But it was Lin Yao's condition that truly puzzled him. The mysterious phoenix shadow residing within her was a constant source of confusion. It was not a dormant bloodline, nor was it a physical constitution. It behaved like a soul, yet it was not her soul. Even after practicing the True Soul Origin Scripture, the shadow remained completely still, refusing to change or react in the slightest. Only when she broke through a major cultivation realm would it stir a little, and consume a burst of Yin Qi before going back into sleep.
Su Ming's entire understanding of cultivation theory was built on a balanced system. It was not something he brought from his previous life or some superstition he had. The body was Yang, the soul was Yin, and Qi acted as the bridge to maintain them both in a perfect equilibrium.
