After dispelling the exhaustion in his body, Daniel immediately stopped cultivating.
At the moment, he wasn't particularly interested in acquiring more mana.
Even so, his physique had already improved significantly.
His movements while operating the bellows became stronger and more efficient, drawing a puzzled look from the old man.
The old man distinctly remembered that Daniel had appeared utterly exhausted earlier. So how had he suddenly regained his strength?
Not just regained—he now seemed stronger than ever, far beyond what his frame would suggest.
As the old man watched in curiosity, the flames in the forge roared to life under Daniel's efforts.
Putting aside his confusion, the old man focused on adding the iron ore into the crucible for smelting.
"Young man, your strength seems to have suddenly improved quite a bit!" the old man remarked in admiration as he worked.