Chapter 13: Not Li Feng, Not Dead
Carefully, he coaxed the Yin essence out. At first, it resisted, clinging stubbornly to its hiding place. But with persistence, he managed to draw a thin stream of it upward, merging it with the swirling vortex in his chest.
To his surprise, the two energies complemented each other perfectly. The destructive force of the Nine Serpents balanced beautifully against the calming chill of the Yin essence. Together, they created a harmonious cycle, strengthening both the heartbone and the surrounding tissues.
"Perfect," he breathed slowly, and a rare smile appeared on his face. "Absolutely perfect."
Once the heartbone was fully infused with the combined energies, Xiao Ning moved on to the next step: spreading the transformation across his entire skeleton. Starting with the ribs, he carefully directed the energy outward, one bone at a time. Each transformation brought new challenges, requiring precise control and unwavering focus.
By the end of the day, he had successfully converted half of his ribcage into hardened, energy-conducting structures. Though exhausted, Xiao Ning couldn’t help but feel a sense of accomplishment.
For the first time since awakening in Li Fang’s body, he felt like he was truly making progress.
"Day one down," he chuckled, lying back on the cave floor. "Who knows what tomorrow will bring? But for now... not bad, Xiao Ning. Not bad at all."
Xiao Ning, feeling a renewed sense of purpose, decided to check his status panel once again.
Name: Li Fang
Cultivation Realm: Mortal
Body Cultivation: Fourth-Stage