Xukong chuckled hearing Lin Mu's concern. "If you had asked me a few months ago, I might have warned against it. But after your breakthroughs, your cores, and your strengthened physique, you can handle it.
Still, do not be reckless. The blob will remain in your Dantian for a long while before fully merging with your Qi. You must refine it gradually. It is far more potent than any pill or elixir you will find in the immortal realm."
Lin Mu let out a relieved breath. "Thank you."
"There is no need to thank me," Xukong replied coolly. "The beast attacked you. This is your rightful compensation. Plus I haven't rewarded you for your progress so far."
Lin Mu smiled faintly and tucked the shimmering essence away into his spatial ring for now. He needed to calm his companions before absorbing it.
