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Hearing this question, Yousha immediately fell silent, and she turned toward Hermit Xiao with barely concealed anxiety. Even He Lianyun, who had carried himself all day with mild manners and a hint of deference, straightened his expression and grew solemn.
In truth, what stood between them and a true partnership with Luo Chen, aside from questions of materials and alchemy, was one simple but decisive concern: strength.
If the difference in power was too great, their so-called cooperation would be nothing more than sheep walking willingly into a tiger's den. Luo Chen's fearsome reputation as the Fire Spirit Lord only made them all the more wary. If he were to refine the Nether Origin Pill and then turn against them, their combined power might still prove insufficient to restrain him. All their efforts would be wasted.
For that reason, the moment they had decided to seek him out, they had begun investigating every detail about him. That investigation had continued right up to this very moment.
From the instant Luo Chen entered Lianyun Tower, Hermit Xiao, whose divine soul was formidable and whose perception was among the keenest of all rogue cultivators, had been quietly observing his every word and gesture. That was why he had barely spoken during their earlier negotiations. Now, under their expectant gazes, Hermit Xiao finally let out a heavy breath.
"I've caught a glimpse of his true strength, although only a fraction of it. The rumors about him are not entirely false. Luo Chen truly shows signs of recovering from serious injuries. His life force is weak. The power he displayed...
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