Looking at the calm Mo Tiange in front of him, Ling Yunhe felt both happy and worried.
He was happy because this person acted calmly, so he should be the right person to choose. He was worried because she seemed too calm, so it would be difficult to bargain with her.
After thinking for a while, he finally said, "I came to ask Fellow Daoist Qin for a small favor. As long as you agree, I'll reward you handsomely even if I can't complete it."
After saying that, he stared at Mo Tiange without blinking.
Mo Tiange just smiled and asked, "Why did Fellow Daoist choose me?
With Fellow Daoist Ling's identity, whether it's the Ling family or Jiuyan Sect, it should be easy for you to find someone to help you. Why did you choose an unreliable outsider like me?
Fellow Daoist Ling didn't even ask about my background. "
Seeing that she didn't refuse him immediately, Ling Yunhe sighed in relief and said with a smile, "To tell you the truth, I didn't ask my fellow disciples for help because of the Sect Head Selection. Fellow disciples have conflicts of interest, so it's inconvenient to interact with them. As for the Ling family …" A gloomy expression flitted across Ling Yunhe's face. After a moment of silence, he said in a low voice, "I hid my cultivation level because I didn't want to participate in these fights. My eldest cousin represented the Ling family in the Sect Head Selection.
Therefore, after I was injured, I deliberately pretended that my cultivation level dropped and asked for a job from the patriarch, making them think I suffered a big blow and couldn't recover.
Who knew, man proposes, God disposes … "
Ling Yunhe's words involved the Ling family's and Jiuyan Sect's secrets. Mo Tiange didn't understand. Were the cultivators in Yunzhong too gullible or was Ling Yunhe really a magnanimous person?
He actually dared to say this kind of thing to a complete stranger.
Ling Yunhe's expression wavered for a while before he finally heaved a sigh. His gaze once again fell on Mo Tiange. "In short, the Sect Head Selection still falls to me. However, this matter is quite complicated. Not only does it involve the power struggle within the group, but it also involves the conflict of interest between the various Ling clans. Therefore, I have no choice but to look for other helpers."
Mo Tiange smiled as if she had no interest in Jiuyan Sect's secrets. She continued to ask, "Fellow Daoist, you still haven't made it clear. Why me?
Aren't you afraid I'm someone with ulterior motives? "
To this question, Ling Yunhe smiled and said, "Although I have considered this point, I still believe that Fellow Daoist Qin is the most suitable candidate."
"Oh?"
Ling Yunhe said, "First of all, Fellow Daoist Qin came to my Ling Clan to rent a cave abode. You hid your cultivation and only rented a cave abode with blue gas. This means that you are very low-key and not someone who likes to show off.
Secondly, Fellow Daoist is cautious and steady. If we cooperate, this is what I value the most.
Thirdly, Fellow Daoist has many Numinous Treasures and is quite powerful. "
He turned his gaze, revealing a meaningful smile. "The most important point is fellow daoist's background. In my opinion, fellow daoist Qin isn't a person of my Eastern Tang at all, right?"
Mo Tiange was stunned. She stared at the Cloudsoar Crane with vigilance in her eyes.
Upon seeing Mo Tiange's expression, Ling Yunhe hastily waved his hand. "Fellow Daoist Qin, please don't misunderstand. The reason I know about this is because ever since I built my foundation, I've often traveled around. Not to mention Yunzhong Continent, I've even been to Yuan Province and Xiao Yang City.
Fellow Daoist Qin's tone of voice is something I've never heard before. Moreover, the way you conduct yourself is also different from the cultivators I've met in the past. That's why I speculated that Fellow Daoist Qin isn't a person of my Eastern Tang State or even Yunzhong. "
Upon hearing his explanation, Mo Tiange slowly relaxed. She thought for a moment then calmly said, "Fellow Daoist Ling's guess is correct. I'm indeed not a person of Yunzhong."
Upon receiving confirmation, Ling Yunhe smiled. "That's right.
Fellow Daoist Qin isn't a person of Yunzhong Continent, so we naturally don't have any conflicts of interest. This time, I'm asking for your help because I'm more reliable than other people. "
Mo Tiange smiled faintly. She didn't immediately ask what he was asking for help with. Instead, she said, "When did Fellow Daoist Ling send the Sound-Transmitting Talisman? Aren't you worried that I won't be able to help you when I come out?"
Ling Yunhe helplessly said, "I sent the Sound-Transmitting Talisman a month ago. After Fellow Daoist Qin entered the cave, you stayed in seclusion for half a year, so I couldn't contact you.
However, Fellow Daoist Qin only paid one year's rent. In any case, you'll have to come out to renew the lease, right?
If I calculate the time, I can still make it. "
Mo Tiange couldn't help but laugh at his words.
She originally didn't plan to stay in Sky Snow City for a long time, but because of Feifei's realm-breakthrough, she was delayed for so long. She actually forgot that she only paid one year's rent.
Ling Yunhe stared at her and earnestly said, "Fellow Daoist Qin, I've already explained my purpose for coming here in full detail. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Qin can help me …"
"Fellow Daoist Ling."
Mo Tiange interrupted him and asked with a smile, "I already understand your purpose for coming here, but it'd be too rash to agree just like that. May I know what Fellow Daoist Ling wants my help with?
If it's too dangerous, I don't need to take the risk. "
"En, Fellow Daoist is right."
Ling Yunhe nodded to express his understanding. "Fellow Daoist Qin isn't a person of Yunzhong Continent, so you probably don't know the content of Jiuyan Sect's Sect Head Election.
