Transformation, Joining the Pavilion

The following afternoon, during a break in training.

Li Xuansheng summoned Li Huayu alone to a quiet tea room in Yinghua Hall.

Li Huayu was somewhat puzzled and nervous. She wore a light green dress, gentle and serene in temperament, like an orchid blooming in an empty valley. She knew everyone had recently been striving for the available slots. The young lord's sudden private summons left her deeply unsettled.

"Hua Yu, sit." Li Xuansheng personally poured her a cup of tea, its fragrance curling through the air.

"Young Lord, did you call for me because there's a problem with my training?" Li Huayu asked cautiously.

"Your training is going well." Li Xuansheng smiled. "Especially your support—it's indispensable. I called you here today because I wanted to discuss your martial soul and cultivation."

Li Huayu's heart stirred, and she looked up at Li Xuansheng.

"Your Life's Dew is a top-tier support martial soul with enormous potential. But your cultivation is currently at level fifty-eight, which is rather low within the team. With the tournament approaching, we need you to grow faster—not only in your support techniques, but also in Soul Power rank and the fundamental nature of your martial soul." Li Xuansheng got straight to the point. "A new immortal herb recently entered the family treasury. It is called Longevity Myriad Flower Dew, and its attributes are exceptionally compatible with your martial soul."

Li Huayu's eyes flew wide open, and her breathing quickened. An immortal herb—and a supreme-grade one so perfectly suited to her! For any Soul Master, this was an incomparably rare opportunity!

"Young Lord, I..." She was so excited that she could barely form coherent words. "It's far too precious! My contribution points are nowhere near enough..."

She understood the family's contribution-point system well. The points required for an