Inside a small storage room, Madeline carefully handed Andrew a black box as if it were something precious.

Andrew raised a brow. "What's this?"

Madeline smiled. "Andrew, you might find what's inside very useful. I heard from Amari that you've been looking for Blackstar Crystal and century-old Vampire Fangs, rare ingredients for alchemy. What's in here isn't any less valuable, so I want you to have it. Besides, you're probably the only one bold enough to use it."

When Andrew opened the box, his eyes widened instantly.

Inside was a blood-red object about the size of his palm. It looked like a root at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it was not a plant at all. It was actually crystalized, shaped like a small human figure, glowing faintly red under the light.

"This must be the legendary Blood Pith, isn't it? A treasure capable of refining tenth-grade elixirs. In terms of value, it's priceless."

Madeline nodded, "That's right, it's Blood Pith. According to ancient reco