"You're threatening me?"
The Mountain Giant Ape flew into a towering rage, its voice like muffled thunder rumbling into his ears.
Strange light flickered in its eyes. Judging from its expression, if a single word displeased it, it would grind Lin Xuan into powder.
Its aura was enough to make hearts submit. If it had been any other cultivator facing it, they might not even have been able to stand steady.
Yet Lin Xuan's expression was utterly calm. He turned a blind eye to the True Spirit's fury. The present situation was favorable to him; the other party was merely making an empty show of strength.
"Fellow Daoist, your words are too heavy. Among True Spirits, Your Excellency is counted as a formidable expert. How would Lin dare speak of threats? I have done this only because I had no other choice. My purpose is merely to make a trade with you, Fellow Daoist."
Lin Xuan lowered his stance considerably.
"A trade?"
"Indeed. The Fire Dragon Fruit has already been picked by my companion. If Fellow Daoist wants it, Lin will offer it up with both hands."
"Then what do you want?"
The Mountain Giant Ape had a violent temper, yes, but it was not stupid. When courtesy was shown beyond measure, there had to be something sought in return. This boy's strength was not weak, yet he had gone through so many twists and turns. If he said he had no purpose, did that mean something was wrong with his head?
"Fellow Daoist is overthinking it. Lin would never dare act against Your Excellency. I did this first because I wished to make friends with you."
"Make friends?"
The Mountain Giant Ape did not know whether to laugh or cry. One moment ago, the other party had still been