CHAPTER 177: CHAPTER 177: RETURNING TO THE SECT, COUNTING THE GAINS (REQUESTING SUBSCRIPTION)

"Return to the sect earlier."

Lu Ping urged Lu Yuanshan, not wanting him and Xuu Yi to linger here.

The Qingli Sea is different from Lushan County, full of hidden experts and Foundation Establishment Creatures everywhere.

Leaving early to return to the Cyan Mountain Sect is the safest option.

Looking at the state of Qi Yuanming and the others, they are on edge, wary of Lu Yuanshan, and not in the mood for idle chat.

Accompanied by Xuu Yi, Lu Yuanshan stepped onto the Flying Sword without looking back and sped towards the horizon, leaving Qi Yuanming’s group staring intently at their retreating figures until they became small black dots.

Only after they vanished did the three visibly relax, feeling greatly relieved.

Afterward, the trio promptly departed as well.

The deserted island returned to its quiet state.

On the way back to Cyan Mountain Sect, Lu Ping saw a system dialogue box appear before him.

[Mission Completed: Assist Xuu Yi in Treasure Hunt in Cave Mansion]

[Mission Rewards: 390 Reputation Points, Two-star - Resource Optimization ×1]

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The experience mission has yielded rewards.

This trip wasn’t in vain.

Watching the system map showing Lu Yuanshan and Xuu Yi’s icons moving directly towards Cyan Lotus Mountain, Lu Ping thought it was time for him to return as well.

Catching up with them wasn’t feasible.

Floating back to Cyan Mountain Sect from here would take at least half a month.

What’s the point of floating such a long distance?

Spending 5 Reputation Points to redeem an [Instant Transmission], Lu Ping chose Lu Zhiwei as the transmission target, and in the next moment, the scene before him shifted.

In the blink of an eye, Lu Ping returned to the Cyan Mountain Sect, appearing beside Lu Zhiwei.

Next is waiting for Lu Yuanshan and Xuu Yi to return to the Cyan Mountain Sect, which should only take about two days.

Two days later, atop Cyan Lotus Mountain, the Sect Protection Array opened slightly, causing ripples to spread through the formation.

Lu Yuanshan and Xuu Yi controlled their swords and landed outside the Sect Hall.

Lu Ping had already been waiting for a long time and called upon Lu Changfeng and Lu Zhiwei to join him in the Sect Hall to review the gains from this trip.

To Lu Ping, the bounty from the experience mission with Xuu Yi is quite decent.

Xuu Yi returned safely, without encountering any blockades or trouble, making the journey smooth.

Among the harvest gathered were the refining method for the Five Elements Spiritual Artifact Jun Tian, Refining Materials such as Profound Crystal Stone and Red Iron Gold Copper, six Purple Monkey Flowers for refining Foundation Establishment Pills, and the Cultivation Technique of Purple Mansion Celestial Strategy.

Plus, there were several Tier Two Spiritual Artifacts, a few Tier Three Spiritual Artifacts, and even two Bronze Guards that were all brought back intact.

When the two Storage Bags were opened, the bounty was laid out across the ground, dazzling everyone present.

Even Xuu Yi himself hadn’t anticipated such a large haul.

Indeed, back in the Ancient Palace Complex, anything that caught his interest or seemed valuable, Xuu Yi took it all.

Following Lu Ping’s guidance, none of the treasures he aimed at were missed, all ending up in Xuu Yi’s possession.

As for Xuu Yi’s gains this time, Lu Zhiwei and her two siblings were genuinely pleased, almost as if they had achieved the bounty themselves, happy for Xuu Yi’s success.

Xuu Yi showed generosity, displaying all the acquired treasures before Lu Yuanshan and the others without any resentment or a sense of impropriety.

This time, collecting so many items, he is deeply grateful to Lu Ping, knowing without his help, he wouldn’t have even passed through the palace gates.

Maybe he would have fallen there, so how could he be now, smiling uncontrollably at the bounty laid before him?

