Inside Lingxi Hall.
Bai Bing withdrew her gaze from the wooden chest and slowly turned it toward Si Jiawen. Her cool eyes showed little emotion as she said evenly, "The Mountain-Suppressing Peak Master just sent over a suit of High-Grade Treasure Armor. It's made for a man. Take it to Jing shortly."
Si Jiawen froze at her words, her pupils contracting slightly. Then towering waves surged through her heart, refusing to settle for a long time.
High-Grade Treasure Armor?
She could scarcely believe her ears.
Among weapons and equipment, defensive treasures such as armor were inherently more precious and harder to obtain than offensive treasures.
The power of an offensive treasure could still be supplemented through fighting techniques, but defensive treasure armor was the very foundation of survival. High-Grade Treasure Armor, in particular, could withstand an all-out strike from a True Qi Realm expert and was worth a fortune.
Not just ordinary disciples—even among the sect's many elders, only a handful possessed High-Grade Treasure Armor. Some had received it as a reward for illustrious achievements or long service, while others had acquired it through their own fortuitous encounters.
Even she, the Senior Sister of Lingxi Peak, wore only mid-grade treasure armor after all her years of cultivation. Although it could withstand attacks at the Qi-Nourishing Realm, its defensive strength fell far short of High-Grade Treasure Armor.
She had never imagined that her master would bestow such a treasure upon Yang Jing, a junior brother who had only recently joined the sect.
Envy surged through her like a tide, but Si Jiawen quickly suppressed it. Bowing, she answered, "Yes, Master. I understand. I'll deliver it to Junior Brother right away."
Bai Bing gave a soft hum of acknowledgment and straightened her sleeve. "I still need to visit the Main Peak to