Gu Xuan's heart skipped a beat.
He was already one of the top pill emperors in the world, and was only a step away from becoming a pill saint.
Moreover, Gu Xuan was confident that he could become a pill saint with his own strength.
However, when he heard the Venerated Pill say that she would give him the Pill Saint's Heart, he felt a suffocating sensation invade his body for a moment.
Fortunately, it was only for a moment.
Gu Xuan regained his composure in a flash.
He looked at the Venerated Pill with interest, a faint smile on his lips.
"There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world.
Besides, you and I are enemies.
I'm afraid the difficulty of obtaining the Pill Saint's Heart will be heaven-defying, right? "
The Venerated Pill smiled bitterly.
"It is indeed difficult, but it's not that heaven-defying.
I only have two requests.
First, help my Li Clan survive this calamity of extermination.
Second, help my Li Family preserve our heritage in the great calamity of the Burning Sky Realm.
It shouldn't be too difficult for you. "
Gu Xuan mulled over the Venerated Pill's two requests.
These two conditions were indeed not difficult to fulfill.
Most importantly, it could be easily manipulated. Even if a blood oath was made, he could easily tamper with it and complete it effortlessly.
"Venerated Pill, aren't you afraid that I'll pretend to agree, but not fulfill my end of the bargain?
Or perhaps I'll just throw a few pieces of trash from your Li Family to my Echo Heaven Sect.
In any case, as long as a single Li Family member survives, the Li Family won't be exterminated, and their heritage won't be severed.
In fact, if I'm ruthless enough, I'll find a reason to destroy your Li Family after the calamity.
These are all risks. "
Gu Xuan looked curiously at the Venerated Pill.
Compared to the Pill Saint's Heart, the Venerated Pill's request was too simple.
If he was willing to give the Pill Saint's Heart to the Heavenly Law Faction, the Wufang Bitter Land, or even the Demon Race, these three factions would probably agree to the Venerated Pill's request without hesitation.
In any case, he had to get the Pill Saint's Heart first. He could think about the rest later.
The bitter smile on the Venerated Pill's face disappeared.
"The risk is indeed great, and I'm really afraid.
However, I have no other choice now.
Among the core disciples of the Li family, there was no one who had the strength to protect the Li family.
My lifespan has reached its limit.
Even with the suppression of the Pill Saint's Heart, I won't live for more than ten days. "
Gu Xuan's eyes widened.
His eyes flickered as he activated the Eyes of Illusionary Destruction.
He sent a wisp of soul power to investigate the Paragon of Pills.
The Paragon of Pills didn't resist. Instead, he simply allowed Gu Xuan to inspect him from top to bottom, inside and out.
Gu Xuan wore a heavy expression.
Although he'd long since noticed that the Paragon of Pills' lifespan was nearing its end, he was still a pill saint in name.
Gu Xuan had originally thought that he had other methods to increase his lifespan.
"I really didn't expect that you'd already be at the end of your rope.
Ten days? I'm afraid you overestimate yourself.
Five days, that's all I can take.
Within five days, you will definitely die. "
Gu Xuan sighed.
The Paragon of Pills' current physical condition was many times worse than a martial artist who had reached the peak of Deva Five Blights.
Gu Xuan wouldn't be surprised if the Paragon of Pills collapsed and died in the next moment.
The Paragon of Pills' expression suddenly became unprecedentedly serious.
"Don't worry about these details. It's not important.
What's important is that even as an enemy, I still believe in you! As long as you agree to something, I believe that you'll do your best! "
Gu Xuan smiled.
He hadn't expected that even his enemy would recognize his character.
It seemed that he'd lived a successful life.
"In that case, I won't waste time on pleasantries.
I want the Pill Saint's Heart very much.
I can agree to your request.
However, I have one more condition! "
Gu Xuan said indifferently.
The Paragon of Pills frowned.
"Don't be too greedy, young man.
Even the Pill Saint's Heart can't satisfy your appetite? "
Gu Xuan toyed with the heart-shaped jade pendant in his hand. With a thought, the pendant turned back into a jade cup at a visible speed.
He poured a cup of tea, and the jade cup drew a beautiful arc in the air before landing in the Paragon of Pills' hands again.
"I'm not greedy. It's just that I've consumed too much energy in the previous battle.
I just want you to give me a few sacred pills first.
Don't worry, when I can refine sacred pills in the future, I'll return the few you give me to the Li Family. "
Gu Xuan smiled and said in a calm tone.
