Within a lavish courtyard, dazzling golden light pulsed intermittently. As the golden radiance dissipated, a golden core emanating misty vapor rotated slowly, drawing wisps of spirit qi from all directions.0

“I’ve long heard that Fellow Daoist Yuan Zhi had formed a Moon Embracing Golden Core. As expected of an upper third-grade golden core! It truly lives up to its reputation!” An old man stroked his beard, his wrinkles showing as he chuckled.2

“You flatter me. Thirty years of arduous cultivation only yielded this third-grade Moon Embracing Golden Core. It’s honestly a laughing stock. Besides, Old Teacher Kang, with your knowledge and experience, this golden core is nothing.”0

Old Teacher Kang was an erudite scholar passionately devoted to his studies. Recognized by the academy in the imperial city, he commanded immense respect throughout Qing Province.0

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