"Ethan, the Chen Clan is just a small, remote family. I've examined the Blood Rice closely; while it can temper the body, it's not very effective for Blood Condensation Realm Warriors. Such a trivial matter, why did you have to come personally?"

On the way back, a young man with a puzzled expression asked Gabriel Zhou, who was beside him, as they flew on the back of a bird.

Despite flying against the wind, the two men on the bird's back appeared at ease, unaffected by the wind.

Upon closer inspection, one could see an invisible layer of protective energy enveloping them, allowing them to converse easily without being disturbed by the wind.