Hao Ren happily ate "gossip about love," spectating "dynamic news."
Life couldn't be more comfortable!
He narrowed his eyes in comfort, thoroughly enjoying himself!
This moment was so warm and beautiful, he wished time could freeze here forever, with no one disturbing him…
"Master, Master, I'm back!"
Before Hao Ren could finish his thought, a voice, weak yet filled with exhaustion, echoed from outside the cave.
Ugh…
Hao Ren was annoyed!
Disturbing my gossip session, how hateful!
But immediately, Hao Ren snapped back to reality. This voice was familiar. Ah, right, it was "Ancestor Xin Xin."
Thinking of this, Hao Ren's eyes lit up.
He remembered that "Ancestor Xin Xin" had been tricked by him last time and volunteered to search for the "Heavenly Sword of Yi Tian."
"Tian Xin Holy Land" and "Tian Xing Holy Land" were actually one family, founded by two direct disciples of "Ancestor Xing Xin."
These two brothers, to suppress the destiny of their Holy Lands, each forged the "Dragon Slaying Saber" and the "Heavenly Sword of Yi Tian."
The "Dragon Slaying Saber" and the "Heavenly Sword of Yi Tian" were not true "Postnatal Spirit Treasures" but "pseudo-Postnatal Spirit Treasures," mere embellishments with no substantial power!
But this was all superficial!
In reality, the "Dragon Slaying Saber" and the "Heavenly Sword of Yi Tian" each concealed a "Primordial Star."
Hao Ren had already obtained the "Primordial Star" from the "Dragon Slaying Saber," adding a third "Primordial Star" to his "Eastern Star Chart."
And "Ancestor Xin Xin," having been thoroughly deceived by Hao Ren, had voluntarily offered to search for the "Heavenly Sword of Yi Tian."
Now that he was back, could it be that he had brought the "Heavenly Sword of Yi Tian" with him?
The thought of the fourth "Primordial Star" soon to be in his possession made Hao Ren excited and thrilled.
He spoke to "Ancestor Xin Xin" outside the cave.
"Come in and talk!"
Footsteps sounded.
Soon, "Ancestor Xin Xin" entered the cave and appeared before Hao Ren.
"This junior, Yang Guo, greets the Master!"
"Ancestor Xin Xin" bowed respectfully to Hao Ren.
Hao Ren took a clear look at "Ancestor Xin Xin's" wretched state and was greatly shocked.
Damn, he's this miserable!
"Ancestor Xin Xin" was covered in blood and grime, riddled with wounds, and utterly disheveled.
His sleeves were empty, fluttering in the wind…
"Ancestor Xin Xin's" arms had been severed!
This…
During the "Holy Land Assembly Incident," "Ancestor Xin Xin" had been jointly attacked by several "Nascent Soul Ancestors," severely injured, and his right arm was cut off.
Who would have thought that this time, while searching for the "Heavenly Sword of Yi Tian," his left arm was also severed!
It was a "miracle" that he could return alive!
Seeing this, Hao Ren felt a pang of guilt.
If not for his deception, "Ancestor Xin Xin" wouldn't have risked his life searching for the "Heavenly Sword of Yi Tian."
"Yang Guo, are you alright?"
What an unfortunate name!
"Ancestor Xin Xin's" real name was "Yang Guo."
Every time Hao Ren called his name, he felt a peculiar discomfort.
"Yang Guo" losing an arm was destined!
However, both arms being cut off was too much!
"One-armed Yang Guo" had become "armless Yang Guo"…
"Ancestor Xin Xin," Yang Guo, heard Hao Ren's "concern" and was deeply moved. He quickly said,
"Thank you, Master, for your concern. I have not disgraced my mission; I have brought back the Heavenly Sword of Yi Tian!"
Saying this, "Ancestor Xin Xin" opened his "storage bag" and presented the "Heavenly Sword of Yi Tian."
Hao Ren was overjoyed.
