"Innate Spiritual Energy? Is this information accurate?"
Just as Jiang Che had expected, when he steered the conversation toward Innate Spiritual Energy, Zhu Sheng's expression changed at once, even more urgently than when he had learned of the strange treasure.
What Jiang Che did not know was that Zhu Sheng had already reached the peak of the Meridian Unblocking Realm. Though his qi and blood were no longer in their prime, with the aid of Innate Spiritual Energy, he still had hope of stepping into that realm.
The main reason he coveted Jiang Che's strange treasure was to take another step forward, or perhaps leave it for his son. But if there was Innate Spiritual Energy as well—
That would be double happiness at the door!
This Jiang Che truly was his lucky general.
"It cannot be confirmed for now, but this subordinate will verify it as soon as possible. With Innate Spiritual Energy to aid you, my lord, you will surely accomplish a great undertaking," Jiang Che immediately flattered him.
"I'll give you half a month to investigate. If you truly find Innate Spiritual Energy... whatever you want, this official can grant it." Zhu Sheng gave his own promise as well.
Originally, he had thought that if Jiang Che obediently handed over the strange treasure, he would not treat him poorly. He might even marry Zhu Qingqing to him and support his rise.
If Jiang Che stubbornly persisted, then once he confirmed whether the strange treasure was real, he would send him to his grave.
But now, he had decided to delay matters for a while.
Compared to Innate Spiritual Energy, a strange treasure of unknown origins no longer seemed so important.
"This subordinate will certainly not fail your great expectations, my lord. I only hope you can grant