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One took a step back to move forward, the other feigned restraint to lure the prey. With both sides half-willing and half-resisting, Wang Sheng finally stood on the back of the golden roc.
He still appeared cautious, though, choosing to stand near the bird's hindquarters, keeping a safe distance from the three cultivators.
Their agreement had already been made clear. Once they found the treasure trove, Wang Sheng would go all out to assist them. Their loot would then be evenly divided instead of letting whoever found a treasure keep it.
In truth, Ziyun's terms were suspicious. Treasures were divided among cultivators based on ability, not equally. Nevertheless, Wang Sheng had to make it seem as if he believed her. He even showed a hint of initial trust toward her.
Currently, he was playing the role of Pi Kachew, a reclusive immortal who was traveling outside his sect for the first time. He had supposedly stumbled upon the glowing trail of a treasure and, torn between fear of being harmed and the desire for fortune, followed it into this realm.
It wasn't unbelievable for cultivators to behave in such a way if they were just starting to explore the endless starry skies.
Ziyun and her two companions had met many such cultivators before and had profited from them more than once, gaining considerable benefits. She even believed that Wang Sheng had fallen into their trap, oblivious...
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