"The physique I unlocked doesn't help much in cultivation," he admitted. "It just gave me a trash spiritual root."
Elder Huang's expression fell at this news, her earlier excitement dimming visibly. Xiang Yu noted her reaction with satisfaction—while he'd resolved to reveal some of his abilities, he still had no intention of exposing his true power.
Being perceived as too strong might lead to unwanted responsibilities and attention, exactly what he sought to avoid.
"But I still got something else," he added, watching as Elder Huang's interest immediately rekindled.
"Something else?" Her eyes brightened once more, the disappointment vanishing as quickly as it had appeared.
"That's right," Xiang Yu confirmed. He reached into his spatial ring and extracted a sheet of paper. Closing his eyes, he channeled his concentration, focusing his spiritual energy.
