Lin Xuan's expression turned solemn as he clasped his fists toward He Ling. "Thank you, Senior Brother He Ling. To be honest, I really do have something I need your help with."
"Dao Child, you flatter me. Whatever the matter is, please give your orders."
Being addressed as "Senior Brother," He Ling was clearly flattered beyond measure.
Lin Xuan did not beat around the bush and asked directly, "May I ask, Senior Brother, whether there are any pills that can rapidly increase spiritual power? I do not fear side effects—I need the fastest possible improvement."
Lin Xuan's words left both Chu Xi and He Ling somewhat bewildered.
But they did not know that Lin Xuan was preparing to carry out his own plan of raising gu.
His cultivation time was truly too scarce, so he had no choice but to resort to other means.
"Junior Brother, with your talent, there is no need to take such risks."
"Besides, your companions are not lacking in talent either. There should be no need for that kind of pill, right?"
Chu Xi still voiced the doubts in her heart, her words carrying a note of warning.
"Senior Sister, you misunderstand. I will not be using it, nor is it for my friends. But it will indeed be of great use."
Lin Xuan shook his head without explaining further.
Although Chu Xi still frowned upon hearing this, she soon turned her gaze toward He Ling.
Understanding her meaning, He Ling pondered for a while before speaking. "There is indeed a pill called the Soul-Burning Spirit Gathering Pill. In the past, our sect used it to cultivate a batch of dead puppets. They rendered tremendous service when our Heavenly Dao Sect crushed the Azure Cloud Realm beneath its heel."
"However, because its side effects were