Chapter 117: Chapter 116: Hundred Waters Spirit Enhancement Skill

’It’s true! The Bixia Sect really does have this Cultivation Technique!’

A wave of joy surged in Lu Zhao’s heart, as if he had found a long-lost treasure.

He carefully picked up the Jade Scroll and tried to probe it with his Divine Sense.

A faint halo of a Restriction immediately appeared on the Jade Scroll’s surface, blocking his attempt to probe deeper. It only allowed him to "see" a short introductory text at the very beginning:

"Little Spirit Rain Technique, a Lower Grade Water Element Technique. Characteristics: Balanced and gentle, provides deep and lasting Spiritual Power, and has an additional Enhancement effect on Water and Ice Element Magic..."

Although it was only a brief description, it was enough for Lu Zhao to confirm that this was the exact Cultivation Technique he practiced!

He gripped the Jade Scroll tightly, his mind already set on exchanging for it. The next step was to ask how much Merit it would cost.

Setting aside the Jade Scroll for the Little Spirit Rain Technique for now, Lu Zhao walked over to the section with cultivation journals. He selected a Jade Scroll containing the insights of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator named Liuu Yang. This senior’s journal had particularly detailed records regarding the Late-stage Qi Cultivation realm, which should be helpful for Lu Zhao’s current state.

Finally, he arrived at the Magic section. This area was filled with countless Jade Scrolls, all sorted by category. Lu Zhao lingered in front of the "Water Magic" and "Special Enhancement-Type Magic" shelves for nearly two hours, carefully examining the catalogs and descriptions, but his brow gradually furrowed.

’It’s not here... How can it not be here?’ A flicker of irritation rose in his heart.

He was looking for the Thousand Overlapping Waves Skill!

This inherited Magic, so powerful and perfectly suited for him, was nowhere to be found in the Library Pavilion’s second-floor catalog!

’Could it be that this skill is too High Tier, or too special, and is kept on the third floor?’

Lu Zhao suppressed his urgency and decided to first exchange for the Little Spirit Rain Technique and Liuu Yang’s journal, and while he was at it, ask the senior on duty.

He took the Jade Scrolls for the Little Spirit Rain Technique and Liuu Yang’s journal and walked to the counter.

Behind the counter sat a middle-aged Daoist nun.

She wore a simple Moon White Daoist Robe, her black hair coiled up with a simple wooden pin. Her gaze was calm and tranquil, and her aura was restrained, yet it faintly exuded a pressure that commanded respect. She was actually a Foundation Establishment cultivator!

Although it wasn’t the first time he’d seen one, Lu Zhao still felt a slight chill in his heart. ’The Bixia Sect’s foundation is truly profound, to have a Foundation Establishment Cultivator guarding the Library Pavilion.’

He didn’t dare to be disrespectful. He immediately stepped forward, bowed, and said respectfully, "Disciple Lu Zhao pays his respects, Senior."

The Daoist nun’s eyelids twitched upward. Her gaze swept over Lu Zhao like a gentle breeze, not lingering, and she simply let out a soft "Mm" in response.

Lu Zhao placed the two Jade Scrolls on the counter. "Senior, this disciple wishes to exchange for these two items. May I ask how much Merit they require?"

The Daoist nun picked up the Jade Scroll for the Little Spirit Rain Technique, swept it with her Divine Sense, and said in a cool, placid voice, "The Lower Grade Cultivation Technique, Little Spirit Rain Technique."

"The Qi Cultivation Chapter is fifty Merit."

"The Foundation Establishment Chapter is one hundred fifty Merit."

She then picked up Liuu Yang’s journal. "Foundation Establishment Cultivator Liuu Yang’s cultivation journal, twenty Merit."

Lu Zhao’s heart sank when he heard that the Foundation Establishment Chapter of the Little Spirit Rain Technique cost one hundred fifty Merit.

The Merit he had earned from completing Qian Yuan’s task was not insignificant, but it was far from enough to exchange for the Cultivation Technique.

