The early stages of my training in the Dragon's Path had already improved my physical abilities, but I yearned for more. I possessed the enigmatic spring, which had a reputation for sapping the energy of cultivators to enhance one's body. Additionally, I felt the urgency to consume Dantians to boost my Qi levels swiftly. To achieve both goals, I knew I had to venture beyond the confines of the palace.
Several days had passed since the king had vowed to shield us from the Nascent Soul cultivators, and to my relief, they hadn't yet located us. It seemed they hadn't expected us to make a quick escape to one of the largest nearby cities.