Chapter 44: Breakthrough!
I settled into a meditation pose in the private courtyard outside my guest room, appreciating how the Wei family's formations enhanced the natural qi flow.
The night air was pretty cool and crisp, it carried the subtle fragrances of spirit herbs from the nearby gardens. Perfect conditions for cultivation.
"The formations here are quite sophisticated," Azure observed in my mind. "They're designed to gather and purify ambient qi, making it easier to absorb."
I nodded mentally, already feeling the difference. Since starting the World Tree Sutra, I'd noticed how much easier it was to cultivate in places rich with plant life. The spiritual herbs in the Wei family garden only enhanced this effect.
As I deepened my meditation, I became aware of the plants around me responding to my presence. Thin vines slowly crept across the ground, while leaves from nearby bushes turned toward me like flowers following the sun.
The World Tree Sutra's influence had grown stronger with each passing day, making local flora increasingly responsive to my qi.
"Interesting," Azure commented. "The plants seem to recognize the Genesis Seed's presence. They're creating a natural formation pattern around you."
He was right. The vines and branches were arranging themselves in subtle spirals, unconsciously mimicking the qi circulation patterns I used while cultivating.
I didn't fight it, letting them gradually wrap around my seated form. Their gentle presence actually helped focus the ambient qi, making it easier to draw in spiritual essence.