After listening to Taru's explanation, Nina finally realized just how powerful the Spirit Pearl truly was. It wasn't that it lacked strength before—only that her current level was still too low to fully unlock its potential.
Until now, she and Sal had thought it merely helped enhance cultivation.
Now she understood—it was far more than that. And far more precious.
"Uncle," Nina said earnestly, "since the Spirit Pearl is so valuable, I should compensate you somehow. Is there anything you want? I'll do my best."
Taru smiled, shaking his head. "There's no need. We were only ever its guardians. Since it has chosen you as its master, then it belongs to you."
If the Spirit Pearl had acknowledged her, her potential must be extraordinary—and so must her child.
He had already suspected as much after hearing from Finch about the strange phenomenon at Didi's birth.
Since they were practically family, there was nothing to begrudge.
