So he still chose to give up.
He had already taken out four crystal stones, and the seals inside might even have begun to loosen.
It was probably only a matter of time before the Five-Colored Stone Man broke free.
But that time was still something he could control. At least, nothing would change too drastically in the short term.
He wasn't the least bit greedy and turned to leave at once.
What he had obtained was already more than enough—at least, it had exceeded what he'd expected to get out of this trip.
Eight crystal stones were enough to suppress it for several thousand years.
As for what would happen a thousand years from now...
They might not even have to wait a thousand years.
Yun Shu figured that once he was truly powerful, he would come back again.
By then, forget these few crystal stones—even the Stone Man would be in the palm of his hand.
"Don't go!"
The Five-Colored Stone Man roared furiously behind him.
"If you leave me here, I'll slaughter your entire household as soon as I break free!"
Yun Shu laughed heartily, put away his long halberd, and walked off without looking back.
He didn't take the Five-Colored Stone Man's threat to heart at all.
If it did break free, that would probably be at least a thousand years from now. But a thousand years was more than enough time for too many things to happen.
By then, the Five-Colored Stone Man might not even be able to reach his heels.
After getting enough crystal stones, he left.
Looking back at the Secret Realm, Yun Shu felt that the trip had been well worth it.
At the very least, what he'd gained this time had exceeded his expectations.
He had also nearly uncovered the