Chapter 482

Chapter 482: Exchange of Interests

Before delving into the main topic, Kou Shihai presented Wang Chen with a gift.

However, it wasn’t truly a gift, as it was originally Wang Chen’s war trophy—the storage bag belonging to the Blood Demon Purple Witch, Jin Shangzhi!

Wang Chen hadn’t taken this storage bag earlier not because he had forgotten or overlooked it, but because he lacked experience in handling demon cultivators’ storage bags, so he had simply discarded it.

Now, Kou Shihai brought back a storage bag that had been thoroughly cleansed, free of restrictions or poisonous curses.

A mid-level Purple Palace cultivator, skilled in plunder and ambush, would undoubtedly have valuable items in his storage bag.

Wang Chen did not refuse it. "Thank you, Commander."

"No need for formalities, just call me Senior Brother," Kou Shihai replied earnestly. "We both belong to the West Sea Sect, and though we are hundreds of thousands of miles apart, it is only natural to watch over and assist each other."

Wang Chen nodded. "Senior Brother Kou!"

Kou Shihai laughed heartily. "That’s right!"

He lightly tapped the table with his finger and said, "I heard that Luo Han isn’t very fond of you. Is that true?"

Wang Chen was taken aback by his directness but replied, "It’s not too bad."

"Don’t hide it from me," Kou Shihai shook his head. "I know Luo Han very well. To put it nicely, he is clever and capable; to put it bluntly, he is petty and loves to scheme."

"If you show submission at the Xun Celestial Guardian’s pavilion, he might reward you with two or three spirit fragments, but nothing more."

Wang Chen chuckled.

Though Kou Shihai’s words were harsh, they were not wrong. Luo Han was indeed that kind of person!

"Wang, with your talents and gifts, the Golden Core is within reach, and the Yuan Ying is not far off," Kou Shihai continued. "Though there may be setbacks now, your future is limitless. You are not comparable to the likes of us."

There was a faint trace of a deep sigh in his voice.

Wang Chen could only say, "Senior Brother, you flatter me."

"Not at all," Kou Shihai waved his hand. "Someone like you doesn’t need to get entangled with a person like Luo Han. Instead of being schemed against at the Xun Celestial Guardian’s pavilion, it would be better to stay at the Seven Star Pavilion, kill enemies, and build your own foundation."

Wang Chen was surprised that the Grand Commander had come to recruit him!

This was something he had never expected.

To be honest, the thought made him somewhat tempted.

Staying at the Xun Celestial Guardian’s pavilion was indeed quite dull, and he had to constantly fend off the scheming of a bunch of petty individuals.

It was nothing compared to the excitement at the Sand Guard.

Most importantly, killing the Sand Tribe cultivators would earn merit!

But Wang Chen wasn’t an impulsive youth; he wouldn’t change his method just because of a few words from Kou Shihai.

He also didn’t want to get caught up in the covert conflict between Kou Shihai and Luo Han!

After some thought, Wang Chen said, "Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother. I will consider it carefully."

Kou Shihai obviously didn’t expect to easily persuade Wang Chen. He nodded and said, "Alright, while you are stationed at the Seven Star Pavilion, I will additionally allocate 50% more spiritual energy for your cultivation."

After a pause, he continued, "I will also gift you a spirit tool to help you search for enemies and slay demons!"

Fifty percent more spiritual energy?

Wang Chen’s spirit lifted immediately.

The city defense formations of Daying City connected to a large spiritual vein, and most of the energy needed for cultivators in the city normally came from this vein that originated from the mountains.

However, the spiritual energy provided by the vein had limits, so it was essential to allocate it wisely to avoid fishing in a dried-up pond.

At the Xun Celestial Guardian’s pavilion where Wang Chen previously stationed, the highest limit of allocated energy was set at the level of initial Purple Palace.

To obtain more, he would have had to consume spirit stones.

