"Your Excellency, this is the treasure trove of our Cold Water Palace. You may choose freely and see what catches your eye."
After the banquet, Han Ling Shuang didn't hesitate and immediately took Lu Qing to the treasure vault of Han Shui Palace.
It was only then that Lu Qing learned that the treasure vault of the Cold Water Palace was located in their secret realm.
This is normal, after all, the secret realm is heavily guarded and protected by formations, making it difficult even for a Golden Core cultivator to force their way in.
The safest place to store treasure is in a secret realm.
Lu Qing was naturally not afraid of Han Ling Shuang's invitation.
Or rather, this actually demonstrates the sincerity of Han Shui Palace.
After all, he might have a record of completely destroying Suspended Mountain.
By inviting him into the secret realm, Han Shui Palace was essentially exposing its greatest weakness to Lu Qing.
That's taking a huge risk.
"As expected of an ancient power with a history of tens of thousands of years, their collection is truly extensive."
Standing in the vast treasure trove, feeling the scattered spiritual energy, Lu Qing sighed inwardly.
This treasure vault contains at least several hundred items that possess a spiritual aura.
Of course, most of the treasures didn't have a strong spiritual aura, so Lu Qing wouldn't even look at them with his current standards.
For example, magical artifacts and treasures, if he had enough materials, the ones he could forge himself would be far superior to most of the ones here.
Therefore, although the treasures of Hanshui Palace are abundant.
In reality, truly high-level treasures are extremely rare.
But that's not surprising.
After all, Lu Qing knew from "Yan" that it was the end of the ancient era of cultivation.
Those powerful figures in the cultivation world plundered the entire cultivation world in order to survive.
It is estimated that they have looted the vast majority of high-level treasures and spiritual items.
There are probably very few that are still in this world.
This is also why none of the monks possessed particularly powerful magical artifacts when Lu Qing destroyed the Suspended Mountain.
This is also why the Cold Water Palace was forced into this situation by Li Changbo, who had only recently broken through to the Golden Core Realm and whose foundation was unstable.
The so-called Four Secret Lands are actually remnants of the legacy left behind by certain top immortal sects during the ancient era of cultivation.
Before leaving, those top powers took away most of the sect's most valuable treasures.
In addition, the previous tens of thousands of years were an era of depleted spiritual energy.
It is already quite remarkable that Han Shui Palace has been able to collect so many treasures containing spiritual energy.
Faced with a vault full of treasures, Lu Qing didn't examine each item closely. Instead, he focused his mind on sensing the aura of the items throughout the vault.
"Um?"
Suddenly, his expression changed, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.
He then looked in one of the directions of the treasure vault.
Just now, he felt the Earth Spirit Pearl in his brow acupoint fluctuate.
The source of its fluctuations lies in that direction.
"Sir?"
Han Ling Shuang, who was standing nearby, noticed this and asked.
"I've discovered something interesting. Palace Master, would you mind if I went to take a look?" Lu Qing said with a smile.
"Of course, it would be our honor if someone had something that our esteemed master would approve of."
Lu Qing immediately headed in that direction, ignoring many treasures along the way, until he arrived at a treasure shelf further inside.
He looked at the treasures placed in one of the shelves.
It was a fist-sized, dark red gem.
Upon seeing the precious pearl, Lu Qing suddenly had a sudden realization.
"So this is what it is."
He activated his supernatural ability and looked at the precious pearl.
Soon, a faint purple light of supernatural power emerged from the pearl, and several messages floated out.
【Fire Spirit Orb: A magical orb born from the very essence of fire, possessing numerous wondrous and extraordinary functions.】
【Legend has it that only in the deepest parts of the earth, where the power of Mars is most concentrated, can the Spirit Orb of Fire be born.】
【Containing the power of the fire element, it is the finest natural spiritual artifact embryo.】
【The precious pearl is covered in dust; it remains in a state of concealment.】
...
"really."
After reading the message that floated out of the pearl, Lu Qing thought to himself, "Just as I thought."
This precious pearl is one of the Five Elements Spirit Pearls, the Fire Spirit Pearl.
No wonder it triggered a reaction from the Earth Spirit Pearl in his brow acupoint; they must be treasures of the Five Elements, sharing some kind of peculiar connection.
"Palace Master, I want this pearl."
After confirming that it was indeed the Fire Spirit Orb, Lu Qing did not hesitate and said directly.
"Your Excellency, are you sure?"
Han Ling Shuang was surprised, not expecting Lu Qing to choose such an inconspicuous pearl.
"Does the Palace Master not know what this is?"
Seeing her reaction, Lu Qing asked.
Han Ling Shuang's heart stirred, and she said, "Please enlighten me, Your Excellency."
She had initially thought it was just an ordinary treasure, but now it seemed there was more to it than met the eye.
"This item is called the Fire Spirit Pearl, a supreme treasure of the fire element. If it is in its peak condition, it has the potential to be refined into a fire elemental artifact when combined with other treasures."
