Aksai let out a long, shaky breath.
His eyes didn't open yet, but the tension in his shoulders eased. He immersed himself in the effects of the Spirit Qi Bifecta Elixir.
Yelia said nothing.
She simply sat there on the porch with him, letting him recover. She knew what that potion meant—how rare and valuable it was. Only three vials of it existed. And this one was now gone.
But she also knew he wouldn't mind. Because she understood the need of the hour.
Aksai needed to be at his best. Not just for his own safety, but for what came next. The Aether Beast ritual had to begin soon, and the sooner it began, the better the results would be. Any delay would reduce the chances and quality of success.
So Yelia had taken the liberty.
Aksai slowly opened his eyes and sat up. His body felt light, his head clear. He let out a soft breath and stretched both arms over his head.
His joints popped lightly, and he rolled his shoulders, easing the leftover tension from his muscles.
