Core Of Energy Vein
"I may have gone too rough on you, sorry," Ryker apologized to Ina. The brunette did not answer, her current state of unconsciousness preventing her from doing so.
The silver-eyed man winced. He had been holding back, merely using strength equal to the 1st Stage Genesis Gathering. Unfortunately, he failed to take account of how powerful he is at the stage compared to others, resulting in him knocking his wife out.
Ryker carried her in a bridal carry, allowing him to examine her while he walked toward her house. It also have the benefit of allowing him to see the unconscious brunette's face.
Though no doubt she will be pouting and cross at him when she woke up.
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"I deserve this," Ryker said to himself as he excavate the hideout. When his wife regained consciousness, she had been angry at him, not even responding to his question.
Only when she felt some pain on her head did she ask for help, allowing him to heal her. Though she was forced to stay in the bed, not able to train for two days.
Ryker could not do anything about it except for holding back even more so the same accident will not be repeated.
For now, he spend most of his time during the afternoon and evening in the hideout, cultivating and excavating for more Genesis Stones and Genesis Crystals. With him being more powerful than her, the result of his digging greater.
Though no doubt his parent-in-law being slightly angry at him for leaving their daughter in their care. Unfortunately, he needed certain object in the Energy Vein, and if he did not excavate the place, he might not find it.
Thankfully, Ina convince the two older couple to let him go for the evening. After all, he still take care of her in the morning and night. Though the two wish to do something more, except Ryker did not want to aggravate Ina's injury. The two opt for some cuddles instead, which is enough, for now.
As Ryker think of his wife, he felt a more pure concentration of energy. His eyes widened as he could guess the reason.
"Energy Core," he uttered. Energy Core or it's full name, Energy Vein Core is a special form of Genesis Crystal. It can only be founded at the center, or the core of an Energy Vein, hence the name.
What make it so special is the fact it is not just rare to find one, making it nearly priceless, it is a peerless cultivation resources. Even an Energy Core from a low-grade Energy Vein is a treasure that will cause many to fight over it.
The reason is the energy concentration from an Energy Core is greater by hundred times compared to the surrounding Energy Crystals. Not only that, the energy from Energy Core are easier to absorb, allowing one to breakthrough with ease by using one.
It can also help increase the foundation of one's cultivation. He had been searching for it, hoping to use the Energy Core to reach the second major realm of the Genesis Grand Realm.
He calmed himself. While he sensed a lot more energy, he still need to excavate the area to get the Energy Core. Qi unleashed, Ryker prepared to dig the area where he sense the energy, ready for another grueling digging session.
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"There is some medium-grade Genesis Crystal as well," Ryker said in awe. Energy Crystals are divided into the three grand realm; Genesis, Spirit, and Source. In each grand realm, they are split even more into low, middle, and high grade.
Middle-grade Genesis Crystals is more than enough to help reach the Genesis Condensing, at the very least. Though, it probably is better to exchange it for other more useful resources.
For now, Ryker decide to keep it, using it when necessary. After putting it away, the silver-eyes man looked into the crater, a singular jewel like object at the center.
"Energy Core," he exclaimed. While the Energy Core seem small, one would be foolish to discard something by size.
However, that was not what amazed him. Ryker could feel even more pure energy concentration, telling him of the presence of even more Energy Core.
"Let's get this our first, then we will see how more Energy Core are there," Ryker began to move the Energy Core, though it is a harder task than he initially thought.
The Energy Core seem to be stuck, making it hard to pull it out. However, that does not mean it is impossible. In fact, Ryker just blasted the area around the Core, destroying it. Doing so allow him to loosen the Energy Core enough to grab it.
Pulling the Core out, Ryker admire the beauty of the Core. He then put it aside as he prepared to do some more excavating. After all, if he is correct, there will be more Energy Core, which can be given to Ina. If there is one more, he will use it, which would help him to consolidate his cultivation, which likely allow him to reach the peak 1st Stage of Genesis Formation realm.
His hand engulfed with his qi, Ryker prepared for another grueling session of digging for resources.
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"I'm back," Ryker said, his eyes stopping at Ina, who is helping in the kitchen.
"Welcome back. You must be really busy," she asked, taking a plate filled with today's meal before bringing it to him.
"Yupp. But it is worth it," he replied before focusing more on the food. Ina keep quiet, watching her husband eat with a smile. Maybe it was because of how famish he is, but clearly he liked her cooking.
After he was done, Ryker took out a small shining jewel and put it in her hand. "This is for you to keep," he told her before taking another one out.
"This is for you to use in cultivation," he then proceed to tell the brunette of the effect of the treasure and how to use it.
When he was done, Ryker find himself at the receiving end of a tackle, his wife hugging him tightly while thanking him.
The dual-colored hair man merely chuckled before giving the crown of her head a kiss before tilting her head to give her a full blown kiss on the lips.
The latter seem to ignite the passion between the couple, as Ina wrapped her arms around his form, pulling herself closer as they kissed deeply. Lust filled the air as Ryker carried the smaller brunette, heading towards their room.
Soon, the door closed, though sounds of them being intimate could be heard, moans and panting filled the couple's room.