Inside the cave dwelling.
"Brother Lin, this is the original sword technique I obtained."
Yun Yao awkwardly handed over the original sword technique, leaving Lin Changâan speechless.
Indeed, Yun Yao had held back at the auction, and this sword technique had been completed by such a stroke of luck.
At least the lacking Protective Vein Heart Method was acquired.
"Brother Lin, this is the opportunity Yun Yao mentioned, and only you and I know about it. After twenty or thirty years, we will join forces and share the treasure left by this Golden Core Cultivatorâs passing."
If it is as Yun Yao claims, involving only the two of them, the danger would naturally be greatly reduced.
The lure of opportunities stirs the heart.
However, Lin Changâan was still calculating silently, considering he had another twenty or thirty years, and breaking through to the mid-stage Foundation Establishment wouldnât be a problem, greatly enhancing his self-protection ability.
Itâs not that he didnât trust Yun Yao, but when opportunities for core formation arise, even couples and fathers and sons often turn against each other.
"I know Brother Lin is worried."
At this moment, Yun Yaoâs expression was calm as she gently brushed her hair and said softly:
"But I no longer wish to experience having my life in someoneâs hands. Although Iâm only at mid-stage Foundation Establishment, Brother Lin, you have to understand that we must always prepare in advance, as opportunities wait for no one.
I am determined to obtain the Core Formation Spiritual Object, and as long as Brother Lin aids me, besides the Core Formation Spiritual Object, you can choose any other items. If I successfully form a core in the future, I will spare no effort in helping Brother Lin do the same."
This time, Yun Yaoâs expression was firm, even suggesting that both could swear a Dao Heart Oath.
Although the so-called Dao Heart Oath in the Immortal Cultivation Realm isnât particularly reliable, it does pose a slight challenge during breakthroughs.
Therefore, most cultivators are reluctant to swear a Dao Heart Oath unless necessary.
Moreover, Yun Yaoâs words were quite sincere, prompting Lin Changâan to ponder silently.
Indeed, he was still quite far from core formation, and judging by Yun Yaoâs situation, it seemed the Demon Cult was full of hidden dangers.
Seeing Lin Changâanâs hesitation, Yun Yao took a deep breath, her face slightly flushed, but she gritted her teeth and said:
"If Brother Lin is willing to assist me, I am willing to help him break through to mid-stage Foundation Establishment within ten years."
Upon hearing this, Lin Changâan was somewhat surprised, breaking through to mid-stage Foundation Establishment?
Yun Yao wasnât aware that he secretly supplemented his cultivation with elixirs, so his cultivation speed wasnât slow.
Given his aptitude, Yun Yao was confident of assisting his breakthrough within ten years.
"I want to know, Mr. Yun, why insist on involving me?"
Regardless of their friendship, when it comes to opportunities, he still wanted to clear things up.
Faced with Lin Changâanâs question, Yun Yao didnât hesitate and candidly replied:
"The place where this Golden Core Cultivator passed away is in a location dense with toxic miasma, surrounded by colony-dwelling Tier Two Demon Beast scorpions. Yun Yao alone isnât very confident."
"Although I am unaware of Brother Linâs capabilities, being able to hunt down five Tier Two Demon Beasts from the Cloud Mist Mountain Range without injury far surpasses Yun Yao risking it alone."
Upon hearing this, Lin Changâan nodded silently.
So thatâs why, dealing with a colony of Tier Two demonic insects, scorpions, is indeed tricky. No wonder Yun Yao was willing to share this information with him.
Itâs known that encountering a colony of Tier Two Demon Beasts would drive even a Fake Pill Master to retreat.
Another reason was the Forbidden-Breaking Talisman; purchasing such a talisman easily attracts unwanted attention, so Yun Yao was being very cautious.
"I possess a Yin Yang Joint Attack Secret Technique. Brother Lin, if we team up, should either of us break our oath during the exploration of the secret realm, the toxic insects outside would become our burial ground."
Yun Yao had planned to such an extent that it seemed she had been preparing for a long time.
He was also aware of the Yin Yang Joint Attack Secret Technique, which allows some Dao Companions and Sect disciples from prestigious clans, who have cooperated and trusted each other since childhood, to unleash far greater power than those of the same level.
According to the information provided by Yun Yao, if they could smoothly enter the Golden Core Cultivatorâs passing place and divide the spoils,
they would still have to escape the siege of the King Poison Scorpions.
Even if they were to fall out, it would have to be after they had escaped.
By that time, the treasure would already be in hand.
Thinking about this, Lin Changâan deliberated silently, realizing he needed to prepare some means for an escape.
"Mr. Yun, I appreciate the sincerity, but who can predict the future after twenty or thirty years? When the time comes, letâs take another careful look before deciding."
Though tempting, one must stay alive to claim such benefits.
Upon seeing Lin Changâan agree, a faint smile appeared on Yun Yaoâs face, and she nodded:
"Naturally, for who can predict future events? If someone discovers this secret realm in the meantime, Yun Yao wonât bring it up again."
In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, many cultivatorsâ passing places are discovered by chance by some cultivators, which is the so-called opportunity of the secret realm.
Moreover, numerous cultivators venture in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, and no one knows what might happen in twenty or thirty years.
If some cultivators were to discover it by chance, the dangers would certainly multiply several times.
This time, Lin Changâan had a slight advantage, another point being that the secret realm was in the area of Cloud Mist Mountain Range dense with toxic miasma.
Though his cultivation wasnât on par with Yun Yaoâs, he seemed to have a slight geographic advantage.
After discussing this opportunity, the two returned to their usual casual conversation.
However, before leaving, Yun Yao left behind a cultivation technique and mentioned she would return in three months to help boost his cultivation before departing.
Yet, for some reason, Yun Yaoâs steps seemed hurried before she left.
Meanwhile, Lin Changâanâs thoughts dwelled on the Golden Core opportunity Yun Yao mentioned.
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"The place where a late-stage Golden Core cultivator passed away, confirmed through bloodline sensing, seems unlikely to be false."