Chapter 677: Chapter 670: Offering Treasures

Chen Hai was naturally aware of Zuo Yunxiao’s presence.

After forcing Yang Shaoqing to kneel before him, when Zuo Yunxiao looked his way, Chen Hai’s attention also shifted to Zuo Yunxiao.

“An Earth Immortal…”

He frowned slightly. The moment Zuo Yunxiao had stepped into his domain, Chen Hai was able to confirm his opponent’s cultivation realm.

Back then, he had just entered the Earth Immortal Realm and, with the power of the Black Water Mysterious Yellow Sword Finger, he had already successfully slain Red Tiger, a demon of the Earth-level Demon Clan.

Now, his strength had advanced even further, having stepped into the middle tier of the Earth Immortal Realm.

This was his home turf, within his own domain, while that Zuo Yunxiao had chased Yang Shaoqing and Gui Wuya all the way from overseas to here, his domain certainly wouldn’t be within the Territory of West Barbarian Mountain.

Without the power of his own domain to enhance him, Chen Hai naturally would not have too many qualms about him.

His gaze scanned Zuo Yunxiao briefly before returning to Yang Shaoqing and Gui Wuya, “Stealing the supreme treasure of someone’s Sect and then fleeing all the way here, speak! What’s the meaning of all this?”

His gaze still clearly held a hint of coldness.

After all, when Yang Shaoqing had been yelling earlier, he claimed they were simply traveling and had encountered enemies by chance, forcing them to flee.

As for the possibility of possessing treasures, he hadn’t mentioned a word.

These fellows had deceived him, and on top of that, they tried to use him as their pawn?

Such actions would displease anyone, and although Chen Hai was not yet one hundred percent certain of the matter, he had already taken a strong disliking to Yang Shaoqing and the others before him.

“Senior Chen, it’s not what you think. Zuo Yunxiao is framing us!”

“We’ve never stepped foot in their Huayun Sect; how could we have the chance to steal their Sect’s treasure?”

“Besides, with our little strength, how could it be possible for us to sneak into their Sect and steal treasures?”

After exchanging looks, the few of them hemmed and hawed, with Fang Qingshan beginning to explain to Chen Hai.

The obvious insincerity in his words, how could Chen Hai not hear it!

However, he also felt that these few guys, who had not even reached the level of True Immortal or True Demon, simply didn’t have the capability to steal treasures from Zuo Yunxiao’s Sect, who was clearly at the Earth Immortal level.

The so-called stealing of treasures from Zuo Yunxiao’s Sect clearly involved other hidden matters.

“Like stray dogs that have lost their homes, you’ve already fled here but you’re still hiding things and deceiving me?”

With a heavy tone of disdain on his face, Chen Hai let out a cold laugh.

The group before him, Yang Shaoqing and Gui Wuya, since they were unwilling to tell him the truth, he would not force them.

“Fellow Taoist, I only wish to cultivate in peace and do not want others to disturb my cultivation.”

“Whatever grievances you have with these people, it’s your own business and has nothing to do with me.”

“In a moment, I will expel them from my domain, kill or slash them as you please.”

“I only have one request, and that is to stay away from me!”

Without giving further attention to Yang Shaoqing and Fang Qingshan before him, Chen Hai looked up, gazing beyond his domain at Zuo Yunxiao, and spoke.

To him, no matter how fine a treasure was, it was ultimately external. Only personal strength was fundamental.

At present, his path of cultivation was smooth sailing, and his growth in strength and realm was also making rapid progress.

Ordinary treasures were not as useful to him as putting a bit of effort into recruiting more talents into his Main Lineage.

“Thank you, fellow Taoist, for your understanding; I owe you one!” Hearing what Chen Hai said, Zuo Yunxiao was overjoyed. He extended a fist from afar and gave Chen Hai a salute, saying,

“Senior Chen, you must not do this. Our Main Lineage of the Bloodthirsty Sect overseas has been annihilated, leaving only a few of us who have fled here.”

“If we fall into the hands of Zuo Yunxiao, we are surely dead without a doubt.”

“Please consider our shared lineage and help us this one time!”

Similarly hearing Chen Hai’s words, Yang Shaoqing’s face was filled with despair, his eyes void of light, and he stood there stunned.

