Free Web NovelChapter 168: Chapter 166: Reward
"Since that’s the case, we’ll take our leave. We hope that should the Celestial Puppet Sect ever face hardship, the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect will lend its aid."
"We most certainly will!" Ji Qianqiu said in a firm tone, cupping his hands in a salute to Jiang Changtian.
The recent Divinity Transformation battle had been truly difficult. Even with Elder Han arriving later to help, as a Divinity Transformation cultivator with a damaged Origin, he could hardly stand against five Great Demons.
They had been steadily losing ground.
But then, a Fifth Realm Demon Venerable had appeared. Fortunately, Master Jiang of the Celestial Puppet Sect had arrived quickly to help.
He single-handedly released two Divinity Transformation Puppets, and he himself was a Tier Five Array Dao Divinity Transformation cultivator. The moment he joined the battle, the situation was reversed almost instantly.
The tables turned completely in the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect’s favor.
That was why the battle had ended so quickly.
This incident was a lesson.
It made Ji Qianqiu realize that the Sect could not be kept inside a Pocket World.
Otherwise, it would be difficult to notice anything in time, and the disadvantages were numerous.
He decided to establish the new Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect right here, around the mountain peaks.
Not to hide the Sect away.
In the dilapidated grand hall.
Ji Qianqiu used a Talisman to send a message, summoning the Elders to Qinghe Hall at once.
「Within half a day.」
Nascent Soul and Golden Core Masters appeared in Qinghe Hall.
Ji Qianqiu stood with his hands behind his back, his own back to the main entrance.
He turned around and saw Su Qing, as well as the other Elders of the Sect.
There were still seven Nascent Soul Masters and twenty-three Golden Core Masters.
Ji Qianqiu breathed a sigh of relief.
"Elders, you have all worked hard."
"The Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect has suffered a great loss this time. I have decided to establish the Sect out in the open to prevent such incidents from happening again."
"Furthermore, you have all rendered great service. For this, you may each choose three treasures from the Celestial Treasure Cellar."
Instantly, many of the Nascent Soul and Golden Core Masters began to express their gratitude. "Thank you, Sect Lord."
"Also, Su Qing, you have performed a great merit."
Su Qing accepted this calmly. ’I killed many Demon Fiends this time, so it’s natural that I’ve performed a great merit.’
"Previously, you aided the granddaughter of the Celestial Puppet Sect’s Master Jiang. Because of that, Master Jiang rushed to the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect to assist myself, the Grand Elder, and Elder Han, turning the tide of the battle."
"So, tell me, what reward do you desire?"
After Ji Qianqiu finished speaking,
Su Qing was stunned. ’Master Jiang? Jiang Xiao? The Celestial Puppet Sect? To think a casual act from before would end up being such a huge help here.’
’Are the fights between Nascent Soul and Golden Core cultivators all just child’s play, then?’
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"Sect Lord, I would like Enlightenment Tea."
Su Qing remembered that the Enlightenment Tea from last time had been extremely useful.
He wanted it so he could use Standardization and Evolution on it. Then, he could practice his Cultivation Techniques, and even his Visualization Technique would improve. He definitely needed the Enlightenment Tea.
"Enlightenment Tea, you say?"
"Very well!"
"I will send you a box of it later."
’A whole box?’
’Damn, that’s generous.’
Su Qing was dumbfounded.
"The Sect’s Spirit Plants and Spirit Medicines must be restored as soon as possible. All Elders in charge of these duties, take note."
"There are not many mortals within the Sect. Elder Fa Wuling, go to the surrounding territories and bring some mortals over."
"Su Qing, now that you are in the Golden Core Realm, I have a mission for you as well."
"Yes." Su Qing nodded.
"The great war has now ended, but Demon Fiends may have proliferated within the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect’s territory. Exterminate as many of them as you can and rescue any surviving common folk."
"For your reward, I will give you a seed from the Enlightenment Tree. How does that sound?"
Hearing the reward, Su Qing was instantly fired up. "I’m certain I’m up to the task."
"Excellent. Do any of the Elders have any objections?"
None of the Nascent Soul or Golden Core cultivators spoke.
"Alright, you are all dismissed. Go and reorganize the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect."
Ji Qianqiu sighed, waved his hand, and dismissed them.
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The moment they were outside the grand hall.
"Master Su, you saved my life on the battlefield. Whatever you need from the Celestial Treasure Cellar, I can get one item for you to repay the favor."
"Me too, Master Su."
"Master Su saved my life. I am also willing to retrieve an item for you."
