“Bamon, senior, I am Bai Xu, the prince of the Bai Ze Clan. I have come for one matter only: my mother has become obsessed while cultivating the Way of the Time River, resulting in damage to her soul. We urgently need the precious medicine you guard, Soulgrass, to resolve this crisis! I hope, considering that I have traveled from the distant shores of the Eastern Sea and crossed the ancient highlands with sincerity and a pure heart, you can lend a helping hand. If I can bring back Soulgrass, our Bai Ze Clan will surely reward you greatly, and I will never forget your kindness for all my life!”
“Hahaha, I never expected that your Bai Ze Clan, known for its arrogance and high standards, would ever lower itself to ask for help!”
Bamon laughed as if he had heard an extremely ridiculous joke. Two thick columns of murky white smoke erupted from his nostrils, instantly corroding a section of the stone wall.
“Of course! Your reputation precedes you; what’s wrong with bowing my head to you?”
Bai Xu lowered his posture even further.
“I don’t think so. Let me guess… Your Bai Ze Clan is known for its domineering ways, knowledgeable about ancient matters and future events. Just relying on divination alone, there are countless powerful beings who owe you favors. Although I, Bamon, am confident in my strength, if your royal consort truly needs Soulgrass, there’s no need for a prince to come here alone begging for medicine. You could easily bring along some powerful friends to pressure me into submission! I’ve lived long enough to know some secrets. For example… that forbidden technique of yours, sealed away and not allowed to be cultivated?”
Seeing Bai Xu tremble slightly at the mention of the forbidden technique, Qian Mo immediately understood that perhaps the Long Worm had hit the nail on the head…
Noticing Bai Xu's silence, Bamon continued speaking.
“If I’m not mistaken, that forbidden technique is not only difficult to cultivate but also harms the soul at every turn. Moreover, it is hard to control; once it goes out of control, it poses great danger, which is why it was sealed away. Did your mother secretly cultivate this forbidden technique and get her soul damaged, only for her clansmen to find out? That would certainly be a grave sin; even if your father is the leader of the Bai Ze Clan, he wouldn’t be able to protect her… So you came here alone seeking medicine without anyone's help; am I right?”
His dark and somber voice seemed to hit right at Bai Xu’s innermost thoughts. Unable to hold back any longer, Bai Xu bent his forelimbs and knelt down!
“Senior Bamon, everything you said is true. I beg you to help me; I only need one stalk of Soulgrass to save my mother’s life! This great kindness, I will never forget!”
“Ha? Save your mother? I can’t dare do that. As far as I know, your Bai Ze Clan is thriving with many descendants; it’s impossible that you are the only prince in this generation. Now that your mother has committed a grave mistake, while she may escape death, she cannot avoid punishment; she must have lost her standing. If I help you, it might provoke hostile forces within your clan against me. Why should I risk my carefree life for a fallen royal consort and a disgraced prince from the Bai Ze Clan? Hahaha! Who would have thought that the proud Bai Ze Clan would kneel before me? Tsk tsk, and still a prince of considerable status… Since I'm in a good mood now, you should leave quickly. You probably came here secretly without letting your clan know; if you annoy me and make me upset, I could just swallow you whole without anyone knowing!”
It is said that snakes are cold-blooded creatures, and indeed it was true. No matter how much Bai Xu pleaded, Bamon remained unmoved and indifferent!
“Damn it! If this continues, we might really end up fighting… What the hell!”
Based on his experience watching countless historical dramas and martial arts shows in his world, Qian Mo judged that a fight between them was inevitable… Considering his safety, he began to quietly retreat.
“No! Can’t we wait until I’m further back before they start fighting? I…”
However, before Qian Mo could retreat far enough, an overwhelming aura began to rise violently…
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