These requirements were not actually complicated.
But after surveying the three supplementary materials before him, each sufficient to strengthen the foundations of a bonded treasure artifact, Lin Changheng still decided to add a condition. "I have no objection to pledging my support or keeping the source of these materials secret. But any assistance I provide must be within my capabilities. Otherwise, what would be the point of agreeing to something I cannot accomplish?"
Bai Hengwan pondered briefly before nodding in agreement. "In fact, I would never ask Pill Master Lin to do anything beyond his capabilities... You can rest assured of that."
Lin Changheng's thoughts flashed like lightning, weighing the advantages and disadvantages in an instant.
He drew a deep breath and looked intently at Bai Hengwan. "Do you truly mean that, True Disciple?"
"Not a word of it is false." Bai Hengwan's expression was frank.
"Good!" Lin Changheng no longer hesitated. His voice rang with ironclad resolve. "I accept the conditions you just proposed! And I will never breathe a word about the materials!"
Their agreement was settled.
Next came the choice.
Finally, after some consideration,
Lin Changheng chose the jade bottle containing a single drop of [Xun-Wind Thunder Liquid].
His reasoning was simple: it was rarer and more valuable.
This substance condensed where Xun wind and thunder converged. Its formation required extremely exacting conditions, making it something Foundation Establishment or early Core Formation cultivators could encounter only by chance, not seek at will.
For cultivators who sought agility, speed, or even a trace of heavenly might in their treasure artifacts, its value far surpassed that of the other two materials.
A flicker of surprise crossed Bai Hengwan's eyes before turning to appreciation. Lin Changheng certainly had a razor-sharp eye. Still, she said little, merely offering a reminder:
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