Pills, swords and treasures

Lin Huang could break through to the golden core realm at any moment.

But he felt that he hadn't reached the limit of his body.

He felt that his physique was like a huge tank capable of storing a lot of spiritual energy and he was far from reaching the top.

He decided that he would only change levels after reaching that limit.

Now he had another goal. To test his own physique.

Lin Huang decided to test the Primordial Wave Technique that had been engraved in his mind. Sitting in a meditation position, he began to circulate his spiritual energy following the method described in the technique.

A thin layer of blue mist began to form around him as he tried to manipulate the water energy. After a few tries, he realized that his affinity for water was slightly better than Yanluo's, but it was still far from ideal.

"Interesting," Lin Huang thought. "My affinity isn't exceptional, but at least I can manipulate water energy in a basic way. It's better than having no technique at all."

He continued practicing for a few hours, managing to form a small sphere of water condensed with spiritual energy. The result was modest compared to what a practitioner with true water affinity would achieve, but it was still progress.

"With the complete Taoist physique, I can partially make up for the lack of natural affinity," he mused. "And even if it's not perfect for me, this nascent soul technique is still far superior to having no technique at all. Furthermore, the stronger I become, the better I can help Yanluo in her cultivation."

Lin Huang decided that he would continue practicing the technique. After all, even with an average affinity, a nascent soul technique was still a valuable treasure in his hands.

"Accepting Yanluo gave me the complete Taoist physique, I wonder if I accept someone with celestial spiritual roots, would I receive the same?"

This thought excited him and he began to study the technique even more.

Lin Huang continued practicing the Primordial Wave Technique throughout the night. Even with his average affinity, he could feel the power of the Nascent Soul Technique flowing through his body.

The next morning, he called Yanluo who had already finished refining the energy from the previous day.

"Yanluo, come here. I have another gift for you."

Lin Huang took out the mortal-grade sword from his bag. It was a simple sword with no ornaments or special features, but it was still a treasure in the eyes of a child.

Yanluo's eyes shone brightly upon seeing the weapon. To him, who had never owned anything in his life, this sword seemed to be the most precious item in the world.

"Master! Is... is it really for me?" he asked, barely containing his excitement.

"Yes, Yanluo. This sword will be your first companion on the path of cultivation."

With his hands trembling with excitement, Yanluo took the sword and began to admire it as if it were a divine treasure.

Lin Huang smiled as he saw his disciple's innocent reaction and activated the system to record the gift delivery.

[Ding! You have bestowed upon your disciple Mo Yanluo a Mortal-grade Sword and received a 200-fold reward: Floating Green Sword (Mid-Earth-grade)]

[The Floating Green Sword has been stored in the system space]

Lin Huang was surprised by the result. A mid-earth-grade sword was something that inner disciples of large sects could obtain after a while of collecting points for exchange.

Meanwhile, Yanluo continued to marvel at his "powerful" sword, completely oblivious to the fact that it was just an ordinary weapon. To him, this gift from his master was the most precious item he had ever owned.

The next morning, Lin Huang called Yanluo over.

"Yanluo, I have a few more gifts for you. First, I will transfer more cultivation."

[Ding! You have imparted 20 days of Foundation Establishment cultivation to your disciple Mo Yanluo. The disciple has received 6 days of cultivation. The disciple is at Qi Condensation level 3. After refining all the Spiritual Energy, he will reach Qi Condensation level 4. Refining time: 2 days]

[Ding! You have received a 30 times greater reward: 600 days of cultivation.]

Lin Huang felt his body absorb the cultivation, further expanding the limits of his complete Taoist physique. It was impressive how his body seemed to have no limits in storing energy.

Then, he took out the ordinary pill he had found.

"This pill will help your cultivation."

