The surprise came so suddenly that Wu Jinliang, his face revealed as he caught the robe, froze for a moment before bursting into delight. "Brilliant, Chief! Brilliant, Chief..."
He knew all too well what the Treasure Garment meant. No matter how good the Heaven-and-Earth Bracelet was, it was ultimately just something that made carrying things convenient. The Treasure Garment was different. In a sense, wearing it was like carrying an extra life.
No treasure, however precious, mattered more than his life!
Besides, the Treasure Garment could dissipate some of the force of an attack. Not only would his life be better protected, his fighting strength would effectively increase as well.
Compared with the Treasure Garment's value, the Heaven-and-Earth Bracelet was truly second-rate, at least at his current cultivation level.
He was practically mad with joy. After flattering Shi Chun, he hugged the Treasure Garment and showered it with kisses, his excitement knowing no bounds. He never stopped to consider that if they could not get out, having the Treasure Garment would make no difference. He would still meet the same end as its original owner.
When he finally calmed down, he noticed Shi Chun standing on the steps, silently studying the Old Monster's remains. He had no idea what Shi Chun was pondering.
He immediately wondered whether he had gone too far, taking the most valuable treasure without sparing a thought for Chuntian's feelings. He walked over to console him. "Honestly, this Old Monster. He had a Heaven-and-Earth Bracelet, yet only carried one robe with him."
Shi Chun said, "Perhaps that was precisely his cleverness. If even a robe he wore was such a treasure, wouldn't you and I covet his hoard if we could enter and leave this place?"
Remembering the contents of the jade tablet, Wu Jinliang understood