Killing for treasure was the most normal thing in the world. If he truly came across some fine treasure, Yang An would not mind doing the same.
A man was guilty for possessing jade; powerful artifacts naturally belonged to the capable.
Still, he would not strike without reason—unless he simply could not resist.
"Afraid."
The woman answered decisively, then continued:
"But if Immortal Elder wants my possession, that is fine too. I only ask that you save me. I want to take you as my master. If I can become your disciple, I will offer the treasure with both hands."
As she spoke, the woman dropped to her knees again with a thud.
"Oh?"
Yang An let out a soft sound of surprise. He truly was tempted.
An artifact capable of concealing one's aura so thoroughly that even he could not detect it at close range—its ability seemed far stronger than the Illusion Concealment Method he had mastered.
As for taking this woman as his disciple, that was not impossible.
The Mysterious Dao Sect had only just been established and needed fresh blood. It could not remain forever with only those few people.
If he could obtain it without robbing her, that would naturally be best. There would be no need to feel any guilt.
"Why ask me? Why not seek someone else?"
Yang An still asked.
There were countless cultivators in this world, yet he happened to encounter someone seeking a master here—and she even carried a rare treasure. It was hard not to be suspicious.
Upon hearing Yang An's question, the woman instead hesitated.
"I... I did seek them out, but they all died..."
"..."
"Why did they die?"
"We came all the way from the north, fleeing Heavenly Thorn State. We encountered too many demons along the