117 Come to bed (1/2)

”That's one of the advantages that people from this realm do have if they enter the upper realms. There they usually only take a few weeks for the Flesh Refining Realm. Although this makes their cultivation increase much faster, they won't have a foundation as stable.”

”If a foundation is that important, then why are they rushing like this?”

”The situations are too different. In this realm, there is no problem if you take your time, but up there you will have to increase your strength fast. The only laws there are those of the jungle. Only the strong rule. Only in the really big sects and clans is it possible for the most talented to slowly strengthen their foundations. If not, they will lose the constant contest for resources.”

”That sounds brutal.”, Ivan was appealed by what he heard. Ever since he could remember he had lived in the capital or the alliance. Both places were ruled by laws which were independent on personal strength.

”It is. And that is the reason why so many retire here or don't even leave this realm. They rather live a peaceful, safe life, then have to constantly strive for more power. Of course, this option is only open for those born here or having married someone from this realm. If you go to the upper realm, you can even find people who would pay you an enormous amount just to marry you, so they can retire here.”

Celine fell silent, seemingly relieving some old memories. Ivan didn't disturb her but waited patiently for her to continue on.

”Anyway, all this doesn't matter to you right now. You just have to remember not to hurry towards level 1000, but to take your time. The optimal time depends on the person, but you should at least wait for two more years before advancing to the Blood Refining Realm. Until then slowly train and increase your skills and combat experience.

As for the mysterious realms. They aren't that dependent on your cultivation, but instead, they require you to have skill. Only then can you fight against those one realm above you.”

Ivan felt intrigued. From her words, he could guess that while dangerous, exploring mysterious realms, should also be very profitable. Not only the honor points but also the items one could find. Still, it wasn't anything he should try for now. But later he would surely try it out.

After finishing his conversation with Celine he went upstairs into his room. When he entered, Lara was lying on the bed, reading a book. She put down the book and looked at him carefully.

”How was it?”

”It went great. She just laid her hands on my back and transferred the Spiritual Qi. After that, I felt a cool and comfortable sensation.”, Ivan explained what had happened.

When Lara heard the way Celine had transferred the Spiritual Qi she surprisingly felt relief. *Why is that?*, she wondered. *It can't be that I don't like him spending time with other women right?* It wasn't the right time to think more about it, so she pushed it to the back of her mind and instead focused on what Celine had told him about mysterious realms.

”I have heard about them. And I think you should talk with uncle about it. I think he could evaluate your strength the best.”

”You are right.”, Ivan agreed with her. His mentor knew about most of his skills such as his reincarnation skill and he guessed that he too knew about the difficulty of the mysterious realms, so he was the most qualified person to give his recommendation.

”Alright. Go wash and then come to bed.”, Lara interrupted his thoughts. She hadn't thought anything when she said these words, but now that she heard them they sounded kind of ambiguous. But she chose not to say anything more, or she would just make it even worse.

Ivan too didn't misunderstand and after taking a shower he slipped into the bed, staying on his side. It then didn't take long for the two of them to fall asleep.

Soon it was the weekend. Today Lara had set up the meetings with the other candidates for the position of a concubine, but this was only in the afternoon.

When the family sat at the breakfast table, eating a hearty breakfast, the doorbell rang.

Madam Tanner wanted to open the door, but Ivan stopped her.