"Yes, it was one of several life-saving items my little uncle casually refined for me when he came to visit years ago."
She paused, then added,
"The projection artifact used for communication between the pavilion and the outside world, as well as the concept behind the replica of the Mother-and-Child Heaven-Viewing Mirror, were also originally inspired by his guidance."
A flash of understanding crossed Gu Sheng's eyes as he praised her.
"So that's how it is. It seems your little uncle's attainments in formations and artifact refining are truly at the grandmaster level."
He then frowned slightly.
"However, a targeted teleportation talisman of this grade must be worth far more than tens of millions of High-grade Spirit Stones, right? And you just used it..."
"It was only in case something went wrong."
Miss Tantai spoke as though it were only natural. As she looked at Gu Sheng, the lingering fear in her eyes had yet to fade.
"Ju Que is a Saint Realm powerhouse, after all. His thoughts are impossible to predict. I didn't know whether he was friend or foe. If he truly meant to harm you, even with Elder Xia at your side, he might not have been able to protect you completely. Using that talisman was the fastest and safest way to retreat."
Gu Sheng felt a warmth rise in his heart. He knew that Miss Tantai had been willing to use such a precious trump card solely for his safety.
He smiled and reassured her.
"Don't worry. Senior Ju Que is a man of principles. At least for now, he bears no ill intent."
"Are you sure?"
Miss Tantai still asked uneasily.
"I'm sure."
Gu Sheng nodded with certainty.
Only when she saw how resolute he was did Miss Tantai's tightly wound nerves finally relax completely.