So there was more to it after all.
Wu Jinliang drew out an "Oh," then continued, "Then do you know how to refine Death-Defying Incense, Granny?"
Granny Qi gave a slight nod. "I do. When the Phoenix Clan submitted to Jin Zhan, they naturally couldn't keep that Refining Secret Art from him. Jin Zhan also tried refining it, and my ancestor assisted him."
Wu Jinliang asked, "Then would you be able to refine it?"
Granny Qi sighed. "Have I not made myself clear? Soul-Returning Tree is the main material. Even the Phoenix Clan is short of it now. I have even less chance of obtaining any."
Of course Wu Jinliang knew she would have trouble obtaining it. He was merely choosing his approach carefully, and immediately pushed the question further. "In other words, apart from Soul-Returning Tree, you can obtain all the other materials?"
Granny Qi considered it, then nodded. "That wouldn't be difficult."
Wu Jinliang asked again, "How long would it take?"
"To gather the materials and find someone to refine the 'Divine Wanderings,' probably ten days or so..." Granny Qi paused, then corrected herself. "No, young Gao, without Soul-Returning Tree, there's no point dwelling on the rest."
Wu Jinliang suddenly remarked, almost casually, "We have some Soul-Returning Tree material."
"..." Granny Qi froze on the spot. Only after a moment did she ask, her face full of shock and suspicion, "The Phoenix Clan guards the Divine Mountain precisely to wait for Soul-Returning Trees to appear. Where did you get material even the Phoenix Clan doesn't have?"
Wu Jinliang said nonchalantly, "Where we got it is our business. We just happen to have a little in stock."
Having said that, he carefully watched the changes in her expression.
This was what Shi Chun had instructed him to say.
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