Bai Ying glared at the group of bastards who were staring at her with lewd eyes. Her eyes hardened, and she looked at the cave she had just come out of before coldly addressing the men in front of her.
"If you search my soul, I will immediately self-destruct, leaving you with nothing. However, if you are willing to spare my life, I will lead you to the largest treasure vault here. There are countless elixirs and magical treasures, everything imaginable!"
"What? There are such treasures?" Upon hearing Bai Ying's words, the eyes of the several cultivators present instantly ignited with flames of wild joy.
They came here seeking precisely this legendary treasure.
At this moment, Bai Ying actually offered to lead them there, how could they not be thrilled?
Everyone was immediately agitated. The fact that this mysterious and unpredictable treasure had appeared in the world, and that it could be opened with the black spirit-gathering pearl key, made its value self-evident.
If one can obtain even one treasure from it, one's cultivation will surely experience a qualitative leap. This is an extremely rare and precious opportunity!
“However…” Bai Ying’s tone suddenly changed again.
Her expression was solemn as she slowly spoke, "This treasure vault seems rather eerie. I advise you to think it over carefully. It's fraught with danger inside, and you could lose your life if you're not careful."
Bai Ying's actions weren't really meant to warn these people; it was simply because she understood human nature all too well.
If I were to directly offer to take them there, these naturally suspicious cultivators would surely suspect a trick, and after calming down from their euphoria, they might hesitate.
However, if you pretend to stop them, they will assume that you are reluctant to part with the treasure, and then they will scramble to find out more.
As expected, the true dragon cultivator, who had been scrutinizing Bai Ying with suspicion, now heard her words and his lips curled up slightly, revealing a contemptuous sneer: "Do you think we are insignificant characters like you? You just need to obediently lead the way and stop spreading alarmist rumors."
Although this True Dragon cultivator encountered many dangers along the way, with his profound cultivation at the Integration Stage, those dangers were nothing more than a piece of cake in his eyes.
Now that he has stepped into this mysterious treasure trove, how could he possibly miss out on such a treasure?
Several cultivators at the Refinement stage standing nearby were also extremely anxious, urging Bai Ying impatiently, "Stop talking nonsense and lead the way for us. We'll find out how dangerous it is once we get there." Their eyes gleamed with greed, as if the treasures in the vault were already within their grasp, completely disregarding the potential dangers.
Bai Ying lowered her eyes, a cold glint flashing within them.
"Then you'll come with me. But we've agreed that you're not allowed to lay a hand on me."
Upon hearing this, the group frowned, their faces showing impatience. They all turned their gazes to Bai Ying, their eyes filled with disdain. One of them curled his lip and said irritably, "Of course, why would we make things difficult for a little cultivator like you?" His words were somewhat perfunctory.
However, Bai Ying remained relentless. She tilted her head slightly, her gaze sweeping over the crowd with unwavering determination, her tone growing increasingly forceful: "No, you must all swear an oath against your inner demons. Only then can I take you there with peace of mind."
Upon hearing this, the expressions on everyone's faces turned somewhat unpleasant.
The True Dragon cultivator, in particular, had his originally cold and stern face now so gloomy it seemed as if water could drip from it. He had never been threatened like this by a mere Nascent Soul cultivator before: "Little girl, do you know what you're saying? Aren't you afraid I'll end you with one palm right now?"
Faced with this powerful intimidation, Bai Ying remained unmoved: "Then you might as well kill me now. But before you do, you'd better think it over carefully. Once you kill me, you'll be completely cut off from those mountains of countless pills and magical treasures."
You might want to think carefully about whether killing me is more important, or obtaining those coveted treasures.
The moment Bai Ying finished speaking, a flicker of doubt flashed across the True Dragon cultivator's eyes. He frowned slightly, his expression shifting uncertainly.
The few cultivators at the Void Refinement stage were extremely anxious. They exchanged glances, understood each other, and rushed forward to stop the True Dragon cultivator.
One of them, all smiles and with a hint of ingratiation and urgency in his voice, pleaded, "Senior, please calm down. For the sake of those pills and magical treasures, please bear with it for now. What's wrong with making a vow? Let's swear that if she can really lead us to those treasures, we won't touch a single thing she's doing; but if she dares to deceive us, I'll be the first to strike and won't let her off easily!" As he spoke, he glared fiercely at Bai Ying.
Under the persuasion of the crowd, the True Dragon cultivator took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and slowly nodded. "Little girl, if you dare to play any tricks and fail to lead us to those treasures, I will tear you to pieces and make you wish you were dead!"
Bai Ying watched as they all swore oaths against their inner demons before her, then happily led them into the cave.
The group stared blankly at the direction Bai Ying had gone, their eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment.
They didn't possess the magical black spirit-gathering pearl; all they saw was emptiness, with no sign of a cave. In the blink of an eye, Bai Ying's figure seemed to merge into the air, vanishing into thin air.
Several cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage panicked immediately. One of them couldn't help but curse, "What's going on? Where is she? Could this little girl have tricked us and run away on her own?"
Only the True Dragon cultivator remained calm and resolute, his gaze unwavering, as if he knew everything. He stared intently at the direction where Bai Ying had disappeared, and unhurriedly followed. The moment he took that crucial step, the scene before him instantly distorted and shifted. Where there had been nothing before, the interior of a cave suddenly appeared, with dim light and rough stone walls—everything leapt into view.
Upon seeing this, several cultivators at the Refinement stage immediately realized what was happening and hurriedly imitated the dragon cultivator's actions, carefully taking a step forward.
In an instant, they stepped into the mysterious cave and exclaimed in amazement, "So this place is a hidden paradise! If it weren't for this little girl leading the way, we really wouldn't have been able to get in."
Filled with excitement and trepidation, the group cautiously followed Bai Ying, their steps slow and their eyes scanning their surroundings warily. As they ventured deeper, the interior of the cave gradually came into focus. Finally, they reached the very heart of the cave.
Suddenly, a breathtaking scene unfolded before my eyes.
Countless pills were piled up like mountains, their multicolored light shimmering and intertwining, and a rich, intoxicating fragrance filled the air. Magical treasures were also abundant, including gleaming swords and radiant cauldrons, each emanating powerful spiritual energy. In one corner of the cave, mounds of spirit stones, crystal clear and dazzling, resembled stars fallen to earth.
The group was completely stunned by what they saw. Their eyes widened in disbelief, instantly filled with greed. Their mouths were agape, yet they remained speechless for a long time, as if their very souls had been drawn away by this boundless wealth.
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