Upon hearing Electrolux's words, Su Zui smiled and spoke.
"Whether it was by chance or not is unimportant. What matters is that you saved my life, senior. I am overjoyed to be able to help you."
Seeing Su Zui's sincere gaze, Electrolux smiled and nodded.
Looking at Su Zui, Electrolux couldn't help but think of another boy.
The two of them really do look quite alike.
Su Zui looked up at the terrified Golden Hawksbill Turtle and said, "Golden Hawksbill Turtle, I won't kill you."
The Golden Hawksbill Turtle, which had been waiting for death with its eyes closed, suddenly raised its head upon hearing this, its golden vertical pupils filled with surprise and doubt.
It looked at the boy in front of it, who had just been about to take its life, puzzled, wondering why he had suddenly changed his mind.
Su Zui continued, "There is a senior in my sea of consciousness who wishes to discuss a deal with you."
As soon as he finished speaking, a wisp of Electrolux's Divine Soul power emanated from Su Zui's Soul Power, and a faint grayish-white light floated on the surface of the lake, revealing an aged phantom that landed in front of the Golden Hawksbill Turtle.
The Golden Hawksbill Turtle stiffened upon sensing the vast and ancient aura within this Divine Soul, and a deep sense of dread appeared in its golden vertical pupils.
It dared not move, and could only watch the grayish-white light and shadow in front of it warily.
Electrolux calmly looked at the ancient creature and slowly spoke, "Little one, I know that the Gold of Life is nurtured within you. That thing was formed by your destiny, but the Gold of Life remains within you, and you can only absorb it slowly. To completely refine it, it will take tens of thousands of years."
"Moreover, this life force is far too powerful. At your current level, you'll probably be devoured by its immense life force and die before you even finish refining the Gold of Life."
The Golden Hawksbill Turtle let out a low whimper, as if it were on guard, or perhaps it was reluctant to part with the creature.
The Gold of Life was something it had stolen with great difficulty; how could it possibly hand it over to someone else so easily?
However, given the current situation, it seems we have no choice but to accept it.
"I won't take it for nothing."
Electrolux softened his tone, his voice carrying a sincerity.
"Give me the Gold of Life, and I will grant you a great destiny. I will never break my promise."
Upon hearing this, the massive body of the Golden Hawksbill Turtle trembled violently.
The old man before him was far too powerful, far exceeding the limits of his comprehension.
The old man's claim that he would receive a tremendous stroke of good fortune must be true.
After all, if the other party had any ill intentions towards me, I would be dead by now.
"All things have a spirit, and I, in the name of the Holy Necromancer, swear that I will never break my promise."
The lake became quiet, with only the gentle sound of the water lapping against the rocks.
The Golden Hawksbill Turtle lowered its head, its golden pupils repeatedly sweeping over Electrolux, Su Zui, and Qian Renxue.
It could sense that if these people insisted on attacking, it would have no chance of resisting.
The fact that the other party is now willing to trade with it instead of forcibly plundering it is already a rare opportunity.
On one side is the Gold of Life, which is held in one's hand but cannot be fully utilized in a short time; on the other side is the hope of survival, and even an incredible opportunity.
After a moment's consideration, the Golden Hawksbill Turtle slowly lowered its head and emitted a gentle hum, signifying its acceptance of the deal.
Qian Renxue stood beside Su Zui, quietly watching this scene. She gently leaned on his shoulder and chuckled softly, "It seems our trip to the Star Dou will bring another unique encounter."
Su Zui turned his head to look at her, a faint smile appearing in his eyes, and gripped the Great Luo Sword Embryo tightly. "Hmm, fate is wondrous. I just wonder, what exactly is this great fortune that Electrolux spoke of that belongs to me?"
Electrolux gazed at the Golden Hawksbill Turtle willing to hand over the Gold of Life, and a long-lost smile appeared on his gaunt face.
The Golden Hawksbill Turtle gave a low hum, its massive head swaying slightly, its thick shell trembling gently, causing ripples to spread across the lake's surface.
It looked at the grayish-white phantom of Electrolux's Divine Soul, a deep sound rumbling in its throat, tinged with difficulty. "Senior, you are unaware that this Gold of Life has already taken root in my body, and I have no way to remove it."
Qian Renxue frowned slightly. "Is that so? Isn't that troublesome?"
Upon hearing this, Electrolux showed no surprise in his aged eyes, only gave a faint laugh, and slowly raised his withered, ethereal hand.
The grayish-white Necromantic Soul Power did not carry the destructive and decaying aura of the past; instead, it was as gentle as an evening breeze, without the slightest aggression.
"It's alright. Just because you can't get it out yourself doesn't mean I can't."
As soon as he finished speaking, a wisp of extremely faint, pure, almost transparent Divine Soul thread floated out from his palm and slowly descended towards the massive body of the Golden Hawksbill Turtle.
The silk thread bypassed the flesh and meridians of the Golden Hawksbill Turtle, sinking directly into its source dantian.
The Golden Hawksbill Turtle tensed up, instinctively wanting to curl up in its shell, but the power gently enveloped its Divine Soul, soothing its restless essence, without any pain of being plundered or torn.
It slowly relaxed, lying quietly on the reef, its huge pupils fixed on the direction of its dantian.
A moment later, a warm and soft pale golden halo seeped out little by little from the gaps in the Golden Hawksbill Turtle.
The halo grew brighter and brighter, enveloping a fist-sized crystal that flowed slowly like liquid gold.
Inside the crystal, endless vitality flows, as if it contains a vibrant little world, where the illusion of sprouting plants and flowing springs flashes by.
An intensely rich life force suddenly spread out, and the withered aquatic plants around instantly sprouted new shoots. On the surface of the lake, patches of tiny white flowers instantly appeared.
The Gold of Life slowly emerged from the Golden Hawksbill Turtle, hovering in mid-air and gently rotating.
The Golden Hawksbill Turtle exhaled a long breath carrying the fragrance of grass and trees. The heavy shackles that had weighed on its essence for countless years were instantly lightened as the Gold of Life left its body.
It didn't feel any intense pain, only a sense of emptiness at the departure of something that had been with it for so long, but the thought of the good fortune Electrolux had promised quickly suppressed this reluctance.
"That's it."
Electrolux's gaze was fixed on the Gold of Life suspended in mid-air, his voice trembling slightly. His dormant Divine Soul, silent for countless millennia, ignited a flame at this moment. "That's right, it is the Gold of Life, the purest primordial life force."
Without further hesitation, he extended his illusory hand forward. The grayish-white Divine Soul power gently enveloped the flowing golden crystal, slowly pulling it towards him.
The Gold of Life trembled slightly, seemingly trying to break free instinctively, but Electrolux's Divine Soul techniques were too profound. The Holy Necromancer's understanding of origin and Divine Soul was far beyond what this ancient Soul Beast could compare to.
The gentle life force and the gray, ethereal Divine Soul touched each other, but instead of erupting into the violent conflict one might expect, they miraculously blended together.