Once Chen Lin put the items away, Ximen Wuxue's expression turned serious. "The jade slip contains the cooking method for Qingquan Fish, along with information on where to find them. This spirit food is Tianyi Pavilion's signature dish. Please don't sell it in Myriad Spirit City, Brother Chen, and don't pass the cooking method on to anyone."
Chen Lin immediately nodded. "Of course. Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Ximen."
After some thought, he still asked, "Do you happen to have any time-type materials?"
A gleam flashed through Ximen Wuxue's eyes. He looked at Chen Lin with a smile. "So you didn't come to Myriad Spirit City just to pass through, Brother Chen. You came for me. You certainly know how to bide your time."
Then he shook his head. "Although I have a time talent, I can't create time-type materials. They're extremely rare, and I need them myself."
After a pause, he continued, "Since you came for time-type materials, you must have looked into my circumstances. During the Great Recovery, I suffered grave injuries resisting being devoured by a reincarnated mighty figure, and my talent was severely damaged as well. That's why I've also been searching for treasures of this kind to restore my body."
Chen Lin nodded.
He rose and cupped his fists. "In that case, I won't disturb you any longer. If I have another chance to visit this place, I'll be sure to call on you."
The explanation was perfectly reasonable, so there was little more he could say.
As for asking Ximen Wuxue to help him directly with his talent ability, there was no need to bring that up now. He could wait until he found eight-arm circumambulation.
Leaving Tianyi Pavilion, Chen Lin was in excellent spirits.
This transaction had brought him a rich harvest. Not only