"This item was obtained from that Bald Monk of the Sinful Path. That Bald Monk was quite formidable, but if this Sect Master's judgment was correct, he was assembled from different cultivators' organs through a secret technique of the eyes."
"And within this heart, Su Shi'er's aura was clearly contained. Though this Sect Master did not know what happened, I could see that your current physical body's heart was incomplete and sustained by spiritual materials."
"Therefore, when that Bald Monk perished, this Sect Master preserved this item with a secret technique. After being tempered by that technique, this heart had already reached the level of the physical body of a half-step Out of Body cultivator. As long as you refine the heart into your body once more, it will also improve your strength."
Ren Yunzong spoke with a faint smile, his words light and casual.
Su Shi'er's expression turned solemn. Bowing with clasped hands, he said, "This item is of utmost importance to me. Many thanks to Sect Master Martial Brother for taking such thorough care of me!"
Ren Yunzong made it sound easy, but Su Shi'er was no fool.
In that day's battle, Ren Yunzong had faced two enemies alone from the very beginning. It could not have been easy. By the time Elder He of the Donghai Mu Family and Bai Rufeng of the Mist Concealment Sect joined the battle, Ren Yunzong had most likely already been injured.
Under such circumstances, reclaiming and preserving his heart from the Bald Monk of the Sinful Path's body had been anything but easy.
Though Su Shi'er said nothing, he understood perfectly well that he owed Ren Yunzong a favor.
Ren Yunzong waved his hand, appearing entirely at ease.
"There is no need to speak of thanks. You and I are both