"Treat me as an equal?"
Lin Xuan was overjoyed. The path of cultivation was incomparably difficult; if he could obtain the support of a high-level cultivator, the benefits went without saying. But on the surface, he still wore a respectful expression and said in fearful sincerity, "What are you saying, Fairy? How could this junior possibly..."
"Spare me that. I, Ouyang Qinxin, do not like hypocritical people. You have done me a great kindness, and besides, I also value the fact that you are Spirit Herb Mountain's young sect master. Whether you are willing to befriend me or not—decide with one word."
What a forthright woman. Lin Xuan inwardly cried out in admiration, and at once reined in his expression, saying sincerely, "Since Fairy does not disdain me, then this junior... I will respectfully obey rather than decline."
Hearing Lin Xuan say this, Ouyang Qinxin's expression also softened. This time, she was willing to lower herself to form a friendship for two reasons. First, she truly felt grateful for Lin Xuan's reminder and rescue. Second, in the cultivation world, Spirit Herb Mountain's weight could not be ignored. Although she was innately intelligent, after entering the Core Condensation stage, cultivation had also become extremely difficult, and from time to time she needed some precious spirit pills as aid. Befriending Lin Xuan was naturally all benefit and no harm to her.
She glanced at the Storage Bag in Lin Xuan's hand, pondered for a moment, and said, "I did not bring any treasures with me this time, so I will borrow flowers to offer the Buddha. Miao Ai's Storage Bag can serve as a first-meeting gift."
Lin Xuan was delighted. Although that Dragon-Shaped Magic Treasure had been taken into Ouyang Qinxin's possession, the other treasures were in this Storage Bag. The collection