"This boy is named Zhou Jing. Granny Zhou, a rogue cultivator, found him beside a well."
The shopkeeper began his account.
"When Granny Zhou first saw his unusual soul, she was delighted. She wanted to take him to the Soulless Sect in exchange for some benefits, but after the sect's masters examined him, they determined that he had the extremely rare spiritless constitution and couldn't practice any cultivation technique, so they refused to take him in."
"With no other choice, Granny Zhou raised him herself. She did manage to keep him alive."
"Zhou Jing has a peculiar ability. Before he even encounters soul-type beings, he can sense their malicious intent, allowing him to seek fortune and avoid calamity in advance. With his ability, Granny Zhou reaped quite a few benefits in the Soul-Severing Sea."
Chen Lin's eyes flickered.
This ability really would be useful to him.
Bizarre creatures appeared endlessly in the Netherworld, and surely many excelled at concealment. With this ability, he could discover them beforehand and respond in time.
"Would Granny Zhou be willing to let him go, or would she have to come along?"
Chen Lin voiced his question.
A little boy like this practically counted as a treasure. Presumably, Granny Zhou wouldn't let him leave her side.
"Granny Zhou is already dead."
The shopkeeper spoke flatly.
Then he added, "Granny Zhou was only a fourth-rank cultivator who hadn't yet entered the Semi-Void Realm. How could she possibly hold on to a treasure like this? Once word leaked out, she was never seen again, and Zhou Jing fell into the hands of a second-rate clan."
Without waiting for Chen Lin to speak, the shopkeeper continued.
"That second-rate clan also gained considerable benefits from Zhou Jing's ability, but the good times didn't last. Before long, they were wiped