"The effects of this mineral water are truly extraordinary!"
Xia Yuan's voice carried a mix of awe and disbelief.
A surge of energy coursed through his body, leaving him with an unprecedented sense of clarity and vitality.
It was a sensation he had never experienced before—an overwhelming purity that seemed to cleanse his very being.
But just as he was marveling at his own transformation, a commotion erupted nearby.
"Look at Gu Yunxi!"
"What's happening to her?!"
Gasps of surprise filled the air.
Everyone's attention turned toward Gu Yunxi, who had just finished drinking her bottle of mineral water.
But unlike the others, something strange was happening to her.
A frigid cold mist had begun to swirl around her, spreading rapidly.
The temperature in the room plummeted—a sharp, bone-chilling cold that made everyone shiver.
Frost formed on the ground beneath her feet, creeping outward like veins of ice.
---
Luo Chuan, watching the scene unfold, instinctively turned to the system.
"System, is she awakening a special physique?"
"Checking…
Scan complete.
Detected: Frost Spirit Body.
Innate affinity for the world's natural energy. Capable of instinctively controlling the power of ice."
Luo Chuan raised an eyebrow.
He had awakened with a rare Innate Spirit Body, but the Frost Spirit Body seemed even more remarkable in its own way.
Thankfully, due to Origin Mall's security protocols, the phenomenon remained contained within Gu Yunxi herself, preventing the cold from spreading further.
After a few minutes, the chilling aura slowly faded.
The last remnants of mist dissipated, and the ground thawed.
---
Gu Yunxi finally opened her eyes.
And to everyone's shock—
Her irises had turned into a crystalline ice-blue, shimmering with an otherworldly glow.
But just as quickly as the change appeared, it vanished.
Her usual eye color returned, as if nothing had happened.
She took a deep breath—only to see a visible frosty mist leave her lips.
It was then that she noticed—
Every single person in the room was staring at her.
"Huh? Why is everyone looking at me like that?"
Gu Yunxi blinked in confusion, completely unaware of what had just transpired.
Her best friend, Jiang Wanshang, leaned in, her expression full of concern.
"Xi'er, you really didn't feel anything strange just now?"
Gu Yunxi thought for a moment before answering honestly.
"Hmm… Not really? I just felt really cool and comfortable."
---
Everyone: …
The entire room fell into stunned silence.
Such an incredible awakening—a transformation that altered the very temperature of the surroundings—
And she described it as 'cool and comfortable'?
Speechless.
Luo Chuan, remaining as calm as ever, finally spoke.
"Congratulations. You've awakened the Frost Spirit Body."
His tone was flat, as if he had just stated a mundane fact.
But the moment the words left his lips, the expressions in the room changed.
"Frost Spirit Body?"
The term was completely unfamiliar to most of the cultivators present.
In the world of cultivation, special physiques were exceedingly rare—so rare that most people only ever heard of them in legends.
Sensing their confusion, Luo Chuan gave a brief explanation, summarizing what the system had revealed.
The more he explained, the more intense the stares toward Gu Yunxi became.
---
A Frost Spirit Body.
An extremely rare, naturally awakened physique that granted its wielder an innate connection with the power of ice.
Such a thing was beyond mere talent—it was the kind of fate-altering gift that most cultivators could only dream of.
Some people trained for centuries to barely scratch the surface of elemental mastery.
Yet Gu Yunxi?
She had unlocked it instantly.
What kind of absurd luck was this?!
Even Gu Yunxi herself was starting to process the gravity of what had just happened.
She hesitated before turning to Luo Chuan.
Her expression was serious.
---
"Boss… are you messing with me?"
Luo Chuan rolled his eyes.
"Why would I waste my time doing that?"
Gu Yunxi pursed her lips, still a little unconvinced.
But before she could say anything else, another voice chimed in.
---
Murong Haitang, one of the academy's esteemed mentors, could barely contain her excitement.
"Yunxi, have you noticed anything different about your body?"
Her eyes gleamed with anticipation.
A physique like this was monumental—if trained properly, Gu Yunxi's potential would skyrocket.
---
Gu Yunxi thought about it for a moment.
Then, as if following an instinct, she slowly raised her right hand.
Her fingers were slender and delicate, her skin as fair and smooth as polished jade.
And then—
The air around her fingertips visibly cooled.
A faint mist swirled, and tiny flakes of ice began forming in the air.
Finally, delicate ice flowers bloomed at her fingertips, shimmering like frozen crystal.
She stared at them in wonder.
"Does this count?" she asked excitedly. "I feel like I can lower the temperature just by thinking about it!"
Everyone: …
Once again, silence filled the air.
From the way she said it, it sounded unimpressive.
But to everyone else, it was anything but.
Even without training, she was already capable of manifesting ice just by willing it.
Many cultivators struggled for years to achieve something even remotely similar.
---
Luo Chuan, always one to keep things grounded, spoke up.
"Right now, you've only just awakened. Your full potential will only emerge once you've properly trained and refined your control."
Gu Yunxi let out a small breath of relief.
For a second, she had been worried—what if her so-called "legendary physique" turned out to be weak?
But if she could improve it over time—
Then things were just getting started.
---
After witnessing Gu Yunxi's awakening, the other customers who had drunk mineral water earlier found themselves feeling… somewhat disappointed.
They had experienced subtle improvements, a strengthening of their bodies and energy flow.
But compared to Gu Yunxi's complete transformation—
Their changes felt insignificant.
"So this is what they mean by 'no comparison, no harm'..."
Someone muttered bitterly.
The reality was clear—
Not all awakenings were created equal.
And Gu Yunxi's?
It was simply on an entirely different level.