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"Sect Leader, is this really true?" Su Xiao couldn't help but ask excitedly, her beautiful eyes sparkling.

She manages the sect's supplies and knows the importance of resources. If such a treasure land truly exists, the sect's rise will be no empty talk!

"Of course it is true." Shen Mo said with certainty, but inwardly he felt ashamed.

The idea of ​​a "body-tempering spiritual pool" was largely a carefully crafted "cause and effect" he created by combining the characteristics of the cold air in this place with some vague knowledge about "energy guidance" from the system in his mind.

The cold pool in the back mountain is indeed strange; the cold air can stimulate the body, but without guidance, long-term exposure can be harmful.

He needs to seize this opportunity to transform it into a true aid to cultivation, which can not only enhance the disciples' strength but also further solidify his image as someone who "received the true teachings of the patriarch" and unite people's hearts.

Of course, the most crucial link requires the system and the "reputation energy" that he had just vaguely sensed to facilitate it.

Just then, the dormant system interface in his mind seemed to ripple slightly, and a very faint line of text flashed by:

[Host's 'causal' mechanism detected: Body Tempering Spirit Pool. Analyzing environmental parameters... Requires a core medium: Hundred-Year-Old Cold Jade (or a similarly tiered extremely cold attribute spiritual object) to stabilize the energy field and transform negative energy into positive energy. Without a core medium, forced guidance carries the risk of energy runaway.]

A century-old cold jade! Shen Mo's mind raced. Although this item was not considered extremely rare, it was not something that could be easily obtained in today's resource-scarce world.

However, this can serve as a test, and make the word "opportunity" even more real.

His expression remained unchanged as he continued, "However, the Spirit Pool has been sealed for a long time, and the formation is incomplete. To restart it, a key element is needed as the core of the formation."

His gaze swept over the crowd, and he slowly said, "This item is... the Hundred-Year Cold Jade."

"A hundred-year-old cold jade?" The crowd looked at each other, most of them bewildered. They had never even heard of such a thing.

Han Lin pondered for a moment and said, "Sect Leader, the Hundred-Year Cold Jade is a type of jade that is formed in an extremely cold environment. It contains pure cold energy and can indeed be used as the core of this type of formation."

"However... this item is quite rare. It is usually only produced in the far north ice plains or in the secret places of certain major sects, and it is very expensive."

Even the experienced Elder Han said so, and the disciples' newly ignited enthusiasm seemed to be doused with cold water. Hope was right in front of them, but it was stuck on this crucial item.

Shen Mo took in everyone's reactions and had already made up his mind. He looked at Su Xiao: "Junior Sister Xiao, in the name of the sect, issue a long-term mission: search for the Hundred-Year Cold Jade or its exact clues."

"Mission Rewards... 1000 contribution points, and priority access to the Spirit Pool for cultivation!"

"A thousand contribution points?!" The disciples gasped in shock! Sect contribution points were extremely valuable; a thousand points were enough to exchange for several bottles of precious pills or the right to use a secluded cultivation cave for an extended period of time!

This reward is incredibly generous! It shows how much importance the sect attaches to this matter.

"Yes, Senior Brother Sect Leader!" Su Xiao replied solemnly, but she was quick-witted and immediately thought of something deeper.

Rewards alone may not be enough to motivate all disciples, especially new disciples, for whom contribution points are still too far away.

A thought flashed through her mind, and she stepped forward, adding loudly to the crowd, "Fellow disciples, this mission is not only a sect task, but also a test from our founder!"

Her voice was clear and melodious, possessing a natural captivating quality: "Our Sect Leader, inspired by the Ancestral Master, discovered the secrets of this Spirit Pool, which is the key to the revival of our Qingyun Sect! Finding the Cold Jade is the key to unlocking this opportunity!"

"Whoever finds this item will have rendered a great service to the sect and will surely be favored by the patriarch, receiving abundant blessings! This is an opportunity, and also a test of our hearts' devotion to the Dao!"

Su Xiao cleverly linked the task with the "ancestral master's test" and "fortune," which immediately made many disciples, especially new disciples like Wang Hu, eager to try their luck!

While contribution points are certainly tempting, the mysterious yet alluring notions of "favor from the patriarch" and "blessings bestowed upon one" resonate even more deeply with cultivators, stirring their deepest desires!

"Yes! This is the patriarch's test!"

"We must find the Cold Jade!"

"The time has come to serve the sect!"

The crowd below was in high spirits, and even Shi Tie was eager to participate: "I'll go down the mountain to the market tomorrow to inquire!"

Shen Mo gave Su Xiao an approving look; this woman was indeed intelligent and insightful. He then said, "In that case, Su Xiao will be fully responsible for this matter. Everyone should keep an eye out for relevant information. Dismissed."

After the meeting, the disciples dispersed with excitement and a sense of mission, discussing in small groups how to find clues about the Cold Jade.

The entire Qingyun Sect is radiating unprecedented vitality because of this yet-to-be-realized "Body Tempering Spirit Pool".

However, the search made no progress in the following days.

Shi Tie, Zhang Daniu, and others went down the mountain to inquire, and searched all over Qingtai Market and several small exchange fairs in the surrounding area, but they did not hear any news about the Hundred-Year Cold Jade.

Even Manager Chen of the Treasure Pavilion said that this item was rare and that it would take time to inquire about it through more extensive channels. Hope seemed to be fading again.

Just when everyone was feeling discouraged, a turning point appeared in an unexpected way.

On this day, Li Tiezhu, a new recruit, was assigned to clean up an old warehouse that had been abandoned for many years in the back mountain.

The warehouse was filled with miscellaneous items abandoned by disciples of all generations, broken weapons, and some unclaimed old items, all covered in a thick layer of dust.

Li Tiezhu was calm and steady, a hard worker, and meticulous in his work.

In a dusty corner, he found an inconspicuous, old box made of ordinary wood.

The box wasn't locked, so he opened it casually. Inside were some rotten cloths and a few ordinary books that were badly damaged by insects.

Li Tiezhu sighed and was about to clear the box and other items out when he felt something hard at the bottom of the box.

He brushed aside the rotten cloth and scraps of paper, groped around for a moment, and pulled out a palm-sized, grayish-white, and unremarkable piece of jade.

The jade surface was covered with stains and even had several cracks. It felt cold to the touch, but apart from that, there was no spiritual energy fluctuation. It looked like a pebble that had been picked up randomly from the riverbank.

"A broken rock..." Li Tiezhu muttered, about to throw it away. But then he thought, the sect leader and Senior Sister Su had repeatedly emphasized the importance of thrift, what if it was some kind of useful ore?

He remembered that Sun Xiaolan was somewhat interested in identifying miscellaneous objects, so he took the stone to find her.

"Sister Xiaolan, look at this stone. It was found in the old warehouse. It feels a bit cool. Is it some kind of ore?" Li Tiezhu handed the stone to Sun Xiaolan, who was helping out in the herb garden.

Sun Xiaolan took the stone; it was icy cold to the touch. She examined it carefully, then rubbed off the surface dirt, revealing a finer texture underneath. She frowned and said:

"I don't recognize it. It doesn't look like an ordinary stone, but it doesn't have any spiritual energy either... How about we take it to Elder Han for a look? He's very knowledgeable."

The two then found Han Lin, who was instructing Shi Tie on sword practice.

Han Lin didn't pay much attention at first and just took it casually, but when his fingertips touched the jade, especially when he wiped away a stain and felt the bone-chilling cold, his expression suddenly changed!