The Strongest Backup

Yun Yanli paused before answering her concern, "He must have gone overboard in his meditation. I noticed that something was not right, so I came to check it out. I was about to help him just before you woke up."

"Oh, I see," Gu Xijiu answered without challenging him. She gave Yun Yanli a nod before approaching Di Fuyi to examine his pulse. There was an overflow of spiritual power in his body, like an unstoppable force that took over by storm. His vitals signs indicated that he would be experiencing a significant change. 

He was obviously in pain, but he tried hard not to show it. Nonetheless, his physical state had revealed everything to Yun Yanli. His entire robe was soaked.

Gu Xijiu started to panic. She suspected that the Purple Cloud Mushrooms must be the root cause. Perhaps, he was experiencing a delayed reaction. 

"How is he doing?" Yun Yanli asked, seemingly concerned.