Just as Lu Zhao was hesitating, the Daoist nun behind the counter seemed to notice his predicament. Her cool voice sounded again, carrying a subtle hint. "The Foundation Establishment Chapter of the Cultivation Technique can also be exchanged in parts. If you only wish to exchange for the Early-stage Foundation Establishment section, it costs thirty Merit."

Lu Zhao let out a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Exchange in parts! This undoubtedly eased his pressure immensely. A sliver of gratitude for this seemingly cold senior bloomed in his heart.

However, thirty Merit plus the twenty for the journal came to fifty Merit. He still couldn’t afford it, and he also wanted to find a Magic related to the Thousand Overlapping Waves Skill. After a moment’s thought, Lu Zhao decided to seize the opportunity to ask this senior, who might know something.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior!" Lu Zhao bowed respectfully again, then carefully began, "This disciple has one more matter to ask of you, Senior. I am looking for a Magic called the Thousand Overlapping Waves Skill. I’ve searched the entire second-floor Magic section to no avail. I was wondering if you might know where this skill is kept? Is it... on the third floor?"

"The Thousand Overlapping Waves Skill?" The Daoist nun furrowed her brow slightly, as if searching her memory for the name. A moment later, a flash of understanding crossed her eyes, but she immediately shook her head. Instead of answering directly, she took out a pale gold Management Jade Scroll from under the counter and infused her Divine Sense into it to check.

Soon, she put down the Jade Scroll and looked at Lu Zhao. Her tone was flat but firm. "I have some impression of this skill. It is not an independent Magic, but one of the complementary skills for the peak Lower Grade Cultivation Technique, the Celestial Water Technique."

The Celestial Water Technique!

Lu Zhao’s heart trembled. This was a name he recognized! Back at the Small Cloud Platform Meeting in the Zhou Family Marketplace, he had heard from the Cultivator he traded with for the Thousand Overlapping Waves Skill that it originated from the Celestial Water Technique!

The Daoist nun continued, "The Celestial Water Technique and its complementary Magic are all stored on the second floor. The Merit cost for this Cultivation Technique is quite high. The Foundation Establishment Chapter costs three hundred Merit to exchange."

She paused, seemingly aware of Lu Zhao’s limited funds, and added, "However, its complementary Magic can be exchanged for separately. The Thousand Overlapping Waves Skill you mentioned, and another mutually reinforcing skill, the Hundred Waters Spirit Enhancement Skill, each cost fifteen Merit to exchange."

"These two skills complement each other. If you can cultivate them both to a certain Realm, you might be able to grasp a sliver of the prototype for the even higher-tiered Magic, the Thousand Waters Hundred Spirits Skill."

The Daoist nun’s words landed in Lu Zhao’s heart with the weight of a boulder.

The Hundred Waters Spirit Enhancement Skill! Just from the name, he could tell it was a Magic for assisting cultivation and enhancing Water Attribute Spiritual Power!

Moreover, the price of fifteen Merit was completely within his means!

Should he exchange for the Early-stage Foundation Establishment Chapter of his Cultivation Technique, or the cultivation journal and the Magic?

Lu Zhao barely hesitated. The Foundation Establishment Chapter of his technique was important, but he had yet to reach Qi Cultivation Perfection. Breaking through to Foundation Establishment was still a distant prospect.

The most urgent task was to increase his cultivation speed and reach the Peak of Qi Cultivation Ninth Level as quickly as possible!

At the same time, it was crucial to enhance his immediate combat strength to deal with future mandatory missions.

He quickly made his decision and said respectfully to the Daoist nun, "Thank you, Senior, for your invaluable guidance! This disciple would like to exchange for Senior Liuu Yang’s cultivation journal and the Hundred Waters Spirit Enhancement Skill."

The Daoist nun nodded. She took Lu Zhao’s Identity Token, deducted the corresponding Merit, and then handed him the two Jade Scrolls, their exchange Restrictions now removed.

"This disciple will take his leave." Lu Zhao accepted the Jade Scrolls with both hands, stored them away as if they were precious treasures, and then gave the Daoist nun a deep bow.

This bow was far more sincere than any of the previous ones.

This senior seemed cold, but her earlier suggestion about exchanging in parts and the critical information about the Celestial Water Technique’s complementary Magic were priceless to him.

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