Master Lin assured them again and again that the crowning achievement of all his painstaking efforts over the years was uncovering one fact.
The Longevity Formula lay somewhere within the ruins of the Eastern Radiance Ancient Kingdom.
Whenever he mentioned it, his expression grew feverish, his brows dancing with excitement. Yang Qing and the others did not know how to broach the subject.
When Yang Qing and the others remained silent for a long while, Master Lin gradually quieted down.
"Are you looking at me now as though I'm spouting nonsense?"
Yang Qing shook his head slightly.
"At first, I admit the thought crossed my mind. But after hearing what you've said, Master Lin, I believe there may indeed be truth to it."
Master Lin was overjoyed. "You believe my words are true too, then? Take me with you, and we'll go together."
Yang Qing waved a hand. "You misunderstand, Master Lin. I merely meant that I accept what you said earlier. However, I cannot go with you."
Master Lin was somewhat stunned. "Why? Haven't you come all this way precisely to reach the ruins of the Eastern Radiance Ancient Kingdom? Why can't you go with me?"
Yang Qing looked at him and said, each word distinct, "Master Lin, those who walk different paths cannot make plans together."
It was true that they intended to visit the ruins of the Eastern Radiance Ancient Kingdom, but they were going to find the Rootless Wood. They had not the slightest interest in the ancient kingdom's other treasures.
How much bloody wind and rain had those treasures already stirred up in the world? How many families had they destroyed?
All of it was simply because wealth blinded people's eyes.
Even if the Longevity Formula truly lay within the ruins, they could not touch