"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Lu, Fellow Daoist Zang." The young man called Master Mo greeted the two of them.
Lu Qingshan and Hidden Sword stood up and returned the greeting. "Greetings, Master Mo."
Master Mo waved his hand and said gently, "I'm not a master. You can call me Mo Yan."
Lu Qingshan nodded and didn't say anything.
Mo Yan continued, "I heard from Xinyue that you want us to help you find someone?"
Hidden Sword nodded. "Yes, as long as you're willing to help, the reward is negotiable."
Mo Yan spread his hands and chuckled. "Our Dragon-Slaying Saber doesn't lack spirit stones at the moment."
A trace of surprise flashed through Lu Qingshan's heart.
What Mo Yan said was different from what he had expected.
In his expectation, due to the pressure from the Sea God Sect, the Dragon-Slaying Saber had to hide all of their actions. It was impossible for them to have spirit stone mines and spirit herb gardens.
What the Dragon-Slaying Saber planned was to overthrow the Sea God Sect, which would consume a lot of resources. Under such conditions, they should be very short of spirit stones.
If Master Mo wasn't lying, it meant that the Dragon-Slaying Saber had a very special way of making money.
Lu Qingshan couldn't be sure of the specific situation at the moment, but no matter which possibility it was, it meant that the current situation wasn't good.
"Master Mo, if you need anything, just say it. If we can do it, we'll try our best." Lu Qingshan didn't show any discouragement. Instead, he said very politely.
Because he knew that if the Dragon-Slaying Saber really didn't want to help, they should have directly rejected them instead of dragging their feet. Master Mo wouldn't have come to meet him in person.
This situation showed that Master Mo should have other requests.
Mo Yan said with a smile, "I do have a small favor to ask of the two of you."
Lu Qingshan made a gesture of listening attentively.
Mo Yan organized his words and explained, "The Sea Divinity Sect opened a market square in Jiao Dragon City that caters specifically to cultivators. Naturally, they also have their own shops.
And in their shop, there was one thing that I happened to need.
However, you should know that with our antagonistic relationship with the Sea God's Sect, it would be extremely risky for us to purchase the items sold by the Sea God's Sect.
Originally, I was still hesitating about what to do, but you guys just happened to come. You guys are cultivators from other places, so … "
"So you want us to help you purchase this item?"
"Yes, don't worry. As a reward, not only will I get the organization to help you find the person, I will also give you a handsome reward."
Fine, I originally wanted to give them spirit stones, but they didn't want it and wanted to give it to me instead.
Lu Qingshan was amused.
"What do you think?" Lu Qingshan looked at Hidden Sword. They were now traveling together, so it would be best if both of them agreed.
Hidden Sword said nonchalantly, "I'll listen to you."
"That sounds feasible." Lu Qingshan no longer hesitated and accepted Mo Yan's proposal.
The smile on Mo Yan's face became even gentler. "Then let me explain the situation to you."
The item Mo Yan wanted to purchase was a fire seed called the Cold Spirit Fire. It was a strange fire seed born at the bottom of the sea. Its power was profound, and if it was refined, it could be used to produce the Cold Spirit Fire. It was a rare treasure for fire-type cultivators.
"According to common sense, no sect would sell such a rare item like the Deviant Flame Seed. Normally, it would be digested internally.
However, you should know that due to the location, most of the cultivators on the island specialize in Water Elemental Essence, especially in the Sea God's Sect.
In addition, in the five elements, there are many advantages, so Water Elemental Essence restrains Fire Elemental Essence. Basically, all the cultivators on the island practice Water Elemental Cultivation Methods. Even if there are cultivators who practice other elements, none of them would choose to practice Fire Elemental Essence.
Therefore, the Cold Spirit Fire Seed was tasteless, but it was a pity to throw it away. The Sea God's Sect simply put it on the shelf and sold it in their own shop. "
"If that's the case, why do you still want this fire seed?" Hidden Small Sword asked directly, as if he was not scheming at all.
Mo Yan was not in a hurry. He said slowly, "It just so happens that I am the kind of cultivator who chooses to practice Fire Elemental Cultivation Methods."
