Chen Rong looked delighted with the two pieces of animated spiritwood. "Wood-element materials like these are rare, and there's plenty of it. Once we return to the sect, I can ask Uncle Fan Qing to help. We should be able to make at least three sets of spiritwood armor."
Bai Xiaowen was tempted. If Li Shuyi had been there, she would probably have been drooling.
The five members of White Phoenix were practically penniless at the moment. None of them had a single decent piece of equipment.
But Uncle Fan Qing of the Supreme Clarity Sect would make the armor because she was close to Chen Rong. If Bai Xiaowen wanted Fan Qing to make him a set, he couldn't simply show up with the materials. He would probably need to become friends with her first.
On second thought, forget it. The Supreme Clarity Sect was too far away.
Then Chen Rong changed the subject, offering him an unexpected opportunity. She smiled lightly. "Fellow Daoist Lu Wang contributed greatly to defeating the tree demon. You've also given me the spiritwood, and I ought to return the favor. I see you don't have a suitable ritual sword, so I'd like you to have this Thunderwood Sword. I hope you won't find it lacking."
With a turn of her wrist, Chen Rong produced a dark yellow wooden sword in its sheath and offered it to Bai Xiaowen.
"How could I accept this?" Bai Xiaowen said quickly, taking the Thunderwood Sword.
"There's no need to refuse, Fellow Daoist Lu Wang." Chen Rong smiled. "I used the Thunderwood Sword often when I first joined the sect, but I now focus on talismans, so it sees little use. You know some lightning arts. With you, the sword can serve its purpose."
By then, Bai Xiaowen's