"Here is a scroll of a Cultivation Technique named Purple Mansion Celestial Strategy. This technique can accelerate a cultivator’s breakthrough in small realms, suitable for wood attribute cultivators."

"Yuanshan, this cultivation technique is quite fitting for you. I’ll entrust it to you for cultivation. Later, duplicate several copies and add them to the sect’s Library Pavilion."

Lu Ping began his instructions.

Teaching Lu Yuanshan the Purple Mansion Celestial Strategy is indeed to hasten his power growth, aiming for an early trip to Qiantang River to resolve the Sea-Overturning Flood Dragon there.

Lu Yuanshan nodded obediently, also finding great interest in this cultivation technique.

Next were the Purple Monkey Flowers. Lu Ping briefly explained them and entrusted their custody to Lu Yuanshan for future sect use in Foundation Establishment Pill refining, without external sale.

The sect’s current financial state doesn’t require external Spirit Medicine sales for sustenance.

Next is the Five Elements Spiritual Artifact Jun Tian.

When Lu Ping mentioned the words "Five Elements Spiritual Artifact," Lu Changfeng listened intently but didn’t understand, compelling him to ask.

"Dad, what’s a Five Elements Spiritual Artifact?"

If Lu Ping were drinking water now, he would surely choke.

"You don’t know what a Five Elements Spiritual Artifact is?"

Lu Ping was genuinely surprised by such a question from his son.

How could he not know even such basic knowledge?

Lu Changfeng shook his head vigorously, "No idea, never heard of it."

After speaking, he looked at Lu Yuanshan and Lu Zhiwei, asking, "Do you know what a Five Elements Spiritual Artifact is?"

Lu Yuanshan and Lu Zhiwei both nodded simultaneously, somewhat astonished at Changfeng’s ignorance, wondering how he could not know this.

Father had mentioned Five Elements Spiritual Artifacts before, but not paying attention at the time, now he wouldn’t know.

Xuu Yi knew what a Five Elements Spiritual Artifact was but chose not to explain, listening quietly without daring to interrupt.

Lu Ping rubbed his forehead and spent some time giving a brief introduction to Five Elements Spiritual Artifacts.

After listening, Lu Changfeng finally understood and couldn’t help but marvel.

"That’s impressive! Such good stuff!"

Upon speaking, he looked at Lu Zhiwei, feeling eager.

"Little sister, you should refine more of the Jun Tian, the more the better, selling them would be profitable!"

"Sell my foot!"

Lu Ping responded irritably, "This is not for sale outside."

Hearing this, Lu Changfeng rubbed his head and chuckled a few times, realizing he was overly focused on money.

This artifact, Jun Tian, is excellent, and refining it isn’t easy; it’s better to supply it for sect disciples.

"There are still some Profound Crystal Stones and Red Iron Gold Copper left here, sufficient to refine five Jun Tian. Zhiwei, try refining them over the next few days. The sect will seek more refining materials for Jun Tian in the future."

After assigning Lu Zhiwei the task of refining Jun Tian, it’s time to inventory other items.

Xuu Yi alone couldn’t handle everything at once, as some items weren’t recognizable to him.

Among them were a few elixirs, which Xuu Yi had no idea what they were or what their effects were, sensing the danger of consuming them recklessly and opting to seek assistance from Lu Ping and the others.

There are over three hundred elixirs, with Tier Two Elixirs making up eight-tenths, Tier Three one-tenth, and a few Tier Ones.

Most were Healing Elixirs.

Lu Ping’s interest was piqued by three specific elixirs used for cultivation.

Tier Two High-Grade Concentration Pill.

Tier Three Lower Grade Water Rhythm Elixir.

Tier Three Middle Grade Realm-Breaking Pill.

The Concentration Pill enhances a cultivator’s Divine Soul and strengthens their Divine Sense.

The Water Rhythm Elixir is used by water attribute cultivators to aid in practicing water attribute techniques.

The Realm-Breaking Pill is specifically for Foundation Establishment Cultivators, helping them break through a small realm, such as advancing from the First-Layer Foundation Establishment bottleneck to the Second-Layer.