93: Ancient Refining Method

Lin Feng's heart stirred slightly upon hearing this. He hadn't expected Zhao Quan to be so forthright. However, he didn't lower his guard and continued to press, "What is that thing you're looking for? Why is it so important?"

"Daoist Lin, I've told you this secret. Please spare my life, alright?"

Lin Feng didn't respond immediately. After a moment of contemplation, he told Zhao Quan, "That depends on whether Fellow Daoist's information is worth your life."

Zhao Quan took a deep breath, as if making some kind of decision: "That thing is a Jade Slip. That Jade Slip records an ancient Artifact Refining method. I've always wanted to obtain that Artifact Refining method, which is why I risked coming back to search for it."

Lin Feng pondered inwardly upon hearing this. He hadn't expected Zhao Quan to risk returning here for a Jade Slip. However, he didn't immediately show interest in the Jade Slip and continued to press, "Do you know where that Jade Slip is?"

Zhao Quan shook his head: "I don't know. I only deduced from some clues that the Jade Slip might be here. But I've searched for a long time and haven't found it."

Lin Feng already had a plan in mind. He looked at Zhao Quan, his eyes revealing a resolute look: "Daoist Zhao, you now have two choices. One is to tell me the exact location of that Jade Slip, and the other is to become a corpse in my Formation. Make your choice."

Zhao Quan naturally didn't want to die, so he simply told Lin Feng that there was an Immortal Cave here, which belonged to a Golden Core cultivator from several hundred years ago. He had learned of it by chance, and his trip with Lin Feng to pick spirit essence fruit was just one of his objectives.

After listening to Zhao Quan's story, Lan Yudao was about to take Possession of Zhao Quan, but Lin Feng stopped her. Lin Feng didn't dare let her possess Zhao Quan. Lan Yudao was controllable in his hands, but once she possessed Zhao Quan, Lin Feng would no longer be able to restrain her.

After all, Lan Yudao's strength and Heart-Nature were extremely formidable. This person was once a Golden Core cultivator. Once she possessed Zhao Quan, she would likely immediately turn hostile and might even attack him.

"Fellow Daoist Lan, I'm afraid I cannot fulfill your request," Lin Feng said slowly. "This person is still useful to me. I cannot let you possess him."

Lan Yudao sneered from within the Seal Jade Talisman: "Daoist Lin, you should think carefully. This person is merely a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator, of little value to me. But if that ancient Artifact Refining method from the Jade Slip falls into my hands, I might be able to help you advance further."

Lin Feng's heart stirred slightly upon hearing this. He was indeed somewhat interested in the ancient Artifact Refining method, but he also knew that Lan Yudao's words couldn't be fully trusted. If he let her succeed, he might fall into an abyss of no return.

"Fellow Daoist Lan, I appreciate your good intentions," Lin Feng said. "But this matter is too important for me to make a hasty decision. How about this, you first tell me the profound mysteries of that ancient Artifact Refining method, and then I'll consider whether to help you possess Zhao Quan."

Lan Yudao was silent for a while, seemingly weighing the pros and cons. Finally, she spoke about the profound mysteries of the ancient Artifact Refining method. Lin Feng listened intently, his heart filled with secret admiration. That ancient Artifact Refining method was indeed extraordinary. If he could master it, his strength would surely greatly increase.

However, even so, Lin Feng didn't immediately agree to Lan Yudao's request. He knew that this matter required careful consideration. Moreover, he didn't want Lan Yudao to think he was someone who could be easily manipulated.

"Fellow Daoist Lan, I still need to think about this carefully," Lin Feng said.

"You stay in the Seal Jade Talisman for now. I'll tell you once I've made a decision."

Lan Yudao, though displeased, didn't act out. She knew that she was at a disadvantage at the moment and had to endure.

Lin Feng then looked at Zhao Quan, a hint of coldness in his eyes: "Daoist Zhao, you are now my prisoner. Your life and death are in my hands. However, if you are willing to cooperate with me, you might still be able to keep your life."

Zhao Quan's eyes flashed with a desire for survival upon hearing this: "Lin Feng, as long as you spare me, I am willing to cooperate with you in anything."

Lin Feng sneered: "Good. Then first tell me, where exactly is that Jade Slip? Also, why do you know about the existence of this Immortal Cave?"

Zhao Quan was originally an idler in Silver Sparrow City. By chance, while snatching a Storage Pouch from a Qi Refining Cultivator, he unexpectedly obtained an ancient map.

The map marked the location of this Immortal Cave, as well as the treasures that might exist within it. Although Zhao Quan's cultivation was not high, he was extremely greedy. After seeing that map, he had been coveting the treasures in the Immortal Cave.

"I originally planned to explore this Immortal Cave after my cultivation improved, but I didn't expect to meet you when you were collecting Foundation Establishment Pill Spirit Medicine."

Zhao Quan continued, "During the process of picking spirit essence fruit with you all, when I was escaping, I found that the place not far from here was very similar to what was described on the map, which is why I secretly came back after getting the spirit essence fruit."

Lin Feng was secretly relieved upon hearing this. It turned out that Zhao Quan didn't know the exact location of the Jade Slip; he was only searching based on clues on the map. This way, as long as he found the Immortal Cave, he would have a chance to obtain that Jade Slip.

"Daoist Zhao, now take me to that Immortal Cave," Lin Feng said.

Zhao Quan's face changed upon hearing this: "Lin Feng, you... you promised not to kill me."

"I promised not to kill you, but I didn't say I'd let you go," Lin Feng sneered.

"As long as you lead me to that Immortal Cave, I can consider letting you off."

Zhao Quan had no choice but to lead Lin Feng to the Immortal Cave. Along the way, Lin Feng carefully observed his surroundings, fearing any danger.

The two searched along the map, and after a period of trekking, they finally arrived in front of the Immortal Cave. The Immortal Cave's gate was tightly shut, covered with Restrictions. Lin Feng knew that these Restrictions were no small matter, and once triggered, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Daoist Zhao, do you know anything about these Restrictions?" Lin Feng asked.

Zhao Quan shook his head: "I don't know anything about this Restriction, I only know that there are Restrictions in this Immortal Cave."

Lin Feng pondered inwardly upon hearing this. He knew that at this point, he could only rely on his own strength to break these Restrictions.

He carefully observed the Restrictions on the Immortal Cave's gate through his Spirit Rhinoceros Eye, trying to find a way to break them. However, these Restrictions were extremely complex, and he couldn't find a solution for a while.

Just as Lin Feng was in a predicament, he suddenly thought of Lan Yudao. Perhaps Lan Yudao knew how to break these Restrictions.

His heart stirred, and he immediately communicated with Lan Yudao. However, Lan Yudao didn't respond to him immediately.