Before long, Gao Cuilan followed Gao Yunpeng into the study.
Looking at the solemn atmosphere in the study, she asked nervously, "Grandfather, what did you call me here for?"
Gao Ying pointed at the two brocade boxes on the table and slowly said, "Cuilan, the things in these two brocade boxes were specially prepared for you by Young Master Xiao Jun, weren't they?"
Gao Cuilan lowered her head and said softly, "Yes, grandfather."
Gao Ying continued to press her. "Did he say anything else to you?"
Gao Cuilan raised her head, her gaze firm. "Sixth Brother told me that in the Provincial Preliminary Competition, he hopes I'll be the main force and take on the role of primary controller."
Hearing this, Gao Ying, Gao Yunpeng, and Gao Yunhe, the father and sons, could not help looking at one another. The study fell into a brief silence.
Only after a long while did Gao Yunpeng break the silence first. He asked, somewhat incredulous, "He really said that?"
Gao Cuilan nodded firmly. "Mm. That's what Sixth Brother told me."
Gao Ying pondered for a moment, then made his decision. "In that case, absorb the Nine-Leaf Black Ginseng and the soul bone as soon as possible."
As he spoke, he took out an exquisite little porcelain bottle from his Storage Soul Tool and handed it to Gao Cuilan. "And this. Take it as well."
Gao Cuilan took the little porcelain bottle curiously. Inside the bottle was a pale golden liquid that gave off a faint fragrance.
She could not help asking in confusion, "Grandfather, what's in this bottle?"
Gao Ying smiled faintly and explained, "This is Gold Dew Spirit Liquid. It has an excellent effect on cultivating Soul Power and improving the mind."
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