Zhao Lingshu smiled. "For someone merely at the Fourth-Level Great Emperor Will Realm to possess such confidence is truly remarkable."
Chen Wen smiled as well. "I only want to protect myself. I have no intention of making things difficult for anyone, nor will I threaten anyone."
Zhao Lingshu gave Chen Wen a long look before saying, "You were right about one thing. A Nine Heavens Limpid Fruit is indeed worth a Myriad-Dao Rejuvenation Pill Formula."
"But there are two factors you haven't taken into account."
"First, a Nine Heavens Limpid Fruit is a consumable that can only be used once. A Myriad-Dao Rejuvenation Pill Formula is not."
"I don't need to explain the difference for you to understand it."
"Second, you need a Nine Heavens Limpid Spirit Pill, and I need the Myriad-Dao Rejuvenation Pill Formula. Fundamentally, that's the same."
"They are necessities for both of us. Perhaps you won't find another fruit anywhere except here with me."
"So if we really weigh it up, our exchange is an equal one."
Chen Wen's expression remained unchanged. "But that isn't how the calculation works. I don't absolutely need a Nine Heavens Limpid Spirit Pill, whereas you absolutely need a Myriad-Dao Rejuvenation Pill."
"So, may I take that to mean you're shifting the terms of the argument?"
At those words, something flickered in Zhao Lingshu's eyes.
But she also realized one thing: a straight exchange of one item for another would be impossible today.
Just as Chen Wen had said, something that could save a life took precedence over everything else.
Chen Wen said nothing either, merely taking a light sip of Spiritual Tea.
He was in no hurry.
He believed Zhao Lingshu was someone who knew how to weigh her interests.
Only after a long while did Zhao Lingshu speak. "Tell