Cultivation Plan

Daniel felt an icy chill creeping up his spine, as if a blade had been pressed against his throat. His body tensed instinctively, and his eyes widened in shock as he stared at Michael. A gulp escaped his throat before he managed to stammer, "U-understood, Master Feng."

A smile played on Michael's lips, devoid of warmth as it failed to reach his eyes. With a flicker of his Qi, he withdrew the oppressive force, allowing Daniel to breathe freely once again. "Very good," Michael replied, his voice laced with an air of mystery. "I will meet you here in two days' time to discuss the details of our partnership." With a dismissive wave of his hand, he signaled for Daniel to leave, returning to his meal.

Daniel fought to contain his excitement, rising from his seat and bowing once more. "Thank you!" he exclaimed before hastily making his way back to his companions. As he sat down, his comrades bombarded him with questions.