"But that shouldn't require me to exert so much effort, right?" Liu Chen said, a hint of disdain appearing on his lips.
Then, he changed the subject: "What's more, I don't want to fall out with Fairy Li Shan and Fiendess Fen Tian. Those two are not to be trifled with; I don't want to cause trouble for myself." Liu Chen's voice revealed his apprehension towards these two female Gu Immortals, clearly indicating a considerable understanding of their strength.
"You!" Hei Lou Lan's face changed dramatically, staring at Liu Chen with disbelief, as if she had witnessed something utterly terrifying.
One must know that the relationship between Fairy Li Shan, Fiendess Fen Tian, and her was an absolute secret. Besides the three of them, no fourth person knew. Even within the Hei Family, no one was aware of this secret. And she herself had only recently acknowledged Fairy Li Shan, not even having met her great-aunt, Fiendess Fen Tian, yet!
However, this secret was now easily exposed by the person in front of her. How could she not be shocked and surprised?
Nevertheless, Hei Lou Lan had experienced many trials and tribulations. She quickly calmed down, took a deep breath, and then stared intently at Liu Chen, saying in a deep voice, "Speak, what kind of transaction do you want?"
Liu Chen's lips curved slightly into a faint smile, as if he had long anticipated Hei Lou Lan's reaction. He unhurriedly took out a rank six Strength Path Immortal Gu from his Pregnant, displaying it before Hei Lou Lan, and said, "I can provide you with a Strength Path Immortal Gu and assist you in ascending to an Immortal. But from now on, you must serve me for a hundred years. How about it, isn't that a good deal?"
"To expect me to serve you for a hundred years with just a rank six Immortal Gu is simply wishful thinking! Since you are aware of my relationship with Pear Mountain Fairy and Fiendess Fen Tian, you should just state your conditions clearly." Hei Lou Lan's expression instantly returned to indifference, and she spoke to Liu Chen without ceremony.
Seeing this, Liu Chen's lips curved slightly, revealing an almost imperceptible smile. He stared intently at Hei Lou Lan and slowly said, "Immortal Gu are unique; even Gu Immortals do not all possess them. And you, as a Great Strength True Martial Physique, will surely die if you don't have a Strength Path Immortal Gu to blast open your immortal aperture. So, what is there to hesitate about? I can at most assist you in ascending to an Immortal. This condition is already generous enough, isn't it?"
Hei Lou Lan frowned slightly, clearly dissatisfied with Liu Chen's words. She retorted, "No! If I die, wouldn't your Strength Path Immortal Gu be wasted? Of course, you must help me ascend to an Immortal. Moreover, if you are truly sincere, you should help me get revenge. As long as I can personally kill Black City, I am willing to serve you. Not to mention a hundred years, even a thousand years, I will not hesitate!"
Hei Lou Lan's tone was firm and unyielding, clearly indicating her deep obsession with revenge.
"Black City is a rank seven Gu Immortal, and the Hei Family is a super force! Don't forget, you are currently my prisoner; your life and death depend entirely on my whim!" Liu Chen's voice was cold, as if devoid of any emotion.
Facing Liu Chen's threat, Hei Lou Lan's eyes burned like torches. She responded without flinching, "Of course, I know how difficult it is to kill Black City, but I will never yield to you. I only have this one request: if you can help me eliminate Black City, I am willing to pledge allegiance to you. Otherwise, kill or dismember me as you please!"
Liu Chen's lips curved slightly, revealing an almost imperceptible smile. He slowly said, "I can help you kill Black City, but this Immortal Gu is not given for free. After you ascend to an Immortal, the remaining Heaven and Earth Qi should be enough to refine two Immortal Gu, right? You must give me one of those Immortal Gu as the price for my assistance."
After he finished speaking, Liu Chen flipped his palm, and the rank six Strength Path Immortal Gu vanished as if by magic, leaving no trace.
Seeing this, Hei Lou Lan was secretly delighted. She hadn't intended to pay any real price, and now that Liu Chen proactively offered to exchange with an Immortal Gu, it was like a windfall from heaven for her. So, she agreed without hesitation, "Good, no problem! As long as you can help me eliminate Black City, I, Hei Lou Lan, will be your subordinate and will never betray you!"
Hei Lou Lan thought to herself, since she didn't need to pay anything substantial, she would get a Strength Path Immortal Gu and a free helper. Only a fool would refuse such a good deal!
"Then you stay here for now," Liu Chen said to Hei Lou Lan in front of him, "After I recuperate for a while and recover some Origin Qi, I will take you to find Fairy Li Shan."
As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Chen turned around without hesitation, his figure like a ghost, instantly disappearing from his spot. In the blink of an eye, he returned to the center of his immortal aperture.
Standing in the center of the immortal aperture, Liu Chen took a deep breath, composed himself, and then began to carefully inventory the spoils of this adventure.
First to catch his eye was naturally the magnificent immortal gu house—Near Water Pavilion. This immortal gu house was not only grand and imposing but also contained endless profoundness and mysteries within.
In addition, there was the rank nine Yellow Apricot Immortal Essence, exuding a rich Immortal Essence Qi.
However, these were not the most exciting gains for Liu Chen.
What he truly cared about were three other things—three true inheritances, eleven Immortal Gu, and the colorful treasure chest containing Giant Suns Will.
Each of these three true inheritances was a peerless Secret Manual, containing endless wisdom and power.
One of them was called the Sword Dao True Inheritance. Liu Chen opened it and was immediately captivated by its contents. Although this true inheritance did not come with an Immortal Gu, its insights into Sword Dao cultivation and Sword Dao killer moves made his eyes light up, as if a door to the Peak of Sword Dao had opened before him.
Another was the Blood Path True Inheritance, which detailed methods for purifying Bloodline and exchanging Blood. After browsing it, Liu Chen's heart stirred, and a bold idea emerged in his mind. Perhaps these methods could be useful at some point in the future.
However, he was not in a hurry to try them immediately, as these methods required careful use, and a slight misstep could lead to unexpected consequences.
The last true inheritance was an extremely rare Food Dao True Inheritance, which not only contained methods for feeding Immortal Gu but also a Food Dao killer move called Abundant Food and Clothing. This true inheritance was simply a godsend for Liu Chen.