Chapter 587: Primordial Demon Willow, a Forced Bargain, and the Ten-Thousand-Soul Banner—"Please Vote with Monthly Tickets!"
"How could a junior like me see through your cultivation, Senior?"
Xu Chuan shook his head, then continued, "It's just that, if you truly were a Spirit Transformation cultivator who survived from the Primordial Era, you would be more likely to retain a human form now.
"Your current condition looks more like you suffered grievous injuries and began cultivating anew.
"Human cultivators cannot do that, but spirit wood that becomes a demon can."
"Grievous injuries and cultivating anew?"
"Over the course of my cultivation, I have learned a few of the secrets of heaven and earth.
"No Spirit Transformation cultivators remain in this world. At most, their avatars walk abroad.
"Unless you cultivated anew and adapted to this world,
"you could never have survived, Senior."
"To think you even know that."
"You flatter me, Senior. When traveling, I habitually use an alias.
"I am actually a direct descendant of the Spirit Transformation Su Household, so naturally I know some of the secrets of heaven and earth."
"I see. That explains it, then. What condition do you think I am in now?"
"You seem more like a prisoner, Senior."
"A prisoner? Hahaha! You really dare to speak your mind, boy. Aren't you afraid I'll lash out in anger?"
"I believe I should be safe here."
"You really are an interesting fellow. Tell me, what would persuade you to help me?"
"I know neither your character nor the dangers beneath the lake, Senior. I cannot answer."
Seeing Xu Chuan insist, the black willow tree said helplessly, "Very well. There is no harm in telling you.
"I was once a willow tree in the Primordial Era, a commander who cultivated into a demon.
"At my peak, I