Looks like... I could only go find that devil cultivator first. In the meantime, I would look for a chance to make a trip to Quicksand Land.
A supreme treasure worthy of the Tiandao Palace Holy Son's attention could not possibly be too shabby. I had to take this treasure for myself.
"Very well. As the Demon Venerable said, I'll go find that devil cultivator now."
With that thought, Tantai Zhi continued speaking and was about to flash away.
"Hold it! Tantai Zhi... You're so concerned about the Half-Immortal Artifact in Quicksand Land—did you really think I couldn't see that you had another scheme in mind?" ??
"If you have something in mind, you might as well say it outright!"
Just then, Demon Venerable She Sheng spoke up, his gaze sharp.
Tantai Zhi was a crafty, cunning devil, while he... was even more cunning than she was.
This fellow could see through even that?
Tantai Zhi's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively wanted to deny it.
But before she could speak, a stabbing pain struck her heart. The sudden palpitations made her immediately sense signs that the Demonic Yuan within her was slipping out of control.
That bastard really did leave another trick inside my body!!
The instant their eyes met, Tantai Zhi understood.
If she could not give a reasonable and satisfactory answer today, Demon Venerable She Sheng would likely kill her without the slightest hesitation.
Damn it! One day, once I find the root of the problem and advance my cultivation and strength further, I'll definitely devour and refine this bastard.
Though hatred surged in her heart, Tantai Zhi did not dare reveal the slightest trace of it.
"The matter is like this..."
Her expression dimmed as she slowly laid out the information she had concealed.
"Oh?