Accessing the normal system market, Meng Lin scrolled through the myriad of items available. Her eyes skimmed over cultivation resources, pills, artifacts, and manuals, each tagged with their respective prices in system coins and Immortal Jades.

She filtered the items by price, setting the limit to 9 Immortal Jades, her current wealth. A few items came into view, most of them being low-grade talismans and cultivation resources.

However, one item caught her attention -Soul Water Drop, It was an ancient-looking artifact shaped like a droplet of water, glowing with a soft blue light.

[Soul Water Drop] Immortal jade: 5

This artifact is known to deepen the connection between the user and the water element. It amplifies the user's water qi and enhances their water-related abilities.

Meng Lin was intrigued. This was exactly what she needed, an item that could amplify her water qi. If she uses it as an ingredient in one of her blacksmiths then she could create a powerful weapon for herself.

She clicked on the purchase button without hesitation, and the system deducted 5 Immortal Jades from her.

The artifact materialized in her hand, its soft glow illuminating her surroundings. It was small enough to fit in her palm, and it felt cool to the touch.

She could feel a gentle pulsation of energy from the artifact, like a heartbeat. It was a comforting sensation, one that resonated with her water qi. She knew then that she had made the right choice.

She stored the Soul Water Drop in her inventory, intending to experiment with it later. She then turned her attention back to her remaining rewards, mainly the High-Grade System Packs.

[3 High-Grade system pack]

[Do you wish to open the packages]

Meng Lin raised an eyebrow at the realization that she could open multiple packs at once, it made things easy for her as she wanted to see what kind of rewards would appear from multiple packs at the same time, and as soon as she said yes, multiple system panels popped up before her eyes, almost filling her whole vision.

[You have received 15200 system coins, 750 middle-grade spirit stones, High-Grade Bloodline Pill, High-Grade Qi Tonic, High-Grade Blood Essence Earrings, 3 immortal jade, Starlight Elixir, 300 beast forage]

Meng Lin's eyes raised at the contents, especially at the sight of the High-Grade items and the 3 immortal jades. She didn't think she would receive more immortal jades this soon.

She has knowledge of Bloodline Pills but she wasn't all that familiar with them, they were mostly used to refine one's bloodline, enabling one to unlock or strengthen latent abilities hidden within their genetic code. It was especially beneficial for cultivators who possessed a special bloodline.

The Starlight Elixir, on the other hand, was something she recognized, it was a precious concoction known for its healing and rejuvenation properties. It was said to only be brewed under the light of the stars, absorbing heavenly energy and transferring it to the user.

Meng Lin was happy with these items, they would not only bolster her strength significantly but also provide her with more resources for her cultivation.

Looking at the 750 middle-grade spirit stones, she couldn't help but feel a rush of excitement. Spirit stones were the currency of the cultivation world, and middle-grade ones were especially valuable, with this many spirit stones she doesn't expect to run out any time soon.

The High-Grade Qi Tonic was something she hadn't seen nor heard of before, but looking at its description she realized that it could greatly enhance her Qi, the vital energy within her body, and help her reach new heights in her cultivation.

The 3 Immortal Jades were a new addition, she wonders if it was because of the new section opening up, nevertheless with this she now has 3 more immortal jades added with the 4 immortal jades left within her system menu.

She doesn't have anything to mention about the beast forge but the High-Grade Blood Essence Earrings also seemed to be valuable items, Meng Lin couldn't help but think back to the top-grade earring that she was forced to give away within the Nether Cloud Domain, if she still has that earring then she could pair it up with this earring and complete it.

As she looked at the description of the earrings she was slightly surprised to find that they were mainly just to store massive amounts of blood essence, it would then release the blood essence towards the user whenever the user required it.

Storing the items, Meng Lin began to think about which items she could use right now to make herself even stronger, the starlight elixir and the high-grade qi tonic were the items she wanted to use right away.

Meng Lin took out the High-Grade Qi Tonic. It was in a small bottle the size of a finger but it released a unique aura, she had never seen such a high-grade tonic before, and she was eager to see its effects.

