Ghost Vine Venerable frowned slightly, but Shen Luo's expression darkened inside the Free-and-Easy Mirror. Judging by Chief Matu's demeanor, no matter how much he raised the price, the other party would never agree to the trade.
Yet this opportunity was truly rare. Setting aside the White Fang Tribe's other Witch Artifacts, the bone staff in Chief Matu's hands was definitely a powerful Witch Artifact filled with abundant witch power. It might even help Nie Caizhu awaken her Witch Bloodline.
Anxious, he dearly wished he could seize the bone staff by force. However, this was the White Fang Tribe's stronghold. Though his strength was formidable, he did not dare act rashly.
"If I only borrow the Witch Artifact for a while and return it in a day or two, would the chief be willing? The terms of exchange would remain unchanged." After considering it, Shen Luo lowered his demands.
"I'm very sorry, but our ancestors left behind a final command: as long as the artifacts remain, so do the people. Our tribe's Witch Artifacts must never fall into outsiders' hands, not even temporarily." Matu shook his head.
Shen Luo's brows drew tightly together, and Ghost Vine Venerable wore the same expression.
"If Fellow Ghost Vine truly needs a Witch Artifact, there is no need to insist on this. Tomorrow, I will take you to Lord Hou Yi's mausoleum. Powerful Witch Artifacts once used by Lord Hou Yi are stored there, and they are certainly no worse than my bone staff. But whether you can obtain one will depend on your fate." Matu said.
"Is that true?" Ghost Vine Venerable asked.
"Absolutely true. The tribe's records concerning Lord Hou Yi mention it." Matu said.
"Very well. Thank you for your guidance, Chief." Ghost Vine Venerable said gratefully.
"You're welcome. I sincerely hope