Lin Heng turned his gaze to Matsushita Kojiro and the other two.
Since they mentioned that the Time Spiritual Treasure also exists in the Third Heaven, and the Great Sun Race is a sect in the Third Heaven, they must also have it.
Upon seeing Lin Heng's gaze, Matsushita Kojiro and the other two quickly lowered their heads.
At this moment, Matsushita Kojiro regretted his words; hadn't he just asked for trouble?
"Tell me, can you obtain a time-manipulating artifact?"
Lin Heng ignored the three men's feigned ignorance, their heads practically touching the floor, and asked in a cold voice.
Matsushita Kojiro looked up helplessly and said, "Master, it's not that we're unwilling, but time-related magical treasures are too precious. Even our clan only has one. It's usually guarded by our clan's elders. We have no chance to get close to it, let alone obtain it."
Given the restrictions imposed by the Soul-Locking Pagoda, what the three of them said is undoubtedly true.
But since there's no other way, why are you even talking to him?
Lin Heng's gaze turned somewhat gloomy as he looked at Matsushita Kojiro and the other two.
All three felt a tremor in their hearts.
The Watanabe brothers secretly glared at Matsushita Kojiro.
Why are you so talkative? You think you're so capable? Now you should try to help your master solve the problem.
Faced with the unfriendly gazes of Lin Heng and the Watanabe brothers, Matsushita Kojiro's mind raced.
In just a few seconds, Matsushita Kojiro quickly replayed all his memories and actually found a solution.
"Master, while time-related magical treasures are incredibly precious to other sects, they are not particularly unique to the Eight Great Imperial Clans and the Five Great Ascender Factions."
Matsushita Kojiro finished speaking, Lin Heng seemed to be deep in thought.
"You want me to make a deal with the Thirteen Factions?"
Matsushita Kojiro grinned.
But before he could speak, Lin Heng suddenly interrupted, "Hey, you'd better not grin in front of me, it's kind of disgusting."
Matsushita Kojiro was taken aback at first, but quickly realized why Lin Heng had told him not to laugh, and immediately made a bitter face.
"Ahem! Stop trying to be cute, it's more annoying than laughing."
Lin Heng had to speak up again to remind him.
It's like that thing, when he grins, it always feels like something's about to burst out.
This is already unbearable.
You're actually trying to act cute?
Is that thing even watchable when it tries to be cute?
Lin Heng didn't elaborate further and returned to the main topic, saying, "You want me to make a deal with the Thirteen Factions? I'm afraid I might not be able to offer them anything that will tempt them."
While time-related magical treasures are not exactly rare items for the Thirteen Factions, the sheer number possessed by the major sects of the Nine Heavens indicates that the Thirteen Factions maintain relatively strict control over them.
It can save a thousand or even ten thousand times the time in training disciples. Such a treasure is definitely a trump card to defend the dominant position of the Thirteen Factions.
Such a treasure would not be given away so easily.
Matsushita Kojiro also had his own considerations, explaining, "Master, obtaining top-tier spatial treasures is naturally difficult, but obtaining some low-level ones is not impossible."
Sun Yuan then interjected, " Lin Heng, I remember Ao Zhantian has always valued you highly. If you go to the Firmament Hall to ask for their help, it might really work."
Lin Heng refused, shaking Sun Yuan head and saying, "If the Firmament Hall is willing to help us, that's their own business, but I will never ask them for help."
Lin Heng still doesn't understand Ao Zhantian and Firmament Hall, so he naturally doesn't want to get to know them well, much less owe them favors.
Seeing Lin Heng's resolute attitude, Sun Yuan stopped trying to seize power and instead asked Matsushita Kojiro, "Since you came up with this plan, you must have considered suitable candidates, right?"
Matsushita Kojiro's answer made Lin Heng and the others almost doubt whether they had misheard.
"Excellent, Master can make this deal with the Fire Clan."
Upon hearing this, Sun Yuan stared wide-eyed at him.
Are you out of your mind?
" The Fire Clan and we are enemies. Do you really expect them to agree to this deal?"
However, Matsushita Kojiro's eyes were full of determination and confidence, and he didn't seem to be just saying it casually.
Lin Heng narrowed his eyes slightly and asked, "Tell me your thoughts."
Matsushita Kojiro then began to explain.
The main reason he came up with such a crazy idea was that the Fire Clan wasn't very united.
The vast Fire Clan has many bloodline branches. For example, Yan Lin and Yan Lan belong to different branches, and they are quite fierce in their struggles.
Yan Lin's mistake in the Soul-Burying Mountain Range led to his impeachment by Yan Lan's faction, which is why he was replaced.
Yan Lin's Lineage suffered a great loss in this matter, and they were naturally resentful.
In particular, Yan Lin himself originally represented his Lineage in controlling the Fire Clan's power in the Ninefold Heaven. He not only wielded great power but also lined his own pockets, living a life of unparalleled glory.
But now that he's been summoned back to his Lineage, the punishment is a minor matter. With his cultivation at the Nine-Turn Samsara Realm, he'll only be a minor figure in the Fire Clan, far inferior to his status in the Ninefold Heaven.
After Matsushita Kojiro explained this, Lin Heng understood.
"With Yan Lin as the maker, acquiring a low-level spatial treasure wouldn't be difficult for his Lineage."
"And we'll help him regain control of the Ninefold Heaven Fire Clan —I don't think Yan Lin will refuse that deal."
After Lin Heng said that, Situ Jiannan and Sun Yuan both understood.
The only problem is how to contact Yan Lin.
Lin Heng turned his gaze back to Matsushita Kojiro.
When Lin Heng looked over, he clearly saw a sly glint in Matsushita Kojiro's eyes.
This guy certainly wouldn't dare betray Lin Heng, but as long as he doesn't harbor any thoughts of harming Lin Heng or have any other ulterior motives, the Soul-Locking Pagoda can't control him.
Lin Heng had guessed that Matsushita Kojiro was being so 'kind' by offering advice before he could even ask. It turned out he was waiting for him here.
"You should be able to contact Yan Lin, right?"
Lin Heng asked directly.
Matsushita Kojiro lowered his head slightly, not daring to look Lin Heng in the eye, and replied indifferently, "Master, the three of us have no connection with Yan Lin, nor do we have his soul imprint on the communication spirit pearl."
Sure enough, the other party had already prepared their explanation, and it was an explanation that did not violate the rules of the Soul-Locking Pagoda.
Lin Heng could naturally use the Soul-Locking Pagoda to torture the three of them into confessing again, but besides that, Lin Heng had an even better idea.
"If you can help me contact Yan Lin and finalize this deal, I'll let you return to the Great Sun Race."
The condition Lin Heng offered caused Matsushita Kojiro had been looking down, to instantly look up. Although there was excitement in his eyes, he didn't seem surprised that Lin Heng would say such a thing.
Clearly, just as Lin Heng had considered, this guy had planned this all along.