Three humans and a dog were already waiting outside when Li Hao emerged. Liu Long conversed with Hong Yitang in a low voice. He stopped talking when he saw Li Hao. Although the young man heard a murmured word or two, he didn’t ask about their discussion.0

Panther stuck to Liu Long in Li Hao’s absence. The dog was deeply fond of Liu Long as the man had taught it the Nine Forged Force, and had done so in a very thorough manner. Therefore, Liu Long was its favorite human when the young man wasn’t around. It couldn’t be bothered with Hong Yitang or He Yong.7

“Have you improved again?” Hong Yitang laughed when he saw Li Hao. The young man’s presence still emanated from his being as his cultivation session had just ended. A hint or two could be gleaned from it. Plainly, Li Hao had taken another step forward.0

“I’m just laying down some foundations!” Li Hao shook his head. This was indeed all foundational work for him. The physical body, organs, and skeleton were part and parcel of growing stronger. For him and Yuan Shuo, the key lay in mind intent and aura!0

Only when mind...0