The others were perplexed.
Although they could also feel the intense spiritual energy fluctuations from the milky white liquid in the pool, they had never heard of Earth Spirit Milk.
Seeing their confusion, Dan Nan couldn't help but explain.
"This is why you are not familiar with the thousands of years of cultivator history in our vast Xia Kingdom."
"According to ancient texts, the spiritual energy that cultivators rely on for survival originates from underground spiritual veins. The spiritual energy produced by the veins seeps from the ground, slowly permeating the air, thus gradually forming the current world filled with abundant spiritual energy."
"Spiritual energy, though seemingly formless, has substance. When it seeps up from the earth, if it encounters a confined space, it can condense and not dissipate."
"If the environment is suitable, it can even condense. Just like water vapor condenses into water droplets!"
"And this place, deep within the mountains, where sunlight is rarely seen, causes the cave's temperature to be unusually cold."
"The seeping spiritual energy condenses here, and influenced by the cold environment, over time, as the spiritual energy concentration reaches a certain level, it will condense into a type of droplet."
"Because this droplet is milky white throughout and condensed from spiritual energy, it is called Earth Spirit Milk."
"Look, above the pool, there is a structure resembling a stalactite. This stalactite is the location where Earth Spirit Milk condenses."
"Over countless years, drop by drop of Earth Spirit Milk condenses at the tip of the stalactite and gathers in the pool below! Ultimately, this forms the pool of highly concentrated Earth Spirit Milk that we see before us!"
After Dan Nan's explanation, everyone finally understood what Earth Spirit Milk was.
At the same time, they couldn't help but have some questions.
"Deputy Officer Dan, according to you, this pool below the stalactite was formed by the long-term dripping of Earth Spirit Milk?"
"If that's the case, how many years would it take to form such a large pool from dripping water!"
"Or perhaps we can only say that nature's energy is the most unimaginable!"
These few sentences made everyone instantly agree that the current pool was formed by the dripping of Earth Spirit Milk.
However, Dan Nan chuckled upon hearing their discussion.
"Not at all! How could such a large pool be formed by dripping water over time? Look, the Earth Spirit Milk in the pool appears misty, and the center of the pool occasionally ripples slightly, indicating that there was likely a hot spring here originally. It's just that over time, all the hot spring water was assimilated by the Earth Spirit Milk, and eventually, only a pool of Earth Spirit Milk remained!"
Dan Nan's reasoning was sound and quickly gained everyone's approval.
However, Han Lang calmly asked.
"Then, Deputy Officer Dan, since this Earth Spirit Milk is condensed from spiritual energy, does that mean we cultivators can absorb it into our bodies again?"
Dan Nan smiled.
"That's why I said we are blessed! Although Earth Spirit Milk has been condensed into liquid by a special environment, its properties are the same as the spiritual energy we normally absorb during cultivation. This means that if we immerse ourselves in it now and circulate our cultivation techniques, we can still absorb spiritual energy from the Earth Spirit Milk at an astonishing rate! Moreover, the speed of absorption is even faster than usual, or even faster than in the large spirit gathering formations at the base. Naturally, it will be of great benefit to our cultivation!"
Upon hearing this, everyone's faces lit up with joy.
With such a large pool of Earth Spirit Milk before them, how much would their cultivation advance if they absorbed it all!
Thinking of this, Ma Long became eager to try.
He quickly said.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's get in!"
As he spoke, he began to take off his clothes.
This action made Liu Xiaoxiao and Tang Qin, the female members of the team, feel shy.
Liu Xiaoxiao even directly stated.
"Hey, hey, Ma Long! Can you be more proper! There are girls here! Do you have no regard for your image? And even if we are going to soak, shouldn't we discuss how to do it first!"
Tang Qin immediately agreed.
"Exactly! There's a distinction between men and women, and we can't all enter the same pool to bathe! Besides, there are pursuers outside! What if we all get immersed and those ability users find us? Won't we all become lambs to the slaughter!"
The words of the two women reminded Ma Long. He only then realized these issues and sheepishly put down his hands, replying awkwardly.
"Sorry, sorry! I was just too excited. It's mainly because when I served in the regular special forces, it was all men, so I forgot for a moment. How about this, ladies first, you go first, and we guys will keep watch. That way, it's safe and reassuring, what do you think?"
Just as Ma Long's words were earning favor from Liu Xiaoxiao and Tang Qin, Dan Nan directly said.
"No need! Do you guys have to take off your clothes when you cultivate normally?"
Everyone suddenly realized.
Ma Long was like discovering a new continent.
"Right! As long as we don't take off our clothes, we can all go in together! Why bother with the distinction between men and women, right?"
This time, Tang Qin and Liu Xiaoxiao did not object, but they asked from another angle.
"Then if we all go in, what if the ability users chase us?"
"Right. And after soaking, our bodies will be wet, which isn't comfortable either!"
Hearing these two questions, Dan Nan laughed even harder.
"Honestly, your brains are sometimes really not enough! You are Golden Core stage cultivators! If your clothes get wet, can't you condense spiritual energy to dry them? As for the issue of ability users, I think this place is geographically advantageous, with narrow passages and entrances, fitting the description of 'one man guarding the pass, ten thousand men unable to get through.' Therefore, leave the defense to me, and you all go in with peace of mind!"
Everyone was immediately astonished.
"No, Deputy Officer Dan. Such a great opportunity, and you're not soaking?"
Dan Nan replied.
"Based on your cultivation levels, if the six of you absorb this pool of Earth Spirit Milk with all your might, it will likely be depleted in about one night. I am already at the Nascent Soul stage, and the spiritual power required for a breakthrough is too great; it's difficult to break through in one night. So, it's better to leave this opportunity to you. If you can all gain something, it will be greatly beneficial to our subsequent mission execution, won't it?"
Hearing Dan Nan's noble words, Han Lang and the others were deeply moved.
If this were not a special forces team, but an ordinary team in the cultivation world, who would be willing to give up such an opportunity?
Only warriors of the special forces, with such sentiment, ideals, and vision, would readily hand over such an excellent opportunity!
Of course, from another perspective, Dan Nan's words were not without reason.
After all, they were all in a foreign land at this time. If there was an opportunity to improve the team's overall strength, it was natural to prioritize this plan.
Thus, after some polite refusal, everyone finally agreed to Dan Nan's suggestion.
And just as Han Lang and the other five were about to enter the water, the faint sound of water seemed to disturb a special existence.
A giant creature suddenly surged out of the pool, its body several zhang tall, reaching directly to the cave ceiling. Its two eyes, as large as copper bells, blood-red and chilling, scanned everyone from above, seeming to be filled with hostility!