Seeking Immortality In The World Of Cultivation
Chapter 1111 - Chapter 1111 Chapter 757 When the Map is Exhausted the Dagger

Chapter 1111: Chapter 757: When the Map is Exhausted, the Dagger is Revealed_2 Chapter 1111: Chapter 757: When the Map is Exhausted, the Dagger is Revealed_2 After all, as long as one owns a shop with a stable output,

the expenses of a Foundation Establishment Clan can easily be covered.

Even more, it can continuously provide a vast amount of Spirit Stone Treasures to the clan.

However, to find a shop with such stable output is no easy task.

And those Foundation Establishment Clans that have long since established a foothold within Red Maple Prefecture, even Golden Elixir Masters,

naturally would not complain about the abundance of shops they occupy.

Therefore, even the Foundation Establishment Clans with a firm presence in Red Maple Prefecture, those owning one or even several shops,

their shops still attract many envious gazes.

Moreover, with Foundation Establishment True People arriving every year, aiming to take root here,

it truly becomes a case of wolves surrounding the prey, everyone eyeing these shops.

There’s no other way.

Red Maple Prefecture may be vast, but most of the shops with stable output are already occupied by people from Golden Core Families.

For others, no matter how one divides, there’s just not enough to go around.

Under such circumstances, Zhou Ruo’s Zhou Family, although it has established a firm foothold in Red Maple Prefecture because an ancestor was a Golden Elixir Master,

after years of constant change,

most of the wealth left by that Golden Elixir Master had already been sold off.

Some were sold due to coercion or temptation, some out of sheer necessity,

and some to cultivate a Foundation Establishment True Person to secure the family’s foundation.

By this generation, the Zhou Family now only has this one shop left to maintain the operations of their Foundation Establishment Clan.

And precisely because of this, when the sole surviving shop belonging to the Zhou Family was eyed by other Foundation Establishment Clans,

the Zhou Family naturally could not afford to give up and tried everything to preserve this shop.

During the time He Song became acquainted with Zhou Ruo,

He Song learned of this news from Zhou Ruo’s own words.

As He Song and Zhou Ruo got to know each other better, a few days ago Zhou Ruo even considered seeking the strong support of He Song, a cultivator at the pinnacle of Foundation Establishment Great Perfection.

With He Song’s intervention, even if it were merely a show of support for the Zhou Family,

the Zhou Family would definitely be able to keep this last shop and demonstrate their strength to outsiders.

In doing so, the Zhou Family might well have a chance to revive and continue its legacy.

However, regarding this,

He Song had not immediately agreed several days ago,

but had said he needed to ponder it over.

And so, he had dragged it out until this day.

Today,

He Song invited Zhou Ruo for a detailed discussion at his place.

Zhou Ruo might be elated just for this reason.

With such speculation flashing through his mind, He Song looked at Zhou Ruo, but his gaze did not reveal any additional emotions.

Today, he called Zhou Ruo here, partly because he was willing to agree to the request.

However, to have He Song agree to lend his support,

the Zhou Family naturally needs to pay a certain price.

At the same time, Zhou Ruo also needs to agree to some conditions.

For He Song, although Zhou Ruo does indeed meet his requirements, the benefits that should be obtained must still be claimed.

Providing help for free is out of the question for He Song.

And thus, when He Song noticed the look of joy on Zhou Ruo’s face, He Song simply gestured for her to sit down.

After Zhou Ruo took a seat in the guest area,

He Song then opened his mouth to speak.

“I have a matter, and I wonder if you’d be willing to help?”

As He Song’s words came to an end,

Zhou Ruo, who had already seated herself in the guest area, immediately stood up and bowed in response to He Song.

“May I know what important matter Sir has? If this junior can help, I shall certainly not refuse.”

Bowing to He Song in response, the joy on Zhou Ruo’s face also slightly faded,

In the half-month that had passed, it was not just He Song observing Zhou Ruo.

Zhou Ruo had been closely observing He Song during this half a month.

In Zhou Ruo’s view, He Song was a Foundation Establishment predecessor who appeared out of nowhere and, through a stroke of fate, became acquainted with her and quickly developed a close relationship.

The purpose of this seemed quite evident.

As a true person at the Foundation Establishment level, he wouldn’t truly associate with a minor Qi Refining mid-stage cultivator like her unless he had a request.

And He Song’s cultivation had already reached the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection Realm.

With such a level of cultivation, according to common sense, he should be looking forward to the ethereal Golden Core Realm.

Not like this past half month, lingering on such a minor Qi Refining mid-stage cultivator.

Moreover, in the Cultivation World, female cultivators were all as beautiful as flowers, so it wasn’t likely that He Song was interested in her just for her looks.

Therefore, in Zhou Ruo’s mind, He Song’s behavior might also have a purpose behind it.

It’s just that she didn’t know.

She, a minor Qi Refining mid-stage cultivator, what ability could she possibly have to attract a Foundation Establishment cultivator at the peak of his power like He Song?

Previously, He Song had not revealed any specific motivations.

Back then, Zhou Ruo thought perhaps it was just her good fortune to have caught the favor of such a senior.

But now, as soon as He Song opened his mouth, Zhou Ruo realized instantly.

It seemed that this senior indeed had some purpose.

And so, the joy on Zhou Ruo’s face quietly faded somewhat.

Yet even so, Zhou Ruo didn’t feel there was anything wrong with this in her heart.

A Foundation Establishment Great Perfection cultivator abruptly appearing in her life and quickly becoming familiar with her.

This kind of event, although not impossible, was definitely exceedingly rare.

If such a cultivator had no purpose, it would be even rarer.

She didn’t believe she would encounter such an incredibly rare occurrence.

So when He Song spoke up, claiming there was a matter he needed, Zhou Ruo even breathed a sigh of relief.

Next, the predecessor should reveal his purpose, shouldn’t he?

However, she didn’t know.

What exactly was the purpose of this predecessor?

Could it be he thought there were desirable treasures within the Zhou Family, a Cultivation Family already in decline?

Or perhaps he saw the profitability of the Zhou Family’s shop and wanted to discuss purchasing it?

Speculating wildly about He Song’s intention, Zhou Ruo took a deep breath, attempting to calm her emotions.

And He Song.

At that moment, he began to reveal his purpose.

“This is a trivial matter.”

“Young friend need not be too concerned.”

“I merely wish for you to transmit a message every few days during my period of seclusive cultivation.”

“As for the source of these messages, you may purchase them from the Treasure Pavilion.”

“Rest assured, young friend, I will leave behind enough spirit stones to ensure you are not at a loss.”

“If you agree,”

“then let us settle this matter in such a way.”

“As for any other questions, I will certainly spare no details later.”

“What do you think about this, young friend?”

Casting his gaze across the living room at Zhou Ruo, He Song didn’t say much more, merely restating what he wanted her to do.

As for the messages he wanted her to probe for and any other matters, He Song did not disclose a word.

Although He Song wasn’t worried that someone would impede him from obtaining advanced tunneling skills due to this,

one must never be careless.

Though Zhou Ruo was of low strength, almost an ant to He Song,

things that should be kept secret were still better unknown to others.

After all, the Soul Searching Skill was extremely common in the Cultivation World.

Under such circumstances, there’s no guarantee Zhou Ruo wouldn’t be subject to Soul Searching later, potentially revealing the purpose of his visit.

While it was unlikely to affect He Song’s plans, the more people knew, the greater the risk.

And for He Song, such risks needed to be avoided.

Only by averting all avoidable dangers could he ensure his own safety.

With this in mind, He Song looked at Zhou Ruo, waiting to hear her specific answer.