Chapter 574 - 535: Young Master Duobao, the Secret of the Spiritual Treasure
Chapter 574: Chapter 535: Young Master Duobao, the Secret of the Spiritual Treasure
Wei Chi was offering too much!
His proposed payment was so generous that no normal person could possibly refuse.
And the Spiritual Treasure Wei Chi mentioned in his transmission was something even Celestial Immortals would fight over.
Wen Tingyu discreetly moved to the side, careful not to overhear the details of their conversation. Wei Chi’s three martial brothers also stepped back and approached Wen Tingyu to greet her and make small talk.
Song Ciwan sent a transmission back to Wei Chi, asking for details about the Spiritual Treasure. Seeing her question, Wei Chi let out a sigh of relief and quickly continued his transmission, "To be honest, Xing Lan Fairy, the Spiritual Treasure is believed to be an artifact related to time and space! Legend says it came from the Penglai Immortal Realm, and now... it’s inside the Ancient Divine Palace!"
Song Ciwan frowned. "The Spiritual Treasure is in the Ancient Divine Palace? Isn’t the Ancient Divine Palace a mysterious domain that only recently appeared? There has been no clear information about the conditions inside. How did you learn this?"
Wei Chi explained, "I won’t hide it from you, Fairy. I was reading through Ancient Texts when I first learned of the Spiritual Treasure, and from that, I deduced the existence of the Ancient Divine Palace. Now that the Ancient Divine Palace has actually appeared, I can be certain the Spiritual Treasure is inside! If you are willing to help, Xing Lan Fairy, I can hand this volume of the Ancient Texts over to you first."
Song Ciwan gave a light laugh. "You trust me that much? Giving me the Ancient Texts first? Aren’t you afraid that once I get to the Earth Palace, I’ll ignore the rescue and focus only on finding the Spiritual Treasure?"
Wei Chi laughed as well. "As a Celestial Pride, your character is noble. I have heard many stories of your deeds, Fairy, and I have nothing but respect and admiration for you. I have no doubts."
He paused, then added in a low, sly tone, "Even if you enter the Ancient Divine Palace, you might not be able to find Senior Sister Du’s location. Why not look for the Spiritual Treasure first? If you happen to run into Senior Sister Du while searching for it, wouldn’t that be even better?"
Moonlight spilled down onto the cold, solemn main street of Demon Suppression Pass. Wei Chi stood there, his slender figure clad in a magnificent Magical Robe.
His image had initially seemed a bit shallow, giving off the air of a rich fool. But in this moment, as he uttered the words ’why not look for the Spiritual Treasure first’ in that sly tone, his entire persona suddenly felt grounded, as if he had descended from the clouds to the earth.
Wei Chi was clearly no fool!
Song Ciwan’s gaze sharpened. "Those Ancient Texts of yours... has Du Xingheng seen them before?"
Wei Chi answered honestly, "Yes. I had clues to the Spiritual Treasure, so of course I would share them with Senior Sister Du."
Song Ciwan smiled. "I’ll be looking for the Spiritual Treasure, and your Senior Sister Du will be too. What if we come into conflict over it?"
Wei Chi quickly replied, "Xing Lan Fairy, my Senior Sister Du is not an ungrateful person. As long as you treat her first, she certainly won’t compete with you for the Spiritual Treasure. In fact, if you wish it, she will even lend you her full support!"
As he spoke, he took out a Jade Pendant from his robes.
At first glance, the pendant looked like an ordinary, beautiful piece of jade from the Mortal World. But when Wei Chi held it up, Song Ciwan could clearly feel an extremely faint yet powerful energy hidden within it.
Wei Chi said, "This was a gift from my grandfather when I was young. I have kept it with me for years. It not only contains my aura, but also possesses strong defensive abilities. Unless I give it up willingly, no one can take this Jade Pendant from me. When you see my Senior Sister, Xing Lan Fairy, just give this to her. She will naturally understand why you are there."
The Jade Pendant was placed atop a Treasure Box, and Wei Chi held both with two hands, offering them to Song Ciwan.