Seeing "Ancestor Xin Xin's" disheveled state, he had assumed he had failed. He didn't expect "Yang Guo" to be so fierce, managing to bring back the "Heavenly Sword of Yi Tian" by sustaining severe injuries!
As expected, anyone named "Yang Guo" possessed the "low-health burst buff"!
The more severe the injury, especially after "losing an arm," the stronger the combat power!
Hao Ren gazed deeply at "Ancestor Xin Xin." With both of Yang Guo's arms gone, in the future, he would have to break his legs to activate the "low-health burst buff."
One, two, three!
Hmm, "Ancestor Xin Xin" had three more chances!
Perhaps Hao Ren's gaze was too "intense," and "Ancestor Xin Xin" couldn't help but shrink his neck, hugging himself… ah, well, he had no arms, so he couldn't "hug himself." He could only shrink his neck, and shrink it again!
After receiving the "Heavenly Sword of Yi Tian," Hao Ren waved his hand and produced three "Qing Yuan Immortal Swords" to gift to "Ancestor Xin Xin."
"Master, what is this…"
"Ancestor Xin Xin" was both surprised and delighted.
"Qing Yuan Immortal Swords" were excellent items, powerful "Postnatal Spirit Treasures" with top-tier attack power!
Last time, when "Ancestor Xin Xin" handed over the "Dragon Slaying Saber" to Hao Ren, he had already exchanged it for three "Qing Yuan Immortal Swords" from Hao Ren.
Clearly, this time, Hao Ren intended to "maintain the original price."
Exchanging three "Qing Yuan Immortal Swords" for the "Heavenly Sword of Yi Tian"!
"Ancestor Xin Xin" hesitated and pondered for a moment, then finally made up his mind. Gritting his teeth, with a pained expression, he said to Hao Ren,
"Master, you have already given me three Qing Yuan Immortal Swords. Please take these three back; I cannot accept them!"
Did someone still dislike having too many "Postnatal Spirit Treasures"?
Heh, of course not!
Powerful "Postnatal Spirit Treasures" like the "Qing Yuan Immortal Swords," the more the better!
Even if he didn't use them himself, keeping them for the sect as "treasured artifacts" would be good!
However, "Ancestor Xin Xin" had his own considerations, and he said sincerely,
"Master, thank you for taking in the cultivators of Tian Xin Holy Land and providing them with shelter! Please accept this Heavenly Sword of Yi Tian as a token of respect from Tian Xin Holy Land!"
Hao Ren shook his head.
One matter at a time.
He took in "Tian Xin Holy Land," pfft, when did he take in "Tian Xin Holy Land"? He merely allowed "Tian Xin Holy Land" to join the "Yun Family Immortal Mansion," and it had nothing to do with him personally.
"Yang Guo, accept the three Qing Yuan Immortal Swords. These were earned by your… life!"
Hao Ren had initially wanted to say "earned by your arms," but thinking it impolite, he changed his words at the last moment.
"Ancestor Xin Xin" still insisted on not accepting the three "Qing Yuan Immortal Swords."
"Master, I truly cannot accept the Qing Yuan Immortal Swords. If you insist on offering a reward, this junior hopes you can offer some assistance in the future and help the cultivators of Tian Xing Holy Land!"
Oh, you old rascal was waiting for me here!
Hao Ren's lips twitched.
"Tian Xin Holy Land" and "Tian Xing Holy Land" were of the same root.
Now, "Tian Xin Holy Land" had been saved, but "Tian Xing Holy Land" had fallen into the clutches of the imperial court. "Ancestor Xin Xin" hoped that "a certain Master" would step in and rescue the cultivators of "Tian Xing Holy Land."
How could Hao Ren possibly agree to such a thing?
This humble servant cannot!
It wasn't that Hao Ren was "cold-blooded," but as a mere "Golden Core cultivator," he was truly unable to snatch people from the "imperial court's devilish clutches"!