It's really nodding, Li Yifei was absolutely sure, and for a moment he was quite happy. He waved to Xiaowu, saying, "Welcome, Xiaowu!"
Jiang Ningxiang also smiled at Xiaowu. Compared to Li Yifei, she could better feel the majesty emanating from Xiaowu. Even though it was just a butterfly, none of the three were ordinary people, and they all understood a truth: all things have spirit. Humans can improve themselves through cultivation, through body forging, through the spirit qi of nature to reach a transcendent height, so all things can do the same.
Buddhism emphasizes the equality of all living beings, yet life is ultimately unequal. The lower the intelligence of animals, the more difficult cultivation is. Larger animals are somewhat able to, but for insects like Xiaowu, it's as hard as reaching the heavens. Miao People's Worm Cultivation creates such miracles; most worms are poisonous, mutually slaughtering to advance.
