I Can Help You!

"Lu Changhe?"

Li Xun recalled carefully.

This person, he had some impression of—someone who seemed to have a good relationship with the previous Li Xun, .

Lu Changhe had joined the Xuanyang Sect two years earlier than Li Xun. When Li Xun first entered the sect, it was Lu Changhe who led him to find a place to live.

Logically speaking, since Lu Changhe had joined earlier, Li Xun should have addressed him as senior brother.

But among the disciples of the Outer Sect, the rules weren't so rigid. Strength determined seniority, and since Li Xun had broken through to the Tenth Stage of Body Refining first, Lu Changhe's title naturally changed, and he was considered the junior brother instead.

Understanding the situation clearly now, Li Xun closed the jade box containing the Lingyuan Pill, set it aside, and said:

"Brother Lu, please come in."

Creak.

The door opened, and a young man dressed in traditional Chinese Robe strode into the room. His demeanor was dignified, and he had a refined temperament. Upon entering, he immediately cupped his hands toward Li Xun.

"Greetings, brother."

"Please, there's no need for such formality between us.."

Li Xun waved his hand dismissively.

But before he could finish, his expression suddenly changed.

A sound echoed in his mind.

[Ding! Congratulations to the master. A white-tier investor has been found. Invest one Lingyuan Pill to gain 20 years of Cultivation Base!]

"Hm?"

Li Xun frowned.

He glanced up at Lu Changhe, who at first seemed ordinary. But now, Lu Changhe was shrouded in a faint white glow, and three large characters appeared above his head: Investment Opportunity.

Each character was bold and eye-catching—it was impossible to ignore.

"Is this the system's special effect?"

Li Xun was speechless.

This notification method was certainly unique.

Did the system know I had a Lingyuan Pill and intentionally prompt me to invest it for this reward?

Li Xun couldn't help but wonder.

A Lingyuan Pill in exchange for 20 years of Cultivation Base?

Without a doubt, the latter was much more valuable.

After all, the Lingyuan Pill merely increased the odds of breaking through to the Primordial Qi Realm. For Li Xun, it might save half a year of hard cultivation, but 20 years of Cultivation Base was on a different level altogether.

If luck was on his side, he wouldn't just break through to the Primordial Qi Realm; he might even leap into the Spirit Cloud Realm.

The Spirit Cloud Realm comes after the Primordial Qi Realm...

Li Xun mused. Considering he'd reached the peak of the Body Refining realm in just two years, advancing to the Spirit Cloud Realm within 20 years didn't seem far-fetched.

"Brother?"

At that moment, Lu Changhe spoke again.

He looked at Li Xun, puzzled. Since entering, Li Xun had stared at him strangely and then kept glancing at the jade box on the table. This left Lu Changhe confused.

"Ah, I just remembered something about cultivation. Brother Lu, don't take it the wrong way."

Li Xun quickly composed himself and made an excuse.

Then, he gestured toward a chair nearby.

"Brother Lu, please sit down. In private, we can simply address each other as brothers. After all, in the past two years, you're the only Outer Sect disciple in Xuanyang Sect with whom I've had any real connection."

"In that case, I'll take the liberty of calling you Brother Li."

Lu Changhe sat down, though his expression was still somewhat reserved.

Li Xun wasn't the same person he had once known. Now, Li Xun had already broken through to the Tenth Stage of Body Refining, surpassing him. Moreover, rumors about Li Xun's impressive family background had started to spread over the past two years.

As a disciple without any powerful background, Lu Changhe already felt a sense of distance from Li Xun's growing influence.

Even though both of them were still technically Outer Sect disciples, everyone knew that Li Xun's future held limitless potential.

Yet, seeing Li Xun's continued friendliness moved Lu Changhe deeply.

After calming down his emotions, Lu Changhe remembered his reason for visiting.

"Brother Li, did you forget that today's the day we receive sect's salary?"

"Sect's salary?"

Li Xun was momentarily stunned. Having just transmigrated, he had spent time fusing with his new memories and hadn't thought about such matters yet.

"The salary isn't urgent," Li Xun replied with a wave of his hand.

Compared to the prospect of gaining 20 years of Cultivation Base, the sect's salary seemed insignificant.

"Uh..."

Lu Changhe offered an awkward smile, realizing that his reminder was unnecessary. Given Li Xun's family background, what need did he have for the low-grade Spirit Stones provided by the sect?

"Brother Lu, have you broken through to the Tenth Stage of Body Refining recently?"

Li Xun's meaningful gaze made Lu Changhe feel a little uneasy.

"I was lucky enough to break through half a month ago," Lu Changhe said with a bitter smile. "But honestly, I doubt I'll ever go further."

He had spent four years just reaching the Tenth Stage.

In the cultivation world, each new realm became exponentially harder. Breaking through from the Tenth Stage to the Primordial Qi Realm might seem like just a single leap, but it was often the point where many cultivators stalled for life.

Lu Changhe wasn't sure he'd break through within the remaining year of his allotted time.

"Brother Lu, don't lose heart. Maybe I can help you."

Li Xun's voice was calm but carried a hint of promise.

"Hm?"

Lu Changhe raised his head, startled by Li Xun's words.

"I said, I might be able to help you," Li Xun repeated with a smile. He tapped the jade box on the table. "There's a Lingyuan Pill inside. If you're lucky, it could help you step into the Primordial Qi Realm."

"Lingyuan Pill..."

The moment Lu Changhe heard the name, his breath quickened.

He knew the value of this pill all too well.

A single Lingyuan Pill was worth a hundred mid-grade Spirit Stones.

For an Outer Sect disciple, whose monthly salary was only five low-grade Spirit Stones, acquiring a Lingyuan Pill seemed impossible. Even if he saved every Spirit Stone for five years without spending a single one, it still wouldn't be enough to afford such a treasure.