Chapter 383

Chapter 383: Treasure?

After a moment of vigilance, the two soon realized there was another person nearby.

Both turned their gazes towards Ji Yang.

Sometimes, three people could feel safer, as they all had to be cautious of one another.

However, when they sensed Ji Yang’s realm, both paused for a moment.

Why was there also a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage?

When they recognized Ji Yang’s face, they quickly recalled who he was.

After all, they had previously observed him when the disciple from the He Dao Sect disembarked from the warship; they had a strong impression of the mid Foundation Establishment stage disciple from the He Dao Sect.

At that moment, Ji Yang continued to walk toward the black stone, paying no attention to the two, although his iron pick was already itching to be used.

The two naturally noticed where Ji Yang was heading and immediately looked in his direction.

Initially, they thought Ji Yang had discovered some treasure, but looking ahead, there was nothing but a pile of rubble.

This left them puzzled, and as they exchanged glances, they kept watching Ji Yang’s movements without leaving.

If there truly was some valuable treasure, then they wouldn’t hold back; whoever had the higher skill would claim it, and as for Ji Yang, despite being a genius from the He Dao Sect, he did not hold much weight in their eyes.

Still, they needed to be cautious; a genius like that must possess extraordinary means. It would be great if they could let the other person test things out, as they could then take advantage of the situation.

At that moment, both shared the same thought, although they kept it hidden in their hearts, not revealing it.

After all, they were both cultivators at the Spirit Transformation Stage; reaching this realm meant they were far from foolish.

Soon, Ji Yang approached the black stone on the ground.

After some consideration, Ji Yang slightly nodded, confirming that this was a type of ore he had never seen before.

Then, without hesitation, Ji Yang raised his iron pick and struck down toward the black stone.

Meanwhile, the two nearby focused intently on Ji Yang’s every move, eager to see what treasure he had found.

Could it be that unknown black stone?

Yet no matter how they looked at it, it was merely a common piece of rubble and not anything rare.

However, they didn’t let down their guard; maybe their eyes were not keen enough, or perhaps there was some treasure beneath the black stone?

As Ji Yang swung the iron pick, both felt their magical energy rising, clearly ready to act at any moment.

“Clang!”

In the quiet environment, the sound of the iron pick striking the black stone echoed.

As the black stone was pried from the ground, the two silently held their breath, their eyes fixed on the spot beneath the stone.

However, besides the dark, muddy soil below, there was nothing else.

The two turned their gazes to the black stone.

Just then, Ji Yang reached out and picked up the excavated black stone to examine it closely, and a subtle change occurred in his expression.

Could this truly be a treasure? Or perhaps a rare, high-quality ore?

The two watching felt a stir in their hearts.

Just as they were about to act, they noticed Ji Yang frowning and then, without hesitation, he tossed the stone aside, muttering,

“What is this thing!”

Afterward, Ji Yang brushed the dirt off his hands and, caught off guard, turned to leave.

The two remaining did not act rashly, nor did they react to Ji Yang’s departure.

Cultivators never engage in pointless fights over things that hold no benefit.

Looking at the black stone that Ji Yang had casually discarded, the two did not approach to examine it but instead returned to their original state of vigilance.

“Fellow Daoist, you and I are like rivers that do not interfere with each other; let’s leave it at that!”

The disciple from the Xuantian Sect spoke first.

“Agreed, that was my intention,”

The two hit it off and cautiously retreated.

As the three of them vanished, the area returned to its previous calm.

Yet this tranquility did not last long; about fifteen minutes after the three left, a figure flew over at astonishing speed.

It was none other than the Four Symbols Sect disciple who had just departed.

Upon arriving, this disciple did not linger but headed straight for the black stone that Ji Yang had discarded.

At that moment, a smug smile appeared at the corner of the Four Symbols Sect disciple’s mouth.

The subtle change in Ji Yang’s expression could not escape his notice; he didn’t believe that the black stone was entirely worthless. Perhaps this was a trap set by Ji Yang, pretending to be disinterested and tossing away the treasure, and then waiting for them to leave before sneaking back to retrieve it.

As for why Ji Yang did this, the reason was simple—he was a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage, what ability did he have to take the treasure right under their noses? He intended to confuse the two of them.

Since they were both cautious of one another, they wouldn’t closely investigate at that moment. However, who would have thought that he had already seen through Ji Yang’s trick? He wanted to find out exactly what this black stone was!

Just as the Four Symbols Sect disciple was about to pick up the black stone on the ground for a thorough inspection, he suddenly heard a familiar voice beside him:

“Fellow Daoist, that seems a bit unfair.”

Turning his head, the Four Symbols Sect disciple discovered that the disciple from the Xuantian Sect had returned at some point.

“What do you mean?”

The Four Symbols Sect disciple withdrew his hand and glared at the disciple from the Xuantian Sect.

“Enough with the playing dumb; I know you came for that stone. You don’t think I’ve been deceived by that kid too, do you?”

The Xuantian Sect disciple said with a smile as he looked down at the black stone on the ground.

Clearly, he had also noticed Ji Yang’s expression earlier, and now that he had returned, he aimed to test the waters. Their mutual return convinced both that the black stone had to be a treasure.

Today, even if it led to a fierce battle, they would get it in their hands.

Upon entering the secret realm and finding something, they would definitely not give up!

In a moment, the atmosphere grew charged.

The earlier Four Symbols Sect disciple frowned; while the treasure was enticing, the opponent was a cultivator at the same level. He didn’t feel confident about winning a fight.

Moreover, this was inside a secret realm, and their clash might attract other cultivators or other dangers, making it very unwise.

Besides, he didn’t even know what this black stone truly was.

With this thought, the cautious expression on the Four Symbols Sect disciple’s face faded, and he smiled slightly, saying,

“Fellow Daoist, how about we split it evenly?”

Upon hearing this, the disciple from the Xuantian Sect also revealed a kind smile:

“Good, that was my intention!”

The two came to an agreement once again and established a Heart Demon contract, agreeing to share this treasure.

With the Heart Demon contract in place, the two no longer remained vigilant and focused their attention on the black stone on the ground.