The Paragon of Pills wanted to roll her eyes at Gu Xuan, but because of her old age, her eyes were almost narrowed into slits. The power of rolling her eyes was greatly reduced, so she could only give up.
"Look at how lively you are. It's hard to believe that you've consumed too much energy.
Once we're done discussing everything, I'll give you two.
This is my limit. Look at how exhausted I am. You can tell that I didn't refine many sacred pills.
Remember, you must return them in the future. "
The Paragon of Pills emphasized.
Gu Xuan nodded and laughed.
"Don't worry. You know my character very well. Why are you still worried about this?"
The Paragon of Pills sighed.
"It's because I know you well that I'm worried.
You've always been righteous, but you've lost some small things.
After all, it's just two sacred pills. I don't care about it.
Now, let's talk about the details of our cooperation. "
The corner of Gu Xuan's mouth twitched.
'Righteous, but lost some small things?'
'Am I such a person in your eyes?'
'I'm not losing any small things, okay?'
She was a perfect person who had broken away from vulgar tastes, okay?! Gu Xuan defended himself in his heart.
However, he was too embarrassed to say it out loud.
After all, he still wanted to save face.
The Paragon of Pills slowly walked to the jade table and sat down opposite Gu Xuan.
"The Pill Saint's Heart is the heart of the Pill Saint of the Eastern Jade Wall. It's a treasure of the Li Family that can't be leaked.
If it's leaked, even if it's to protect the Li Family, I'll become a sinner of the Li Family.
So, you have to have a status in the Li Family.
I've already thought about it. You're the disciple of the Pill Saint of the Eastern Jade Wall, and you're my junior brother.
All the previous grudges were misunderstandings. "
As soon as the Paragon of Pills spoke, she revealed her shrewdness.
Gu Xuan was extremely surprised.
"The Pill Saint's Heart, other than allowing you to become a Pill Saint, no, strictly speaking, you should be a fake Pill Saint. It actually has the effect of the Wisdom Pill?"
Gu Xuan felt that the Paragon of Pills wasn't such a sly old fox.
"The Pill Saint of the Eastern Jade Wall is a senior of the Burning Sky Realm. It's not a loss for me to pretend to be his disciple.
But the grudge between the Ying Tianzong and the Li Family can't be resolved just because it's a misunderstanding.
Don't you think others are fools? "
The Paragon of Pills smiled confidently.
"If the Pill Saint says it's a misunderstanding, then it's a misunderstanding."
Gu Xuan nodded in agreement.
Indeed, no one dared to question the Heavenly Path.
In the Li Family, no one dared to question the Pill Saint.
"Even if you're the disciple of the Pill Saint of the Eastern Jade Wall and my junior brother, your surname is still Gu, not Li.
So, I can't give you the Pill Saint's Heart.
The Pill Saint's Heart will be sealed in the Ancestral Tomb. Only the fated ones can find it.
Without fate, even the Heavenly Path won't be able to see it.
What I'm giving you is the Pure Taoist Heart, the inheritance left by the Ancestral Tomb. "
Gu Xuan narrowed his eyes.
"You're very thoughtful. It's just a title. I don't mind."
The Paragon of Pills nodded.
"One last thing, the position of the head of the Li Family …" Gu Xuan waved his hand.
"No, I can't be the head of the Li Family. God knows how busy I am and how many territories I have. I really can't spare any time. No …" The corner of the Paragon of Pills' mouth twitched.
"Junior Brother, it's important to know yourself.
What I want to say is that the position of the head of the Li Family will be passed on to the most talented person in the Li Family. His name is Li Yuanhao.
He will be your disciple, at least in name. "
Gu Xuan pondered for a moment and smiled noncommittally.
"This person probably has a big secret on him, right?
Even if he's only my disciple in name, I'll protect him at all costs.
You gave him a protective talisman. Haha, it's worth thinking about. "
The Paragon of Pills smiled awkwardly.
"I really can't hide it from you. He does have a secret, but I hope you won't dig into it.
Lastly, there's also a big secret in the Pill Saint's Heart, a big secret that concerns the safety of the Burning Sky Realm.
You'll know after you get the Pill Saint's Heart.
At that time, you'll know more about the current situation of the Burning Sky Realm.
You'll also know more about the truth of the Heavenly Path.
And why I chose to cooperate with you.
Because there's really no other choice. "
Gu Xuan frowned slightly.
It seemed that getting the Pill Saint's Heart might not be a good thing.
The more he knew the truth, the more pressure he would feel.
However, Gu Xuan was still very curious.
What was the truth about the Burning Sky Realm?
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