Lin Mu did not immediately move on after completing the Earth core.
Instead, he remained seated in quiet meditation, allowing the changes within his body to settle. The transformation had been profound, and he knew better than to rush ahead without first understanding what had occurred.
For several days, he did nothing but observe.
The Earth core rotated steadily within his spleen, each cycle releasing a subtle yet constant flow of energy that spread through his meridians. It was not an overwhelming surge. Rather, it was a steady reinforcement, like a foundation being strengthened layer by layer.
His body responded naturally to it. His muscles felt denser, his bones carried a weight that spoke of resilience, and even his posture seemed to align more firmly with the ground beneath him.
What intrigued him most, however, was his perception.
