"I wonder if this item can be placed in this auction?"
"Such a precious item can certainly be, but I'm unsure if Eldest Miss Ling wishes for an exchange or...?"
"Everything is up to the Young Pavilion Master's arrangements. I believe you know my objective, Young Pavilion Master?"
The two exchanged a knowing smile. Li Shu said, "Li Shu understands."
Items that can enhance spiritual power, it seems they will benefit from this.
"Right, since Eldest Miss Ling is here, Li Shu won't need to make an extra trip. This is for you."
Ling Luo Yi accepted them: two invitation letters and a token.
"One invitation letter is for the Ling family, and the other is for you. The token is for distinguished guests of Flowing Cloud Pavilion. With this token, no matter where Eldest Miss Ling goes or what she needs, Flowing Cloud Pavilion will do its utmost to assist you."
"Then thank you, Young Pavilion Master. If you ever need help, please don't hesitate to ask. Also, these fruits, regardless of how much they sell for or what they are exchanged for, all belong to you, Young Pavilion Master. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."
"Alright, thank you, Eldest Miss Ling."
Ling Luo Yi bought some more seeds on the street before returning to the Ling family.
Upon her return, Ling Luo Yi tossed the seeds to Guan Yue, instructing them to find a place to plant them properly.
Ling Luo Yi then went to the Pill Pavilion for three consecutive days. Once everything was in order, she found herself with ample free time.
Today, bored, Ling Luo Yi watched the disciples cultivating in the training grounds.
Seeing their slow progress, Ling Luo Yi couldn't help but shake her head. Still too slow.
Ling Luo Yi thought for a moment and decided to return to Qing Yin Pavilion first.
Two quarters of an hour later, the disciples cultivating in the training grounds heard a loud bang from the adjacent courtyard and rushed over.
Upon arriving, they discovered that the sound had come from their Eldest Miss.
At that moment, she was suspended in mid-air, and a tower-like object was slowly descending above a large hole.
"Luo'er, what are you doing?" Ling Luo Chen asked.
"Brother, just a moment, it will be ready soon."
Ling Luo Yi felt the tower stabilize and then filled in the excess gaps around the large hole before landing.
"Done," Ling Luo Yi said, dusting off her hands. "You've all arrived."
"Big Sister, what is this?" Ling Luo Zhi asked, pointing at the tower.
"This? This tower is for your cultivation."
Upon hearing this, the disciples all looked at the tower. It was a five-story structure, entirely light gray, and inlaid with beads, though they couldn't identify them.
The tower didn't appear large, occupying only two small courtyards.
Such a small tower for their cultivation?
"What's happening? What's going on?"
Amidst their suspicion, several elders also arrived.
Ling Qi and the others, with their lower cultivation, arrived a bit later, but they did come.
"Second Uncle, Aunties, Elders, you've all come. It seems your injuries have mostly healed."
Upon hearing her words, they noticed that the Fifth and Sixth Elders were standing today. Weren't their legs severed?
"Fifth, Sixth, what is this?!" The First Elder asked incredulously.
The Fifth and Sixth Elders hadn't left their rooms since receiving Ling Luo Yi's treatment, and no one else had sought them out. Therefore, their sudden appearance before them in a healed state was understandably impactful.
"Oh, Elder Brother, let's not worry about that for now. I'll explain later." The Fifth Elder was anxious and asked, "Eldest Miss, what is this thing? It wasn't here yesterday!"
Seeing their confused expressions, Ling Luo Yi explained, "This is for your cultivation. The disciples' progress is too slow, so I devised this method. Since the Ninth Elder is also here, Ninth Elder, please record the current cultivation levels of the disciples."
The Ninth Elder blinked and said, "Alright. Eldest Miss, are there any restrictions?"
"Do not go to the top floor. The fourth floor is for your advancements. For the rest, you decide yourselves. Oh, and there are two underground levels that can also be accessed."
"Understood, I have noted it all."
"Then," Ling Luo Yi said to the disciples, "there are twelve days left until the genius selection. During this period, anyone who advances will receive a reward; as for those who haven't improved..."
Ling Luo Yi let out two sinister laughs, which greatly frightened the disciples present.
"I'll think of something else then. Alright, all of you go and cultivate. Remember, no fighting inside. If you want to practice martial skills, you still need to go to the training grounds. Ninth Elder, I'll trouble you with matters here."
"It's all for the Ling family, no trouble at all. However, Eldest Miss, can this tower accommodate all the disciples?"
Ling Luo Yi didn't answer, only saying, "Ninth Elder will know once he enters. Right, First Elder, you can also enter this tower."
"Eldest Miss, perhaps you could take us inside for a look. Otherwise, I fear Ninth Brother might have some matters he doesn't understand, and it would trouble Eldest Miss again."
"That's true. Then let's all go take a look."
Ling Luo Yi led them into the tower. The disciples, though curious, waited outside the tower in an orderly fashion.
Upon entering, the elders discovered that the tower was quite large, not as small as it appeared from the outside. Inside, there were many small rooms, each with a numbered door. In the center was a semi-circular platform, and on the platform lay a booklet.
As they approached, Ling Luo Yi explained, "Ninth Elder, you can record here. The text in this booklet indicates the room numbers. If a name is present, it means the room is occupied; otherwise, you can enter without any obstruction. This floor should have five hundred rooms, and each room can only accommodate one person. It's like this for all floors below the fourth."
"Eldest Miss, can so many rooms be used simultaneously?"
"Yes, but those in the Innate Realm and Postnatal Realm are best suited for the two underground floors; they shouldn't go upstairs. Spirit Scholars are best on the third floor, where the spiritual energy is more suitable. As for the fourth floor, only those in the Spirit Master Realm and above who are about to break through should go there. That's all; there's nothing else to add."
"Understood, I have noted it all."
"Also, one hour inside here is equivalent to half an hour outside the tower. With double the time, you should be able to make considerable progress."
"What?!"
"Alright, esteemed elders, please make your own arrangements. Sixth Elder, please wait a moment."
After everyone else had left, the Sixth Elder said, "Eldest Miss, what did you need from this old man?"
"It's like this, Sixth Elder. These disciples will soon participate in the genius selection and require suitable weapons. As you manage the armory, this matter falls to you." Ling Luo Yi produced another storage ring and said, "This is for you. Pick a time for the disciples to select them."
"Alright," the Sixth Elder replied with a smile. "But Eldest Miss, weren't they given some before?"
"Those were for their cultivation, and they were flawed. These are for combat."
The Sixth Elder was shocked. He had been present when resources were distributed. Although those weapons were ordinary grade, their quality was mid-grade. How could they be flawed?
The Sixth Elder didn't ask. Since Eldest Miss could provide better ones, it meant she had plenty herself, and she wouldn't harm them.
"Alright, then tomorrow or the day after. Would Eldest Miss like to come and see?"
"No need. After they've made their selections, whatever remains, Sixth Elder, you may keep."
"Understood."
"Sixth Elder, you seem to have recovered well."
The Sixth Elder took two large strides and said with a smile, "I have to thank Eldest Miss. These legs are just like before, with no discomfort whatsoever."
"It's good that there isn't any. I'm relieved."
She was relieved too.