The next day, daylight broke.
Lin Sheng received word that he had a visitor.
He straightened his robes and stepped out of the Cultivation Room.
As soon as he entered the front hall, he saw Sha Luo standing there, all brisk energy, dressed in a neat, dark-purple combat outfit. She carried a heavy black alloy briefcase engraved with intricate Lightning Patterns markings—standard equipment from the Crimson Lightning Company.
"Lin Sheng, I've brought your item."
Seeing him enter, Sha Luo dispensed with pleasantries. She set the briefcase on the tea table and popped its clasps open with a click.
The case was lined with smooth Spirit-Nurturing Jade. At its center lay a luminous white spiritual herb, its leaves spread like lotus petals. Flecks of starlight flowed through its veins, and a gentle, rich Divine Soul aura slowly wafted out, refreshing the heart and mind.
"Heavenheart Divine Herb." Lin Sheng's gaze sharpened slightly. He recognized the unusual spiritual herb at a glance.
It was one of the exchange materials on the seller's list, specifically used to nourish the true spirit and stabilize rules. A key supplementary ingredient in many rituals and the refinement of precious healing medicines, it could not be bought even if one had the money.
He had not expected the Crimson Lightning Company to act so decisively, finding a specimen of such excellent quality in just a few days.
"You know your stuff." Sha Luo raised an eyebrow and closed the case with a smile.
"This one's been kept alive in the company's collection vault. It's a thousand years old and packed with medicinal potency. I spent ages persuading them to approve its transfer to you."
She spoke casually, but the pride in her eyes was impossible to hide. Clearly, she had put considerable effort into obtaining this herb.