Chapter 996: Qi Harmonized, Voice Calm
When Daoist Jiao heard the three words "Light Mirage Pearl," his expression did not change, but his heart churned.
This thing had been left behind by one of the elder true dragons. Within it were many principles that could only be conveyed through intent and could not be put into words.
It was of little use to ordinary people, but to a dragon-bodied cultivator like him, it was exceptionally precious. If his luck was good enough, he might even use it to glimpse the higher realm.
Feigning indifference, he said, "Back then, your Upper Firmament Heaven treated this item as a treasure and used it to lure us out of Celestial Xia. Why are you now willing to bring it out again?"
Ying Chong said, "Whether something is a treasure depends only on whether it is worth it. If we can win in opposing Celestial Xia, then everything is worth it."
Daoist Jiao looked at him for a moment before saying, "Jiao understands. Fellow Daoist, you may return for now."
Ying Chong did not try to persuade him further. He gave a formal salute and departed.
If this item could move Daoist Jiao, then he would naturally exert himself. If even this could not move him, no amount of urging would be of use.
After he left, Daoist Jiao pondered for a while and sighed. "Profit moves the heart."
This thing would not be easy to obtain. He had to defeat Zhang Yu first. Yet with this item before him, it was far more effective than Ying Chong trying to bind him with personal favors. Perhaps Ying Chong had seen that he was unwilling to use his full strength, which was why he had cast out this bait.
But he had to admit that