Half True, Half False

The Xuantian Hall elder gritted his teeth and finally decided to speak. "Fine, Shopkeeper Ji. Since you've put it this way, I'll tell you the truth."

He took a deep breath, as though he had made an enormous decision, then continued, "Xuantian Hall's core secret lies in the fact that we possess clues to an Ancient Ruin.

But that place is fraught with danger, packed with mechanisms and traps, with demon beasts running rampant. Both sides must join forces and dispatch top experts before there is even a sliver of hope of exploring it.

As for Xuantian Hall's true strength, aside from the experts known to the public, there are also several Grand Elders in secluded cultivation. Their cultivation is unfathomable."

Chen Ze narrowed his eyes slightly, a thoughtful look appearing in them as he considered how much truth there was in the elder's words.

The Star Moon Sect had discovered an Ancient Ruin, and Xuantian Hall had also discovered one. They were both Ancient Ruins—wasn't that a little too convenient?

Chen Ze said without changing expression, "That's all? How do I know you aren't just spouting nonsense? Are you making up lies at random to deceive me so you can get away?"

The Xuantian Hall elder hurriedly said, "Shopkeeper Ji, how would I dare deceive you?

Every word I said is true. If there is even half a false word, may Heaven strike me with thunder and have me suffer the punishment of five thunderbolts, leaving me to die a miserable death."

Chen Ze sneered. "Hmph, I'll believe you for the moment. But that still isn't enough to make me decide to cooperate with you. Xuantian Hall's past actions make it very difficult for me to readily believe in your sincerity."

The Xuantian Hall elder's eyes shifted as he