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"Lu Qingshan, Mo Yan's Divine Soul is very powerful." After leaving the yard, the Western Rat King immediately slipped out of the Spirit Beast Bag, jumped on Hidden Small Sword's shoulder, and said to Lu Qingshan.
"Is that so?" Lu Qingshan was thoughtful. Combining all the information, he seemed to have an answer to one of his doubts.
"How much of what Master Mo said is true?" Hidden Small Sword asked.
Lu Qingshan thought for a while and said frankly, "90% of it is true, and 10% is false. The reason why they are not willing to buy this fire seed in person is not as simple as he said.
If I am not wrong, it is very likely that the Sea God's Sect deliberately put out bait to lure Master Mo. He also knows this, so he dares not to act rashly. "
"Bait?"
"Master Mo should be a top craftsman, but which craftsman can resist the temptation of the kindling of the Strange Flame?"
"Why do you say so?" Hidden Small Sword's eyes widened.
She was extremely curious as to how Lu Qingshan was able to obtain all this information that she did not know.
"First of all, as he said, since most of the cultivators on the island practice Water Elemental Cultivation Methods, only those who take things too hard will choose to practice Fire Elemental Cultivation Methods, which are restrained by Water Elemental Cultivation Methods." Lu Qingshan looked at Hidden Small Sword, who was listening to his analysis carefully, and asked, "Do you think Master Mo is the kind of person who takes things too hard?"
Hidden Small Sword shook his head. "No."
"Then there must be a reason why he has no choice but to cultivate a fire-type cultivation method. That's why he did this." Lu Qingshan paused and said his thoughts, "And craftsmen happen to be the kind of cultivators who must practice Fire Elemental Cultivation Methods."
"Moreover, you can see that the three Foundation Establishment Cultivators, Fashui, Shorty Five, and Xinyue, are really respectful to Mo Yan. It doesn't seem fake, which means that Mo Yan's position in the Dragon Slaying Saber should be quite high.
But his cultivation is only at the Foundation Establishment Level, which should not be enough to make the three of them treat him with such respect. Then there is only one possibility left, which is that Mo Yan has extremely outstanding talent in other fields. "
"Also, the three of them called Mo Yan Master Mo, and this kind of title usually only appears on cultivators who have a certain level of attainment in Formation, Alchemy, and Craftsmen."
"In addition, the Western Rat King said that Mo Yan's Divine Soul is very strong, which happens to be one of the characteristics of a top craftsman."
"Most importantly, this Mo Yan showed a generous spirit as if the Dragon Slaying Saber does not lack Spirit Stones. This means that they must have some kind of channel to get a large amount of Spirit Stones to support the operation of their organization.
And in a situation where Spirit Stone Mines, Spirit Stones, and other important strategic resources are monopolized by the Sea God Sect, craftsmen who value skills are undoubtedly the most likely way for them to make money. "
Hidden Small Sword showed an expression of sudden realization. "According to what you said, this Mo Yan has bad intentions. He wants us to eat the bait that the Sea God Sect uses to lure him."
"It can't be considered bad intentions. His goal is to obtain this Fire Elemental, not to frame us.
In fact, it is unlikely that we will be targeted by the Sea God Sect if we buy this Fire Elemental. "Lu Qingshan said unhurriedly," This is also the reason why I agreed to his request. "
Hidden Small Sword waved his small fist and grimaced. "That's good. Otherwise, I, Hidden Small Sword, will definitely teach him a lesson!"
After listening to Lu Qingshan's analysis, the Western Rat King looked at Lu Qingshan and said seriously, "I think this Master Mo is very similar to you."
"What do you mean?" Hidden Small Sword could not help but interrupt.
The Western Rat King nodded solemnly. "He is the same as Lu Qingshan. He always gives me the feeling that he is two-faced. His face is always calm and smiling, but in reality, he is full of evil tricks."
Lu Qingshan slapped the Western Rat King's head in annoyance. "Watch your words!"
The Western Rat King covered his small head and angrily wanted to seek Hidden Small Sword's support. He pulled Hidden Small Sword's hair that fell to his shoulder and asked unhappily, "Do you think I'm right?"
"He doesn't look like him." Hidden Small Sword shook his head decisively and stared at Lu Qingshan's face with his dark and bright eyes. He pursed his lips and smiled faintly. "He is not as good-looking as Lu Qingshan."
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