The Hidden Hand Everywhere

Bai Yu slowly spread his hands, his tone sincere.

"I'm different from the others in the Esoteric Sect. I believe in blending into the light and dust, in mutual benefit. Perhaps the Holy Empress misunderstood something before, which is why she has been somewhat guarded against me."

"But that's all right. I can accept being misunderstood, and I also believe in the Holy Empress's discernment."

"To put it bluntly, I came today to dispel certain people's prejudices against the Esoteric Sect. These five great medicines are my token of sincerity."

"Things others consider precious are worth less to me than a single measure of friendship from the Holy Empress."

Upon hearing this, Shu Lichuo fixed her gaze on Bai Yu, her expression utterly still. She did not believe his talk about wealth. Could the Esoteric Sect really produce a white lotus?

What a joke.

With Bai Yu's talent, if he truly was not the pawn of some old monster within the Esoteric Sect, then without some means of his own, he would have long since been devoured alive in that sort of environment.

The Eternal Continent had never lacked Heavenly Talents, but only living Heavenly Talents had a future to speak of.

After a moment of silence, Shu Lichuo finally spoke indifferently.

"What do you wish to exchange for these great medicines?"

Hearing Shu Lichuo's words, Bai Yu smiled faintly. He knew she had taken the bait.

"If I said I wanted the Heaven-Mending Scripture, I presume the Holy Empress would not agree."

"So, in order not to ruin the Holy Empress's impression of me, I'd better ask for something else."

"Ferocious beast souls, and materials for refining great medicines. Those things should not be difficult, should they?"

Bai Yu spoke calmly.

"Ferocious beast souls?"

"You've cultivated the Ferocious Beast