Ling Yushu's expression darkened.
This hundred-zhang old turtle was the brother of the Spirit Turtle Sect's guardian ancestor. Its treasures naturally belonged to the Spirit Turtle Sect. How could they be given to an outsider?
Moreover, this golden fir sapling appeared in no records whatsoever. For the hundred-zhang old turtle to value it so highly, it was clearly anything but ordinary.
If such a precious spirit plant fell into an outsider's hands, the Spirit Turtle Sect's ancestors would probably be so furious they would climb out of their coffins!
"This disciple is Ling Yushu, the thirty-seventh Sect Master of the Spirit Turtle Sect."
After a moment's consideration, Ling Yushu cupped his hands toward the hundred-zhang old turtle and spoke respectfully. "The present Spirit Turtle Sect is the former Black Tortoise Sect. Senior, do you remember that you still have a younger brother living in this world?"
"Your younger brother is our sect's ancestor. He sensed your presence and sent us here to welcome you."
The hundred-zhang old turtle nodded slightly.
It gave several "gu-si, gu-si" cries toward Ling Yushu, then turned to look at Lin Mo with an exceedingly kindly gaze.
Lin Mo did not know whether he was imagining things, but this old turtle seemed somewhat familiar. Yet he was absolutely certain this was his first time seeing it. He had never encountered it before!
"This..."
Ling Yushu had clearly understood the old turtle's meaning.
The old turtle was telling him that this Black Tortoise Sea-Calming Fir was the key to resolving the Blood Sea calamity and had to be cultivated to maturity.
And in this day and age, Lin Mo was the only person who could cultivate the Black Tortoise Sea-Calming Fir!
"Our sect also possesses considerable expertise in cultivating spirit plants."
Ling Yushu hesitated, then cupped his