Those who can sit on the position of Jiuyan Sect's Sect Head must have the best temperament, cultivation level, ability, and connections. Each of these must pass a strict test.
To be honest, I'm quite confident in temperament and ability. It's only my cultivation level that was injured a while ago that greatly affected my strength.
Now that the Sect Head Election is right in front of us, our Ling Clan must not give up. Therefore, in order to win in the Sect Head Election, we must look for some treasures … "
"Fellow Daoist Ling," Mo Tiange couldn't help but ask, "Since Ling Clan is a great cultivation clan of Jiuyan Sect, there must be Nascent Soul cultivators in the clan, right?
If that's the case, wouldn't it be better to ask a Nascent Soul cultivator to bestow one or two treasures to us? Why do we need to go through so much trouble? "
Ling Yunhe smiled bitterly. "Fellow Daoist Qin, you might not know this, but among the Nascent Soul cultivators, which one of them doesn't have a Nascent Soul elder as their backer?
If we can win with just this, this Sect Head Election will be too easy!
In the Sect Head Election, we can only use three magic weapons, so we have to rely on our own spells most of the time. My cultivation level is injured, so I'm very passive in the Sect Head Election. "
"Oh?
I see.
What method did Fellow Daoist Ling come up with?
What kind of spiritual treasure are we going to find? "
Seeing that she didn't refuse, Ling Yunhe was happy and continued to say, "The spiritual treasure I'm looking for is the Fretless Fruit in Carefree Valley. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Qin has heard of it?"
"Fretless Fruit?"
Mo Tiange shook her head. Although she read a lot of ancient books and records, she didn't know much about Yunzhong. Mo Yaoqing's notes didn't mention it, so she didn't know about it.
Ling Yunhe explained, "Speaking of Fretless Fruit, we have to talk about Carefree Valley first.
Carefree Valley is a very famous secret place in Yunzhong. According to legend, this place used to be a paradise in the Middle Ages with abundant spiritual aura and spiritual treasures everywhere.
Unfortunately, the world changed, and the Carefree Valley became filled with miasma. Thus, it became a dangerous place.
However, the spiritual aura from the Middle Ages era still remains here, so there are still many spiritual treasures here. Among them, the most famous is the Fretless Fruit.
"This Fretless Fruit grows on the Fretless Tree, which only grows in Carefree Valley. It's like a living thing, disappearing as soon as it enters the ground, so it's very difficult to find.
But if you can find the Fretless Tree and pick the Fretless Fruit, it'll bring you great benefits.
After eating the Fretless Fruit, you'll have endless spiritual aura for a day. "
"Is that so?" Mo Tiange couldn't help but be moved.
Within a day, he would have an endless supply of Spiritual Qi … It was no wonder that Ling Yunhe wanted to find the Carefree Fruit. With it, he would be almost invincible in a battle even if he could only bring three Enchanted Treasures with him.
Even her Virtual Sky World didn't have this kind of treasure!
Upon seeing Mo Tiange's expression, Ling Yunhe continued, "Fellow Daoist Qin, if you help me find the Fretless Fruit, I can guarantee I only want one. I won't be greedy."
Mo Tiange's gaze wavered, but she didn't agree immediately. Instead, she asked with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Ling, what kind of help do you have?
Don't tell me it's just the two of us? "
"Of course not," Ling Yunhe said.
"I also have a few friends. This time, I asked two of them to help me, and they also invited another two people. So, including Fellow Daoist Qin, there are six people in total."
Mo Tiange's gaze flickered, but she still said, "Really?
Fellow Daoist's friends and friends' friends … You're all on the same side, right? "
Ling Yunhe keenly understood the meaning behind her words and immediately said, "My two friends have indeed been best friends for many years, but the other two people aren't friends. They only came to help because of the special terrain of Carefree Valley."
Three against three.
Mo Tiange nodded slightly. This Ling Yunhe was really thoughtful. He had two friends to help him, so he wouldn't be at a disadvantage on this trip. He also invited the other three people to help him to reassure them.
"What about their cultivation levels?"
"Two are in the middle stage of the Core Formation realm, and the other two are in the early stage.
My two friends each have one, "Ling Yunhe answered immediately. Obviously, he had thought about this a long time ago.
Mo Tiange looked at him and smiled. "After saying so much, Fellow Daoist Ling seems to be sure I'll go?
If I don't come out, what will you do? "
Upon hearing this question, Ling Yunhe was stunned for a moment, then he smiled bitterly. "If that's the case, I'll have to find someone else.
To tell you the truth, I've been looking everywhere for a month, but unfortunately, I haven't found a suitable candidate.
Their cultivation level can't be too high or too low, and their identity and personality must be suitable.
As an elder of Jiuyan Sect, I have a lot of good friends, but it's inconvenient for me to invite any of them at this time.
Carefree Valley isn't simple either. We calculated that at least six people are needed to safely pass through the valley entrance.
Fortunately, Fellow Daoist came out at this time; otherwise, I'd really have a headache. "
At this point, Ling Yunhe promised, "Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Qin. Although this trip is dangerous, I'm more than 70 percent sure I'll come back safely.
Fellow Daoist Qin, you must've experienced many dangers when you're traveling alone. 70 percent is enough for me to take a gamble. "
The process of cultivation was almost a constant gamble. Advancing to the next realm was a gamble, and finding fated chances was even more of a gamble.
This was the same for cultivators in both the Celestial Pole and Yunzhong.
Mo Tiange also knew what Ling Yunhe said wasn't false. Most cultivators were willing to take a gamble if they could find something like the Carefree Fruit with more than 70 percent certainty.
However, was it necessary for her to do so?