399: Chapter 399 Speaking Human Language

Once the words were spoken, several people immediately looked at each other, their gazes intertwining as they secretly tried to gauge the thoughts of the others.

Number Two smiled faintly. "How precious is a god-rank magic treasure? Even the ten Heavenly Venerables might not all possess one. Since you, Number Eight, already know the whereabouts of a god-rank magic treasure, why would you be so kind as to inform us instead of seizing it for yourself?"

Number Five followed immediately after, clearly not believing it at all. "Number Eight, you wouldn't be plotting against us, wanting to play the part of the oriole behind the mantis stalking the cicada, would you?"

Chen Xuan and Number Seven both remained silent, just standing there quietly, waiting for what came next.

Number Eight slowly began to explain, "It is indeed as Number Two said, so I never intended to give this information to everyone for free."

"What do you mean?" someone immediately pressed.

Number Eight held up a finger. "One heaven-rank magic treasure in exchange for this information."

"To be honest, I have some self-awareness."

"Inside this Secret Realm, Tiangong Pavilion, Demon Abyss Pavilion, Medicine Hut, Ten Thousand Formations Sect, Red Immortal Pavilion, and Great Love Immortal Venerable's Wansheng Dao Court—so many major powers have gathered. I don't have the confidence to compete for a god-rank magic treasure. I'd rather sell the information to all of you. If any of you are lucky enough to succeed, I'll have formed a good bond with you."

Good lad, not a single word about my Dao Seeking Sect!

After finishing the explanation, Number Eight's actions gained a bit more credibility.

After all!

Who says that after selling the information, one can't still go and try their luck?

When the time comes and the crowd is a mix of dragons and fish, how would you know who I am?

Number Eight's move was equivalent to having a layer of guaranteed income.

Number Five asked bluntly, "How can we trust you? What if you're using fake news to fool people?"

Number Eight seemed to have expected this and said calmly, "You can all pay the reward after this Secret Realm trip ends. People who can meet here probably won't default on a debt for a mere heaven-rank magic treasure."

After all, the consequence of defaulting would be that the others would certainly have no further dealings with them in the future.

Number Five crossed his arms and nodded. "That's more like it."

It had to be Number Five's straightforward personality that saved others the trouble of wasting words; Chen Xuan just listened quietly from the side, saying nothing.

"I don't have much interest in that god-rank magic treasure."

Number Seven chuckled, his tone indifferent. "If there is information on the guixu immortal ferry boat, I could make a trade."

Once the words fell, his figure dissipated like light smoke, and he left alone.

"What about the rest of you? Are you also uninterested in a 'mere' god-rank magic treasure?" The word "mere" from Number Eight's mouth clearly showed his dissatisfaction at losing a customer.

Number Two pondered for a moment and asked back, "I'm curious, how did you obtain this information?"

"Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed."

Classic!

Chen Xuan felt that this was a classic phrase in this world as well.

Number Five said loudly, "Fine, I'll take this deal."

"Straightforward."

Number Eight gave a casual wave, and a palm-sized golden Token slowly floated in front of Number Five. "This object can guide you in the direction of the god-rank magic treasure. I hope Fellow Daoist will have some success."

Number Five took the Token and immediately turned to leave.

Number Two glanced indifferently, said nothing, and also left.

Number Eight's gaze then turned toward the only remaining person, Chen Xuan.

"Number Six, what about you?"

This Number Eight had a sinister mind and was already at odds with his Dao Seeking Sect, but he probably didn't know that he was the Sect Master of the Dao Seeking Sect.

For Chen Xuan, a god-rank magic treasure was indeed quite attractive.

Even if there were an accident or he was plotted against, he still had a block card and a teleportation card to use, with the instant kill card and the Jade Hairpin on his head as his trump cards.

"I'll make a trade as well."

"Splendid!"

A golden Token floated in front of him; it felt slightly cool to the touch, its material ancient and mysterious, difficult to identify.

Chen Xuan took the Token and then exited the Chaos Space.

The scene before his eyes changed, returning once more to that boundless Secret Realm of yellow sand.

"Revered Master!"

Seeing this, Yun Xuanxuan hurriedly called out in a soft voice, frowning slightly.

Chen Xuan asked warmly, "Is there any abnormality here?"

As soon as he spoke, he saw several corpses of Sand-Devouring Rats scattered around; it seemed these Yao Beasts were very numerous in the desert.

Yun Xuanxuan shook her head gently, her gaze sweeping over Chen Xuan, but her brow furrowed even tighter unconsciously.

"What's wrong?"

"No... it's nothing, it's just that I feel somewhat uneasy in my heart."

After a moment's thought, Chen Xuan took out a celadon jade bottle. "How about taking a bottle of Heart-Calming Pills to settle your mind?"

Yun Xuanxuan hurriedly took a step back and forced a smile. "Revered Master, I am fine."

Seeing this, Chen Xuan smiled slightly; the nickname Jade-Faced Poison Immortal was indeed not given in error.

He then sensed the golden Token in his storage ring; with a slight attachment of spiritual energy, a clear guidance came through—

Front-left!

Although he didn't know the mystery of the Token, he could clearly feel it was faintly pulling him toward the front-left.

"Let's go, we're heading back too."

Chen Xuan and Yun Xuanxuan soon rejoined Dongfang Li and the others.

After a brief exchange of information, just as Chen Xuan was thinking about how to lead the team to the front-left, Pavilion Master Shen spoke up:

"Everyone, I previously discovered many traces in the front-left direction. I expect many forces have already headed that way. We might as well follow them and see what's going on."

This was how it was in a Secret Realm; if it were a Secret Realm recorded in ancient texts, one could follow the maps, but if it were an unknown place where no one had ever set foot, one could only search around like a headless fly. This was precisely the wonderful part of the word Opportunity.

Everyone immediately set off, traveling toward the front-left.

Mu Wanqing approached Yun Xuanxuan, gently taking her small hand and laughing in a low voice, "Little Junior Sister, why were you staring at Senior Dongfang just now?"

Yun Xuanxuan hurriedly withdrew her gaze and said softly, "I just feel that Senior Dongfang's beauty is moving, like a Fairy walking out of a painting."

"Little Junior Sister's beauty is also very outstanding."

Mu Wanqing chuckled. "Maybe in a hundred years, the name of Fairy Xuanxuan will resound throughout the Nine Provinces."

Hearing this, Yun Xuanxuan only gave a gentle smile and didn't say much.

Mu Wanqing became more and more interested as she spoke. "By the way, Junior Sister, what kind of title do you think we should take when we make a name for ourselves in the future? Third Junior Sister has a cold personality, she could be called the Red Moon Fairy. As for you, Little Junior Sister..."

A look of not knowing how to respond appeared on Yun Xuanxuan's face, looking slightly awkward.

At that moment, Yu Qingyan, who was leading the way, suddenly focused her expression and shouted in a low voice:

"There's movement ahead!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the yellow sand exploded, and a Sand-Devouring Rat scurried out in a panic, followed closely by a Cultivator holding a long sword, brimming with Killing Intent.

While running wildly, the Sand-Devouring Rat roared in exasperation, "Damn it, you've been chasing me for two hundred miles, and you still won't stop!"

Everyone's footsteps stopped abruptly, their faces showing shock.

"Speaking in human tongue?!"

"This beast... can actually speak in human tongue?"