Upon hearing this, Fang Baoliu couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
She had actually heard about Bai Cang's suspicious nature before.
However, she did not expect Bai Cang to be so wary, giving her no chance to use any tricks or words.
All the tricks I used to use were useless in front of him; he was completely unmoved.
Now, there is only one last option left.
That is: show them sincerity and lure them with great benefits!
Thinking of this, Fang Baoliu immediately took out a jade token from his waist and asked, "Junior Brother Bai, do you know what this is?"
Bai Cang shook his head. "Forgive my ignorance, Senior Sister, please speak frankly."
Fang Baoliu smiled and said in a soft, charming voice, "This is the Minor Blessed Land Token, the key to unlocking a secret realm."
"I have come here to invite Junior Brother Bai to explore that secret realm together."
Without a second thought or hesitation, Bai Cang replied, "Please forgive my shallow skills; I am powerless to help."
If he had traveled back in time ten years earlier and encountered this situation, he might have gladly accepted it.
Dungeon raids are a common element in cultivation novels, and which one wouldn't include such a plot?
Not to mention fellow disciples, even strangers who meet on the street can team up together.
Then comes the much-anticipated plot of "passive counterattack," "murder and robbery," and "collecting both people and treasures."
But now, he can only suspect that Fang Baoliu has his eye on him, using the secret realm as bait to ambush and kill him.
As the saying goes: there's no such thing as a free lunch.
You're only interested in someone else's "interest," while they're using your "principal" as collateral.
Exploring hidden realms isn't that easy. Wouldn't it be a faster way to make money by betraying and killing your companions?
Most importantly: even if you are exploring a secret realm together, it doesn't mean you can't kill your companions, right?
Bai Cang is cautious by nature, and he is not short of resources now, so how could he do something so risky?
"Hehehe, why are you being so modest, junior brother?"
Fang Baoliu smiled charmingly, her eyes full of admiration and even a hint of worship as she looked at Bai Cang. "Junior Brother Bai is a genius. Not only is he skilled in refining pills, but he is also incredibly strong. This is a well-known and universally acknowledged fact. How can he be considered to have shallow achievements?"
But Bai Cang just looked at her quietly, as if to say: Do I look like a fool to you?
You dare to use those kinds of tricks on me?
Who the hell are you insulting?
Seeing this, Fang Baoliu blushed and felt a little hot: if you treat others as fools and they don't fall for it, you'll look like a fool yourself.
So she abandoned all unrealistic fantasies, sheathed her sword, her smile faded, and said seriously, "Unfortunately, junior brother, I sincerely invited you and have absolutely no ill intentions."
"If my junior brother is willing to lend me a hand, I will reward him handsomely!"
"Moreover, for this trip to the secret realm, I only want one thing. Everything else I gain will belong to my junior brother; I won't take a single thing!"
But Bai Cang still shook his head and said, "Why doesn't Senior Sister Fang ask the other senior brothers for help?"
"Could it be that they think my skills are shallow and I'm easy to manipulate, which is why they invited me to come along?"
Although Bai Cang could indeed see that Fang Baoliu had no ill intentions, he was still not tempted in the slightest.
In the end, it all comes down to this: "He who has no desires is invincible." If you have no desires, why take risks?
So he didn't mince words, he just flipped the table and made his point clear.
Upon hearing this, Fang Baoliu's expression immediately turned rather unpleasant.
Bai Cang really isn't giving me any face at all!
However, she was also very clear that if she didn't treat Bai Cang, a man who was thick-skinned, black-hearted, and inherently suspicious, there would probably be no point in continuing the conversation.
So she sighed and said somewhat helplessly, "Since you are so frank, junior brother, I will also speak frankly. I do have similar thoughts, but it is by no means to manipulate you."
"What I seek on this journey is a Flame Spirit Body Forging Flower, a peerless treasure that can alter one's physique and forge a foundation for one's Dao. If I were to travel with other true disciples, only one of us would be destined to leave the secret realm alive."
"Junior brother is still far from the Qi Refining Perfection stage, yet he possesses formidable strength and is adept at combat, making him the best partner for me. That is why I have taken the liberty of coming to visit you."
"Flame Spirit Body Forging Flower?" Upon hearing this, Bai Cang's heart stirred slightly, and he subconsciously pondered.
As the saying goes: Refine your Qi to enter the Dao, refine yourself to build your foundation.
All such systems inevitably require the assistance of elixirs to better solidify their foundation.
However, even if cultivators in this world practice the same technique, the magical power they cultivate will vary greatly due to differences in their innate talents, physiques, and circumstances.
For example, Bai Cang and Han Qinhu both practiced "Five Elements Yin Magic," but their magical abilities were worlds apart.
The "Foundation Building Pill" that works on Bai Cang might turn into a deadly poison if Han Qinhu takes it, and vice versa, making it a case of "the immortal is poison to me".
Therefore, in the spiritual practice world, there is no universal version of "boiled egg". Almost every "boiled egg" must be tailored to individual circumstances.
The "Flame Spirit Body Forging Flower" is one such spiritual material.
"It seems that soon, my senior sister will be able to achieve great things."
Bai Cang cupped his hands and smiled, "I would like to offer my congratulations in advance to Senior Sister. I wish you all the best, may you achieve great success, and may you soon reach the Foundation Establishment stage and become a True Person."
That was a well-chosen remark, and it made them seem more approachable.
However, the intention to "politely decline" was made without any attempt to conceal it.
You have your difficulties and your considerations, but what does that have to do with me?
Fang Baoliu's beautiful eyes darted around as she looked at Bai Cang with a resentful expression. She said with deep affection, "If Baoliu achieves anything, she will never forget her junior brother's kindness in helping her. Could you please have mercy and lend Baoliu a hand?"
Bai Cang sighed, "Why should we need the help of others in this matter? We must know that the great path is one that must be walked alone."
"Since Senior Sister has already made all the preparations, just go ahead. Is there any difficulty you may be facing?"
Upon hearing this, Fang Baoliu's face flushed red, and her voice was barely audible, "Baoliu has been cultivating under her master's guidance since childhood and has never fought anyone in magic battles. It's truly..."
"Moreover, that secret realm is not open to Dao Foundation Realm cultivators, otherwise it would be in danger of collapsing. Otherwise, Bao Liu wouldn't be so humble..."
Before finishing his sentence, Fang Baoliu changed the subject again, "If Junior Brother is worried, Baoliu is willing to swear an oath of Dao heart that he will never do anything improper to Junior Brother."
"After the matter is accomplished, Bao Liu is willing to offer three portions of Frosty Killing Energy as a reward!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Cang couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Damn! This woman is amazing!
Is she trying to throw money at me? She actually tried to throw money at me again!
Since that's what you've said, then don't blame me for asking for an exorbitant price!
Who told him to be such a "great philanthropist" and always willing to help others?
With this in mind, Bai Cang immediately said decisively, "Three parts are not enough. You need at least nine parts of Frost Qi to make me take action."
"Moreover, the timing of the operation must be arranged by me; otherwise, there's no point in discussing it!"
Nine parts of malevolent energy, plus the one from the Weaponry Academy.
Bai Cang Dao Lu is only one step away from becoming an offering!
If it's for a promotion, he's not incapable of "taking a risk".
But it absolutely cannot be now; we must wait until he has made all the necessary arrangements and preparations.
However, upon hearing this, Fang Baoliu couldn't help but show hesitation and embarrassment!
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