Waiting to die? The more Qu Jianlei heard, the more puzzled he became. "You're an Artifact Spirit now. You've been here for so many years already, yet you're talking about waiting to die?"
"My lifespan is naturally much longer than yours," the Artifact Spirit replied as if it were only natural.
But immediately afterward, it grew impatient again. "What, you're reluctant?"
Why did this guy seem... a little mentally unstable? Qu Jianlei muttered to himself.
At its core, this was a tremendous stroke of luck. Without that vague premonition, he would not have come so quickly.
After confirming this information, he had only wanted to keep his emotions under control and not seem excessively delighted.
But now, he truly had to consider it—why had neither Sunset Glow nor Yi He True Monarch come along?
It was still a good thing, but he had to proceed cautiously.
After sorting out his thoughts, he slowly spoke. "Senior, one should not accept rewards without merit. I want to know what price I need to pay."
"You picked up a free fruit, and you're still complaining it's sour?" The Artifact Spirit became even more agitated.
Qu Jianlei replied in a deep voice, "What Cultivators least wish to be entangled with is karmic ties. You'd better explain things clearly."
After he said that, the Artifact Spirit, which had been restless all along, actually fell silent.
After a while, it snorted irritably. "Do you know how much risk you'll be adding if you don't form your Nascent Soul here?"
Qu Jianlei nodded at that. "I acknowledge what you said, Senior, but risks have always existed on the path of cultivation."
"Compared with possible risks, I fear karmic ties more!"
That was what he said, but he did not believe it. If Old Lady Jia could endure