"Thank you, esteemed Masters. Since that’s the case, I’ll go to the Celestial Treasure Cellar first and see what good treasures are there."
Su Qing didn’t refuse, nor would he demand things from the Elders he had saved.
It was up to them whether they offered, and up to him whether he accepted.
In short, he would accept all offers.
In total, nine Nascent Soul Elders offered to retrieve one treasure each for Su Qing.
It was simply wonderful.
Su Qing arrived at the Celestial Treasure Cellar.
It was cool inside, but various treasures were arranged very neatly along both sides of a long corridor.
After entering, Su Qing saw a middle-aged man who coughed a few times.
"Greetings, Grand Elder." Su Qing knew the Grand Elder was the one guarding this place.
"No need for pleasantries. Go and take the treasures you want. COUGH COUGH COUGH~"
Su Qing began to look at the treasures.
[Thousand-Year Yang Treasure Ginseng: A Spirit Ginseng that has grown for a thousand years in a Yang Flame Land. It possesses extremely strong Sun Flame Power, can cleanse the body, and increase one’s base Immortal Cultivation Talent by 0.5 times... Cannot be consumed by those below Tier Three.]
[Ice Chilong Essence Blood: Tier Three Chi Dragon Essence Blood that possesses the Power of Extreme Cold. It can be used to refine one’s bloodline and cultivate a Dragon Vein... Cannot be consumed by those below Tier Three.]
[Enlightenment Tea: Leaves from the Enlightenment Tree. Tea made from picked nascent buds. After consumption, it can increase one’s comprehension ability by fifty percent for one hour.]
[Golden Dragon Saliva Fruit: An ordinary Spirit Fruit that was baptized by Golden Dragon Saliva in the sleeping place of a Fifth Realm Golden Dragon, evolving into a Tier Three Golden Dragon Saliva Tree that bore this fruit. Increases one’s base Immortal Cultivation Talent by 0.41 times. Cannot be consumed by those below Tier Three.]
[Thousand-year Cold Ice Crystal: An ice crystal nurtured by Ice Marrow for a thousand years. It contains Ice Power....]
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Taking only three items felt like very few.
However, what Su Qing wanted most was the Enlightenment Tea.
He didn’t need the other items at his current stage.
He definitely had to get the Enlightenment Tea.
He could take out five tea leaves per item choice. With three choices, he could get fifteen leaves.
That was a good start.
Besides, weren’t there other Elders offering to get things for him? Including his own choices, he could get a total of 60 leaves.
That would be enough for him.
And he still had the box of Enlightenment Tea that the Sect Lord had promised him.
’With all this, I should be able to practice many things in the coming days.’
Su Qing took his 15 leaves of Enlightenment Tea.
"Esteemed Elders, all I want from the Celestial Treasure Cellar is Enlightenment Tea. I’ll have to trouble you all."
"Hahaha, it’s no trouble at all."
"In that case, Master Su, please wait here for a moment."
Su Qing smiled and nodded.
Ouyang Mingming, who was standing to the side, spoke softly, "Master Su, should I get some Enlightenment Tea for you too?"
Su Qing shivered upon hearing this. "Master, there’s no need. You’re my master, after all!"
"There’s nothing else I want inside, so I’m only getting Enlightenment Tea."
"Hmph, hmph!" Only after hearing this did Ouyang Mingming seem satisfied, pulling You Yanhan and Luo Lanxin with her into the Celestial Treasure Cellar.
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After some polite conversation with the many Elders,
「That night.」
Su Qing, Ouyang Mingming, You Yanhan, and Luo Lanxin returned to Cold Extremity Peak.
Cold Extremity Peak looked as if it had been hit by an earthquake, with a large crack splitting it open.
Su Qing’s house had unfortunately met with disaster and was also cracked open.
Without the Pocket World, it seemed Cold Extremity Peak was no longer cold.
"Hahaha~"
"Disciple, fortune and misfortune come hand in hand! You’ll have to spend some Spirit Stones to hire someone for repairs. As for the crack on Cold Extremity Peak, I’ll just have someone fill it with dirt."
Ouyang Mingming laughed, patted Su Qing on the shoulder, and headed for her own residence.
"My two juniors, I must be going." After speaking to Luo Lanxin and Su Qing, You Yanhan also left for her residence on the peak.
"Thank you for your help, Senior Brother." Luo Lanxin finally looked Su Qing over carefully from head to toe.
"You’re welcome. I just did what I could to help out," Su Qing said with a smile.
’Just absorbing the essence, qi, and spirit of the Demon Fiends was already a huge gain. I never expected to get 60 leaves of Enlightenment Tea on top of that.’
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