115: Five needles of pine needles appear, Lao Tzu's curiosity is revealed.

"Of course!"

Stunned for a moment, Laozi hadn't expected Li Yun to be so direct.

After all, he was now a Quasi-Saint, the true ceiling of the Great Desolation. Especially since he was a Quasi-Saint who had Attained the Dao through Strength, he wasn't someone other Quasi-Saints could even compare to.

However, despite his surprise, Laozi didn't feel any resentment.

On the contrary, he saw Li Yun's directness as a good thing.

Li Yun being so direct meant he hadn't planned to scheme against the Three Pure Ones from the start; it was merely a change caused by subsequent events.

Most importantly, this trip to Mount Buzhou had made him realize one thing: the Witch Clan was indeed not to be trifled with, especially the Cultivator hidden within their ranks.

That person was very likely a Quasi-Saint and mastered multiple Methods of Proving the Dao. Such an existence was a massive hidden danger, and he wouldn't provoke them unless absolutely necessary.

Furthermore, if it hadn't been for the information Li Yun brought back then, he never would have truly resolved to stake everything on one throw, nor would he have reached his current heights.

At this thought, Laozi stood up and said, "Speak then, Fellow Daoist. What Spiritual Root do you need?"

"As I said before, as long as it exists within Kunlun Mountain, we can help you get it!"

"Fellow Daoist Laozi is straightforward!"

The corners of his mouth curling up, Li Yun revealed a knowing smile.

Since Laozi had no intention of going back on his word, it meant his plan could begin.

Thinking of this, Li Yun immediately spoke, "yellow middle plum, immortal apricot, Five-Needle Pine!"

"When I first came to Kunlun Mountain, I only felt that there were Spiritual Roots here destined for me. But as my cultivation has improved, I have come to know their names upon entering Kunlun Mountain this time!"

"However, I am not quite sure where these three innate spiritual roots are hidden. I must trouble Fellow Daoist Laozi to help find them!"

Hearing this, Laozi frowned.

He was no fool; how could he not know what this information implied?

Precisely because he knew, he realized Li Yun was asking for an exorbitant price, and he realized how rashly he had agreed to Li Yun's conditions back then.

yellow middle plum.

immortal apricot!

Five-Needle Pine!

These were all among the ten great innate spiritual roots.

Such treasures—even just one of them—would be enough to make countless Cultivators ecstatic and protective to the extreme.

But since they had already promised, how could the Three Pure Ones go back on their word? That was a matter bound by a dao heart oath.

Thinking of this, Laozi gave Li Yun a deep look and said, "Fellow Daoist truly has a great Opportunity!"

"The value of these three innate spiritual roots is beyond doubt. If Fellow Daoist can obtain them, the benefits will be absolutely immense."

"To be honest, if I hadn't already agreed, I would be loath to part with them!"

"But rest assured, Fellow Daoist. Since we agreed, we Three Pure Ones will not go back on our word. Follow me!"

"Though these three innate spiritual roots may be hidden, with my current strength, it won't be too difficult to find them!"

With that, Laozi stepped out of the Three Pure Ones Palace.

Seeing this, Li Yun did not hesitate and quickly followed close behind.

As things stood, Yuanshi and Tongtian were still in seclusion, so it wasn't appropriate for him to linger in the Three Pure Ones Palace.

More importantly, he wanted to see for himself what the situation was with those Spiritual Roots in Kunlun Mountain.

According to what the Three Pure Ones had said, these innate spiritual roots had existed within Kunlun Mountain since the beginning of the world; each was quite strong and difficult to suppress.

But now that Laozi had Attained the Dao through Strength and advanced to the Quasi-Saint realm, logically there shouldn't be any major problems. Not to mention he had the innate supreme treasure, the qiankun cauldron, and the Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure whisk he had seized from Hongjun's Good Corpse... Under Laozi's lead, Li Yun followed him as they sped through Kunlun Mountain.

Before long, Li Yun and Laozi arrived at a peculiar valley. After scanning the area, Laozi said, "One of the Spiritual Roots Fellow Daoist needs should be here!"

"Is that so?"

Raising an eyebrow, Li Yun did not hesitate and immediately activated his Purple Gold Divine Pupils to look inside.

With the power of the Purple Gold Divine Pupils, the mist, Restrictions, and barriers covering the entire valley were instantly exposed.

In just a few breaths, Li Yun's gaze locked onto a specific area. It was a massive pine tree whose vast canopy covered almost the entire valley.

Countless pine cones hung from it, and several squirrels darted across the branches, nibbling on the cones. Each squirrel emitted a cultivation aura that was not weak.

"Five-Needle Pine!"

The moment he saw the pine tree, Li Yun's breath hitched. His eyes shone with intense excitement.

After all, this was one of the ten great innate spiritual roots.

Judging by the situation, its inherent danger shouldn't be too great. As long as he could get his hands on it, then... "Fellow Daoist, this Eye Technique of yours is quite interesting."

Suddenly, Laozi spoke, his eyes staring straight at Li Yun's activated Purple Gold Divine Pupils, his gaze full of admiration.

With his Quasi-Saint cultivation...

He could feel its extraordinary nature the moment the Purple Gold Divine Pupils were activated.

"Fellow Daoist is too kind."

Recovering his composure, Li Yun didn't hide anything and said straightforwardly, "This is my innate Divine Ability: Purple Gold Divine Pupils!"

"This Eye Technique was not learned through cultivation; it is a manifestation of a part of my Main Body, so there is no possibility of teaching this method."

"Fellow Daoist misunderstood!"

Waving his hand, Laozi smiled faintly and said, "I do not require the method; I am merely curious about the function of this Eye Technique!"

"After all, in that moment just now, I felt a sensation of being peered into, as if everything were being laid bare."

Hearing this, Li Yun breathed a sigh of relief internally.

As long as he wasn't coveting the Purple Gold Divine Pupils, there was no problem.

Thinking of this, Li Yun didn't hold back and said directly, "These Purple Gold Divine Pupils can observe the Nine Heavens Star Region above and the earth below. They can see through the intricacies of all Restrictions, barriers, and Formations!"

"It is precisely because of them that I was able to turn danger into safety countless times at Mount Buzhou, avoiding dangerous areas and people at the first Opportunity!"

So that was it!

After hearing Li Yun's answer, Laozi understood.

His admiration for the Purple Gold Divine Pupils grew even stronger, and he resolved to find time to condense an Eye Technique of his own after this matter was settled.

While a Cultivator's Divine Sense was enough to see through all disguises, one couldn't keep their Divine Sense active at all times. An Eye Technique was different; keeping it active long-term could avoid many unnecessary troubles and dangers, and even...