"Hehe, I came to bring you something." The ugly young man grinned, revealing a mouthful of stark white teeth that looked utterly terrifying.
"What is it?" Lin Taichu watched him warily.
Although this ugly young man was hideous in appearance, he was undeniably powerful—a cultivator in the True Martial Realm—so Lin Taichu did not dare let down his guard.
Besides, this ugly young man's identity seemed far from ordinary!
"Hehe, there's no need to be afraid. It's just a little toy that won't do you any harm." The ugly young man smiled faintly, then took out a jade bottle and handed it to Lin Taichu.
Lin Taichu reached out and accepted it, then examined it carefully.
The jade bottle was round and crystal-clear. Inside was a pill, entirely jade-green and radiating dense spiritual energy.
"This is... a Meridian Condensing Pill!" Lin Taichu's eyes flashed as he instantly recognized it.
He had heard Grandfather mention Meridian Condensing Pills before. They were incredibly precious Pills, worth a fortune! Even to a Martial Venerable, a single Meridian Condensing Pill was an enormous sum.
"Thank you." Lin Taichu put away the pill and thanked him.
"You're welcome!" The ugly young man waved his hand and turned to leave.
Only after he disappeared into the distance did Lin Taichu slowly close his eyes and prepare to cultivate.
But at that moment, he suddenly felt dizzy. Immediately afterward, a vast, boundless flood of information surged into his mind.
"Hm? Why do I feel like this?" Lin Taichu abruptly opened his eyes, only to discover in shock that his entire body ached and his mind was utterly exhausted, as though he had gone through a fierce battle.
Moreover, an information-storing vessel had appeared in his mind. Lin Taichu gently touched the vessel, and an immense stream of