51: Chapter 51: Informing!

"Junior Brother, what kind of talk is this? How could Spirit Beast Mountain possibly not have Heavenly Spiritual Root Cultivators? It's just that they don't have a Heavenly Spiritual Root Cultivator with the Wood Attribute. Junior Brother, you happen to be a Wood Attribute Heavenly Spiritual Root Cultivator, and that Spirit Beast of their Sect also happens to be Wood Attribute, so they need a Wood Attribute Heavenly Spiritual Root Cultivator. Moreover, Spirit Beast Mountain has promised that, upon success, they will gift Junior Brother either a Fifth-grade Demon Core or a Magic Treasure. Of course, if Junior Brother prefers Spirit Stones, that's also an option."

When the Sect Head said this, his tone was full of envy.

Regarding such matters, there's hardly any need for embellishment—one can't help but feel envious, because it truly is too enviable.

He couldn't help but sigh at Spirit Beast Mountain's generous offer, which even made him, a Sect Head and Foundation Establishment Cultivator, unable to resist feeling jealous.

"Then this Spirit Beast Mountain is truly generous enough! They're willing to part with treasures of this Rank. It seems that Spirit Beast is extremely important to them. However, I always feel something is a bit off. I still think they harbor ill intentions. It's better not to go."

After hearing the reward mentioned by the Sect Head, Zhao Changsheng was even more shocked, then shook his head and refused without hesitation.

Where there is abnormality, there is trickery. With such a generous reward, if you say there's no trick, even ghosts wouldn't believe it—in any case, Zhao Changsheng absolutely would not believe that Spirit Beast Mountain could be so kind-hearted.

They probably want to kill off this Heavenly Spiritual Root Cultivator.

"Presumably, they have taken a liking to Junior Brother's potential and want to use this opportunity to establish a connection with you. This way, with some rapport established, it will be much more convenient for future dealings. That's why they are being so generous. Junior Brother, you shouldn't overthink it, lest it affects your state of mind and delays your cultivation."

However, the Sect Head shook his head and began to persuade him, his tone carrying a hint as if he had some connection with Spirit Beast Mountain.

"Senior Brother, tell me the truth. Did you receive some benefit from Spirit Beast Mountain? Otherwise, why are you speaking up for them so much?"

Upon hearing the Sect Head's persuasion, Zhao Changsheng's expression turned peculiar. With a teasing undertone, he gave the Sect Head a deep look and pressed for an answer.

Apart from this, he couldn't think of any other possibility.

"Ahem! Junior Brother, you really know how to joke. Your Senior Brother merely thinks that establishing friendly relations with Spirit Beast Mountain would also benefit our Sect. After all, many of our Sect's Spirit Beasts were obtained from Spirit Beast Mountain. Coincidentally, we need to purchase another batch of Spirit Beasts in a few years, so it's best not to offend them."

Hearing Zhao Changsheng's direct questioning, the Sect Head's face turned extremely awkward. He immediately coughed twice dryly and hurriedly explained. In reality, he had indeed received a benefit—a Third-grade Spirit Beast, and one with considerable potential that might even advance to fourth or Fifth Grade in the future.

This Spirit Beast would be an excellent choice whether he used it himself or left it for his Family. Especially leaving it for his Family. After all, a Spirit Beast's lifespan is much longer than a Cultivator's, and he himself doesn't have many years left. His Family hasn't produced any powerful Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators, making it difficult to ensure the Family's foundation wouldn't decline.

With the assistance of a third-grade or higher Spirit Beast, he could at least guarantee the Family's assets wouldn't decline in the short term. For him, this was an irresistible temptation, one he simply couldn't refuse. That's why he agreed to try his utmost to persuade Zhao Changsheng.

At the same time, he didn't believe Spirit Beast Mountain would do anything bad to Zhao Changsheng—after all, Zhao Changsheng's status was extraordinary. If an accident truly occurred, Spirit Beast Mountain would be held accountable and it would cause discord between the two Sects.

