An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 2007

Grace held the Spirit Core in her hands, and her face lit up with joy. As she looked at it, a small white snake swam within the Spirit Core.

On closer inspection, the snake had dual horns on its head and razor-sharp claws on its belly—a clear sign of a dragon's transformation. It was this transformation that convinced her it was the Dracan essence.

Dustin noted her expression and sighed with relief, saying, "Looks like the trip wasn't in vain after all."

The guidance from the Celestial Eye turned out to be accurate, leading them to discover a hidden treasure. The Dracan essence was concealed within the Spirit Core, a find made possible by the Celestial Eye.

"Ms. Linsor, this treasure is stunning! What is it?" Sophia asked, her curiosity evident in her smile.

She wasn't foolish, but she observed that even the rare and precious Soul Elixir failed to evoke a response from Grace and Dustin.

Surprisingly, this simple white pearl had succeeded in bringing smiles to their faces. The pearl clearly held greater value than the Soul Elixir. Naturally, Sophia was intrigued and eager to learn more.

"This is known as a Spirit Core—a crystallization born from the fusion of Soul Elixir. It's what I'm after on this journey," Grace explained.

The Spirit Core was a solid substance gradually formed through the condensation of the Soul Elixir. She chose not to disclose the truth about the Dracan essence, skillfully weaving a narrative that was part truth and part fiction.

"Spirit Core, huh? Isn't it more valuable than Soul Elixir? What makes this treasure special?" Sophia asked with sparkling eyes, expressing her curiosity.

Soul Elixir comes in liquid form, whereas the Spirit Core is a solid. The core was created through the concentration and condensation of Soul Elixir. There was a significant distinction between the two.