Athos stared at this human. At first, he had been shocked by the man's constitution: he had absorbed Black Snake's energy without being assimilated.
Ordinary people would fall into an illusion at the slightest contact with it.
If they absorbed it, their own bodies might become illusory, never able to take physical form again, forever trapped in someone else's imagination.
That was why Athos had sought out Xu Ye.
But...
Fuck!
If not for the need to preserve his dignity, he would never have swallowed that curse.
This brat actually had his sights set on him.
"A warrior seeking treasure is a timeless legend. All you need is a brave heart. Face hardship without fear, and you will find it. This is a test for you, and an opportunity to grow." Athos exhaled scorching Dragon Breath.
Damn!
Trying to get me to work for free?
Xu Ye inwardly rolled his eyes. A mighty Divine Guard wants me to rescue him without offering a single benefit?
Ugly face, pretty dreams.
After silently sneering for a while, Xu Ye knelt devoutly on the ground. "Your words have enlightened me. Since childhood, I have been insecure and cowardly, yet vain. I understand what you mean now."
"The so-called treasure is an enormous temptation. You are testing my humanity. The Dragon-Slaying Warrior will ultimately become the evil dragon. You want to teach me to resist the temptations within my heart. That is the true treasure."
"Exactly... pfft..."
Exactly my ass.
What kind of thinking is that, human? You nearly led me right into a ditch.
Athos reined in his emotions and said calmly, "Young man, it is real treasure, treasure that can make you a Sequence 4. I know the obstacles are many, and many people have their eyes on it. Your sincerity has