Qin Fengming weighed things over in his mind and soon made a decision. He looked toward Immortal Fairy Yu Tong and said with an utterly solemn expression:
"Since you've heard of this Qin's past conduct, you must know that I've always kept my word. I won't hide it from you, Immortal Fairy. This Qin once cultivated the Profound Ghost Art. So if that treasure really is here, I do wish to study it."
"What? Pill Sovereign Qin's ghost-path cultivation art is the Profound Ghost Art?" Immortal Fairy Yu Tong exclaimed, her face full of disbelief.
Qin Fengming said nothing. He merely nodded solemnly.
"Even if Pill Sovereign truly cultivated the Profound Ghost Art, it doesn't necessarily mean he would need that treasure. Only those who cultivate the complete Profound Ghost Art treasured by the Profound Ghost Hall would need it. The version of the Profound Ghost Art circulating throughout the Cultivation World was altered by later generations and is no longer bound by that treasure. Unless Pill Sovereign becomes Profound Ghost Elder Brother's disciple and cultivates the most complete version of the Profound Ghost Art, you will have no use for that object."
Immortal Fairy Yu Tong's expression instantly recovered, and her tone returned to calm as she spoke with absolute certainty.
Qin Fengming smiled faintly and nodded just as calmly. "You guessed correctly, Immortal Fairy. The Profound Ghost Art this Qin cultivates is precisely the complete version treasured by the Profound Ghost Hall."
This time, Immortal Fairy Yu Tong's expression changed completely. Her gaze suddenly turned sharp as she locked it tightly onto Qin Fengming. The aura around her abruptly grew icy, clearly showing that anger had surged within her.
"Since things have come to this, this Qin won't conceal it from you any longer. You may not believe