Jin Feng's breakthrough and the corpse puppet trade [Please vote with monthly tickets]

"Relic Nest!"

Invited here, Lin Chang'an's expression changed when Shi Yunzhou explained his intentions, a grave look crossing his face.

"Indeed. After repeated investigations, I've determined that this Relic Nest was an alien cultivator's cave abode. Its owner was probably a Spirit Transformation Cultivator in life.

"The restrictions are simply too troublesome, so I have no choice but to find a few helpers. Once we join forces and break through them, we'll divide the resources according to our contributions."

Shi Yunzhou spoke solemnly. Although Lin Chang'an inwardly marveled at the opportunity this man had stumbled upon, he wore a hesitant expression. In the end, he shook his head and declined.

"Thank you for your kindness, Senior Brother Shi. This Relic Nest may be a fine opportunity, but I'm merely an alchemist, and fighting truly isn't my forte. I've already accomplished what I came here to do.

"I'm preparing to refine pills and enter seclusion to make my breakthrough, so I'm afraid I can only gratefully decline your offer."

Shi Yunzhou's expression shifted several times at Lin Chang'an's response. Unfortunately, with such an excuse, any further insistence would make it obvious that something was amiss.

Besides, although Lin Chang'an had said nothing about it, his earlier hesitation and shifting gaze had already made his concerns clear.

He was merely a guest elder—an outsider, when all was said and done. If he really entered that secret realm, would the others let him leave?

Although Lin Chang'an hadn't asked who the other participants were, he had clearly guessed enough to dispense with further questions.

Shi Yunzhou's smile stiffened, but there was nothing he could say.

"Senior Brother Shi, I'm at a critical point in my breakthrough, so I won't take up any more of your time."

"Your breakthrough comes first, Fellow Daoist White