She uncorked the bottle and drank the Qi Tonic in one gulp. Immediately, she could feel a surge of pure, refined qi flooding her spiritual veins. It felt as though a dam had been released, and a torrent of water was rushing through her body.

The qi flowed through her meridians, washing away any impurities and blockages, making her closed meridians wider and more resilient. It also nourished her Dantian, making her qi sea more abundant and lively, causing her brute Qi to flair up once in a while.

Finally, she took out the Starlight Elixir. The elixir was a beautiful, iridescent liquid that seemed to glow with a soft light.

She drank the elixir, and immediately felt a cool, soothing sensation spreading through her body. It was as though she was drinking very cold water, she felt every cell in her body being rejuvenated and healed.

She could feel her body becoming stronger, her vitality increasing, and her cultivation base becoming more stable. It was a wonderful feeling, one that made her feel more confident and powerful.

After using these two items, Meng Lin felt a significant increase in her strength. Opening the system menu she was shocked to see a huge leap in her experience.

[Meng Lin]

[Gold Core Stage ( late)]

[Experience points: 28%]

System coin: 18,234

Immortal Jade: 7

Taoist Gacha wheel: unavailable

Spiritual Roots: [Water>Fire>Gold>Wood>Earth]

Variant Elemental Qi: [Mud] [Erosion] [Water]

Main Cultivation Method: [Black Tortoise Essence Art, 5th Layer]

Side Cultivation Methods: [Basic Qi Gathering] [Formless Cultivation Method] [Brute Vortex Cultivation Method]

Techniques: [Celestial Moonlit Sword Art] [Hundred Unity Techniques] [Wrath of Thunder] [Physique Cleansing Sutra] [Vital Essence Exchange]

Ancient Spirit Seals: ~Black Tortoises~, Gong Fu - Golden Lizard.

[Market] [Blacksmith] [Alchemy]

Seeing the 21 percent increase in her experience points Meng Lin couldn't help but be surprised by the significant increase in power, not every realm is the same. The amount of energy needed for the late stage compared to the middle stage was way more than half and she was still able to get this much.

Her excitement over her newfound strength was quickly replaced by curiosity as she remembered the different types of High-Grade booze she had received from the Superior Booze Gift Bags. She had been skeptical about them at first, but now she was eager to discover what effects they would have on her.

She decided to start with the High-Grade Soul Calming Booze. As the name suggested, she hoped it could help her to calm her soul and achieve a state of tranquility, which would be beneficial for her cultivation.

As she uncorked the bottle, a rich aroma filled the air, causing her to feel a sense of peace and relaxation. She took a small sip with her eyes closed and immediately felt a cool sensation spreading through her body, soothing her nerves and clearing her mind.

It felt as though she was floating in a peaceful lake, her soul gently being caressed by the cool water. Her consciousness seemed to expand, her awareness of her surroundings becoming more acute.

Next, she decided to try the High-Grade Body Purifying Booze. This one promised to cleanse her body of any toxins and impurities, she heavily doubts that her body needed purifying considering all the things she did to make sure she was cleaned of impurities however the largest breakthrough might have caused some impurities to be built up so this would undoubtedly boost her overall health and vitality.

The moment the liquid touched her lips, she felt a powerful energy surge through her body. It was as though a cleansing wave was sweeping through her tongue towards her throat, washing away any impurities and toxins.

Her body felt lighter and more energetic, her senses were sharpened, and her qi circulation became more smooth and efficient.

However, she felt slightly lightheaded as she shook her head before she turned her attention to the High-Grade Intoxication Booze. This one intrigued her as she wasn't sure what to expect from it.

When she took a sip, she felt a warm sensation spread through her body. Her eyes became hazy and she felt a sense of euphoria. It was like she was on top of the world, invincible and unafraid.

Taking advantage of this state, she began to cultivate, integrating all the loose energy flowing within her body. However while at it Meng Lin seemingly lost sense of the world around her as everything became blurry before she succumbed to slumber.