Chapter 56

The elder warden said calmly, "These Five Elements Spirit Pearls are a relatively special type of magical tool. Each one is a high-grade magical tool that can be refined, capable of enhancing the user's corresponding elemental spirit root's upper limit."

"What? Enhance the spirit root's upper limit?!" Xiao Yue exclaimed in shock, utterly astonished.

Su Shier's mind buzzed, his heart rate involuntarily quickened, and his breathing paused for a moment.

After all, his biggest weakness was his poor spirit root.

"Don't be so dramatic. These Five Elements Spirit Pearls aren't that miraculous. First, they are only useful for Qi Condensation cultivators. Second, they can only enhance the spirit root to the level of a lower-grade spirit root."

"Even if you refine all five spirit pearls, you will only have a lower-grade Five Elements spirit root, roughly equivalent to a middle-grade spirit root."

"Xiao Yue, your spirit root isn't bad at all. This thing is useless to you!"

The elder warden remained unperturbed and said calmly.

"Given so many restrictions, the effect is indeed limited. However... wouldn't it be perfect for Junior Brother Shier?" Xiao Yue nodded, her emotions easing, and then she turned to look at Su Shier.

She knew that Su Shier's weakness was his spirit root.

"That's why I said this kid has good luck! Kid, have you decided which one to choose?" The elder warden smiled, nodded, and turned to look at Su Shier.

At this moment, Su Shier was still in shock.

Even if the Five Elements Spirit Pearls were only useful for Qi Condensation cultivators, they were still invaluable treasures he couldn't afford to miss.

If possible, he would naturally want to keep all the spirit pearls.

But that was clearly unrealistic. In response to the elder warden's question, Su Shier hesitated for a moment before making a decisive decision: "Then... I'll choose the Fire Spirit Pearl!"

At the location of Yun Ge Sect, the Fire Elemental Spirit Qi was the most abundant. Choosing the Fire Spirit Pearl first would give him the best value for his money.

Leaving the Fire Spirit Pearl, he reluctantly placed the other spirit pearls on the table in front of the elder warden.

"Alright!" The elder warden nodded calmly, and with a flick of his finger, he released the seal on the Fire Spirit Pearl.

"Grandpa Elder, we'll be going now!" Xiao Yue glanced at Su Shier and the four spirit pearls on the table, a thoughtful look in her eyes.

Then, she bid farewell to the elder warden and left with Su Shier.

As Su Shier walked, his mind was preoccupied with the remaining four spirit pearls.

Completing the Five Elements Spirit Pearls would be equivalent to having a middle-grade spirit root. The difference between a lower-grade and a middle-grade spirit root was significant.

"It seems I need to find more Treasure Orders!"

As for the fact that the Five Elements Spirit Pearls were treasures of the second level, Su Shier wasn't too worried.

When choosing treasures, Xiao Yue had already mentioned that the restrictions between the first and second levels weren't so strict. Even if direct exchange wasn't possible, giving some benefits should be fine.

While Su Shier was frowning and thinking, Xiao Yue leaned in and said, "Junior Brother Shier, if you want the other spirit pearls, it's actually quite simple."

"Huh? Senior Sister, you have a way?" Su Shier was taken aback and quickly asked.

"Of course! Any treasure in the Treasure Pavilion can be exchanged with sect contribution points!" Xiao Yue nodded and smiled.

"Sect contribution points?" Su Shier looked puzzled; this was a new term to him.

"In the sect, all formal disciples can obtain more cultivation resources and sect contribution points by completing tasks from the Task Hall."

"Those few spirit pearls are just a few high-grade magical tools. According to the Treasure Pavilion's exchange rules, about five hundred contribution points can be exchanged for one."

"All this information is in the formal disciple manual given to you when you became a formal disciple. You obviously haven't read it carefully."

Xiao Yue smiled and began to explain to Su Shier.

"Well... I haven't had the chance to read it yet!" Su Shier laughed, scratching his head, and his consciousness probed into his storage bag, where he indeed found a book.

He didn't know how rare five hundred contribution points were, but for him, any opportunity was better than nothing.

"Thank you, Senior Sister. I'll go to the Task Hall and check it out!"

Su Shier hurriedly thanked her and planned to go to the Task Hall.

"Hold on, I and Junior Brother Han Yu are about to undertake a task to slay evil cultivators."

"You can join us. This task is worth a hundred contribution points in total, and if completed, each person can get about thirty contribution points."

Xiao Yue smiled and invited Su Shier. She had a good impression of Su Shier and didn't care about his talent as much as others did.

Su Shier had come out on top in the trial, helping Luofu Peak win against Tianhua Peak. In her view, Su Shier deserved more rewards.

Unfortunately, the peak master and other elders didn't have a better opinion of Su Shier, and she couldn't change everyone's mind. She could only do her best to help him in her own way.

"Um... That's not right! With my current strength, I might just be a burden if I go with you to slay evil cultivators!" Su Shier was surprised and shook his head to refuse.

Xiao Yue shook her head and smiled confidently, "Don't worry. With the Jinghong Sword in hand, dealing with an Eighth Stage Qi Condensation evil cultivator shouldn't be a problem."

Xiao Yue lifted the Jinghong Sword, full of confidence.

This sword was chosen by Su Shier. No matter how you looked at it, she had a reason to help him.

Su Shier squinted, still hesitating. He knew that Xiao Yue was clearly trying to help him. If his cultivation was really just Third Stage Qi Condensation, he would have followed without hesitation.

But his true cultivation was Seventh Stage Qi Condensation, and he would earn more contribution points by completing tasks on his own.

After a quick thought, he smiled and said, "Senior Sister, thank you for your kindness. However, refining the Fire Spirit Pearl will take some time. Besides, with my current cultivation, it's safer for me to cultivate within the sect."

"Uh... Alright! I didn't think it through. If you need any help in the future, feel free to come to me!" Xiao Yue frowned but didn't insist, and then she turned and left.

She was a bit unhappy. Su Shier's timidity was unexpected.

But then she thought, Su Shier's cultivation was indeed too low, and it wasn't hard to understand.

However, her impression of Su Shier had slightly diminished.

Seeing Xiao Yue leave, Su Shier didn't care about her evaluation of him and secretly sighed in relief.

Leaving the Treasure Pavilion, he hurried back to his residence.

Sitting on the bed in his room, Su Shier immediately took out the Fire Spirit Pearl to examine it.

The Fire Spirit Pearl emitted a red glow, like a dancing flame, but when held, it felt completely cool.

"Anyone who can create such a magical tool must be a genius!"

Smiling, Su Shier immediately channeled his true essence into it.

With the true essence's support, the Fire Spirit Pearl instantly burst into a bright flame.

In the firelight, the spirit pearl disappeared, transforming into a burning flame floating in the air.

Su Shier took a deep breath, and the flame, like a red mist, entered his mouth and nose.

A warm current flowed down his throat into his heart.

Su Shier's body trembled, and his face changed instantly.