Hearing that the item had already been taken out of Third Pillar Heaven, Chen Lin's heart sank.
He immediately asked, "May I ask who your friend is, Fellow Daoist Baili, and which Pillar Heaven she cultivates in?"
This concerned Niuniu. Even if the item was no longer in Third Pillar Heaven, he had to find a way to retrieve it.
Baili Qing looked at Chen Lin and said, "It's Miao Yuwu of the Divine Sword Sect in First Pillar Heaven. If you truly need this item, Fellow Daoist Ye, you can try going there. However, this friend of mine dislikes dealing with outsiders. Meeting her probably won't be easy."
Chen Lin's expression shifted. "Miao Yuwu? Could she be a descendant of Senior Miao Guanhai?"
The Divine Sword Sect was a top faction in First Pillar Heaven, and its Supreme Elder, Miao Guanhai, was one of this realm's three Great Vehicle practitioners. This Miao Yuwu bore the surname Miao and was also Baili Qing's friend. Her identity was obvious.
Baili Qing nodded. "Exactly. And Guanhai Holy Monarch has very few descendants, so this friend of mine is especially cherished. You mustn't do anything out of line, or no one will be able to save you!"
"You worry too much, Fellow Daoist."
Chen Lin gave a wry laugh. "Even crossing the Dark Sea makes me apprehensive. How would I dare scheme against a Great Vehicle practitioner's descendant? Even if I find your friend, I'll only propose a fair trade. I won't do anything foolish."
"That would be best."
Baili Qing spoke coolly. "Otherwise, not only would you suffer, but I would be implicated for providing the information. No one in this realm can withstand a Great Vehicle practitioner's wrath."
Chen Lin fully agreed and repeatedly gave his assurances.
Then he looked at