Human nature's greed knew no bounds!
This was displayed to the fullest in Madam Xuanyin.
Dao Lord Shushi, Venerable Gu Huan, and Wei Xuan merely coveted the immortal sword and the Golden Steel Corpse; Madam Xuanyin, however, had taken an interest in all of Song Wen's possessions.
Madam Xuanyin fixed Song Wen with an icy stare.
Dao Lord Shushi, Venerable Gu Huan, and Wei Xuan likewise had sharp gleams flashing in their eyes as they stared fixedly at Song Wen.
A trace of barely concealed panic flickered through Song Wen's eyes before he forced himself to remain composed.
"R-Reporting to Madam, the immortal sword and the Golden Steel Corpse were obtained by this junior by chance. They did not come from any immortal's tomb or ruin."
Seeing Song Wen's guilty look, Madam Xuanyin smiled without quite smiling.
"Oh? Is that so?"
"Heh heh..." Venerable Gu Huan gave a sinister chuckle. "This old man is not particularly interested in ruins or tombs. Little Friend Jiang, why don't we first discuss the immortal sword and Golden Steel Corpse in your possession? How about this old man exchanges a peak ninth-rank Sha corpse for them?"
Song Wen's brow tightened.
This was not a trade. It was outright robbery.
But their greed was exactly what he wanted.
"Senior Gu Huan, this junior..."
"Gu Huan, you certainly have a fine plan. You can't have all the benefits to yourself." Dao Lord Shushi cut in. "Little Friend Jiang, I have an item here called the 'Heaven-Deceiving Puppet.' It can deceive Heaven and cross the sea, drawing the heavenly tribulation onto the puppet. It is a supreme treasure for transcending tribulations. Back then, I relied on this very item to successfully pass the lightning tribulation. I'll exchange it with you. What do you say?"
Wei Xuan suddenly