“It’s not out of the question,” the plant spirit offered after some silence. “So long as you can complete the mission that I set for the Hus, then partnership between us is also feasible.”0

“Tell me plainly, what can I gain and what price do I need to pay?”0

“I need large sums of mysterious power stones,” the plant spirit said bluntly. “As for what you stand to gain—Water of Life is what you crave the most. Apart from that, I can offer you the same deal as I did the Hus. So long as you pay the appropriate price, I can also sever off some core origin to create a replica and eliminate your enemies!”2

“What is your price for Water of Life?”0

“I charged the Hus sixty thousand stones per drop. You are the Sword Sovereign’s descendant, an esteemed personage that everyone knows. Fifty thousand stones will do!”0

“……” Li Hao laughed, but inwardly cursed up a storm. You guys really know how to rip someone off! You put it like you’re giving me a deal!0

Naturally, his talk of partnership was entirely bullshit. The young man just wanted to test the waters.0

“If I may be so bold, are you stronger...0