Lin Tao did not hesitate. He immediately took out a Jade Box and opened its lid. A terrifying aura spilled out, making Qin Fengming's heart shudder violently at the mere sweep of his divine sense and leaving him deeply shaken.
Qin Fengming could not immediately identify the material. The icy chill and sharp, cutting aura contained within it were so formidable that even his divine sense dared not confront them directly.
The aura alone was enough to reveal just how precious this item was.
Seeing Lin Tao hand it straight to the beautiful female cultivator without hesitation, Qin Fengming's heart stirred. His thoughts raced, and he hurriedly said, "Senior Lin, please do not offer something so precious. Taking a few lashes will not do me any harm. This item is far too valuable. Please take it back."
Although Qin Fengming did not know why Old Man Lin treated him so generously, he knew that such a gesture of goodwill could not come without a reason.
Qin Fengming had no wish to accept such a lavish gift without knowing anything about the circumstances.
"It is merely a piece of material, nothing worth mentioning. The Soul Annihilation whip, however, is not easy to endure. It targets the soul essence within a cultivator's body, and no divine ability can defend against it. Taking three lashes outright would likely leave injuries that require several years to heal. Exchanging a piece of material to cancel the punishment is quite worthwhile. Since I have offered it, I naturally will not take it back. Immortal Fairy, please accept it."
Lin Tao smiled faintly and waved a hand at Qin Fengming as he spoke.
A curious gleam seemed to flicker in the female cultivator's eyes. She nodded and said, "Since Brother Lin insists, we shall consider this young