The Dao-Inquiring Stone was undoubtedly one of the most important treasures for cultivators who had entered the Void Refinement Stage.
From the Void Refinement Realm all the way to the Great Vehicle Stage, cultivation was a process of entering the Dao through techniques and comprehending the Great Dao. Aside from Dao Rhyme Pills, whose effects left much to be desired, only Dao-Inquiring Stones could aid in this process.
No one knew how Dao-Inquiring Stones formed, but they were exceedingly scarce-treasures one could encounter but never seek out at will. Every single one was worth a fortune.
Chen Lin naturally needed them as well.
But he knew even better that a treasure of this caliber had to be one of the lineage's most closely guarded reserves. If she was willing to bring it out despite the risk of being killed for it, her request could be no small matter.
Huangfu Ying looked utterly pained, but she still gritted her teeth and said, "Since I've brought it out, naturally, I intend to give it to you, Brother Chen. I only ask that you agree to one thing."
"Let's hear it."
Chen Lin gave no commitment.
A Dao-Inquiring Stone was a fine treasure, but he had to live long enough to enjoy it.
Besides, he had no intention of robbing her. For one thing, that ran counter to his principles of cultivation. For another, since she dared to bring it out, she naturally had a fallback. That powerful, concealed presence aboard the ship had been there all along.
Huangfu Ying pondered for a moment and decided to lay her cards on the table honestly.
Choosing her words, she began, "To tell you the truth, the reason our Huangfu Lineage is moving from the Fourth Pillar Heavens to the Third Pillar Heaven is that