Therefore, no matter what, nothing would go wrong. This was the reason for his confidence. He felt Spirit Beast Mountain genuinely just wanted to borrow Zhao Changsheng's help to pacify that Wood Attribute Spirit Beast, and of course, also seize this opportunity to befriend a Cultivator like Zhao Changsheng who possessed a Heavenly Spiritual Root.

After all, a Heavenly Spiritual Root meant there was an eighty to ninety percent chance of successfully condensing a Golden Core in the future, with limitless potential. He would undoubtedly become a leading figure in Yellow Maple Valley in the future. For a Sect, this was an irresistible temptation, so they naturally wouldn't easily let go of such an opportunity.

"So that's how it is. But this Junior Brother truly feels uneasy, so I do not plan to go. I hope Senior Brother will understand."

Zhao Changsheng shook his head and refused once again. This refusal was very direct, without any hesitation, and his expression had become much more serious.

"If that's the case, then forget it. Your Senior Brother won't insist anymore. However, Junior Brother, you should still think it over. After all, whether it's a Magic Treasure or a Fifth-grade Demon Core, both are extremely good things for you. Opportunities like this don't come often, so Junior Brother, you'd better consider it more carefully."

Regarding Zhao Changsheng's refusal, the Sect Head continued to patiently persuade him—such a good opportunity truly wasn't common. Whether it was a Fifth-grade Demon Core or a Magic Treasure, even for a Core Formation Stage Cultivator, obtaining them easily was no simple matter.

"This Junior Brother understands, Senior Brother can rest assured. And this Junior Brother still maintains that I feel Spirit Beast Mountain harbors ill intentions, so it's better not to go."

Zhao Changsheng made his stance perfectly clear.

"Junior Brother Zhao, do you know something?"

Upon hearing Zhao Changsheng's words, even if the Sect Head was slow, he understood there was more to Zhao Changsheng's statement. His frown deepened considerably as he directly pressed for an answer. Especially after the incident with the royal Family, he felt even more convinced that this Junior Brother Zhao must know things others didn't. He was definitely not as simple as an ordinary Disciple. The immortal ascension token, the royal Family matter, plus being a Loose Cultivator yet possessing a Heavenly Spiritual Root—all these combined, along with Zhao Changsheng repeatedly refusing his well-intentioned offers, was enough proof that Spirit Beast Mountain must have some unknown secret.

"Senior Brother, have you forgotten that Spirit Beast Mountain originated from the Spirit Control Sect? It is essentially a Demonic Path Sect, and the Demonic Path has been growing restless in recent years. That's why this Junior Brother feels uneasy."

Hearing the Sect Head's question, Zhao Changsheng saw no need to hide anything and spoke straightforwardly.

"The Demonic Path is growing restless? How does Junior Brother know about this? Even the Sect's spies in Tianluo Kingdom haven't sent back any news about the Demonic Path being restless?"

The Sect Head's expression grew increasingly grim, his heart filled with peculiar feelings—he kept feeling that what Zhao Changsheng said was true, but he had no evidence. Because the spies sent to Tianluo Kingdom never mentioned the Demonic Path being restless in any of their reports, yet Zhao Changsheng insisted on saying so. He But felt Zhao Changsheng was telling the truth, not joking or making excuses, which made him feel uneasy as well.

"Senior Brother, how about sending another batch of spies? This batch must be trustworthy and sufficiently powerful, preferably with a Core Formation Cultivator overseeing them to prevent any accidents."

Hearing the Sect Head's reply, Zhao Changsheng directly stated his own idea, urging the other to quickly dispatch another batch of powerful spies.

Because he feared the original spies had long been captured by the Demonic Path Sects of Tianluo Kingdom, and the messages sent back over the years were all fake, deliberately spread by the Six Demonic Sects of Tianluo Kingdom.