Mimi saw the surprised look in Gu Jin's eyes, and her face lit up with joy. "See? You're surprised! I told you I was strong!"
Gu Jin chuckled. "Alright, alright. You win."
Mimi giggled, then quickly sat down and began cultivating with the red soul crystals. A faint red light glowed around her as she focused deeply.
Gu Jin watched her for a moment, then leaned against the cave wall. She let her body relax, closed her eyes, and finally fell into a light sleep.
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The next day came, but there was no sun. Just a cold, silent sky with soft shadows.
Even so, compared to the pitch-black night before, it was easier to see. The fog had thinned a little, and the cave entrance glowed faintly with light.
Gu Jin opened her eyes slowly. She looked over and saw Mimi still sitting there, deeply focused on cultivating.
Half of the crystals were gone.
Gu Jin thought for a second. Should she wake Mimi up or let her continue?