The spiritual energy at the Seven Star Pavilion was stronger than that at the Celestial Guardian’s pavilion but still very limited.

Kou Shihai’s promise of an additional 50% of spiritual energy would raise the concentration at the Seven Star Pavilion to a higher level suitable for the Purple Palace.

This would completely meet Wang Chen’s cultivation needs.

Wang Chen was not an ordinary initial Purple Palace cultivator; his true cultivation level could rival that of a mid-level cultivator.

Having a higher level of spiritual energy environment would greatly benefit his training!

In comparison, receiving a spirit tool felt less significant.

Wang Chen was excited and asked, "Senior Brother Kou, what do I need to do?"

"It’s simple."

Kou Shihai pointed to the storage bag on the table. "You just need to kill a few more Sand Witches!"

Sand Witches were a term used to refer to the Sand Tribe cultivators. The Qi Training level called them witches, while the ones at the Purple Palace level were known as Purple Witches; higher up were the Great Witches and Ancestor Witches.

Kou Shihai, hailing from Daying City, had spent decades honing his skills after joining the West Sea Sect. After realizing he had no hope of condensing the Golden Core, he took on the role of guarding the Sand Guard and loathed the Sand Witches fiercely due to the bloody battles he had fought against them over the years.

As he spoke, he took out an ancient brass mirror and handed it to Wang Chen.

"This is the Hundred-Mile Mirror; it can show the surroundings within a radius of a hundred miles," Kou Shihai explained. "With your divine sense perception ability, this will surely enhance your effectiveness."

After receiving the news, he had rushed to the city wall at the first opportunity to personally verify Jin Shangzhi’s identity, confirming that the Blood Demon Purple Witch was genuine.

This sparked a great curiosity in Kou Shihai about Wang Chen.

It had only been a few days since Wang Chen rotated at the Seven Star Pavilion, and he had already eliminated one of Kou Shihai’s biggest concerns.

Kou Shihai didn’t believe that Wang Chen had achieved this solely by luck.

In his view, Wang Chen must have mastered some method to uncover and slay Jin Shangzhi.

His strength was undeniable.

Kou Shihai did not intend to probe into Wang Chen’s past because that was a major taboo.

He was willing to help or even support Wang Chen, solely for the purpose of enabling him to eliminate more enemies!

It could also be viewed as an exchange of benefits.

Most people would find it hard to understand Kou Shihai’s thoughts.

But Wang Chen could clearly sense the sincerity of the Grand Commander.

Without needing to activate the Global Mode of the Cultivation Panel, he could make accurate judgments.

Receiving the Hundred-Mile Mirror with both hands, Wang Chen replied solemnly, "I am willing to do my utmost to slay enemies and defeat demons!"

"Enemies" referred to the rival Sand Tribe, while "demons" referred to the Western Buddhist Sect!

"Excellent!" Kou Shihai smiled again and pointed at the brass mirror in Wang Chen’s hand. "This Hundred-Mile Mirror was previously opened by Gu Fengyu; it can be used three times a day and isn’t very useful for me. I hope it can shine brightly in your hands!"

The ancient mirror was only palm-sized yet felt heavy with significance.

Wang Chen held it in his hand, rubbing it with his palm, and felt a peculiar sensation.

After sending Kou Shihai away, just as he returned to the quiet room, the Little Cauldron hanging at his chest suddenly shook vigorously.

A sharp voice simultaneously entered Wang Chen’s ear: "Master, would you like the Little Cauldron to help you refine the recently acquired Qing Qian Kun Mirror?"

Qing Qian Kun Mirror?

Kou Shihai clearly mentioned the Hundred-Mile Mirror!

Wang Chen maintained his composure and asked, "How many spirit stones are required?"

The Cauldron Spirit of the Life Creation Cauldron hadn’t made a sound in a long time, and today it suddenly popped out eagerly, exhibiting an extraordinarily keen enthusiasm.

There must be some secret behind this!