Early morning, National Master Mansion.

Jiang Ning walked out of the courtyard, and the snow in front had already been cleared, creating a pathway.

The phenomenon from last night’s breakthrough had long subsided, and now his aura was restrained, the silver brilliance in his eyes hidden, leaving only warmth and tranquility.

The faint sound of firecrackers and children’s laughter drifting in from outside added a lively touch to the winter day.

"Young Master, breakfast is ready." Lv Yi walked over from under the corridor, carrying steaming porridge and snacks in her hands.

Seeing Jiang Ning, she immediately smiled: "Zhong Ling is in the kitchen helping to make dumplings, saying it’s a festival tradition from her hometown."

Jiang Ning nodded and followed her to the dining hall.

At this moment, a sense of peace filled his heart.

Having entered the Mixed Element Realm, he was like a hidden dragon emerging from the abyss.

Now, filled with confidence, few in the world were worthy of his fear.

For he had long sensed the immense strength within himself.

The human body forms its own miniature world, the body creates its own "domain," with power no longer leaking out, circulating endlessly within.

Even a casual move, a simple gesture, could now simultaneously draw on the power of Essence, Qi, and Spirit, multiplying its might several times over.

He had no measure of just how strong he had become.

But he understood that today was unlike any previous day. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

"Young Master, I feel there’s something different about you!" Lv Yi couldn’t help but speak as she walked beside Jiang Ning.

"What kind of change?" Jiang Ning asked with a smile.

Hearing the words, Lv Yi looked at Jiang Ning a few times, then slowly shook her head: "I can’t tell! But I feel you’ve relaxed a lot, your demeanor is more easygoing, as if you’ve suddenly slowed down."

Upon hearing these words, Jiang Ning couldn’t help but smile softly.

He said no more.

He understood why he gave Lv Yi this impression.

Because his mindset had shifted.

Entering the First-grade, he had reached the Mixed Element Realm.

He knew the vast difference a single step made in terms of strength.

With increased power and confidence, he naturally felt more composed; even in the Royal Capital, a nest of dragons and tigers, he remained the same.

Passing through the central courtyard, he saw Jiang Li and Liuu Wanwan building a snowman with Little Dumpling in the snow.

Little Dumpling was wrapped in a thick cotton jacket, cheeks bright red, trying hard to press a pebble into the snowman’s face as an eye.

"Ah Ning!" Jiang Li looked up and saw him, immediately waving his hand.

"How did it go smoothly?"

"Everything went smoothly." Jiang Ning smiled, walking forward, reaching out to ruffle Little Dumpling’s hair, "Wishing you good health for the new year."

Little Dumpling looked up, eyes sparkling: "Uncle, does the snowman look like you?"

Jiang Ning examined the snowman closely—round-headed and round-bodied, with two branches as arms, pebble eyes askew, but the mouth curve formed using red plum petals, making it adorable.

He couldn’t help but laugh: "It looks like me, but more handsome."

Liu Wanwan covered her mouth and giggled: "This child insisted the snowman’s practice pose looked like you, worked on it for an hour."

Her gaze landed on Jiang Ning, suddenly feeling he was different from usual, his aura growing more tranquil as if merging with the post-snow landscape; she marveled inwardly, but asked no further.

Meanwhile, Jiang Ning’s eyes fell on Little Dumpling, then on Jiang Li.

"Big Brother, seems your strength has improved a lot!"

While speaking, Jiang Ning’s eyes showed slight surprise, and he gently ruffled Little Dumpling’s head once again.

He could feel that the current Little Dumpling was completely different from before.

Within the small body, yet strong in muscle and bone.

Even while building snowmen in the snow, he showed no sign of cold, his cheeks red.

At the same time.

Upon hearing Jiang Ning’s words, Jiang Li promptly nodded.

"Indeed, greatly improved! But it’s all thanks to you, my younger brother!"

"Because of me?" Jiang Ning’s expression showed slight surprise.

"During the days you were in seclusion, I often felt my Qi-Blood and Spirit rising like a tide," Jiang Li spoke, then continued: "When phenomena occurred in your courtyard, this sensation became even more pronounced!"

"The ancients said, when one achieves the Immortal Dao, the livestock ascend to heaven!"

"It seems this must be the reason!"

Hearing these words, Jiang Ning’s heart was stirred.

His palm on Little Dumpling’s head once again carefully explored.

Suddenly, he understood.

"Big Brother, is it the same with Yiming?" he asked again.

"Yes!" Jiang Li nodded then said: "Yiming has made significant progress now, reaching a level compatible externally and internally, with Essence, Qi, and Spirit greatly enhanced."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded: "I might know the reason!"

"Is it because of you?" Jiang Li asked.

Jiang Ning nodded.

At this moment, scenes from ancient texts emerged in his mind.

In Ancient Times.

When a family had a member who attained the Immortal Dao.

The entire family would benefit as a result.

The closer to the source of bloodline, the greater the advantage.

Later, the family was more likely to produce prodigies of the Immortal Dao.

This is the origin of one person’s achievement, livestock ascends to heaven.

He once thought this saying was too fanciful or exaggerated.

Seeing the transformation in Jiang Li and Little Dumpling firsthand, he immediately understood much more.

"Perhaps it is related to True Spirit! Or it could be bloodline!" His thoughts flashed.

At this moment, Liu Wanwan was also present in the courtyard.

But with just one glance, he realized Liu Wanwan hadn’t changed at all compared to before.

While both Little Dumpling and Jiang Li had changed.

There must be some connection he hadn’t yet grasped.

Thinking of this, he glanced at his own panel.

[Skill]: Spirit Platform Cave Illumination True Self Method (Three times limit-breaking 28776/40000) (Trait: True Self Uniqueness (Light Gold), Insight into True Spirit (Deep Purple))

"Not far off, in a day or two I can breakthrough, then I’ll know if it relates to Spirit Platform Cave Illumination True Self Method’s breakthrough!"