Side Effects of Spirit Root Transplantation

The First Spirit Tree, also known as the Spirit Tree, is the source of mystical power and the foundation of nations on the Ten Wilds Continent!

"Windspire Kingdom had six First Spirit Trees," said Minister Zhuo. "Now, they're all property of Blue Moon Kingdom."

"Hmm..." Grace gazed at the towering carriage, secretly wishing she could plant a grove of Spirit Trees in her own space.

If she could do that, she'd never have to worry about Legacy Stones again...

Unfortunately, every Spirit Tree is said to be marked, making it impossible for commoners to get their hands on one.

Even if someone managed to snatch one, some mysterious force would zap them dead...

"What's in those carriages behind us? Spoils of war?" Grace asked again.

"Yes," Minister Zhuo replied. "We made quite a haul."

Grace's eyes sparkled mischievously as she asked, "Any Legacy Stones in there?"

Minister Zhuo chuckled, "Plenty! Turns out Windspire Kingdom was hoarding a fortune. Look, those two carriages are stuffed to the brim!"

"Two carriages?!" Grace's eyes went round as saucers. "What grade are they?"

"There are forty chests of Spirit Jade in those two carriages: thirty chests of premium Yellow Spirit Jade, nine chests of Mystic Spirit Jade, and one chest of Earth Spirit Jade—dozens of pounds in total!"

Grace gazed longingly at the Spirit Jade-filled carriage and asked, "Dad, when we get back, will Colin Gu reward everyone for their contributions?"

"He will."

"Then, can you ask Colin Gu to slip us a little Spirit Jade on the side?"

"Why? You got your eye on some?"

"Yep! My master taught me alchemy, and I need tons of Spirit Jade for it!"

"We've got some at home, and the clan's warehouse is pretty stocked too. I'll grab you a stash when we get back."

"Master says, the higher the grade, the better. Mystic or even Earth grade—do we have any of those lying around?"

"Well... the best at home is premium Yellow grade. There's one piece of Mystic Spirit Jade in the clan's warehouse, but that's the crown jewel—can't just use it for anything."

"Then forget it!" Grace waved it off. "Better hope Colin Gu's feeling generous! The clan's warehouse isn't our Zhuo family's private stash. But the prizes you win with your own merit? Those are ours!"

Minister Zhuo nodded, "All the Spirit Jade from Windspire Kingdom goes straight to the national treasury. But if I get a shot, I'll ask for some for you. This time, besides Xiao Yan, your dad's the MVP."

"Thanks, Dad!" Grace grinned.

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-- Blue Moon Royal Palace --

Wendy Zhu wrung her hands. "Mom, I don't know what's wrong. It's like my dantian isn't mine anymore! I can't absorb spiritual energy at all!"

"Don't panic yet!" Grace Wan said, her expression grave. "You were born with some issues, but I've got a fix."

Truth is, these are just the nasty side effects of Spirit Root Transplantation.

After all, it's not really hers, so rejection's bound to happen sooner or later.

But Wendy Zhu's totally clueless.

She still has no idea that her Phoenix Heart used to belong to Grace.

"What fix?" Wendy Zhu pressed.

"I'll set up a magical array to help you bounce back," Grace Wan promised. "Once you're healed, you'll be good as new!"

"Magical array? What kind of array?"

"Don't worry about the details. Just help me get three hundred pounds of Mystic Spirit Jade and at least fifty pounds of Earth Spirit Jade."

"What? That much?" Wendy Zhu's jaw dropped. "Where am I supposed to find that much Spirit Jade?"

"You're the Empress! If you can't handle this, who can?" Grace Wan shot back.