Fatty Kui Number One reached into his robes and pulled out a small pouch. It was tied tightly with a red silk thread and shimmered faintly with spiritual inscriptions.
Inside were several green spirit herbs, two bright yellow pills, and a jade slip containing a basic cultivation technique.
"I know you're still in the servant quarters and your resources are... well, less than inspiring. So, I thought—why not help my brother catch up?"
Fatty Kui Number Two stared at the pouch like it was a dragon egg. "T-this... these are outer court pills! These herbs too... this spirit grass sells for ten contribution points per stalk!"
Fatty Kui Number One scratched his belly shyly. "Yeah, I begged my elder... said it was for 'alchemical compatibility trials'." He winked. "Turns out lying with a good cause feels kinda righteous."
