C17 – Earth Spiritual Bead
Chunhong and Xiaocheng knelt before Chu Yangxiang and his companions, their hearts brimming with gratitude. They were afforded the special privilege of visiting home for three days each month, a luxury not extended to any other maid or servant. How could they not be overwhelmed with appreciation for their master’s kindness?
“Master, rest assured, we will spare no effort in managing the household well,” they promised.
Chu Tianwen offered a gentle smile. “Rise, there’s no need for such formality. We’re all family here.”
Meanwhile, Hu Yewan was at home, overseeing the household.
Chu Yangxiang left his courtyard and made his way to the family’s arsenal, which was under the care of the Fourth Elder. Upon seeing Chu Yangxiang, the Fourth Elder burst into laughter. “My boy, you truly astounded me with your performance today.”
“Come now, choose any weapon you desire,” he invited.
The arsenal was a simple stone structure. Inside, the Fourth Elder lit the oil lamp, casting a warm glow over the array of weapons. Chu Yangxiang surveyed them meticulously, reverently refraining from touching. Each weapon was a precious artifact.
The Fourth Elder chuckled. “Which weapon do you fancy? I’d be happy to make a recommendation.”
After a moment’s contemplation, the image of an Ancient Halberd surfaced in Chu Yangxiang’s mind. “I wish to wield the Ancient Halberd,” he declared.
Typically, most people favored sabers and swords, while only battlefield generals opted for spears and the Ancient Halberd.
The Fourth Elder, taken aback by Chu Yangxiang’s choice of the Big Halberd, laughed heartily. “Very well, come with me.”
They descended into a secret chamber housing over thirty Ancient Halberds. Chu Yangxiang reached out and selected one, its blade etched with scenes of armies in battle.
After examining each halberd, he settled on a dark one that seemed to exude an aura of ancient wilderness.
“Enter, and choose but one item from within.”
Chu Yangxiang stepped into the Treasure Pavilion, which was a stark contrast to its exterior.
Inside lay warm-scented jade, Profound Crystal Stones, Heavenly Star Stones, and millennia-old ginseng among others. These were the Chu Family’s cherished collection, amassed over two centuries, totaling no more than a hundred pieces.
Each item was exquisite, and each was invaluable.
Chu Yangxiang marveled inwardly; he had not anticipated that his family possessed such an array of magnificent items, each one more appealing than the last.
The final piece rested within a Jade Box, crafted from ice jade—valuable in its own right.
He recalled from his studies that ice jade could maintain the essence of treasures. What marvel lay within this one?
Gently, Chu Yangxiang lifted the lid, and a profound aura billowed forth, causing his insides to quiver.
Within the ice jade box lay a terra-cotta-colored bead, from which tendrils of yellow mist ascended.
Chu Yangxiang’s hand shook uncontrollably as he reached for the bead. Then, in an instant, the bead vanished from his palm.
Startled, he flipped his hand over to discover a small, dark cauldron radiating black and earthy yellow light, flickering ceaselessly in his palm.
“The Small Cauldron has devoured the bead,” Chu Yangxiang thought with a pang of sadness.
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