"Never heard of it!" the Nine-Spirit Primordial Sage said calmly.
He had figured out that Shen Bing had no intention of killing him or his immortal companion. As long as he agreed to go back with Shen Bing to see Celestial Venerable Taiyi, everything would be negotiable.
Shen Bing nearly coughed up blood. This was the second time...
"Then what do you suggest?"
"I, the Nine-Spirit Primordial Sage, am renowned throughout the Immortal Realm. Since I promised to go back with you to see Celestial Venerable Taiyi, I will certainly do so."
Shen Bing gave him a scornful look. "No matter how famous you are, you're still just a mount, aren't you? And a mount that likes running away from home, at that. Do you really think I can trust you?"
"I..." The Nine-Spirit Primordial Sage was left somewhat speechless.
An idea struck Shen Bing, and he suddenly said, "How about this? You leave ten thousand immortal jade with me as collateral, and I'll leave a treasure with you. This treasure is definitely worth no less than ten thousand immortal jade. What do you think?"
The Nine-Spirit Primordial Sage froze. Could he really get such a good deal?
Then he grew confused again. How would those ten thousand immortal jade keep him in line? If he simply walked away afterward, what could Shen Bing do about it?
At that thought, smug satisfaction welled up inside him.
"I'll leave this Nine Heavens Divine Talisman with you as collateral," Shen Bing said.
"What is a Nine Heavens Divine Talisman?" The Nine-Spirit Primordial Sage looked baffled. Although the name sounded impressive, that did not necessarily mean it was worth ten thousand immortal jade. He needed to ask.
"It's a powerful treasure that summons Nine Heavens Divine Thunder!" Shen Bing said. "One talisman can