Seeing that the other man believed his identity, Chen Lin nodded in satisfaction.
Stroking his chin, he said, "First, tell me what your lineage knows about that treasure, what functions you've discovered, and describe the secret realm in detail."
Then his tone grew stern.
"Don't try to play clever games. Though I'm not familiar with that treasure, I do know a thing or two."
"One more thing."
"I didn't come to investigate this treasure, but if I gain nothing from this, I'll have no choice but to send word back. I'm sure I don't need to explain the consequences."
Li Huaxuan hastily nodded.
"I understand, my lord. I wouldn't dare deceive you in the slightest."
But an awkward expression immediately appeared on his face again.
He said sheepishly, "But our lineage is slow-witted, and we truly haven't made much progress exploring the Primordial Totem. If that won't suffice, you can inspect it yourself, my lord. Then you'll know I'm not lying."
Chen Lin raised an eyebrow.
He turned the teacup in his hand and considered for a moment.
Then he said calmly, "Very well. Since you've said that, refusing to take a look would make me seem lacking in courage. Lead the way."
Li Huaxuan's cloudy eyes flickered.
He hadn't expected Chen Lin to actually dare go. His heart began to drum, and Chen Lin's identity grew increasingly difficult to fathom.
Still, he ought to have been sent by that side. Otherwise, a cultivator who hadn't reached the Dominator Realm would never dare act so arrogantly.
He immediately stood.
Bowing, he accompanied Chen Lin out of the room, and they left Little Xuan Island together.
The Li Family headquarters.
Under Li Huaxuan's guidance, Chen Lin entered a dim great hall.
His expression remained calm throughout the journey, but in truth,