Inside the inner courtyard hall, sealed off by Sealing.
Gu Chenfeng and Bai Miaoyin sat facing each other.
Gu Chenfeng looked straight into her clear, beautiful eyes.
"Fellow Daoist Bai, you invited me because you believe my deep grudge against the Mountain-Moving Demon Ape Tribe means I won't switch sides in the heat of battle."
Bai Miaoyin nodded slightly, meeting his gaze candidly.
"That was indeed one consideration. Of course, I also place great value on Fellow Daoist Gu's strength.
"Fellow Daoist Gu, not only do you possess combat strength comparable to the middle Source Venerable Realm, but more importantly, you practice internal and external cultivation. Your blood qi power is no weaker than that of Demon Race experts.
"With Fellow Daoist Gu joining us, we would have a greater chance of success in exploring the Ancient Battlefield."
At this point, Bai Miaoyin looked at the ancient spiritual materials floating before her.
"Consider these spiritual materials a meeting gift, so long as you are willing to lend a hand.
"Once we enter the Ancient Ruins and find the treasures within, I certainly won't shortchange you.
"If you have any concerns, we can also sign a blood pact beforehand to ensure our cooperation goes smoothly."
Bai Miaoyin's candor stirred Gu Chenfeng's interest slightly.
After all, an Ancient Battlefield that the higher-ups of both the Heavenly Fox Clan and the Mountain-Moving Demon Ape Tribe valued so highly was bound to contain abundant treasures.
Perhaps he really could find materials for refining the Nirvana Heaven-Connecting Pill.
"Fellow Daoist Bai, exactly how many people will be taking part?"
Bai Miaoyin said, "Since that Ancient Battlefield lies on the front lines, we must avoid stirring the grass and startling the snake.
"We have agreed with the Mountain-Moving Demon Ape Tribe that each side will send