"I never imagined the Dragon Heart Stone had ended up in your hands, Senior. We entertained all sorts of guesses before..." Mo Qingping sighed with genuine feeling, then realized it was hardly proper to stand talking at the entrance. He hurriedly said, "Please come in, Senior. We can discuss this in detail inside."
Li Ling followed him inside. They took their seats as host and guest in a hall formed within the Dreamscape and began discussing the Dragon Heart Stone.
Li Ling frankly admitted that he had underestimated the trouble the Dragon Heart Stone would bring and needed to find an interested faction to take it off his hands. Mo Qingping said in surprise, "In that case, only factions within the Mystic Continent would be interested... What would you like to exchange it for, Senior? My Dreamlike Island holds Market Gatherings to make things convenient for everyone, and we also do some brokerage work arranging trades. Whatever you need, please feel free to tell me."
"There is no hurry," Li Ling said. "Li Ling will discuss the specific requirements with you. Once everything is settled on your end, I will personally deliver the Dragon Heart Stone to the buyer."
Mo Qingping recalled how True Person Zixu had appeared to lend his support when the Incense Accumulation Sect was founded, and his doubts cleared.
The next day, Li Ling came to see Mo Qingping in his true identity. "Senior Mo, to be frank, I was the one who suggested trading away the Dragon Heart Stone. I want a top-tier Magic Treasure that suits me, or some other object containing the power of essence and laws. But I cultivate the Incense Path, so swords, cauldrons, banners, and the like simply will not do. Whether it is a finished Magic Treasure or materials