Chapter 99: Just Want It

Lin Manzhi: "When others mention this unique name, they'll think of you, the Shamaness of Kuangsha City, Su Li. What do you think?"

The current elixirs have no names; they're all inherited from the First Generation Great Witch—things like spirit suppressant, spirit soothing agent… such names.

Su Li's heart raced wildly.

This new spirit suppressant is her latest invention; giving it a distinct new name would be like saying she's as impressive as the First Generation Great Witch.

"How did I not think of that!" Su Li, with a suddenly enlightened expression, looked at Wooden Female, "Your mind is sharp; how did you think to give the elixir a name!"

Lin Manzhi's face bore a modest smile: "Oh, it's nothing…" She had just watched too many modern advertisements.

The few of them walked extremely slowly; the Wushen Temple spanned a vast area, the main hall linked to numerous side halls of varying sizes. Lin Manzhi entered the front corridor, then turned onto a smooth stone staircase down to another corridor.

Su Li walked while pondering.

What kind of name should the elixir have?

Calm Bind Spirit Elixir, Early Fury Spirit Elixir, Li‑crafted Spirit Elixir…

Su Li's face was conflicted, her brows tightly knit, and she muttered unconsciously, "It's really hard to come up with a new elixir name…"

Su Li scratched her head, "Spirit Core Calming Elixir? That won't do… it's not special enough!!"

Two Shamaness attendants lingered behind the four; since Shamaness Su is the most powerful here, having long accumulated authority, they dared not speak first.

Mo Lie watched with cold eyes; it's not his Shamaness, and he never takes the initiative to care.

Hua Zheng, who had just been scolded for causing trouble for his master, would be even less likely to approach the Shamaness.

Only Lin Manzhi walked aside, observing Su Li's constipated expression, and broke the increasingly restless murmurs in the corridor: "Shamaness Su, what's wrong? Is something troubling you?"

Su Li was interrupted from her thoughts by Wooden Female's voice, and she felt an inexplicable stir, recalling her clever mind.

She turned to Wooden Female: "I'm wondering what name would make the elixir stand out; what do you think would be good?"

Lin Manzhi was startled: "Shamaness Su, you're asking me?"

"Of course." Su Li said with righteous confidence; normally these matters are handled by subordinates, she never needs to use this brain.

Now she wants to use Wooden Female—what's the problem?

She said, "The attendants behind me aren't as imaginative as you; if you think of a name that satisfies me, I can grant you something exchangeable right now, not too difficult—like giving you a spirit restoration elixir, for example~"

As she spoke, her gaze swept over Lin Manzhi's back.

Lin Manzhi: "!!"

"Free Beast Coins like this? I'm in!"

Lin Manzhi paused, then continued down the stairs.

She knew how to turn a few characters into a distinctive name, adding a meaning that sounds impressive at a glance, giving the name a lofty aura.

There's no time to browse the Beast World's lore; she must rely on her own knowledge to find a pitch that pleases the patron.

Su Li beside her couldn't wait and asked, "Have you decided?"

Lin went with the flow: "How about calling it 'Sheng'?"

Su Li refused, saying, "That's too perfunctory; you can't just name it 'Sheng' because lettuce makes the medicine."

"There's another interpretation."

Lin Manzhi didn't admit to being lazy.

Her dark eyes showed an unfathomable emotion; her voice slowed, bright and clear, echoing on the palace stairs:

"Destiny holds countless calamities, within them lies new life. Think of it: in a beast's lifetime, the Spirit Core keeps them teetering between life and death; your new elixir can rescue a newly transformed beast, returning it to this world—doesn't that grant them a second birth?"

Su Li's disdain faded; she felt oddly stirred, "I later thought the same! 'Sheng' is a good name."

Lin Manzhi smiled, her black eyes sparkling: "'Sheng' is hope, also the continuation of life's next journey, representing the elixir's life‑giving effect."

The few present listened to Lin Manzhi's explanation, each showing varied excitement; Lin Manzhi felt a familiar gaze on her, she turned back upward from the ledge.

Indeed, two steps behind her, Mo Lie stood with his eyes lowered, his gaze deep and scorching, making one's face flush.

His indifferent voice carried a barely perceptible softness: "The name you chose is unforgettable; it dazzles at first hearing."

Had they not met through a marriage contract, Mo Lie thought he would still be drawn to Lin Manzhi.

As he began to compliment, Su Li quickly pulled herself from excitement, enthusiastically smiling at Wooden Female: "I'm satisfied with the name you gave; let's call the elixir 'Sheng'—simple and easy to remember!"

Of course, she didn't forget her promise to Wooden Female, and asked, "Whatever elixir you want, just tell me, I'll have someone fetch it for you."

Lin Manzhi wasn't after a spirit restoration elixir; that would waste the privilege granted by the chief Shamaness of Kuangsha City's Wushen Temple.

She recalled that in the original book, the heroine obtained one of the main herbs for curing the Spirit Core, which is also a primary ingredient of the spirit restoration elixir.

Sky God Fruit.

It's a red‑leaf herb that grows in the deep sea, usually harvested by the merfolk from waterless pits on the seabed, then traded with the Mountain Classic Beast Temple.

Sky God Fruit older than ten years can be used as medicine; the seas are as vast as the lands, and Sky God Fruit is not hard to find on the seabed—any waterless spot in the deep sea harbors it.

Sky God Fruit is not only ubiquitous, but like edible mushrooms in a forest—just a little effort and you can locate it.

Both the herb that precisely heals the Spirit Core and the one that restores the Spirit Core are Sky God Fruit.

The difference lies in a thousand‑year age gap, but that isn't an issue for her.

So Lin Manzhi said, "I can forgo the spirit restoration elixir; could you give me the main herb, Sky God Fruit, for the elixir?"

Lin Manzhi shyly said, "My master is very interested in herbs; the merfolk only trade Sky God Fruit with your Shamaness, it's unseen elsewhere. If I bring back Sky God Fruit, my master will appreciate me even more!"

Upon hearing, Su Li waved generously, "You want Sky God Fruit? No need to be shy."

The Mountain Classic Beast Temple allocates a thousand Sky God Fruit each month to Kuangsha City's Wushen Temple; one elixir requires six fruits. Since the trade with merfolk is for elixirs, each Sky God Fruit costs 1,600 Beast Coin.

She said generously, "Come with me, I'll give it to you."