The Vicious Dog Bites Xie Jie

"Does this guy not even bother pretending?"

Faced with Xie Jie's shameless demand, Xiao Ran could only respond with silence.

Seeing Xiao Ran stay quiet, Xie Jie continued, "Fellow Daoist, that title is nothing more than an empty name. Surely you understand the principle that possessing a treasure invites disaster? Besides, the karma even Plum Blossom Daoist dared not touch is bound to lead down an impossibly difficult path. Though I may seem to be forcing you to hand it over, I'm really doing a good deed by saving you from your suffering."

"Master, you are compassionate. I believe you mean well, but... please give me some time to think this over. Even if we're haggling, you have to let me figure things out first."

All Xiao Ran could do now was stall for as long as possible, then find a way to escape.

But how could Xie Jie fail to see through his little schemes? Still, Xie Jie didn't mind giving Xiao Ran time to think.

"I know you don't trust me, but I can show you enough sincerity."

Xie Jie took out a small box and set it in front of Xiao Ran.

As the box opened, a rich medicinal fragrance filled the air. Just one sniff made Xiao Ran feel invigorated, as if every pore in his body were opening. He felt indescribably comfortable from head to toe.

He looked into the box and saw a pill about the size of a pigeon's egg.

The pill was perfectly round, like amber and jade, and nine golden lines shimmered across its surface. Stardust seemed to swirl within each line. As the lid opened all the way, the pill floated up on its own. The space within three inches of it warped, filling with hazy violet qi, and the