Later, Xu Xujun's Foundation Establishment ceased to be a closely guarded secret. Instead, his accomplishment circulated throughout the clan as a tale to inspire its members.
Lin Changheng also learned one fact: besides the Foundation Establishment Pill issued by the Upper Sect, Xu Xujun had indeed used a Foundation Establishment Spirit Treasure.
Its origins and specific details, however, remained undisclosed.
Lin Changheng knew it had very likely come from the auction at the Desolate Ruins Market, brought back by Xu Hanwu.
As for what had truly happened, there was no definite word.
The reward issued by the clan, however, far exceeded Lin Changheng's expectations.
It was exceedingly generous!
It was certainly not something he could have earned merely by "driving off" a bandit cultivator at the Qi Refining seventh layer and rescuing a few clan members.
It was a pill furnace.
A superior-grade pill furnace!
Though it was an old item from storage, drab gray and unimpressive in appearance, it had suffered no serious damage.
Even its minor damage had been repaired by an artifact refining master hired from outside the clan. They had even given it a little polish before bestowing it on him.
Such treatment truly demonstrated the Xu Family's attitude and care!
As for its value, despite its condition, this furnace was worth no less than an ordinary, brand-new, fully functional superior-grade magic artifact.
That meant he had received at least seven or eight hundred spirit stones' worth!
When the Xu Family bestowed the furnace, Xu Hanwu delivered it personally, along with a message.
In essence, this furnace was not only the clan's commendation of Pill Master Lin's past contributions and recognition of his former achievements, but also an expression of their hope that he would make great strides in the Pill Dao and soon enter the