Striking First

Li Qingyun, Lord Luotan, Lord Ruoxu, and Domain Lord Zhenyi, as well as the prominent figures of the Middle Land's top ancient clans, were "cordially" invited to the Bindings Stone Salon, yet they were ultimately nothing more than nourishment channels for the Saint Venerable.

Sure enough, Saint Venerable Limò smiled slightly. "Holding the Bindings Stone Salon is merely for us to take what we each need. If you have any Bindings Stones containing the true intent of the Earth Ancestor in your hands, Qingyun, you might as well exchange them with me on equal terms!"

Li Qingyun could not help but spread his hands, showing a trace of profound regret as he sighed. "What a pity. This poor daoist has only just taken charge of the Eastern Wasteland for less than a year and has not acquired a few Bindings Stones, let alone stones containing the true intent of the Earth Ancestor..."

Inwardly, however, he sneered, Even if I had one, I wouldn't give it to you, Saint-Venerable-Limò!

He actually did have one. When he exterminated the fog thieves and first ascended to the domain temple, the Eastern Wasteland's prominent Toba Clan, seeking to curry favor with him as the Great Master, had offered two ancient Bindings Stones that were likely from the bottom of their chest, one of which was indeed a Bindings Stone of Earth Ancestor true intent.

For now, it was still quietly resting in his void "collection room," as his energy had not yet been placed on the comprehension of Dao magic.

"Is that so? Then what a pity!"

Upon hearing that there were none, the smile on Saint Venerable Limò's face immediately faded slightly. He gave Li Qingyun a deep look, told him to make himself at home, and then went off to find Ximo