"What do you mean by speeding up the process? Mind elaborating on it?" Rou Mian Fen asked. His expression also changes slightly along with his reply. Apparently, this kind of question wasn't something to be taken lightly.

After all, it was understandable if they were to ask for tips, guidance, or tricks to make cultivation much easier.

But Nick's question obviously hints otherwise. And to a refugee like him, there's only one reason to ask such a question.

Revenge.

It has to be because Rou Mian Fen could not think of another reason for Nick. And obviously, the fact Nick awakened two Innate Spirits did not come across his mind.

Even if it did, the supervisor would eliminate that thought because having two Innate Spirits was just a myth.

Although he was misunderstood, there's no reason for Nick to clarify this misunderstanding because exposing the fact he awakened two Innate Spirits might invite other problems.

With double the cultivation resources necessary for self-improvement, it is obvious that Nick could not follow Rou Mian Fen's method. That would be too inefficient and slow, in his opinion.

After all, time waits for no one.

The method might be the safest and most economical. Still, Nick believes there are always several other options to choose from; the choices might be between mild and extreme. Since he had no idea how long he'll stay with Golden Expanse Escort Agency, Nick naturally would choose the quickest way he could go for.

"For example... A much faster method, instead of relying simply on Yuan Qi Turquoise Fruit." Nick vaguely replied. He does not need to get into detail. He could not even if he wanted, as his knowledge of this world was very limited.

Of course, the reply was more or less enough to persuade Rou Mian Fen.

"Oh..." Rou Mian Fen nodded. Apparently, he was fine with sharing as long the hurry was not used for an act of revenge. Perhaps, Nick was not the first one to ask this question.

"It wasn't impossible, but it's extremely risky." Rou Mian Fen said.

"After all, your Tool Spirit is unsuitable for fighting. That weakness would only make it much more difficult," he added. There's a hint of hesitation in his reply, like he should not be the one to tell Nick about this.

It appears that there's a faster method, but that comes with a risk. Of course, that's understandable.

Because if such a method does not exist, it would take someone ages to achieve the apex by cultivating safely through Rou Mian Fen's approach. Taking the words of the one who approaches Ah-Fei earlier, he merely reaches the third level after five years.

With that speed, won't he turn old and senile before promoting from Spiritual Body to Spiritual Mind Realm?

"If I may ask... What method could that be?" Nick continued. He already had an inkling of what the method was. But it wouldn't hurt to make sure. In addition, the rest of them also had an interest in this topic.

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"Devouring other Innate Spirits to nourish your own." Rou Mian Fen answered. The usual smile on his face could no longer be seen from this reply. Instead, it was replaced with a grim seriousness on his expression.

The short reply hid a dark atmosphere that made everyone uncomfortable.

In addition, it reminded Shen Mi Kang and Ah-Fei about what happened to them all over again. After all, didn't they just survive the massacre happening to their village? And that's naturally what the demon kind had been doing to them.

"Can that actually be done?" Tian Wenhao asked. Unlike the others, he was more fortunate to be born in Nanyao City. Naturally, he didn't need to experience what happened to Nick, Shen Mi Kang, and Ah-Fei.

"Of course." Rou Mian Fen nodded. "Don't forget that all living beings are born with an Innate Spirit. The only differences were whether it was awakened or not. And naturally, it was possible to devour another to nourish yours." he added.

The topic was getting slightly serious for Rou Mian Fen to speak soberly. And without further ado, he emptied the last cup of wine and ended their talk here.

On their way out of the canteen, Rou Mian Fen grabbed Nick's shoulder and pulled him closer.

"Chengzi," he said.

"I don't know what's in your mind, but remember that we had to agree with fate sometimes..." he whispered beside Nick as they walked out of the canteen. He was hoping to persuade Nick, just in case he was planning for revenge.

"I know my limitation, supervisor. I am just seeking to get stronger than the others faster and could protect myself from future regrets." Nick quickly replied with an excuse he made up on the spot.

His answer was no different from a bullsh*t cooked in a hurry. But at least it works.

"Spiritual Body." Rou Mian Fen continued.

"Huh?" Nick stopped and stared patiently at this supervisor. He was unsure why would Rou Mian Fen brought this up between them.

"I'll tell you what to do once you attain a Spiritual Body. In the meantime, focus on bonding with your Tool Spirit first." Rou Mian Fen added a few more words before excusing himself from the group.

"Chengzi! Are you not coming?" Shen Mi Kang shouted from a distance for Nick's attention after Rou Mian Fen left their group. The others planned to hit the Contribution Hall before returning to their accommodation.

After all, it's always fun to go window shopping, even if they can't afford to buy anything.

To some, the disappointment might be more than a surprise. But nothing beats seeing what is available in store. Even Nick, with double the salary, could hardly afford anything here except a few Yuan Qi Turquoise Fruits.

He had a debate inside his mind before eventually giving in to buying two Yuan Qi Turquoise Fruits with ten Contribution Points.

Since he would have a use for it sooner or later, it makes no difference between buying it now or later.

The group soon returned to their accommodation. And to Nick's surprise, Shen Mi Kang falls asleep immediately after lying on his bed for less than five minutes. That allowed Nick to consider if he should check what his other Innate Spirit is capable of.

(I wonder what kind of Innate Spirit my Left-Marking could be...)

Nick looked at his left palm curiously for a while before placing the Yuan Qi Turquoise Fruit into his mouth.

After swallowing the fruit and giving it a few minutes to take effect, Nick started to follow the same step and focused on nourishing the Spirit-Marking with the Yuan Qi he got from eating the Yuan Qi Turquoise Fruit.

The left palm, with nothing on it, gradually revealed a dim brilliance as the Spirit Marking was nourished with the Yuan Qi. And as it devours more Yuan Qi, the marking starts to glow brighter until it is activated out of Nick's control.

**WHOOSH!**

Nick disappeared from his bed without leaving a hint of his existence. What was left was the marking of his second Innate Spirit on the floor.

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(Alright... Where the hell is this?)

Nick was unsure of laughing or crying after realizing he was again taken to somewhere out of his consent. He noticed that something like this is starting to happen more often recently.

On his back was a closed stone door and on the front was a widely stretched, verdant-looking grassland. It is obviously the same scene of some MMORPG open world presented before him.

(Oh my... Don't tell me that my second Innate Spirit is a portal or something leading to a game dungeon!!!)