Slowly trudging along, the group reached the next spot Su Lin had in mind.
Everyone then quietly settled down in a cross-legged position and under Su Lin's directed instructions, quickly got accustomed to the energy enveloping their bodies.
Several surprising gasps echoed as each one discovered this new magical world and the boundless infinite energy that surrounded them.
Even without much effort, their bodies hungrily absorbed the spiritual energy around them.
After supervising the newbies for a while, Su Lin leaned closer and whispered to Luther.
"Disturb me at the slightest hint of danger. I will be cultivating as well."
Luther nodded, taking in the warmth radiated by her close proximity.
He vigilantly took the first turn in guarding this motley group of cultivation noobs.
Though, his wandering eyes often focussed on the elegant woman and her shirt that was slightly fluttering in the wind, highlighting her sensual curves.
Luther chuckled at the realization that he was slowly becoming a closet pervert.
A mesmerizing smile danced on his lips, as his warm and gentle gaze caressed her tiny face.
In such a short span of time, this woman had forcefully barged into his life and completely turned it around upside down...
"Meh... Pervert or not... If I don't look at my beautiful wifey, then who will!" Luther chuckled and continued fidgeting with a nearby pebble.
He absent-mindedly squatted on the floor with his chin resting on his hand. But even in this posture, only he could look absolutely adorable.
As Luther spent his time gazing affectionately at his wife, days quickly passed.
The group quietly worked hard and earnestly cultivated, slowly and steadily increasing their soul core strength bit by bit.
Almost an entire month went by eventless, when suddenly one rainy night, a fluorescent pair of eyes curiously spied the oblivious humans from within the darkness of the night.
The vicious animal even had an unnatural sense of intelligence lingering in its eyes.
Though Luther was alert, he was still unable to detect this approaching danger. He only felt a mild restlessness arising in his heart.
The animal maliciously licked its lips, and cautiously checked the surroundings, before it aimed for the closest target and sprang forward with full force.
An enormous ferocious-looking snow wolf snarled as it bared its fangs and claws. Its snow-white fur glowed with a silver sheen. Before anyone could react, it leaped at Monkey with full speed.
"Watch out..." Luther's panicked voice instantly rang out in the dead silence of the night, alerting Monkey to the fast-approaching danger.
At the same time, he immediately used his upgraded strength and reflexes to arrive in between Monkey and the wolf.
Everything in front of him was a blur.
A loud thud echoed amidst the dangerous silence and the dull pouring rain. Luther raised his hand and slapped the wolf away.
But the next instant, a surprised look flashed across his face. This was no normal wolf!
Even with his improved strength and reflexes, he was barely able to touch the wolf.
The wounded wolf looked enraged and howled in pain. It realized its limits and immediately called for reinforcement. Wolves always traveled in packs!
Instantly out of nowhere, several pairs of dark green fluorescent eyes shone in the darkness, completely surrounding the nine humans.
Luther stumbled for a second with his mind reeling in fear and anxiety. Why are there so many??
Even with his increased strength, his hand still stung from the pain of impact with the wolf.
That meant only one thing. The wolf's strength was also enhanced.
Even still, he could have easily dealt with that one wolf. But now, there were so many!!
Luther instantly took two steps backward and stood next to Su Lin. Even at the cost of his life, he needed to protect her.
While he was still fumbling restlessly trying to rack his brain for a solution, Su Lin calmly touched his naked trembling muscular legs.
A smile danced on her lips as she elegantly stood up.
Luther stared at her in confusion. He then remembered!
This little wifey of his was in truth much more stronger than him and was at a much-advanced cultivation stage.
With a voice as melodious as moonlight, Su Lin chuckled and consoled the terrified group.
"Don't be afraid of the goddess knocking at our doorstep guys!"
"Look at these magnificent beasts. They have all been living here for ages, innately cultivating, and accumulating the abundant spiritual energy here."
"We are the intruders. So of course, they will attack us."
Ignoring the perilous situation they were in, the group intently listened to Su Lin and nodded as if they were kids in a classroom.
No one doubted her strength anymore. No one questioned her background anymore. After all, she had torn their reality apart and made them privy to one of the earth's most hidden safeguarded secrets.
"Do you guys still remember the basics I taught you. Each and every soul core has an affinity. Now you all get to witness the affinity of my soul core - Heavenly flames."
Her crescent eyes curved upward along with her lips into a delicate smile, as she effortlessly materialized a ball of flames in her hands.
The flame seemed to be a bit different than the normal one. Rather than the usual orange, blue and yellow hues, this was a deep purple flame with a blueish tinge.
The animals instantly took a step backward subconsciously cowering in fear.
They already knew that they were no match for this mysterious young woman standing in front of them.
The ones in the back even started retreating, but Su Lin did not intend to miss this marvelous opportunity.
As long as they dared to knock at her doorstep, they were already her prey and she didn't intend to let them leave.