She Actually Wants To Cooperate?
Now, the Black-Robed Woman is temporarily hiding among the Fox Clan, using and being used by the fox monsters; they are mutually beneficial, barely making a living there.
She spent many years of hard work painstakingly constructing this mountain of corpses, painstakingly cultivating herself, and simultaneously collecting materials, attempting to resurrect her lover from her past life.
However, no matter how hard she tried, it all seemed to be in vain; her lover’s bones remained motionless. Let alone remolding the Divine Soul, even the corpse showed no signs of rebirth.
Her cultivation has also remained stagnant in the Void Realm Middle Stage, making no progress at all.
For a hundred years, she spent her time in a daze, until recently, Ye Chen’s appearance stirred the stagnant situation.
“Alas…”
After listening to the Black-Robed Woman’s narration, Ye Chen couldn’t help but sigh softly. Indeed, everyone in the world suffers a bitter fate, but her suffering cannot be an excuse for her to instigate a war between the two clans, right? If a war really breaks out, resulting in the extinguishing of living beings and countless casualties, is she planning to use this to cultivate?
“Don’t worry, I killed Ling Yun. No one knows the details. This Seat simply disliked him.”
The Black-Robed Woman spoke calmly, then her gaze fell on Ye Chen, her tone laced with a bit of playful teasing: “I just want to make friends with you. As a sign of my sincerity, I won’t harm you, rest assured.”
“As for the ‘culprit’ who killed Ling Yun, it’s naturally the Demon Snake Clan, which has been making a big fuss lately. What does it have to do with the Fox Clan? What does it have to do with us?”
As soon as she said this, Ye Chen was stunned, his face full of surprise: “Aren’t your Fox Clan and the Demon Snake Clan allies now? Are you going back on your word?”
“Allies?” The Black-Robed Woman sneered, scoffing, “Those Demon Snake Clan people just want to use us as pawns. Does This Seat look like a fool? If it weren’t for the fact that that old monster from the Demon Snake Clan didn’t die, This Seat would have already attacked the Demon Snake Clan’s Mountain Gate and demolished that dilapidated temple!”
She has always disliked being used, and the people of the Demon Snake Clan are all insidious and cunning, full of evil intentions, and not good people at all; their deaths are deserved.
“By the way, there’s one more thing—your friend Xiao Luo seems to have been captured by the Demon Snake Clan.”
The Black-Robed Woman paused, then casually dropped a piece of extremely shocking news on Ye Chen.
“What are you saying?! Didn’t Xiao Luo already go home?!”
“Yes, but guess who sent them home?” The Black-Robed Woman’s smile deepened, seeming quite satisfied with Ye Chen’s reaction. “And, there’s a Demon Snake Clan spy in the Sword Immortal Sect, your Second Elder.”
“What?!” Ye Chen was speechless for a moment, completely numb.
First the Third Elder and Fourth Elder, and now the Second Elder. It seems there isn’t a single good person in the Sword Immortal Sect, is there?
They’re either spies or villains. What kind of sect did I join?!
“The Grand Elder wouldn’t be a spy too…” Ye Chen muttered to himself, his thoughts wandering wildly for a while before he finally regained his composure.
Seeing this, the Black-Robed Woman chuckled softly and continued, “Don’t worry about this for now. They captured Xiao Luo, probably for his Body Tempering Cultivation Method; he won’t be in danger of his life in the short term.”
She herself is a Body Tempering Master of the Six Inscriptions, and is extremely interested in Body Tempering Cultivation Methods. A corpse is inherently more fragile than a flesh and blood body; without strengthening the physique, it cannot withstand the vast Spiritual Power within. However, this group of waste from the Demon Snake Clan actually dared to steal someone privately, clearly not taking her seriously!
“Senior, just get to the point. I have to go save him.”
Ye Chen spoke impatiently, not wanting to beat around the bush with this woman anymore. He came all this way, thinking he would be facing a life-or-death crisis, only to hear a tragic story, and then learn that she doesn’t harbor ill intentions towards him? What is this?
Although this development made Ye Chen feel like he was dreaming, since there was no danger to his life, it was still fortunate in misfortune.
“Don’t rush.” The Black-Robed Woman smiled faintly, her tone confident, “As long as you agree to one thing, I can not only help you save Xiao Luo, but also cooperate with the Sword Immortal Sect to annihilate the entire Demon Snake Clan.”
“More importantly, if the Demon Clan and the Human Race ever clash in a great war, I can lead the Fox Clan to assist the Human Race. You can believe This Seat has the strength to do so.”
“Of course, even if you don’t agree, business is business, friendship is friendship. This Seat only wants to befriend you, and naturally won’t force you.”
She spoke generously and calmly, leaving Ye Chen completely suspicious.
Are there really such good things in this world?
Could this Female Corpse have fallen for me? Could it be that she’s already moved on after failing to resurrect her lover?
Of course, this was just a ridiculous thought that flashed through Ye Chen’s mind for a moment, but he remained vigilant. What exactly did the Black-Robed Woman have her eye on?
“Tell me.”
If he can’t figure it out, he might as well ask directly. Ye Chen simply put on an obedient look and spoke calmly.
Hearing this, the Black-Robed Woman smiled slightly: “I want to borrow your Spiritual Treasure to improve my cultivation. Whether it’s Xiao Luo or Zhao Sanpao, their strength has skyrocketed in a short period of time, so they must have used some kind of Spiritual Treasure, right?”
Her eyes were fixed on Ye Chen, her tone certain: “No, to achieve this level, it must be an Immortal Artifact-level treasure.”
“My current cultivation is hindered, not only because of the limitations of my corpse, but also because the Heaven and Earth Power rejects my formation. This is a drawback of Corpse Refining Soul Return. Without external assistance, I’m afraid I’ll be trapped in this realm for life, like a living corpse, neither alive nor dead.”
Having said this, she paused slightly, a hint of obsession flashing in her eyes, “If I can borrow your Spiritual Treasure to help me break through, once I transcend the Tribulation and become a god, I can ascend to the Upper Realm and find a way to resurrect my lover.”
After hearing this, Ye Chen felt inexplicably relieved.
It’s just about improving her cultivation. He thought she wanted his life…
Regardless of the Great Dao Undying Body or the Spirit Ring, although they are his biggest secrets, if he can keep them under his control, lending them to her wouldn’t hurt. Moreover, after she ascends, no one in the world will know about this, which is a good thing.
Of course, borrowing is borrowing, he must ensure that he can control them at any time, otherwise, if this woman runs away with the things, wouldn’t he lose everything?
“Okay.”
Ye Chen didn’t hesitate and readily agreed.
Seeing this, the Black-Robed Woman seemed relieved, the boulder in her heart finally falling to the ground.
She was really afraid that Ye Chen would refuse. In fact, initially, she had indeed considered directly seizing these two miraculous objects.
But everything in the world seeks good fortune and avoids misfortune. Even though she is a corpse, she can feel the Karma in the dark. She knew in her heart that Ye Chen is no ordinary person. If she were to act rashly, she would probably trigger unbearable consequences.
This is why she was willing to bring Ye Chen here and patiently explain everything. She needs his trust, and she needs his help.