Lu Qing frankly explained the origin of the Fire Spirit Orb.
At the same time, he was also observing Han Ling Shuang's reaction to see if she would regret it.
"This is the legendary Fire Spirit Orb?"
Han Ling Shuang looked surprised and stared at the dark red pearl in disbelief.
It's really hard to tell from this unassuming pearl that it's the Fire Spirit Pearl recorded in the ancient books passed down within the sect.
"It seems that the Palace Master is indeed unaware of the true origin of this treasure. If the Palace Master is reluctant to part with it, I can exchange it for other treasures."
Han Ling Shuang came to her senses and smiled upon hearing this: "You underestimate me too much, Your Excellency. Since I said that the treasures in the treasury are for Your Excellency to choose from, then naturally this Fire Spirit Pearl is included."
Moreover, this Fire Spirit Orb was brought back thousands of years ago by one of my ancestors from the Cold Water Palace during his training abroad.
It has always been kept in a treasure vault, and no one knows its true origin.
If it weren't for the guidance of the Supreme Being, we wouldn't have known that it was actually the legendary Fire Spirit Orb.
It seems that the treasures will continue to accumulate in the vault, gathering dust and becoming unsightly.
Therefore, it is its destiny that it was chosen by the Supreme Being.
Moreover, if the Venerable One has any other treasures that he fancys, he can take them with him as well.
Even if the Supreme One wants to take all the treasures in this vault away, Ling Shuang will never break her promise.
Your immense kindness and virtue towards my Cold Water Palace cannot be repaid with mere treasures.
Han Ling Shuang's tone was very sincere, showing no sign of reluctance.
Lu Qing couldn't help but give it a silent compliment.
As expected of someone who can govern a secret region, his magnanimity is truly remarkable.
In comparison, the monks on the suspended mountain are far inferior.
"Palace Master, you flatter me. I'll just take this one Fire Spirit Pearl," Lu Qing said with a smile.
Han Ling Shuang frowned: "Your Excellency thinks that I am using retreat as a pretext to advance, and that I am being magnanimous. Your Excellency need not do this. What I have said is all from the bottom of my heart."
If Your Excellency has other treasures that you fancy, please take them with you as well.
“I am aware of the Palace Master’s sincerity, but apart from this Fire Spirit Pearl, the other treasures here are of little use to me, so there is no need for your sect to part with them.”
Han Ling Shuang paused upon hearing this.
She thought of Lu Qing's unfathomable strength and knew that he was telling the truth.
Although there are many treasures in the vault, how useful are they to a powerful being like Lu Qing, who can easily kill even a Golden Core Realm cultivator?
Even she herself couldn't believe it.
Realizing this, she relaxed her brows and said with some regret, "It's still because my Cold Water Palace's foundation is too shallow, and the treasures I collect cannot catch the eye of the Supreme One."
Seeing that she seemed genuinely disappointed, Lu Qing thought for a moment and said:
"Palace Master is too kind. However, besides this Fire Spirit Pearl, I have another request."
Han Ling Shuang's spirits lifted: "Why do you need to ask, Your Excellency? I don't know what it is, but as long as it is within the power of my Han Shui Palace, I will do my utmost."
"I would like to take a look at your sect's inherited cultivation techniques. Is that alright?"
"Your Excellency wants the inherited cultivation techniques of our Cold Water Palace?" Han Ling Shuang was taken aback.
"Indeed, I believe the Palace Master can also see that my younger sister has a unique physique and is quite fond of the Dao of Ice."
I would like to take a look at your sect's inherited cultivation methods and see if I can gain inspiration from them to create a suitable cultivation method for my younger sister.
The version is flawless, found in the 1619 book forum!
Of course, I won't take your sect's cultivation techniques for free; I'll pay a price in exchange.
Han Ling Shuang looked at Xiao Yan beside her.
Indeed, she could sense a peculiar aura emanating from Xiao Yan.
The aura produced by their cultivation techniques in the Cold Water Palace was quite similar.
This is one of the reasons why they felt a sense of kinship upon meeting.
She originally thought it was because Xiao Yan had practiced a technique similar to that of their Cold Water Palace.
It now appears that Xiaoyan possesses some kind of unusual constitution.
She thought for a moment and said, "It is naturally our honor that Your Excellency would be interested in the cultivation techniques of our Cold Water Palace."
However, the original source of our Cold Water Palace's cultivation techniques is not here, but in the Cultivation Techniques Hall.
After we go out in a while, I will go and fetch it for the Venerable One.
As for the exchange, Your Excellency, there's no need to bring it up again. Given that you saved the Cold Water Palace's life, how could we possibly accept your gifts?"
Lu Qing smiled and stopped arguing with Han Ling Shuang.
He realized that she was being too enthusiastic, and no matter what he said in return, she probably wouldn't accept it.