[Ding! You have bestowed your disciple Mo Yanluo with a Grade 1 Cultivation Pill and received a 1000 times greater reward: Marrow Cleansing Pill (Grade 3)]

Marrow Cleansing Pill: A rare Grade 3 pill that cleanses impurities from the cultivator's body and bone marrow, removing natural defects and strengthening the foundation of cultivation. Extremely valuable for cultivators who desire a more solid foundation.

Lin Huang's eyes lit up when he saw the description of the pill. It was a treasure that many alchemists would spend years refining. And he had gotten it just by exchanging an ordinary pill. 

Yanluo took the simple pill reverently, having no idea what kind of treasure his master had received in return. To him, any gift from his master was precious. 

"Thank you, Master! I will use it wisely!" 

Lin Huang smiled, satisfied with another day of significant progress.

On the sixth day after the Egg's incubation began, Lin Huang decided to give Yanluo another ordinary pill.

"Yanluo, I have another pill for you."

[Ding! You have bestowed your disciple Mo Yanluo with a Grade 1 Cultivation Pill and received a 200-fold reward: Marrow Cleansing Pill (Grade 2)]

Lin Huang looked at the Grade 3 Marrow Cleansing Pill he had received the day before. Since he already had the complete Taoist physique, there was no need to cleanse his body of impurities. But for Yanluo, it was essential since his physique was not yet awakened.

"Yanluo, I have another special gift for you. This pill is much more valuable than the previous ones. It will help cleanse your body of impurities and strengthen your foundation."

He then handed the Grade 3 Marrow Cleansing Pill to Yanluo, who received it with the same look of admiration and gratitude that he always showed when receiving gifts from his master.

"Thank you, Master! I promise to use it wisely!"

Lin Huang smiled, pleased to see that his disciple could make better use of the pill than he could.

During the 6 days, Lin Huang did not remain idle. Whenever Yanluo was refining energy or resting, he would set out to search for the treasures marked by the system.

On the third day, after handing the technique to Yanluo, he set off towards the north of the city. The system had marked three interesting spots in that direction.

"System, what's in that direction?"

[Ding! There are three treasures 30 kilometers away from the host:

• A broken mortal-grade dagger

• A damaged storage ring

• A basic body technique manual]**

Lin Huang smiled. Even though these were simple items, with the disciple system they could become something extraordinary.

The journey was smooth. Using his spiritual energy to strengthen his body, he covered the distance in a few hours. The first treasure was buried near an ancient tree. After digging for a few minutes, he found the broken dagger.

The second treasure, the storage ring, was in a bird's nest on top of a tree. Although it was damaged and unable to store items, it was still a cultivation item.

The body technique manual was hidden in a small cave. It was a basic technique that taught how to strengthen muscles and bones, something common among beginner cultivators.

"Three treasures in a single day," Lin Huang thought happily. "And there are still five more to find in the next few days."

He carefully stored the items. Even though they were simple, each of them could become something extraordinary when handed over to Yanluo through the disciple system.

On the fourth day, Lin Huang set off towards the east of the city. The system had marked two interesting spots.

"System, what's in that direction?"

**[Ding! There are two treasures 45 kilometers away from the host:

• A broken jade medallion

• A bottle of basic medicinal herbs]**

The journey took longer, but Lin Huang managed to retrieve both items. The medallion was buried near a stream and the herbal bottle was hidden in a hollow tree.

On the fifth day, he headed south, where two more points were marked:

**[Ding! 25 kilometers away from the host are two treasures:

• An ancient cultivation bandage

• A small damaged bronze bell]**

On the sixth day, he found the last treasure:

**[Ding! 15 kilometers away from the host is a treasure:

• An incomplete ancient map]**

The map was hidden inside a shallow cave. Although it was incomplete and seemingly worthless, Lin Huang carefully kept it along with the other items.

"Eight treasures in six days," Lin Huang thought contentedly.

He returned to the city, eager to see what kind of rewards he would receive if he delivered these items to Yanluo at the appropriate time.

Finally, the day he was most looking forward to arrived

The hawk would awaken tomorrow