Three Hundred Epochs, Gains from Seclusion

Xue Yin smiled faintly, knowing that the true "Cooperation Negotiation" had only just begun.

"I am currently in the Thunder Ancient Kingdom, using the alias 'Xue Yin.' I govern a remote little city and am staying there for the time being. As for contact..." He condensed a token at his fingertips and gently pushed it toward Zuo Shan Ke. "Fellow Daoist, keep this token safe. Through it, you and I can secretly communicate through karmic transmission within a certain range. So long as we are not in certain forbidden regions or at the core of a powerful formation, there should be no problem. If there is an urgent matter, you may also leave a message through the channels of 'You Lang' in the Thunder Chamber of Commerce's 'Dark Market.'"

"As for the Food Kingdom..." Xue Yin's gaze narrowed slightly. "That is a potential common enemy for both of us. But now is definitely not the time to act. My suggestion is that we each develop our own strength, accumulate power, and secretly gather all intelligence concerning the Food Kingdom's five powerhouses. When the time is right and our strength is sufficient... we can discuss it again."

He paused, then added, "Of course, if Fellow Daoist encounters trouble in the Thunder Ancient Kingdom or urgently needs certain resources, you may come to me. So long as it is within my means, I will certainly help."

Zuo Shan Ke accepted the token and examined it carefully. He only felt that its structure was exquisitely intricate, while the profound essence it contained was unfathomable. His estimation of Xue Yin rose by a few points.

This proposal was steady and practical, perfectly suiting his wishes.

"Good! 'You Lang'... I'll remember it." Zuo Shan Ke carefully put away the token. "I also have some channels