Many thoughts flashed through his mind.
Under Master Hu's expectant gaze, Li Ping finally shook his head slightly. "I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, Fellow Daoist Hu. I've only just reached foundation establishment. How would I have the nerve to take on a late-stage second-tier snake demon?"
At those words, the smile on Master Hu's face froze.
He had never expected that, after everything he had said and all the emotion he had stirred up, Fellow Daoist Li would remain completely unmoved by an Essence-Origin Pill.
Why did young people these days have no ambition whatsoever?
Was he content to spend his whole life at foundation establishment early stage, despite being so young?
The opportunity to break through to foundation establishment middle stage was right before his eyes. If he wouldn't take a chance now, when would he?
Still, he did not give up. Instead, he urged, "If you're worried about the danger, Fellow Daoist Li, there's really no need. I'll make the first move and lure the snake demon away. All you need to do is seize the opportunity to pick the vermilion fruit. With a little luck, you won't have to face the snake demon at all."
Hearing Master Hu's words, Li Ping still declined with a smile. "Thank you for your kindness, Fellow Daoist Hu, but my strength is meager. I truly wouldn't dare entertain the thought of going on such an expedition. Please understand."
At that, Master Hu could only abandon the idea of inviting Li Ping on the expedition.
He had already said this much without moving Li Ping. Any further persuasion would require raising his offer.
But if the payment he offered Li Ping exceeded what he himself would gain, he would effectively end up working for Li Ping. That would make no