At first, Lin Changheng and Huang Jiuyuan talked about many things.
From cultivation methods to cultivation levels, from crafts to combat, Huang Jiuyuan's breadth of knowledge and experience as a Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator opened Lin Changheng's eyes and benefited him greatly.
Seeing how willing he was to share, Lin Changheng pondered briefly before asking where the Jade Void Radiant Scripture had originally come from and where he had obtained it.
Huang Jiuyuan chuckled and shook his head.
Only under Lin Changheng's somewhat insistent gaze did he slowly explain, "I didn't obtain it within the Song Kingdom, but while traveling in another country. Crossing national borders before reaching foundation establishment is far too dangerous. Even I only traveled to neighboring countries to seek an opportunity for core formation after reaching late-stage foundation establishment."
"Of course, I failed in the end, but I happened upon this cultivation method."
"So it isn't that I refuse to tell you, cherishing an old broom as though it were a treasure. I simply don't wish to harm you, young friend Lin. Once you know, desire will arise, but you won't be able to obtain it, and your heart will only become trapped by that longing."
After some thought, he felt his reasoning might not be enough and added, "These things didn't come with me at birth, nor will they follow me in death. I won't even leave this information to my clansmen, lest greed lead them astray. Young friend Lin, you really shouldn't insist-"
"Hm?"
Huang Jiuyuan froze.
His words stopped abruptly, and he stared at Lin Changheng with slightly widened eyes. Lin Changheng was smiling at him, a trace of aura leaking from his body that was far beyond anything a Qi Refining cultivator could possess.
Then Huang Jiuyuan's immense Divine Sense surged