Great Venerable Lata really had been thinking exactly that: he wanted to bribe the cultivators.
In the culture of Mò Race society, bribery was not actually something shameful—it was buying a way forward.
Among the vast majority of races, bribery was not a major problem; it was not even a problem at all.
Most of the time, the issue lay in whether the briber had the wealth for it, and whether they were qualified.
Only in environments that placed extraordinary value on fairness would bribery become a problem, and it might even rise to the level of sin.
Great Venerable Lata knew how to handle matters. He stated that the Mò Race was willing to pay an appropriate consulting fee—this was a relatively cautious move.
Qu Jianlei would not put on airs either. He had already seen how the Mò Race had solicited a bribe from Jin Ge.
When in a foreign land, following local customs was fine. He released Broken Blade.
"The opportunity I'm seeking is simple: helping an elder fulfill a wish... Do you have any information about this item?"
Information about it? Lata blinked several times, feeling a little conflicted. This bribe you're asking for is a bit niche!
He had heard about the power of the broken blade in the other party's hands, but as for related leads, he truly did not have any at all.
He thought for a while, then shook his head. "There is currently no related information, but I can go ask."
"If you put it that way, then this is boring." Qu Jianlei's face darkened. "I can say a few words to help, but I have no motivation."
"You can change the condition," Great Venerable Lata said without hesitation. As long as the other party was willing to talk, anything could