Completing the Two Elements, Legacy of the Dharma Transmitters

Several days later, the wind and snow in Anping County eased. The promised notice of reward arrived from the Prefectural City's Merit Office, along with a cart laden with cultivation resources.

Inside the Demon-Suppression Office, County Commandant Zhang Cheng studied the dossier in his hands. A rare smile appeared on his face.

He pushed a heavy wooden box carved with auspicious beasts toward Chu Bai, his voice tinged with emotion:

"Chu Bai, this is your second 'excellent' rating. The Prefectural City has awarded you even more silver this time, and bestowed a rare earthly treasure on you."

Chu Bai accepted the box and slowly opened it, holding his breath.

In an instant, a deep, cold glow brimming with water essence filled the room.

Nestled in thick, soft silk was an azure pearl resembling the eye of the deep sea.

A tiny whirlpool seemed to turn within it, radiating a spirituality that refreshed the soul.

"An earthly treasure: the Abyssal Spring Pearl."

Zhang Cheng explained from beside him, his voice full of admiration. "It forms where deep water veins converge, and even a thousand years may not produce one. Not only does it generate exceptionally pure water-element essence, it also cleanses impurities from a cultivator's body and calms turbulent spell power.

"You previously obtained the Mountain-Pacifying Platinum. Its earth energy is powerful, but inevitably heavy and sluggish. Now that the Abyssal Spring Pearl can balance it, water and earth will nourish each other. Your great Five-Element Cycle is bound to reach another level."

"Thank you, Office Chief. And thank you to the court for its reward." Feeling that cool breath of energy, Chu Bai was overjoyed.

This was exactly what he needed most. With this earthly treasure, the Five-Element Spirit-Gathering Array in Clearwind Courtyard would no longer be a simple cycle.