritual energy fluctuations.

"Quasi-sacred item."

Qin Ding realized that these boots had the aura of a sacred item, but that aura was much weaker than a true sacred item. It was likely not a genuine sacred item, but a quasi-sacred item.

When Yu Yiwan saw Qin Ding, her pretty face instantly changed color. She was well aware of the temptation a quasi-sacred item presented.

Something of this level could tempt even Supreme experts. If taken outside, it would be enough to stir up a bloody storm.

If Qin Ding harbored ill intentions, she, who was currently fully focused on refining the boots, would have little strength left to resist.

A powerful wave of spiritual energy emanated from Qin Ding's body, its fluctuation reaching the Soul Fire Realm Fourth Level. This caused Yu Yiwan's face to fill with shock, as Qin Ding had only been at the Soul Fire Realm First Level when he first entered the palace.

In just two months, he had actually Broken Through directly to the Soul Fire Realm Fourth Level.

Besides shock, Yu Yiwan felt mostly despair. Qin Ding was more decisive than she had imagined; he skipped the false pleasantries and directly made his move.

However, Qin Ding's subsequent actions left her confused.

Qin Ding formed hand seals, and runes were struck into the air. Within a few breaths, a complex Rune Formation enveloped the area.

"This Rune Formation seems to be used for isolating auras. Could it be that..."

Despair filled Yu Yiwan's eyes. Her appearance was extremely famous within Saint Path Academy, and she had numerous suitors, including some top-ranked individuals on the Holy Spirit Rankings.

Could Qin Ding's action mean that he not only wanted the quasi-sacred item but also wanted to humiliate and defile her?

Thinking of this, Yu Yiwan revealed despair. At this moment, most of her spiritual energy was focused on refining the quasi-sacred item, leaving her with little power to resist.

However, after a few breaths, Qin Ding merely sat cross-legged not far away, making no further move.

Although Yu Yiwan found Qin Ding's action strange, she dared not waste time and quickly continued refining the quasi-sacred item.

A few days later, when Yu Yiwan completely finished refining the quasi-sacred item, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Although her current state wasn't optimal, at least she wasn't in the virtually defenseless state she had been in before. Furthermore, she now had a pair of quasi-sacred item boots that could increase her speed, so escaping shouldn't be a problem.

"You don't need to be so wary of me. A mere quasi-sacred item is not enough to make this Saint disregard the camaraderie of cooperation and forcibly seize your property."

Qin Ding saw through Yu Yiwan's thoughts at a glance and stated the matter clearly.

This was because he himself wasn't lacking a quasi-sacred item; Qin Ding possessed two sacred items alone.

One must know that the value of a true sacred item is exponentially higher than a quasi-sacred item.

Moreover, he still possessed a massive quantity of Thunder Marrow Liquid, which was immensely valuable. His worth was such that he didn't lack a quasi-sacred item at all.

After Qin Ding laid out the facts, Yu Yiwan's cheeks flushed hot. She realized she had judged a gentleman's heart with the mind of a villain.

She believed Qin Ding's words now. If Qin Ding had wanted to act, he had plenty of opportunities earlier.

"However, I must remind you of one thing: although this item isn't much to me, it might be different for others. An innocent man is guilty only by possessing a treasure. I advise you not to take it out unless absolutely necessary when you lack sufficient background and strength."

Yu Yiwan nodded in response to Qin Ding's kind advice.

Just as she was about to offer her thanks, a voice carried in from the front of the Immortal's Traveling Palace.

"Young Sect Master, it truly is an Immortal's Vestige. We've struck it rich this time."