A Grand Plan Takes Shape Through Small Stakes

Chen Yang now presented himself before Nangong Jinghe as nothing less than an old fox with depths beyond measure. He played the part so thoroughly that every detail was impeccably handled.

After traveling together and conversing this time, the Void Stepping Old Monster became even more convinced of his identity.

Following this "frank and open" discussion, Nangong Jinghe no longer harbored any doubts.

He reached out and accepted this "Creation Origin," then asked, "Then according to your estimate, fellow Daoist, if I take this item back to nurture and incubate it, using the power of an entire clan's spirit offerings to aid it, how long will it take to complete its incubation?"

"With fellow Daoist's profound family foundation, if a Profound Insight cultivator takes action, it should take roughly ten years for this item to meet the conditions to 'break from its shell.'"

As Chen Yang spoke, he summoned a streak of spiritual light and stamped it onto the surface of the mineral essence.

"With this mark in place, I will be able to sense the state of the Creation Origin. When it is about to emerge from incubation, I will naturally send someone to Anshen Valley to meet with you, fellow Daoist, and inform you of the suitable incubation site I have found."

Nangong Jinghe considered it briefly, then nodded lightly. "Very well. We shall proceed as you say, fellow Daoist. I shall temporarily keep and incubate this item. Ten years from now, we will divide the treasures within and without between us."

Only when Nangong Jinghe personally agreed to the matter did Chen Yang's entire scheme finally come to fruition.

He had forcibly draped this piece of spiritual mineral essence in the guise of a creation-born treasure. Relying on the information gap between them, along with his silver