The Venerable Lord's Origins, Crisis Before the Sect Gate

"What are you so determined to get from Su Shi'er by targeting him like this?"

"Th-this..." Wei Wushuang had barely hesitated when he felt the spiritual source within his Golden Core rapidly draining away. He hurriedly said, "I was only following orders! They said that brat had a supreme treasure on him and was cunning by nature. He had to be killed, and everything on him brought back."

"What supreme treasure?" Lin Wuyou continued asking.

Wei Wushuang hastily said, "I-I don't know! How could the sect tell people like us about such things? Even the Palace Master of the Demon Shadow Palace might not know the specifics. Fairy You Ruo, the Palace Master of the Demon Palace, has always been in charge of this matter. Junior Brother Wuyou, if you want to learn more, you should ask the Palace Master of the Demon Palace."

Lin Wuyou raised an eyebrow slightly. "Then you are useless?"

Wei Wushuang's Golden Core trembled as he hastily said, "Don't... don't act rashly, Junior Brother! I have another piece of news here, one you will definitely be interested in. It is... it is about that supreme treasure!"

"If you do not even know what that supreme treasure is, what important news could you possibly have?" Lin Wuyou said indifferently.

Wei Wushuang quickly said, "I have investigated matters concerning that supreme treasure for a long time. How could I have gained nothing? I know who is looking for it!"

"Who?" Lin Wuyou's brows stirred as he hurriedly asked.

Wei Wushuang blurted out, "I can tell you the news, but you must spare me first."

Lin Wuyou narrowed his eyes. "Are you threatening me?!"

"This news is of great importance. If you refuse to spare me, I will not tell you even if I die!" Seeing Lin Wuyou's