013 Headmaster's Surprise (4)

Xue Elder, I have just arrived at the seventh floor of the Foundation Establishment," Li Su calmly announced as he stood before the Foreign Affairs Hall.

Having lived for over a hundred years, Li Su had acquired a sense of composure that eluded most young cultivators. While reaching the late stage of Foundation Establishment was certainly an accomplishment, he saw no need to make a fuss about it.

"Very well!" Elder Xue finally accepted the fact, looking at Li Su with a hint of surprise. "I didn't expect you to advance so quickly. Once you pass the real yuan test, your annual supply of Spirit Stones will be increased."

Elder Xue produced a special crystal ball and handed it to Li Su. Li Su activated his true energy and infused Spirit Power into the crystal ball. The ball lit up in a dazzling display of colours, confirming his attainment of the seventh floor of the Foundation Establishment.

"Indeed, you have reached the seventh floor of the Foundation Establishment. Your annual supply of Spirit Stones has been adjusted to 400 yuan. However, you haven't claimed them for the past eight years. I will consult the headmaster for instructions," Elder Xue contemplated, his expression filled with uncertainty.

While other disciples received their supply of Spirit Stones once a year, Li Su had never availed himself of this privilege. It had been eight years since he last received his allocation, which left Elder Xue in a quandary. He was unsure whether to start the supply this year or to backdate it.

Given Li Su's unique circumstances, Elder Xue decided it would be prudent to seek the headmaster's guidance before making a final decision.

Shortly thereafter, Elder Xue made his way to the location where the headmaster was undergoing closed-door training. Normally, the headmaster could be found in the main hall, but on the occasion of Li Su's previous visit, he fortuitously encountered the headmaster there. However, the headmaster typically secluded herself in the back mountains for her training.

After providing a detailed report, Elder Xue met with the headmaster of Feixianzong, who displayed a faint expression of surprise upon hearing the news.

"He has already reached the late stage of Foundation establishment." The headmaster's pretty face revealed a trace of astonishment. As a formidable cultivator in the Gold Core stage, few things could truly surprise her. Yet this news exceeded her expectations.

"Yes, Sect Leader Li Su has been away. It seems he may have had some fortuitous encounter," Elder Xue explained, offering his speculation regarding Li Su's rapid advancement.

Such progress could be attributed to both spiritual roots and fortuitous opportunities in the Immortal World. If one were exceptionally fortunate, they might stumble upon Immortal Caves left behind by powerful beings, allowing their spiritual roots to flourish despite being somewhat lacking.

While spiritual roots played a vital role, resources were equally significant.

The headmaster's expression returned to composure as she replied, "For the past eight years, grant him the treatment befitting the late stage of Foundation Establishment. Inquire whether he has any additional needs. If they are not exorbitant, try to fulfil them."

"Yes, Master," Elder Xue responded respectfully before taking his leave.

"Li Su, the headmaster has ordered me to grant you the treatment of the late stage of Foundation Establishment for the past eight years. Here are the remaining Spirit Stones," Elder Xue informed Li Su, handing him a new bag of Spirit Stones.

Li Su accepted them graciously, expressing his gratitude to Elder Xue. However, he also had another request.

"Elder, there is something else I require," Li Su mentioned, producing a list of items. The list comprised materials for refining, as Li Su intended

to try his hand at refining after gaining a hundred years of experience.

Elder Xue glanced at the list and asked, "Are you planning to learn to refine? Immortal cultivators should primarily focus on cultivation. Artefact refining is not an easy skill to master. However, since the headmaster has entrusted you to my care if you are determined to try it, I will procure these materials for you."

Despite Elder Xue's cautionary words, he soon returned with the requested items, placing them in Li Su's hands. The list didn't contain anything excessively costly, as acquiring expensive items would require Contribution Points, earned by making significant contributions to the sect.

Over the years, Li Su had been rather low-profile, devoting his time to silent cultivation and development at the Li residence. Consequently, he had accumulated no Contribution Points. Initially, he had planned to exchange Spirit Stones for them, but the headmaster bypassed that requirement and ordered the items directly for him.

Li Su expressed his gratitude once again to Elder Xue and departed Feixianzong, carrying his newfound treasures.

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