Human desire was sometimes a truly hateful thing. Even knowing one must not covet something, it was still hard to resist.
The Boundless Fruit was simply impossible to resist—a treasure that could help one cross a heavenly chasm and reach the shore of one's dreams.
To many people, as long as they could obtain it, any price was worth paying. Gong Lince was no exception.
Naked desire was too ugly, and people always wanted to find something to cover their shame. Gong Lince was no exception. He sighed. "If I accept this, I fear I will lead Purple Gold Cave into a place of eternal damnation, and have no face to meet Purple Gold Cave's ancestors."
Niu Youdao said, "Or perhaps you will lead Purple Gold Cave to new heights, bring glory to its name and honor its ancestors, comforting the spirits of Purple Gold Cave's past masters in heaven!"
Gong Lince said, "You have someone helping you in the Sacred Realm. It seems I no longer have a choice. If I refuse, the person colluding with you in the Sacred Realm probably will not let me off."
Niu Youdao said, "An unprecedented opportunity lies in the Sect Master's hands. Whether you pick it up or set it down depends on the Sect Master's courage. Back when the three great sects of Yan Kingdom all wanted to recruit me, only the Sect Master directly granted me the position of Elder. With such courage, the Sect Master will surely make a wise choice."
Gong Lince said, "If I take this, you will have an enormous hold over me. Will I be subject to your control from now on?"
Niu Youdao said, "The Sect Master worries too much. Am I not also handing an enormous hold to the Sect Master? How would