Longevity Begins With The Birth Of A Daughter At An Old Age

Chapter 129: A Huge Chip

"Zhang Fellow Daoist, it's been a while. I hope you're doing well!"

"Why are you here?"

As Zhang Tianluo opened the defensive formation of her cave, she looked at Xu Mu standing at the door with a wary expression, mixed with a hint of displeasure.

There was no way anyone would feel happy when someone confused them upon first meeting.

If she wasn't worried that Xu Mu had done something to her, she would have left long ago.

"Can't I come?" Xu Mu said with a smile.

"Hmph! Just say what you want to say! Don't beat around the bush!"

Even though Zhang Tianluo knew she was no match for Xu Mu, she still maintained a proud and spoiled demeanor, like a little princess who had been indulged by others.

"Shouldn't you invite me in for a cup of tea first?" Xu Mu said with a smile, undisturbed by her attitude.

"Hmph!"

Zhang Tianluo snorted coldly and had no choice but to step aside and let Xu Mu in.

Because she knew that even if she wanted to stop him, she couldn't.

The difference in their strength was too great. If the other party really wanted to kill her, it would be a matter of seconds.

Although she had purchased some soul defense artifacts during this period, she still had no confidence when facing Xu Mu.

Once Xu Mu entered the cave, he acted as if he was in his own home, making tea and drinking water without a care in the world, which irritated Zhang Tianluo.

"If you have something to say, say it quickly. I still need to cultivate," Zhang Tianluo urged again.

"Don't be in such a hurry!"

Xu Mu swallowed the tea he had just brewed, along with the tea leaves.

This careless action made Zhang Tianluo's eye twitch again.

"I want to inquire about the situation of the nearby sea clans."

"The nearby area belongs to the shallow waters. Where would the sea clans come from?" Zhang Tianluo's eyes flickered as she spoke coldly.

"Don't beat around the bush. If there are no sea clans nearby, where did Fellow Daoist get the underwater resources from?"

"I collected them myself from the seabed!"

"Ordinary resources can be collected by Fellow Daoist, but hundreds or thousands of jin of sea valleys cannot be collected bit by bit, right?"

Sea valleys were the most common crops in the sea. For Zhang Tianluo, who was at the Foundation Building stage, personally collecting them was equivalent to an ordinary person picking sesame seeds in a field. It simply wasn't worth it.

It was obvious that there were large quantities of low-level sea clans providing them for her.

"Say whatever you want. I don't know anything!"

Zhang Tianluo stubbornly refused to admit anything.

She couldn't be blamed for this. She didn't know any better.

Because this trade channel was her lifeline.

Her achievements today were all thanks to this trade channel.

If the sea clans she traded with found out that she leaked the information, not only would this trade channel be completely ruined, but she would also likely attract the pursuit of the sea clans.

Not only would her life be in danger, but her subsequent cultivation techniques and resources would also be completely ruined. It would be no different from being killed.

So when faced with Xu Mu's questioning, she clenched her teeth and refused to speak.

"Fellow Daoist, aren't you curious about the price I'm offering?"

Xu Mu pretended to be profound.

"No matter what you say, I won't tell you. You can kill me if you want," Zhang Tianluo said defiantly, raising her chin.

She was making a stand and holding on tightly.

"Fellow Daoist, you should take a look first before making a decision."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Mu's aura in the sky began to change dramatically.

Zhang Tianluo quickly stood up, summoning her protective artifacts.

She thought Xu Mu was about to make a move.

But the next moment, she saw Xu Mu's appearance undergo a drastic change.

From a human, he quickly transformed into a sea clan, half-human and half-shark.

"What kind of illusion are you using?"

Zhang Tianluo's face was full of shock.

She used her divine sense to scan several times but still couldn't find any flaws.

"This is not an illusion. If you don't believe me, you can try it yourself."

Xu Mu had a meaningful smile on his face as he extended his deformed right hand.

