Chapter 380

Chapter 380: Entering the Graveyard

The initiative had now shifted to Zhou Luo.

With Little White by his side, he was completely unafraid of the two Immortal Sect disciples opposite him.

As for the background issues Shangguan Qianxue had mentioned earlier…

He had already used methods to increase Long Yunshuang’s favorability. So even if the Immortal Sect wanted to make an example of him afterward…

Not only was this ancient site meant for training its disciples anyway, but also considering his several children and his relationship with Long Yunshuang, he had no reason to worry.

In terms of backing and strength, he himself wasn’t exactly weak either.

That was why he could afford to act so fearlessly.

Shangguan Qianxue pursed her lips and fixed her gaze on him, a flicker of odd light showing in her beautiful eyes.

She knew his style of action very well. She also knew that unless she offered something sufficiently precious, he absolutely wouldn’t simply hand over that spiritual artifact.

Right now, the situation was unfavorable for her.

Thinking of her master’s instructions before her departure, Shangguan Qianxue hardened her heart and finally made a decision.

She opened her palm. An azure spiritual ring materialized there.

Lightly embedded in the ring was a ruby that glittered brilliantly.

"This is the Bi Shui Ring. It can heal injuries and increase cultivation. It’s a top-grade magical artifact," Shangguan Qianxue stated earnestly.

This Bi Shui Ring had always adorned her finger. It was a cultivation treasure her master had bestowed upon her long ago.

It was precisely by relying on this artifact that she had managed to advance to the mid-level Foundation Establishment within just a few decades. It was one of her trump cards.

Now, for the sake of that spiritual artifact and her future prospects, she had no choice but to bring out this Second Level top-tier magical artifact.

Hearing these words, Zhou Luo’s eyes lit up.

He hadn’t expected her to be willing to part with a top-tier Second Level magical artifact.

What a pity it was an auxiliary cultivation treasure. If it had been an offensive or defensive artifact, that would have greatly enhanced his own strength.

But if it had been such a thing, she probably wouldn’t have compromised so easily either.

Regardless, it was still a top-tier Foundation Establishment magical artifact.

"This isn’t enough," Zhou Luo said calmly.

Compared to a spiritual artifact, this top-tier Foundation Establishment magical artifact clearly fell far short in value.

Shangguan Qianxue then produced three additional golden talismans: "These are upper-level symbols. This is the absolute limit of what I can offer."

These three talismans were also among her trump cards, and now she had to produce them too.

Exchanging a top-tier Foundation Establishment magical artifact and three upper-level symbols for one spiritual artifact wasn’t exactly a good bargain.

But Zhou Luo knew this was the absolute limit of what she could do.

He wasn’t ignorant of the principle that "Treasure invites calamity". He also understood clearly that even if he acquired that spiritual artifact – disregarding whether he could pass through these two individuals before him – just looking at Long Yunshuang’s expression, she would probably come demanding it afterward.

Facing this woman with royal bloodline, should he give it to her or not?

Since he couldn’t keep it anyway, exchanging it for some benefits was the better choice.

But those benefits alone were not enough to entice him; he valued their status more.

According to what he knew, in the Qinyuan Sect, anyone who advanced to mid-level Foundation Establishment would participate in an elder assessment, and upon success, they would enjoy the privileges of being an elder.

The two before him were so fixated on that spiritual artifact, clearly aiming for the position of an elder.

In the Qinyuan Sect, elders still held more influence than ordinary disciples.

Although he would not enter the Immortal Sect for cultivation in the future, his children would eventually go there.

For now, his eldest son Zhou Chang Le did not have enough influence within the sect.

Zhou Luo wanted to take this opportunity to expand his influence.

So he looked at Shangguan Qianxue and said, "Apart from this, I also need you to help me with three things."

Shangguan Qianxue frowned slightly: "What things?"

"It’s not urgent yet; you’ll find out later. If you agree, I can give that spiritual artifact to you."

"If not, forget it."

Zhou Luo said with a grave and earnest expression.

He hadn’t fully thought through these three things yet, but they would certainly be after she ascended to the position of an elder in the Immortal Sect.

Shangguan Qianxue pondered for a moment, considering his identity and strength, and nodded slightly: "As long as it’s within a reasonable scope, I can agree."

"Then hand those things over to me," Zhou Luo said calmly.

But Shangguan Qianxue paused in surprise and said coldly: "It seems you haven’t obtained that spiritual artifact yet."

"I will obtain it eventually. I need to ensure you won’t change your mind, since your Senior Brother will recover soon," Zhou Luo gave his explanation.

Facing such words, Shangguan Qianxue hesitated for a moment before tossing out a contract.

"In that case, let’s sign this contract. If you don’t obtain that spiritual artifact, all our cooperation will be null and void…" she said with a cool expression.

Although handing the items over to him was risky, if he didn’t succeed, he would have to return everything.

She wasn’t worried he would break the contract.

Because this contract was issued by the Qinyuan Sect, and once signed by both parties, it would be protected by the sect.

If he violated the contract later, he would face pursuit and punishment from the sect.

As far as she knew, he was still the controller of long-life families, and more so, he had children cultivating in the Immortal Sect.

If he truly ignored it all and broke the contract, everything would be destroyed.

She believed he wouldn’t do something that foolish.

Zhou Luo took the contract, examined its contents, and then added what he needed.

Only after that did he drop a drop of his essence blood onto it and hand it back.

Shangguan Qianxue looked at the contents, found no issues, and then dripped her own essence blood as well.

Instantly, the parchment emitted a golden light.

The contract was concluded.

After doing these things, Zhou Luo ordered Little White to dispel the illusion.

As the illusion disappeared, Song Zhan immediately woke up.

He came to abruptly, looked at Zhou Luo before him, stepped back several paces, and stared alertly at the other.

"It really was your handiwork," he said with anger, a magical artifact now in his hand.

"Senior Brother, we just need to wait here."

Shangguan Qianxue’s voice sounded at that moment, halting his intent to act.

Song Zhan looked back at his Junior Sister, bewildered.

Zhou Luo put Little White back into his bag and walked toward the tombstone.

"Junior Sister, what do you mean by these words?" Song Zhan communicated through telepathy.

Due to the contract, Shangguan Qianxue couldn’t reveal specific details to him; she only vaguely stated that the spiritual artifact would be theirs, but they shouldn’t disturb the other.

Song Zhan was extremely puzzled inside.

But seeing the Junior Sister so certain of obtaining the spiritual artifact, he couldn’t say much more.

Boom—

At that very moment, Zhou Luo, standing before the huge tombstone, employed some unknown method.

They heard a tremendous roar suddenly come from the tomb behind him.

After the roar, the tomb abruptly burst forth with piercingly bright light.

Within the light, a faint path slowly emerged.

Song Zhan breathed heavily, his body trembling, wishing he could rush out on the spot.

But recalling his Junior Sister’s words, he had no choice but to temporarily suppress his impulses.

Seeing the passage appear, Zhou Luo calmly and composedly walked into the tomb.