In truth, Gu Shi Yi was not as diligent as her good friend. She could meditate for ten Shichen at a time, sometimes even forgoing meals and sleep. In contrast, Gu Shi Yi only meditated for two Shichen each day. The rest of the time, she would eat and drink as needed and would fall asleep at the designated time. This habit made Pu Yanlan, who had to work tirelessly to make a tiny bit of progress, quite envious. Additionally, although the residence provided food and shelter, the meals were nothing exceptional. Gu Shi Yi had a big appetite and enjoyed meat, so the provisions were naturally insufficient. Fortunately, the residence did not restrict comings and goings, so she would go out at noon daily to find food, indulging in a hearty meat meal.
Ten days after they arrived at this place, early in the morning, Wan Gu summoned the cultivators from each courtyard to the main hall, where they gathered, filling the hall with about two to three hundred people.
