"Foolish! Foolish! Foolish!"
Hearing the Blood Cloud Saber Demon's words, the Humanoid Puppet grew even angrier instead of calming down. "While the green hills remain, there'll be no shortage of firewood! If you die, how will you break through? How will you advance any further?"
The Blood Cloud Saber Demon's lips curled into a sneer. "Advance with what? Your Corpse Puppet Technique? I'm human. Your technique doesn't suit me, and it can't truly raise my cultivation."
At that, the Humanoid Puppet's gaze flickered, but he said nothing more.
"They're only a dozen or so Azure Flame Sect Disciples. The sect lets its disciples grow through adversity. What year doesn't see dozens, even hundreds, of them die?"
"Even more Azure Flame Sect Disciples die after leaving the sect."
The Blood Cloud Saber Demon sneered. "But if I abandon the Blood Cloud Stronghold, how am I supposed to explore the ruins? Don't forget how I found you."
After a pause, he continued, "If you want me to leave, fine. Give me the cultivation resources I need."
Silence.
The Humanoid Puppet's anger seemed to fade, and he regained his composure.
Only after a long while did he say in a low voice, "We're far apart. I can't give you cultivation resources. Besides, this is where the Azure Flame Sect's headquarters lies. If I appear in person, its elders will certainly notice."
A mocking smile touched the Blood Cloud Saber Demon's lips. He dropped the subject, waved a hand, and tossed a Jade Slip to the Humanoid Puppet.
"That Jade Slip contains information on Azure Flame Sect talents worth watching from the past five years." The Blood Cloud Saber Demon turned toward the basement. "Don't forget the Poison Puppet Art I need."
"Information on the Azure Flame Sect's recent talents?" The Humanoid Puppet brightened,