He stepped forward and took the Fire Spirit Orb off the shelf.
The Fire Spirit Orb is different from the Earth Spirit Orb; it's not heavy to hold.
Holding it in my hand, a warm feeling emanates from within.
Lu Qing used his divine soul power to probe inside and take a look.
The fire element energy contained within was found to be almost non-existent.
No wonder the Cold Water Palace only regarded it as an ordinary pearl.
Furthermore, this Cold Water Palace secret realm is a branch of water-based power, with icy power as its main element.
Even if spiritual energy revives, it will not be able to draw upon the power of fire.
If Lu Qing hadn't discovered it, it probably would have remained dormant deep within the treasure vault of the Cold Water Palace, unable to revive.
Even now, after Lu Qing refines it, he still needs to find a place rich in fire elemental power and nurture it for a period of time before it can regain its power.
After examining it for a while, Lu Qing put the Fire Spirit Orb away.
However, a strange feeling suddenly arose in his heart.
He has already collected two of the Five Elements Spirit Pearls, but he doesn't know if he will ever have the chance to collect them all.
However, this thought only flashed through his mind for a moment.
The Five Elements Spirit Pearls are born under extremely demanding conditions.
Furthermore, the world is so vast and boundless, where can one even begin to search for it?
Even if it did exist, it may have already fallen into the hands of others.
It's even possible that he was taken away by other powerful figures back in the previous era of cultivation.
So Lu Qing thought about it for a moment and then put the idea aside.
After leaving the treasure vault, Han Ling Shuang asked Lu Qing to wait a moment while she went to retrieve the original inheritance of the sect.
Not long after, Han Ling Shuang returned, holding a jade scroll in her hand.
"Your Excellency, this scroll, 【True Record of Frost】, is the most profound inheritance of my Cold Water Palace."
Most of the cultivation techniques in my Cold Water Palace come from this scroll of true knowledge.
Han Ling Shuang handed the jade scroll to Lu Qing.
Lu Qing raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.
Han Ling Shuang's generosity once again surprised him.
They actually brought out the sect's most core inheritance.
He took the jade book and opened it.
On the surface, he was looking through the jade book, but in reality, he was secretly activating his supernatural abilities.
【The Jade Book of Inheritance: A jade book recording the most core inheritance of the Cold Water Palace.】
This jade book is made of precious jade.
【Inheritance discovered. Should we perform a download simulation?】
...
Upon seeing the message, Lu Qing immediately selected to download.
【Download in progress, current progress: 1%, 2%, 3%... 98%, 99%, 100%】
【Download complete. Would you like to run a simulation?】
Lu Qing chose yes again.
Not long after, the superpower gave another prompt, indicating that the simulation was complete and asking if the user wanted to start learning immediately.
As soon as Lu Qing chose "yes," a wealth of insights flooded his mind.
He closed his eyes gently, quietly receiving the information.
This scene appeared quite differently to Han Ling Shuang, who was standing to the side.
She only saw Lu Qing slowly finish reading the jade scroll, then close it, close his eyes, and seem to be comprehending something.
She didn't dare to disturb them, so she could only stand quietly to the side and wait.
As for Xiaoyan, it's even more so.
She was already used to her brother being like this, and she obediently waited for him to wake up as well.
About fifteen minutes later, Lu Qing finished processing the information in his mind and came to his senses.
With admiration in his eyes, he said, "As expected of the legacy passed down from the ancient immortal sect, this 【True Record of Frost】 has a very profound explanation of the Way of Frost, from which I have benefited greatly."
After expressing his feelings, he handed the jade book in his hand to Han Ling Shuang: "Thank you, Palace Master."
Han Ling Shuang took the jade book somewhat bewildered: "Your Excellency, you don't need this inheritance jade book anymore?"
"No need. I have basically finished comprehending the inheritance in this jade book, and I have also made some progress in deducing Xiaoyan's cultivation method."
Lu Qing was very satisfied.
This jade scroll from the Cold Water Palace is a profound inheritance that can lead directly to the Nascent Soul Realm.
After reflecting on his experience, he gained a lot, and even had some direction in deducing the later stages of his 【Perfect Golden Core Technique】.
It should be noted that although the Li Huo Sect's inheritance includes techniques for the Nascent Soul Realm, those techniques are all fire-oriented.
This 【True Record of Frost】 is a branch of the Water Path, specifically the Path of Frost, which will have a profound effect on him.
It provided a lot of inspiration for the subsequent deduction of his 【Perfect Golden Elixir Method】.
Lu Qing couldn't help but sigh, thinking that taking Xiao Yan on this trip was definitely the right decision.
Not only have they gained a lot of knowledge, but they have also obtained the Fire Spirit Pearl and a scroll of cultivation techniques at the primordial spirit level.
It's fair to say that we gained a lot.
Upon hearing Lu Qing's words, Han Ling Shuang was immediately stunned.