After trudging for tens of thousands of miles, fleeing all the way from overseas to this place, he had thought that upon seeing Chen Hai, they would have already had a chance at survival.

But now, it turned into such a result, a heavy blow delivered by the cruel reality, which he, at this very moment, simply could not accept.

As for Gui Wuya and Fang Qingshan, they were kneeling on the ground, repeatedly kowtowing and pleading to Chen Hai.

“There is no such thing as a free lunch in the world. No one owes anyone anything.”

“Since the day you left, insisting on heading overseas, you and the Bloodthirsty Sect here have had no relation at all.”

“I’m not even from the Bloodthirsty Sect, yet you claim we’re from the same lineage? Are you joking?”

“Did you leave on your own accord, or shall I make the move to ask you to leave?”

Chen Hai waved his hand impatiently at the few people in front of him.

From his manner, it was clear that if Yang Shaoqing, Fang Qingshan, and the others were unwilling to leave voluntarily, he would directly take action and forcibly expel them from his domain.

“Senior Chen, we do indeed have a supreme treasure in our possession.”

“However, it was not stolen from the Huayun Sect, but rather discovered by our overseas Bloodthirsty Sect within an ancient relic.”

“It is an Acquired Spiritual Treasure. Although it cannot be used for assault, it can gather the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, turning an ordinary place into a sanctified site for cultivation.”

“It was precisely because of this that our overseas Bloodthirsty Sect was annihilated!”

Seeing that Chen Hai seemed ready to forcibly expel them, Gui Wuya and Fang Qingshan, kneeling on the ground, became totally desperate.

They looked at each other and nodded. Then, with clenched teeth, Gui Wuya spoke up.

“Young Sect Master, there’s no use hiding it anymore. Take out the Gathering Spirit Stone!”

“Though treasures are valuable, one must be alive to possess them. With our meager strength, we simply cannot protect an item of this caliber.”

“Offering this item to Senior Chen might just be our only chance at survival.”

While explaining to Chen Hai, Gui Wuya had a look of resignation and even let out a long sigh.

He turned to look at Yang Shaoqing, kneeling on the ground like a wooden figurine, and called out sharply, instructing him.

Being expelled from Chen Hai’s domain and falling into Zuo Yunxiao’s hands, they would not only be unable to protect the Gathering Spirit Stone, but it was also very likely they would die a terribly miserable death.

After all, the principle of ‘to cut the weeds, you must remove the roots’ was something Zuo Yunxiao would undoubtedly understand.

Because of this Gathering Spirit Stone, the entire overseas Bloodthirsty Sect had been wiped out. After obtaining this treasure, wouldn’t he fully eliminate Yang Shaoqing and the others, rather than keeping them around for nothing?

Gui Wuya and Fang Qingshan could clearly see these things.

Offering the Gathering Spirit Stone to Chen Hai in exchange for his protection was perhaps a reluctant move, but it was undoubtedly their best option at this very moment.

“A Gathering Spirit Stone? An Acquired Spiritual Treasure that can gather spiritual energy of heaven and earth?”

Hearing Gui Wuya’s words, Chen Hai’s interest was piqued.

With his discerning eye, ordinary treasures did not attract him, which was indeed true.

However, the Acquired Spiritual Treasure mentioned by Gui Wuya, one that could gather spiritual energy, truly sparked significant interest.

After all, in places rich in spiritual energy, even pigs could turn into demons, and flowers and plants could communicate with spirits.

His Black Water Immortal Mansion, although its spiritual energy density was far superior to the outside world, as his power increased and more disciples joined, that amount of spiritual energy might not be enough.

That Gathering Spirit Stone mentioned by Gui Wuya, if it truly could gather spiritual energy, would naturally be of great help to Chen Hai.

“Yang Shaoqing, right? Where is the item? Show it to me.”

“Since it’s an Acquired Spiritual Treasure, this Gathering Spirit Stone you speak of must have considerable power.”

“As long as its ability to gather the spiritual energy of heaven and earth can be truly confirmed to be beneficial to me, I can assure you that within my domain, no one will be able to harm you.”

Chen Hai’s gaze shifted to Yang Shaoqing.

After scrutinizing him for a few moments, Chen Hai stretched out his hand to him and made his promise.