Nai Tianqu glanced at Leng Qingning behind him from the corner of his eye. Seeing that she still looked as cold as ice, he secretly sent Lin Yi a voice transmission. "Elder Lin, consider these Spirit Source Stones the sect's startup funds for you."
"Cultivating Spirit Herbs requires considerable effort. If any need special growing conditions, you may use half the Spirit Source Stones to transform the Small World's spirit veins. As for the other half... consider it my apology to you. Elder Qingning has always been like this—strict and guarded toward everyone. Please don't take it to heart."
After taking a tour of Lingxiao Ferry and gaining a preliminary understanding of the World Containment Method, Lin Yi had already judged the value of the Spirit Source Stones.
They were exceptionally precious and rare. Only worlds that had developed self-awareness could condense Spirit Source Stones containing the power of Origin. Ordinary Small Worlds simply could not nurture them.
Given Heavenly Spirit Palace's current straitened circumstances, Nai Tianqu's willingness to secretly produce so many Spirit Source Stones as compensation showed just how much thought he had put into it.
Lin Yi was moved and replied through voice transmission, "Thank you for your generous treatment, Palace Master. Lin Yi will certainly not fail your trust."
"No need for such courtesy."
Nai Tianqu waved his hand. Only after seeing that Leng Qingning behind him seemed not to have noticed his little maneuver did he raise his head and solemnly remind him, "By the way, don't remain in seclusion for too long after you return. In a few days, I will come to find you again. I have an important matter that requires your help."
"Understood." Lin Yi bowed in acknowledgment, then turned and stepped into the air, speeding toward the Spirit Vine World.