After hearing this, Li Yan studied the other party carefully for a few more moments before slowly speaking.
"'Polar Ice Heart'? I've never heard of it. Is it on the North Ice Continent, and what is it used for? Also, with your abilities, Fellow Daoist Sima, why don't you go there yourself?"
"It is indeed on the North Ice Continent. I can provide a jade slip map marking the places where it might appear.
"As for its use... it is simply very useful to me. Certain matters prevent me from leaving for a long time, but I don't want to waste that time.
"As I said, this is a transaction. With your abilities, you should be able to accomplish this task, which is why I wished to make this deal with you."
The Blood-Eyed Toad's voice remained calm, his scarlet eyes still gleaming red. Yet at that moment, Li Yan suddenly laughed.
"Hehehe... when you say you have matters to attend to, Fellow Daoist Sima, you mean you can't leave this place, don't you?"
Upon hearing this, the Blood-Eyed Toad suddenly laughed as well.
"Oh? Hehehe... you are clever indeed, Fellow Daoist Li. I cannot leave this place. But even if you know that, what good does it do you?
"If you refuse this transaction, we can either keep fighting to the death, or you can leave. But when you come here next time, you will never find me again!"
"Your injuries must have been severe, Fellow Daoist Sima, for you to need the Nine Nether Wind here to heal them. How long has it been since you last went out?"
Li Yan's face was wreathed in smiles.
"Yes, my injuries are severe! But they aren't as severe as you imagine. Otherwise, you would have killed me already. Why would