In the Cyan Jade Palace, within a quaint and serene Mid-Lake Pavilion, Fairy Cyan Jade, dressed in a blue robe with features as delicate as a painting, sat before a table laden with fragrant delicacies. She glanced at the sky now and then... and then at the dishes in front of her, swallowing hard...

"It's almost dark, why haven't Master and Junior Brother arrived yet? I'm so hungry!" Fairy Cyan Jade muttered softly.

Typically, after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, cultivators can take Inedia Pills to avoid eating or drinking for years. Consuming pills made from the essence of Spirit Grains usually ensures they don't feel hungry and provides necessary nutrition.

However, Inedia Pills combined with grain essence don't fill the stomach, and an empty belly naturally leads to hunger—a basic bodily instinct. This means cultivators who frequently rely on pills must endure hunger pangs.