Upon hearing Han Yue's purpose for coming, Xiao Yao was taken aback for a moment, and then asked with some doubt.
"Even Senior Han Yue's strength couldn't conquer that ruin?"
"In that case, inviting me to join would probably be pointless, wouldn't it? After all, we're both at the Da Dou Shi level."
Han Yue nodded, saying with a hint of helplessness.
"I obtained the information about those ruins by chance; there's a high probability they were left by Dou Wang or even Dou Huang expert."
"However, the ruins have been occupied by a peak fourth-tier magical beast— the Purple-Striped Wind-Chasing Leopard."
"With my strength, there's no way I could enter the ruins and take the treasures right under that monster's nose."
"As for why I asked Junior Brother Xiao Yao for help, it's simply because I couldn't find a student capable of handling magical beasts of this level."
A bitter smile appeared on Han Yue's lips.
"Even if we could get them to come, the cost would be enormous."
"I might only get a small share of the spoils from exploring the ruins; the lion's share will go to that student."
After hearing the whole story, Xiao Yao nodded.
A fourth-tier peak magical beast is indeed difficult to deal with; it is equivalent to Peak Dou Ling among humans.
Even the top-ranked monsters on the Strong Rankings wouldn't dare say they could win with a guaranteed victory against a monster of this level.
Of course, holding off this monster is still possible, enough for Han Yue to enter the ruins and search for treasures.
However, as Han Yue said, if a student ranked at the top of the Strong Rankings were to take action, most of the benefits of the Strong Ranking would go to that student.
Xiao Yao tapped his fingers lightly on the table as he pondered.
He knew why Han Yue had come to him; it was because of the trump card he had previously played, which had given Han Yue hope.
But those who are family know their own situation; their trump cards are only for one use, and once they're gone, they're gone.
Of course, these three months are also enough time for Xiao Yao to produce a new Sun Magic Core.
He is even currently instilling a Fifth-Tier Magic Core.
However, due to the vast difference between his own strength and the level of Fifth-Tier Magic Core, Xiao Yao has not yet successfully infused the Fifth-Tier Magic Core to its full potential.
"Senior Han Yue, to be honest, after I use that trump card once, it takes me quite a while to build up my strength."
"While it is indeed possible to kill that demonic beast, the cost would be enormous," Xiao Yao stated truthfully.
Han Yue nodded knowingly and said, "Junior Brother Xiao Yao, please rest assured, I had already thought it through before I came. We'll split the spoils from the ruins fifty-fifty."
"If it's something that can be used multiple times, like Dou Technique, we'll split it equally. I definitely won't let you, junior, suffer a loss."
"Besides, our attributes are different, so our needs will definitely be different as well, and we won't argue about it."
Xiao Yao nodded; he was indeed somewhat tempted.
Because if it really is a relic left by Dou Wang or even Dou Huang expert, it is very likely that there is a corresponding inheritance inside.
If one possesses Earth Tier Cultivation Method, or even Earth Tier Dou Technique, it would be a huge profit.
Compared to Earth Tier Cultivation Method and Earth Tier Dou Technique, the value of a Fourth-Tier Sun Magic Core is much less.
Of course, this is the ideal situation.
More likely, the ruins do not contain such valuable artifacts, or have already been visited by people or destroyed by monsters.
However, Xiao Yao was willing to take this risk, even if it meant losing only a Fourth-Tier Sun Magic Core.
"Can."
Xiao Yao pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke.
Han Yue was overjoyed upon hearing this and quickly said, "Then let's not delay and set off immediately!"
Xiao Yao also felt that delay might lead to complications, so he didn't hesitate and immediately set off with Han Yue.
The two leaped and darted between the buildings, quickly reaching the edge of the basin.
Beyond the rocky mountains, an endless primeval forest comes into view.
The two disappeared into the primeval forest one after the other, and soon their figures vanished from sight.
This primeval forest is teeming with magical beasts.
The students of the Inner Academy also frequently venture into the primeval forest to cultivate, hunt magical beasts, and gather resources.
Therefore, Xiao Yao and his companion's actions were inconspicuous, even quite ordinary.
After venturing deep into the primeval forest, Han Yue took out a sheepskin map, examined it carefully, and then followed the map's directions, wandering around.
Half a day later, Han Yue looked at the map, but then stopped walking.
Xiao Yao also stopped and looked at Han Yue with a puzzled expression.
"Senior Han Yue, you're not lost, are you?"
A blush immediately appeared on Han Yue's usually aloof face.
"How could that be... How could I possibly be lost... I just wanted to double-check."
Xiao Yao chuckled and then extended his hand to Han Yue.
Han Yue hesitated for a moment, but still placed the sheepskin map in Xiao Yao's hand.
Xiao Yao flashed and climbed a giant tree, surveying the surrounding terrain. Combining the terrain with his observations, he quickly determined his direction.
After landing, the two changed direction and headed towards another valley.
Han Yue also noticed the change in direction, and her pretty face flushed slightly.
She glanced at Xiao Yao, and only breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Xiao Yao wasn't making fun of her about it.
After a while, Han Yue said, as if trying to make amends.
"I wasn't familiar with the layout of the Inner Academy; it wasn't intentional."
Xiao Yao smiled and didn't dwell on such a trivial matter.
"It's alright, I'm not familiar with this area either, and I don't know if I'm heading in the right direction."
Soon after, the two heard the roar of a monster.
There were far fewer traces of magical beasts around, clearly indicating that there was a powerful magical beast nearby that had intimidated them.
"This seems to be the Purple-Striped Wind-Chasing Leopard," Han Yue said somewhat uncertainly.
Just then, a purple figure suddenly darted out of the distant valley, swift as the wind and extremely fast.
Han Yue exclaimed, "That's wonderful! It really is Purple-Striped Wind-Chasing Leopard!"
Xiao Yao looked at the Purple-Striped Wind-Chasing Leopard and asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Since this Purple-Striped Wind-Chasing Leopard leaves its lair, why doesn't Senior Sister Han Yue take advantage of the moment it leaves to enter the ruins and search for treasures?"
Han Yue said with a smile, "Junior Brother Xiao Yao, you may not know this, but the Purple-Striped Wind-Chasing Leopard has an extremely keen sense of smell. If any other creature enters its territory, it can detect it even if it's several miles or tens of miles away."
"And with the speed of the Wind-Chasing Leopard, it wouldn't even take a moment for it to get back."
"If we were to try and enter its lair to search for treasure while it's away, we'd probably be trapped and killed inside the ruins."
Xiao Yao, however, seemed to be deep in thought, and said after a moment of contemplation.
"That would be a good opportunity to take advantage of the Wind-Chasing Leopard's keen sense of smell. After it leaves its den, we could deliberately enter and then launch a surprise attack!"
Han Yue was somewhat confused. No matter how big the attack, wouldn't they still have to face the Wind-Chasing Leopard head-on?
This is also because Han Yue was unaware of the details of Xiao Yao's trump card.
If they knew it was just a Magic Core, they wouldn't have this concern.
Especially since Xiao Yao can remotely control this Magic Core, there's even less to worry about.