"So that's how it is."
Listening to Nangong Xuanyi's explanation, Zhang Ling'er stroked her chin, a thoughtful glint flashing through her eyes.
"Then wait here for now."
With that, Zhang Ling'er turned and left.
"Huh?"
Watching Zhang Ling'er turn away with the white card in hand, Nangong Xuanyi had words on the tip of his tongue, yet could no longer say them.
He could only lower his hand helplessly and let out a deep sigh.
Meanwhile, after parting with Nangong Xuanyi, Zhang Ling'er arrived at the cave dwelling where Ye Lin was staying.
The moment she entered, however, she saw no sign of Ye Lin.
Her brows immediately furrowed deeply.
Where was he?
At this moment, Ye Lin was visiting the White King Palace.
"Little brother, keep an eye out for this thing for me from now on. I'll take however much you can get—the more, the better."
"The seal is already very weak. As long as I have enough Bloodthirst Essence, I'm confident I can completely break the formation and get out."
As he spoke, the Spirit King's eyes brimmed with ambition.
At this moment, the Spirit King no longer concealed his ambition; it was laid bare in full.
"Alright, I'll keep watch for it. Once I'm out, I'll see whether the Origin Chamber of Commerce has any for sale."
Ye Lin nodded lightly.
Just moments ago, while he was in seclusion listening to a lecture, he had sensed the Spirit King's summons.
After specifically entering the secret realm, he learned why the Spirit King had called for him.
It turned out the Spirit King wanted him to search for something called Bloodthirst Essence.
Yet even Ye Lin had never heard of such a thing.
Even so, he still intended to ask at the Origin Chamber of Commerce.
After