After Wang Daoyuan finished speaking, he stared at Lin Xiao.
Lin Xiao's face was also somewhat conflicted. He was probably considering whether to make a move.
In the end, he could only let out a long sigh. "What a pity. Fellow Daoist cannot continue refining artifacts for my Spirit Taming Sect.
"Then I wish Fellow Daoist a smooth journey and hope you finish your business soon and return to Fire Lotus Island.
"I still have quite a few artifact-refining tasks waiting for Fellow Daoist."
Wang Daoyuan cupped his hands. "Rest assured, Fellow Daoist. When I return to Fire Lotus Island someday, I will certainly come find you."
The two chatted for a few more moments before Lin Xiao left the small courtyard, weighed down by worries.
The little trick within this spiritual power conversion device might not necessarily work. The Spirit Taming Sect had a legacy stretching back tens of thousands of years; a great power like that would not lack capable people.
Even if it were discovered, it would be no great matter. It had only been an idle move on the chessboard.
If the scheme failed, there would be no loss. If it succeeded, the profit would be drenched in blood.
Wang Daoyuan activated the small courtyard's formation and brought Zhou Luan out of the Spirit Pearl Space.
"Why did you bring me out? I haven't even finished reading through the books in your secret realm."
Over the past year, Zhou Luan had spent most of her time in the Spirit Pearl Space, and her cultivation had long since reached the Nascent Soul Peak.
It was simply that the risks of undergoing the Spirit Transformation heavenly tribulation were too great. Before undergoing tribulation, it was best to temper one's state of mind further.
Her greatest interest was reading