Zhang Xiaoyu blinked her eyes. This guy's martial skills weren't bad. If she could travel with him, her safety would be more assured.
With that thought in mind, she spoke up, "Hmm… Agree to one condition, and I'll tell you."
"What condition?"
"Escort me back to Zhongzhou Prefecture. Not only will I tell you everything, but I'll also give you two fifth-tier elixirs."
Fifth-tier elixirs?
Ye Xuezhang's eyes lit up as he quietly weighed the pros and cons of this deal.
Traveling with Zhang Xiaoyu would allow him to observe her character and determine whether she would reveal his secrets.
If she did, he would have to take measures, such as locking her up until the system-mandated period had passed before releasing her.
Secondly, the route was convenient.
And then there were the two fifth-tier elixirs.
After some thought, Ye Xuezhang said, "Then you'll also have to agree to one condition."
"Go ahead."
"Once this is over, you'll keep my identity a secret."
Zhang Xiaoyu nodded. "No problem."
Whether she could truly keep the secret, Ye Xuezhang wasn't sure. But as long as she didn't tell a second person, things would be manageable.
If she did, however, he'd have no choice but to deal with the others who knew and imprison the little girl.
One person knowing was his limit; two was unacceptable.
Ye Xuezhang nodded and extended his hand. "Hand it over."
"What?"
"The fifth-tier elixir."
Zhang Xiaoyu let out an "oh" and carefully retrieved a small porcelain bottle from her pouch. She cautiously poured out a single elixir and handed it to Ye Xuezhang.
"You'll get the other one once we reach our destination."
Taking the elixir, Ye Xuezhang smiled. "That's reasonable. Now, can you tell me why the Huntian Sect is hunting you?"
Zhang Xiaoyu pulled a wooden box from her sleeve and said, "It's because of this."
Ye Xuezhang looked up to see an ancient, exquisitely crafted wooden box covered in intricate, mysterious runes.
"What is it?"
Zhang Xiaoyu enunciated carefully, her tone solemn: "Second place on the Martial World's List of Treasures—the Fragmented Heavenly Book Box!"
Ye Xuezhang was puzzled. "What's the Martial World's List of Treasures?"
"And what's the Fragmented Heavenly Book Box?"
"Huh? You don't even know this?"
Most of Ye Xuezhang's knowledge of the martial world came from Gu Wu, Chen Shaoheng, and the unnamed divine physician.
Truthfully, his understanding of this world's martial arts scene was quite limited.
"I don't. Start by explaining what the Fragmented Heavenly Book Box is."
"Hmm…"
Zhang Xiaoyu thought for a moment and began, "Legend has it that in ancient times, there was a prodigy who comprehended the mysteries of heaven and earth, the laws of the universe, and the truths of existence."
"This individual recorded all their life's insights into a text called the Dragon Soul Heavenly Book."
"Whoever obtains this book will gain miraculous powers and the ability to turn the wheels of fate that decide the world's destiny!"
"And the secrets of the Heavenly Book are hidden within seven Fragmented Heavenly Book Boxes."
Ye Xuezhang nodded. "How did the Fragmented Heavenly Book Box end up in your hands?"
"That's none of your concern."
"Fine. Next question: what's this 'list' you mentioned? Surely it's not just the List of Treasures?"
Zhang Xiaoyu replied, "Of course not!"
"There's also the List of Spiritual Herbs, the List of Elixirs, the List of Remarkable Figures, the List of Exotic Beasts, the List of Beauties, the List of Weapons, and the Mysterious List."
Ye Xuezhang asked, "I can understand the other lists, but what's the Mysterious List?"
"The Mysterious List is a ranking compiled by Qilin Pavilion of the most enigmatic figures in the martial world."
"And ranked first on the Mysterious List is none other than the Demon Cult Leader of Qilin State!"
"Speaking of this Demon Cult Leader, they're an extraordinary figure!"
"No one knows their cultivation level, appearance, age, or even gender to this day."
Ye Xuezhang chuckled dismissively. "What's so extraordinary about that?"
Zhang Xiaoyu rolled her eyes and huffed. "What do you know?"
"While no one knows how powerful the Demon Cult Leader truly is, their accomplishments are absolutely astonishing!"
"I'll have you know, the Demon Cult Leader is my idol. You're not allowed to speak ill of them!"
Ye Xuezhang shook his head and laughed. "Alright, then tell me—what incredible feats has this Demon Cult Leader achieved?"
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