Spirit Objects for Pill Condensation

Most of the precious spiritual objects circulated among those at the top, rarely reaching low-status disciples through spirit stones.

At this thought, Pei Yuhan's heart sank. The sect believed he had wasted spirit stone resources, funneling them all into the Mystic Mirror only to form a Gray Core.

In truth, Pei Yuhan had contacted the sect's elders but couldn't obtain the Core Formation spiritual objects he needed. He had only exchanged for some inferior items within the sect before hastily forming his core. His unstable state of mind had caused his Core Formation to fail.

The sect's precious resources were all monopolized by the upper echelons. Coupled with deliberate suppression from certain elders and lacking a master's protection, even with sect spirit stones at his disposal, he couldn't exchange for resources. Instead, those parasites found a reason to strip him of his true disciple status, letting that elder's son, Li Mingzheng, take his place.

Survival of the fittest—Shiyuan Sword Manor's decline and suppression by other factions was an inevitable outcome. His master had never concerned himself with such matters before leaving.

Pei Yuhan's fists clenched involuntarily. He had already suffered deliberate suppression from the sect, forming a Gray Core and ruining his future. Now, was he to let his junior sister repeat the same fate?

An aged voice interrupted Pei Yuhan's thoughts.

"True Person Pei."

Pei Yuhan looked back. An elderly man with a weathered face was flying toward him.

It was an aged Core Formation True Person responsible for receiving guests within the sect. Pei Yuhan only remembered his surname was Xu.

"True Person Xu, is something the matter?"

Pei Yuhan's voice was calm. This elder bore him no grudge; it must be something related to him.

"Is the sect urging you to collect the spirit stones used by Shiyuan Sword Manor? This Humble One will gather them within a week. The sect's elders need not send True Person Xu to press me again."

"Cough, cough..."

The Elder Xu before him wore a slightly awkward expression. His visit was indeed about this matter. Sending someone like him, who had no prior connection with True Person Pei, was somewhat excessive on the sect's part. The main reason was that other True Persons, due to factional ties, all had some entanglements with this True Person Pei.

"Cough, cough. If True Person Pei can deliver on time, that would be best. This Humble One has come to inform True Person Pei of another matter."

"True Person Pei, an envoy from the Qingyou Dao Sect will arrive at the Xuanyuan Sword Sect in two days to discuss important affairs. The Sect Leader has ordered that True Person Pei and True Lord Rao receive them."

Qingyou Dao Sect? Discuss important affairs?

"Why?"

Pei Yuhan was puzzled. In his memory, Qingyou Dao Sect was not the sect's true name. Its real name should be the Netherworld Demonic Sect!

Though called a demonic sect, it wasn't much different from the Xuanyuan Sword Sect, which maintained surface harmony while scheming behind the scenes. The Netherworld Demonic Sect was simply more unrestrained. Due to their primary cultivation art, the Netherworld Demonic Art, disciples often plundered each other's dao fruits.

Unlike the Netherworld Demonic Sect, the Xuanyuan Sword Sect was more low-key. Still, the spoiled children of the sect's upper echelons had done plenty of disgusting things in secret.

For a moment, Pei Yuhan thought he had misheard. No matter how hypocritical the Xuanyuan Sword Sect was, in the eyes of the world, it was a righteous orthodox sect. How could it possibly get involved with such a controversial demonic sect?

Shouldn't they just cut down these infamous demonic cultivators with a single sword stroke and hand the credit to those cultivation second-generation heirs?

Besides, sending a Gray Core cultivator like him to receive them—the implication was quite subtle.

Could it be...?

"Elder Xu, could it be..."

"Alas."

Elder Xu sighed softly and finally revealed the hidden purpose.

"True Person Pei, the sect knows you have no interest in women and are even less likely to deal with such demonic cultivators... ahem... such unrestrained cultivators."

"But now that the two sects are building ties, True Person Pei's reputation within the sect is well-known for being upright. If even a True Person like you is willing to set aside grievances to receive them, then other Xuanyuan Sword Sect cultivators can gradually accept it..."

Elder Xu's words sounded pleasant, but he left out the most important point. This made Pei Yuhan's heart sink to the depths.

The sect was selling him out!

Pei Yuhan naturally knew why his reputation was so big within the sect. How could it be because of his uprightness and disinterest in women?

The Xuanyuan Sword Sect, from top to bottom, was far more hypocritical than him!

It was all because of the rumors among the female disciples...

Sending him over—the sect's meaning was clear. They were using him as a plaything!

Though Pei Yuhan deeply resisted such matters, knowing his master and junior sister would surely be disappointed in his performance...

But he was merely a Gray Core cultivator, someone the sect could manipulate at will. Besides, there was still his junior sister...

Pei Yuhan's heart burned with resentment. Elder Xu continued to persuade him earnestly...

Perhaps seeing Pei Yuhan's expression gradually darken, Elder Xu took a deep breath and brought up the corresponding compensation he had prepared...

"True Person Pei, the sect is aware that Shiyuan Sword Manor's resources have been relatively scarce lately. I hear your junior sister is preparing the corresponding Core Formation spiritual objects. Given True Person Pei's resources, it must be somewhat difficult..."

"If the negotiations between the two sects proceed smoothly, the sect promises True Person Pei may go and exchange for a portion of Five Elements Earth."

Five Elements Earth!

Hearing the sect's reward, Pei Yuhan's heart involuntarily lifted.

Five Elements Earth was a renowned Core Formation spiritual object. The five elements harmonized within it, and it was also an essential nutrient for some high-grade spiritual materials!

If one could use Five Elements Earth to stabilize during Core Formation, the quality of the core had a high chance of improving, and it could also reduce the probability of failure!

If he had had Five Elements Earth back then, even if he couldn't form a Golden Core, he wouldn't have ended up with a Gray Core!

Moreover, Five Elements Earth had another use, though Pei Yuhan had never considered it.

Elder Xu sensed the excitement from Pei Yuhan across from him and smoothly continued.

"Haha! True Person Pei has been at the Gray Core stage for many years, surely you must know the uses of Five Elements Earth!"

"This Five Elements Earth can help a Gray Core cultivator undergo Core Transformation and return to Foundation Establishment, setting foot on the path of cultivation once more!"

"True Person Pei must not have had the resources for Core Transformation and Re-cultivation before, otherwise, with your talent, how could you have only formed a Gray Core?"

Elder Xu leaned close to Pei Yuhan's ear, glanced around, and spoke the most important condition.

"If True Person Pei obtains the Five Elements Earth and truly succeeds in Core Transformation, walking the path of cultivation anew at Foundation Establishment, the Sect Leader said he intends to help True Person Pei form a Golden Core, and even..."

"Aim for Nascent Soul!"

Nascent Soul!

Pei Yuhan's eyes widened involuntarily. This word held an immense temptation for him—his master was at the Nascent Soul realm!

Pei Yuhan's breathing grew slightly rapid. Faced with such a huge temptation, no normal person could resist.

Nascent Soul was the dream of countless cultivators, and for someone like himself, who had long given up on re-cultivation, the allure was even greater!

Elder Xu's eyes narrowed, filled with flattery.

"I implore True Person Pei to consider carefully. Miss this opportunity, and you might truly remain a Gray Core cultivator for life, wasting away the remaining hundred years, eventually turning into a handful of yellow earth!"

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