138: cooperate

“I agree. As long as your grandson isn't a treacherous villain, there's no problem with us advancing and retreating together in the Secret Realm.”

After understanding Liu Piaoling's objective, Liu Yiyi readily agreed.

She was also very interested in the Legacy of the Wind Chasing Swordplay. Even if she wasn't a Sword Cultivator, she could still exchange it for resources she needed.

Martial Arts of the Profound grade, no matter how many, were never too many.

Moreover, she always needed a spot. Instead of racking her brains to get one from the elders in her Family, it was better to seize this opportunity to obtain the required spot.

This was a win-win situation.

“You can rest assured on that point. I've watched Lin Sheng grow up since he was a child, and he's definitely not a treacherous villain. If he dares to harm you Two People, you won't need to act; I'll personally kill him.”

Liu Piaoling readily agreed, then looked at Shen Xi: “Little Brother Shen, what do you think?”

“I don't need a spot.”

Shen Xi smiled.

As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Piaoling's expression couldn't help but change.

Not needing a spot meant that the other party had refused to cooperate.

Of course, the so-called cooperation had to be voluntary on both sides; it couldn't be forced.

Moreover, Liu Piaoling also knew that the so-called cooperation was more about having Shen Xi and Liu Yiyi take his grandson with them, increasing his grandson's chances of survival.

After all, even he, as a grandfather, was only at the Late Acquired Realm. His grandson's strength was even less worth mentioning. Even with exceptional talent, at just over twenty years old, he had only barely reached the Yuan Qi Transformation Realm.

Compared to other people, Liu Linsheng was a Genius, but in front of Shen Xi and Liu Yiyi, he was still far behind!

Therefore, Liu Piaoling could understand Shen Xi's refusal to cooperate.

But understanding was one thing; he still felt a bit regretful.

He had thought that, given his relationship with Shen Xi, the other party shouldn't refuse, especially since he had offered an incredibly precious spot to enter the Chasing Wind Secret Realm.

“Senior Liu, you've misunderstood.”

“I just don't need this spot; it doesn't mean I refuse to cooperate with your grandson.”

“I already obtained this spot from a good friend in Zhu Feng City. If you give it to me again, it would be a waste.”

The next second, Shen Xi's explanation shocked Liu Piaoling immensely.

Doesn't need a spot?

Can still maintain cooperation?

Had he judged a gentleman by his own petty standards?

Looking at Shen Xi's sincere eyes, and the wind chasing sword key he pulled out from his embrace, Liu Piaoling knew he had overthought things.

Shen Xi indeed already possessed a spot for the Chasing Wind Secret Realm.

And even though he didn't need a spot, he still agreed to cooperate!

Thinking of this, Liu Piaoling's heart warmed, and he felt even more strongly that he hadn't misjudged the person.

After all, while it was called cooperation, it was actually more like Liu Piaoling requesting Shen Xi and the Two People to assist his grandson within their capabilities.

Normally, this would naturally be a small matter, but this was in the perilous Chasing Wind Secret Realm.

Even with Shen Xi and Liu Yiyi's current strength, they also faced life-threatening danger.

Under such circumstances, Shen Xi actually agreed to his request without needing any reward. This alone deeply moved Liu Piaoling.

“Little Brother Shen, I am truly so grateful for this matter, I...”

Liu Piaoling spoke with immense gratitude.

However, before he could finish his words of thanks, Shen Xi interrupted him: “Senior Liu, there's no need for more words. I agreed to this not for your thanks. If you are so polite, it will only make me more awkward. In any case, I can guarantee that, within my capabilities, I will advance and retreat together with your grandson to explore the Chasing Wind Secret Realm.”

Shen Xi's words were very clear.

Within his capabilities, he would certainly give his full assistance, or fully protect Liu Linsheng.

But once the danger exceeded his capabilities, he would not sacrifice his own life.

These words were very direct, but they were the honest truth, which made Liu Piaoling trust him even more.

After all, it was just a cooperative relationship. If Shen Xi had patted his chest and guaranteed to protect Liu Linsheng with his life, Liu Piaoling would have found the young man too hypocritical.

No one is so selfless as to sacrifice their life for others.

It was precisely because of Shen Xi's words that Liu Piaoling felt even more at ease.

Being able to help his grandson within his capabilities had already significantly increased Liu Linsheng's chances of survival.

If Liu Linsheng truly met with an accident, Liu Piaoling would also be able to accept it.

The path of a Martial Artist is inherently a Heaven-Defying Dao. Who can guarantee that they will survive?

Sometimes, accidentally caught in the battle between two strong individuals, just the aftershocks could kill a Martial Artist.

Sometimes, diligently Cultivating in seclusion at home, one could still unexpectedly encounter misfortune; trouble could come from nowhere while one was sitting at home.

And at other times, a moment of distraction could lead to Qi Deviation, ultimately resulting in death.

Martial Artists possess power beyond ordinary people, capable of destroying heaven and earth at will, but similarly, they also face dangers far exceeding those of ordinary people.

Who knows when a Martial Artist might encounter danger and die without a burial place?

If one were truly afraid of this and that, it would be better to abandon the path of a Martial Artist and simply live as an ordinary person.

Liu Piaoling had tried every possible way and used all his strength to minimize the danger for his grandson. If, even so, his grandson still couldn't survive, then it was fate.

“Everything is in this wine; I'll drink to it!”

Liu Piaoling raised a cup of wine and drank it all, expressing his gratitude.

“Everything is in this wine!”

Shen Xi and Liu Yiyi also drank a cup of wine.

Martial Artists do not need to be timid. Once things are made clear, that's enough... In the days that followed.

Liu Yiyi remained in seclusion, comprehending the Legacy within the martial token fragment.

Fatty and Wang Lin also worked hard to Cultivate and improve their strength.

As for Shen Xi, he completely relaxed.

Without Yao Beasts, he couldn't obtain demon beast lifespan, so he wasn't in a hurry to Cultivate Martial Dao. Instead, he calmed down and dedicated most of his time and energy to accompanying his parents.

The old couple was happy for Shen Xi to spend more time with them.

Especially after Shen Xi's sudden departure from Twenty-eighth City, the old couple missed their son even more.

Moreover, the old couple weren't fools.

They clearly knew that as Shen Xi's strength increased, Twenty-eighth City might become too small for Shen Xi, restricting his development.

Sooner or later, Shen Xi would truly leave Twenty-eighth City, and then it would be exceptionally difficult for them to see their son.

Every minute, every second Shen Xi spent with them now felt exceptionally precious.