Song Ciwan looked at the Jade Pendant and the Treasure Box, seeming to ponder her decision.
Wei Chi gritted his teeth and added, "I only ask that you act, Fairy. The Demon Cores and the clues to the Spiritual Treasure in this box are the down payment. If this trip is successful, I, Wei, will deliver the rest of the payment in full, not one coin less. Even if you don’t succeed, consider the deposit in the box as compensation for your trouble!"
At this, his gaze dimmed slightly. "I know that life is unpredictable and nothing is certain. The situation in the Ancient Divine Palace is unknown. No matter who goes, there’s no guarantee they can bring someone back. I... I don’t have great abilities, only some wealth, which I offer to you as my best effort."
Having said his piece, Wei Chi fell silent. He stood there as if awaiting a verdict.
Song Ciwan did not make him wait long. She reached out, took the box and the Jade Pendant from his hands, and asked casually, "So the Ancient Texts you mentioned, the one with the clues to the Spiritual Treasure, is it in the box with the Demon Cores?"
Wei Chi answered blankly, "Yes, yes..."
After stammering out those two words, he suddenly leaped into the air, jumping five feet high like a joyful monkey before quickly landing again.
He was beside himself with joy, wringing his hands. "So, you’ve agreed, Fairy? You’ve really agreed?"
Song Ciwan stored the Treasure Box and the Jade Pendant together in her Vast Sea Grotto Heaven and smiled faintly. "I’ve agreed, but don’t get too excited or celebrate too early. After all, you said it yourself—nothing is certain..."
"Yes, yes! I understand!" Wei Chi said hurriedly. "But no matter what, the fact that you’re willing to help is a wonderful thing. I, Wei Chi, am endlessly grateful!"
With that, he clasped his hands and gave Song Ciwan a deep bow.
Song Ciwan accepted it calmly, then spurred her Red Blood Horse, preparing to leave.
At the same time, her Heaven and Earth Scale received another wisp of energy: [Human desires. The joy, anticipation, and unease of a Mid-Stage Divinity Transformation Cultivator. Two catties and one tael. Exchangeable.]
’How interesting. The Ling Martial Sect is full of Martial Artists, yet this direct-line young master is a Cultivator.’
Wei Chi hurried to keep pace with Song Ciwan, speaking cautiously and hopefully, "Fairy, I have one more question... For this trip to the Ancient Divine Palace, would you permit me to accompany you?"
’What?’
Song Ciwan turned back to look at him. Wei Chi immediately hunched over, scratching his head and laughing sheepishly. "Please don’t be offended, Fairy. I was just talking nonsense. Just pretend I... sneezed. After you, after you..."
He gestured forward with his hand, inviting Song Ciwan to go on ahead.
Song Ciwan glanced over at Wen Tingyu by the side of the road. Wen Tingyu, who had been watching them intently, immediately pulled on her reins and followed.
Song Ciwan looked back at Wei Chi one last time. "I will set out for the Ancient Divine Palace tomorrow morning. Young Master Wei, let’s part ways here."
As her voice fell, she lightly urged her horse forward. The Red Blood Horse trotted away, vanishing down the long street like a crimson gust of wind.
Left behind, Wei Chi’s expression was a mixture of longing and loneliness.
His three martial brothers gathered around him. Seeing his strange expression, they asked anxiously, "Junior Brother Wei, what’s wrong? Didn’t Xing Lan Fairy just agree to set out for the Ancient Divine Palace tomorrow?"
Chang Kuan added, "Xing Lan Fairy’s medical skills are superb. Even if our Eldest Senior Sister has been afflicted by the Alien Gu like Wu Yanjun and the others, with Xing Lan Fairy on the case... it should be fine. You don’t need to worry so much."
Wei Chi lowered his head and said in a soft voice, "It’s just that... I also want to go to the Ancient Divine Palace to save Eldest Senior Sister myself, but I’m afraid that if I insist on going with her, I’ll just be a burden to Xing Lan Fairy."
Everyone fell silent.
There was nothing they could say to persuade or comfort him.
Only the silent moonlight shone on the Red Blood Horse ahead as it disappeared at the end of the long street.