"Water Soul Stone?" Lu Xiaotian put away the Water Soul Stone. "Regarding the River-Calming Stone Stele, did True Person Ghostfire have any other insights?"
"My ancestor only found the River-Calming Stone Stele back then. Before he could fully unravel its secrets, he encountered a great upheaval. His speculation was the same as the rumors circulating outside: it should be a clue related to the ancient Pre-Qin dragon veins. The water spiritual power absorbed by the River-Calming Stone Stele is beyond imagination. It has formed another layer of defense around the stele. To the naked eye, the whole thing is shrouded in a watery haze, making it difficult to see its true appearance. This Water Soul Stone is an extraordinary treasure. It can lend Brother Lu a hand when the time comes. As for how to use it, just notify me after you see the River-Calming Stone Stele." Zhan Yunliang explained everything truthfully.
"That works. We'll discuss it then." The corner of Lu Xiaotian's mouth lifted slightly. Since Zhan Yunliang wanted to get involved and take a share of the spoils, it was no great inconvenience. At most, the River-Calming Stone Stele was merely a clue—a tiny corner of the iceberg that was the Pre-Qin legacy. Since Xiang Yihang and several cultivators from the Zhao clan would be acting together at that time, quite a few people would know about it. Lu Xiaotian did not care about one more Zhan Yunliang. Besides, Zhan Yunliang was currently in Nascent Soul form; his life and death were merely a thought away for Lu Xiaotian. If Lu Xiaotian developed murderous intentions toward him, not even a celestial immortal could save him. There was no need to fear Zhan Yunliang harboring any evil designs.
After leaving the small temple, Lu Xiaotian stood on the secluded