Lin Ke's expression did not change at these words. As the saying went, all was fair in war.
He would not give himself away so easily.
"This junior has yet to see a Dragon Pearl."
"I have only heard that there are twenty-four kinds."
"They possess the power to reach the heavens and change the Dao, and my birthday happens to fall during Grain Rain."
"That was why I sought your guidance, Elder."
Only then did the white-browed elder nod. "This Grain Rain Pearl is called Bright Nurture, meaning brightness and nurturing."
"This pearl can absorb Spirit Power and transform it into rain that nurtures all things."
"The rain is emerald green. It can nourish the world's Spirit Herbs, spirit trees, and Spirit Flowers, gathering the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to make these spiritual plants grow rapidly."
"It is said that only members of the Dragon Clan who oversee the Herb Garden and the world's Spirit Plants within the Dragon Clan Secret Realm possess one."
"When this pearl takes effect, a hundred flowers bloom, and spring breezes fill the garden. What a magnificent sight! Medicinal herbs cultivated with this pearl have at least a hundred years' worth of potency."
"If anyone in this day and age could still obtain such a treasure..."
"I fear it would stir up bloody winds and rains of gore..."
Lin Ke felt that the old man's words hinted at something, but he would not expose himself.
Instead, he put on a look of innocent incomprehension and agreed. "Ah... indeed."
The white-browed elder saw that Lin Ke really was merely curious.
His interest immediately waned.
He waved a hand. "Ah, never mind. These things have not appeared for far too long."
"They have either been destroyed or fallen into Secret Realms. Discussing them is