After Li Mizhen arrived at the Upper Layer, he announced himself outside and was invited by Daoist Ming Zhou onto a ritual platform. Seeing Chen Shouzhi standing there, he stepped forward and bowed. "Greetings, Chief Executive Chen."
Chen Shouzhi nodded and returned the salute. "Fellow Daoist Li, please sit and speak."
Once the two were seated, Li Mizhen pondered briefly before saying, "Over these past few days, Li has been refining the Three Insects. With the aid of having devoured that treasure from last time, the Three Insects have benefited greatly. But it is still not enough. After giving it much thought, Li believes there may be a way to further enhance this treasure's might."
He did not conceal his thoughts. At a time like this, the more his personal strength increased, the more it benefited Celestial Xia. Unless he could attain the higher realm, he could only stand on Celestial Xia's side.
Chen Shouzhi said, "What does Fellow Daoist Li intend to do?"
Li Mizhen said, "Last time, we used a treasure to seize that Origin Xia treasure, and we have yet to return it. Though we restrained this artifact, it has tied down one of our treasures. Li feels this is always inappropriate. If this artifact could be fed to my Three Insects, it would not only settle the matter once and for all, but also enhance the insects' power, benefiting Celestial Xia."
Chen Shouzhi said gravely, "Fellow Daoist Li should know that, outside of battle, this artifact cannot be destroyed at will simply because we wish it."
Li Mizhen said, "Li has considered this. That is indeed so in peacetime, but during battle, if someone fails to keep proper watch, or when the Escape-the-World Slip must be used, this treasure will inevitably escape and fly out. Then..."