Aksai pondered a bit, thinking of the pros and cons of consuming such a precious elixir for a reason other than what it was intended for.
But after some time, he nodded as he recognized the truth in Yelia's words.
"Well… I wanted to save this elixir for when I got back to Emerald Cove and found some personal time to cultivate in peace. But…. things don't always go one's way, do they?"
He sighed and opened the vial and drank the elixir. It was thick and warm, like syrup made from fire and iron. As soon as it entered his body, his meridians tingled.
A new energy spread through him. It was different from Spirit essence or Aether—it was the deep-rooted force of his own body, the silver Qi that ran through his veins. It began to awaken.
Aksai's muscles tightened. His bones pulsed. His breathing slowed, then deepened.
Yelia stood up and backed away, letting him take it all in. The Blood Spirit Elixir was working.
