As soon as he began to guide him, Bei Bei's expression immediately turned solemn. Huo Yuhao possessed high comprehension and was very intelligent, but his physical body was simply too weak. The moment Bei Bei's soul power entered Huo Yuhao's body, he discovered that the boy's meridians were extremely narrow and fragile. Many parts were so thin that they could not be forcefully cleared. Some adjacent meridians even showed signs of being tangled and chaotic.
Only now did Bei Bei realize how difficult it must have been for Huo Yuhao to cultivate to this level and obtain his first soul ring. Although obtaining a first soul ring would improve one's physical body to some extent, his meridians were still this weak. It could be said that his innate talent was barely any better than an ordinary person's. Therefore, to cultivate to a rank ten Soul Master must have required an immense amount of willpower!
Bei Bei was naturally calm and steady, so even after discovering this, he did not feel the slightest disappointment in Huo Yuhao. On the contrary, he respected him even more. At Huo Yuhao's age, to already possess such a resolute mindset meant that although his talent was poor, his future was still unpredictable.
As his soul power slowly circulated through Huo Yuhao's body, Bei Bei surmised that the reason Huo Yuhao's Spirit Eyes martial soul was so powerful was likely due to a mutation. However, the stronger the mutation, the more damage it had caused to Huo Yuhao's frail body. Because he hadn't received proper nourishment in the past, he had ended up in this state. If he had been nurtured with medicinal herbs since birth, this little junior brother of his would surely have been a genius.
Bei Bei's speculation was not entirely wrong; it could be considered half correct. Huo Yuhao's weak body was indeed due to his mutated martial soul and the subsequent lack of proper nourishment. However, as for the strength of his Spirit Eyes, that was actually due to the assistance of the million-year soul ring from the Tianmeng Iceworm.
Time passed slowly. In the blink of an eye, the darkness of the night gradually faded, replaced by a clear sky. In the far east, the sun began to rise. Only then did Bei Bei slowly withdraw his hands and let out a long sigh, his pale face clearly showing his exhaustion.
He had spent the entire night helping Huo Yuhao clear his meridians, carefully guiding him through his first cycle of the Mysterious Heaven Skill. Although this process was arduous, it would bring immense benefits to Huo Yuhao. Even though his meridians were still weak for now, as Huo Yuhao cultivated over time, they would stabilize, gradually widen, and transform his physical constitution.
"Pfft—"
Huo Yuhao spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, and his eyes slowly fluttered open.
Huo Yuhao felt as if all thirty-six thousand pores across his body had opened up, sending a refreshing sensation throughout his entire being. The mouthful of blood he had just spat out was actually toxic blood containing impurities that had been clogged in his meridians for a long time. Now that his meridians were cleared, it had been directly expelled.
Although Bei Bei was exceptionally talented and his soul power had already reached the rank of Soul Elder, after spending the entire night helping Huo Yuhao clear his meridians, he was now utterly exhausted.
"Little junior brother, stand up and face east. Follow my instructions, and focus your energy into your eyes."
Bei Bei forced down his fatigue as he spoke to Huo Yuhao, placing both hands on the boy's shoulders.
At this moment, Tang Ya, who had been fast asleep, was also startled awake. She sprang up and walked over to Bei Bei.
The three of them opened their eyes wide and looked toward the east. The sun was slowly rising from the horizon. Hidden within the golden light were faint traces of purple qi. Without intent focus and extraordinary eyesight, it would be absolutely impossible to detect.
As the purple qi appeared, the three of them focused their minds entirely on it, to the point where even their breathing could no longer be heard. They slowly drew in that wisp of purple qi, which immediately began to cleanse their eyes the moment it entered.
The purple qi appeared only for a fleeting moment; as the sun rose slightly higher, it vanished completely.
All three slowly closed their eyes and exhaled simultaneously.
Bei Bei and Tang Ya exhaled a long, silk-like stream of white mist, which only gradually dissipated after they inhaled and exhaled a few more times.
Although Huo Yuhao's cultivation was far inferior to the other two, his sensation during that brief moment had been the most intense.
When the wisp of purple qi entered his eyes and began to cleanse them, he still felt a trace of anxiety in his heart. However, the moment it came into contact with his Spirit Eyes, his eyes suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of comfort. Even without channeling soul power into them, he could see everything with extreme clarity, as if his field of vision had instantly expanded.
And when he closed his eyes, the wisp of purple qi gently permeated his eyeballs. As his Spirit Eyes utilized soul power to fuse with the purple qi, all the anxiety in his heart vanished completely, replaced by an indescribably cool and comfortable sensation spreading throughout his body.
*The Purple Demon Eye... Teacher Xiao Ya was absolutely right, this technique is just too suitable for me! To think that my very first attempt at cultivation would yield such results.* Huo Yuhao felt that his previous months of cultivation could not even compare to this single moment of absorbing the eastern purple qi.
A moment later, the cool sensation gradually faded. When Huo Yuhao opened his eyes again, a faint trace of purple could be seen deep within his deep blue pupils.
"It seems the results are quite good!"
Tang Ya looked at Huo Yuhao with delight.
Huo Yuhao quickly stood up and said respectfully,
"Thank you, Teacher. Thank you, Eldest Senior Brother."
The purple tint in Bei Bei's eyes gradually faded, but his face still bore a look of exhaustion. He patted Huo Yuhao's shoulder and said,
"We are already family, there is no need for thanks. I need to rest for a bit; we probably won't be able to leave until evening. Teacher Xiao Ya, please prepare some wild vegetables. As for Little Junior Brother, continue to run the cycle of the Mysterious Heaven Method that I taught you last night, and try to commit it to memory."
"Yes."
Huo Yuhao's respect for his eldest senior brother grew even deeper. He immediately sat down and began to circulate his soul power according to the Mysterious Heaven Method. Thanks to Bei Bei's guidance in establishing the pathway beforehand, it was relatively easy for him to guide his soul power through the cycle this time. After being refined by the Mysterious Heaven Method, his soul power gradually turned white, and the few remaining impurities within it were also purged during the circulation process.
A long while later, Bei Bei was the first to finish his cultivation. His cultivation base was not low, and after a brief rest, his exhaustion had completely vanished.
Tang Ya handed some dry rations to Bei Bei and asked in a low voice,
"How is it?"
Bei Bei smiled and said,
"You were right this time. Our Little Junior Brother is indeed a genius. Although his physical constitution isn't very good, his willpower is incredibly firm. Moreover, he can endure hardships and has a stable temperament. He is excellent material. Since the Mysterious Heaven Method can nourish and repair the body, this technique is also extremely suitable for him. All we can do is open the door for him; as for how far he can grow in the future, that will depend on his own efforts and fortune."