"I see." Old Man Ma nodded. This was quite similar to his own guess. The other party was a Late Core Condensation Realm cultivator and held the post of elder as well; if he had not been passing through on his travels, why would he have come to this poor, remote backwater?
His cultivation was not high, but he was, after all, the head of a clan, and when it came to scheming, he was an old fox. His thoughts spun like lightning, and he had already prepared his words. "Then this truly is fate. If Elder does not disdain it, you may stay here for some time. Though Huangqi Mountain is in a remote location, its scenery is beautiful, and the Spirit Vein also has rather extraordinary aspects."
"Oh?" Lin Xuan nodded, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
"Heh heh, if Elder is willing to remain here for a short stay, this junior's clan will certainly do its utmost to serve you. Spiritual herbs and crystal stones—we will definitely ensure your satisfaction."
Right now, Lin Xuan was already their life-saving straw, so Old Man Ma naturally had to seize with all his might this hope that would allow the clan to continue on.
When Lin Xuan heard this, he was secretly delighted. He had not even opened his mouth yet, and the other party had actually promised him a heap of benefits first. Could the status of an elder of the Demon Nether Sect truly be so useful?
Lin Xuan secretly shook his head. As the saying went, when someone fawned on you for no reason, he was either a traitor or a thief. The other party was acting so humble and submissive; he definitely had something to ask of him.
Lin Xuan's face revealed an expression that was half a