Zhang Tianluo hesitated and struggled for a moment, but driven by curiosity, she still reached out her hand and injected her spiritual power into Xu Mu's body, directly examining his physical structure.

Xu Mu allowed the other party's spiritual power to enter his meridians without any resistance.

This was actually very dangerous because the enemy could attack his body from the inside, leaving him completely defenseless and easily causing serious injuries.

However, this was for others.

For Xu Mu, who cultivated the Tianji Purple Thunder Body, even if his meridians were damaged, he still had absolute confidence in killing Zhang Tianluo.

He dared to let go of his defense and allow the other party's spiritual power to enter his body.

This confidence came from his powerful strength.

However, Zhang Tianluo didn't know any of this.

After feeling surprised that the other party actually allowed her spiritual power to enter his body, Zhang Tianluo couldn't help but feel a slight fondness.

No one could be unaffected when faced with such trust.

Of course, she couldn't help but have some malicious thoughts, considering whether to take this opportunity to seriously injure Xu Mu.

If she could seize this opportunity to kill him, not only could she free herself from his control, but she could also gain substantial benefits.

Fortunately, she hesitated for a moment and ultimately suppressed this dangerous idea.

She focused on using her spiritual power to sense the changes in the other party's body.

After a while, she opened her eyes, her shock evident on her face.

"Could it be that you are a transformed member of the Sea Clan?"

Zhang Tianluo exclaimed in shock.

Through her spiritual power, she discovered that the other party's body structure was almost identical to that of the Sea Clan, making it impossible for him to be a member of the Human Clan.

So she couldn't help but suspect whether Xu Mu was an undercover agent from the Sea Clan infiltrating the Human Clan.

But if that were the case, why would he tell her? It was even more unlikely that he would come to her to inquire about the Sea Clan's information.

"I am a genuine member of the Human Clan. The reason I can have this transformation is because I have cultivated a special technique."

Xu Mu returned to his human form, allowing her to examine him again with her spiritual power.

After examining him, Zhang Tianluo's eyes were filled with shock and excitement.

Seeing the change in her expression, Xu Mu secretly laughed to himself.

Because he knew that this technique was extremely tempting to Zhang Tianluo.

For Human Clan cultivators like Zhang Tianluo who possessed Sea Clan bloodline, they seemed to have all the advantages of both races, but in reality, they were not favored by either side and were considered a disgrace by both.

Especially for some mixed-blood individuals living in the lower class, they were either treated like pigs and dogs or used as playthings.

Zhang Tianluo was able to maintain her current status because of her strong power.

Witnessing the power of the Twelve Shocking Stings, Zhang Tianluo struggled intensely and then stared at Xu Mu firmly.

"Are you trying to exchange this technique?"

Zhang Tianluo was already tempted.

Any mixed-blood individual would find it difficult to resist the temptation of this technique.

If Xu Mu really had that intention, she would readily agree.

As for resources and channels, to hell with them! It was not cost-effective to become a pure-blooded member of the Sea Clan.

It was a wish she only had in her dreams!

It should be noted that in the Inner Sea, the first requirement to join any power was to check for Sea Clan bloodline. Even if there was a trace of Sea Clan bloodline, it would be immediately expelled.

From this, one could see how miserable the lives of mixed-blood individuals were.

Zhang Tianluo, who had climbed up from the lower class, understood the hardships and pain involved.

She didn't spend a day without wishing to completely become a member of either the Sea Clan or the Human Clan!

At this moment, Xu Mu smiled and shook his head.

"What do you mean? You reveal the technique but don't want to agree to the exchange. Are you here just to play with me?"

Zhang Tianluo's face turned pale with anger.

Xu Mu's current attitude was worse than not coming at all. It gave her false hope.

"Just one piece of information, how could it be exchanged for such a precious technique? I have another request!"

"What request? As long as it's not too excessive, I will agree!"

Zhang Tianluo couldn't wait to reveal her bottom line.

She could say that as long as it didn't involve her life, she would give it to the other party.

"I want you to become my Dao companion!"

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