Qin Shi was stunned and turned around to look at Cui Haiyun.
He knew what Cui Haiyun was talking about. She was talking about the Crystal Tear, ranked first on Lihuo Sect's contribution ranking board.
That was why he immediately waved his hand at Lin Yu and the others and said, "Lil 'Zi, Su Ming, I have something to talk to Sect Elder Cui about. You don't have to wait for me. Go back first."
"Zhou Qin, I'll leave Qiao 'er to you. If anything were to happen to him, just wait and see how I'll take care of your family's Xiao Yu. If it's not good enough, I'll make sure he doesn't have any descendants." While laughing, Qin Shi did not have the slightest bit of a serious image as he frivolously warned Zhou Qin.
With a swoosh, a smear of crimson appeared.
She was so shy that her neck turned red.
Although Zhou Qin was usually carefree and even somewhat tomboyish, she was a very conservative little woman. Now that she was being ridiculed by Qin Shi in public, she immediately became embarrassed. "Stinky stone, you're courting death!"
"Oh my, you're shy. We've been married for so long, what's there to be embarrassed about?"
Seeing Zhou Qin, whose face was as red as an apple, Qin Shi laughed brightly. Then, he recalled back to the second test at the Li Fire Sect. Zhou Qin had used the excuse of being injured to deceive him. She had loudly shouted that lust was a knife to the head. He could not help but want to laugh as he thought to himself, "I hope that the two of them can have a fruitful relationship."
This wish came from the bottom of his heart.
Zhou Qin rolled her eyes at him and ignored Qin Shi. She held Xu Qiaoer's arm and left.
Once the two of them left, Lin Yu put his arm around Su Ming and Qin Shang's shoulders. He combed his hair and walked towards his disciple's room.
Once he was done, Qin Shi turned around and looked at Cui Yunhai. With Lin Yu and Su Ming around, he was not worried that Qin Shang would run into trouble in Lihuo Sect.
"Boy, now that you've completed the forbidden land of death, you have 500,000 contribution points. Shouldn't you keep your promise and help me get the Crystal Tear?" Cui Yunhai said to Qin Shi impatiently as he stroked his sleeves.
However, Qin Shi looked a little embarrassed.
When he first agreed to Cui Yunhai's request, it was only an expedient measure. He didn't expect that he would gain 500,000 contribution points in such a short period of time.
Right now, he didn't care about a mere 100,000 contribution points, but he couldn't bear to part with the most precious treasure of Lihuo Sect: the Crystal Tear.
Even if it was an exchange, it wasn't his style to just hand it over to someone else.
"Haha, Elder Cui, your wishful thinking is quite good."
Thinking of this, Qin Shi tilted his head and grinned. There was a hint of mockery in his laughter. "Now that the Sect Leader knows about me and the Yunding Sect, what reason do you think I have to help you exchange for the Crystal Tears?"
Cui Yunhai's expression turned ugly. He glared at Xiao Chen and scolded, "Brat, you want to breach the contract?"
"Of course not. I, Qin Shi, am an indomitable person. How could I be a vile person that goes back on his word?"
Qin Shi shook his head and acted like a gentleman. He spread out his hands and said, "It's just that throughout the whole process, Elder Cui didn't do anything, and you've exploited 100,000 contribution points from me. I can't help but feel unhappy."
Clenching his teeth, Cui Yunhai scolded, "Bullsh * t, why didn't I do anything?
Didn't you see?
When we were in the Yunding Sect, I contributed the most. I tried my best to save you. You're just burning the bridge after crossing it. "
Despite Cui Yunhai's scolding, Qin Shi wasn't moved at all. He shrugged and said, "Elder Cui, we're in the same boat, right?
You were the one who threatened me first, and I was forced to agree.
Of course, if you really want the Crystal Tears, it's not completely impossible. "
"What do you want?"
At the mention of the Crystal Tears, Cui Yunhai couldn't help but ask.
Seeing Cui Yunhai's anxious expression, Qin Shi was even more determined. The Crystal Tears were definitely extraordinary, so he couldn't let them go so easily.
After hesitating for a moment, he rolled his eyes. Under the scorching noon sun, he looked very proud. "Elder Cui, you know the dangers of the Forbidden Death Area. No matter what, I put in a lot of effort and risked my life to get these contribution points. Now that you're asking me to take out 100,000 contribution points for nothing, it's inevitable that I'll hold a grudge. Why don't you tell me the use of the Crystal Tears and we can share it together?"
"You … you're taking advantage of my misfortune!"
Hearing Qin Shi's request, Cui Yunhai was so angry that his whole body trembled.
However, he had no other choice. Qin Shi was right. Now that Sect Leader Ling Xiao knew about the hatred between Qin Shi and the Yunding Sect, the previous incident could no longer threaten Qin Shi.
As for himself, as an elder of the sect, he had no right to exchange for the sect's treasures, let alone coercing disciples. If Ling Xiao knew about this, he wouldn't have a good ending either.
As if he had already expected this, Qin Shi stepped onto the lawn alone and leaned lazily against an old tree. Using the flourishing leaves and branches to block the scorching sun, he quietly waited for Cui Yunhao's decision.
Finally, Cui Yunhai stomped his feet angrily. Although he was unwilling, he still nodded. "I don't know what the Crystal Tears are.
However, two years ago, when I went out for a trip, I found a mysterious cave in a steep cliff not far away from the Lihuo Sect. There was a stone door in the cave, and the key to open the door was the Crystal Tears. "
"Oh?"
Qin Shi was quite surprised.
A mysterious cave?
This was something that Qin Shi had never expected. Originally, he thought that the Crystal Tears would be a magical weapon or a peerless spiritual object. How could he have imagined that it would be a key?
How could a key be worth 100,000 contribution points?
His first reaction was that Cui Yunhai was lying.
"I've told you everything. Shouldn't you help me exchange for the Crystal Tears?"
Cui Yunhai was a little impatient and urged, "Little guy, don't lie to me. Otherwise, I won't let you go. Don't forget that I'm an elder of the Lihuo Sect."
Awakened by Cui Yunhai's words, Qin Shi lowered his head and pondered for a moment. Finally, he smiled brightly and said, "Elder Cui, what are you talking about?
Am I the kind of person who doesn't keep his word?
Wait a moment, I'll help you exchange for the Crystal Tears. "
After saying this, he rubbed his chest and took out the purple gold token.
The token appeared and a golden light rose. Then, Qin Shi integrated his telekinesis into the token and exchanged for the Crystal Tears.
Everything on the Contribution List was locked by spiritual power. Therefore, after Qin Shi exchanged, the token flashed a few times and the Crystal Tears disappeared from the Contribution List and appeared in Qin Shi's hand out of thin air.
The Crystal Tears were blue in color.
Upon closer inspection, it looked like a deep blue teardrop. It was exquisite, crystal clear, and very beautiful.
The Crystal Tears were full of piercing cold. The moment he grabbed it, Qin Shi felt that the air around him began to condense and turned into pieces of ice crystals that fell on his body. He couldn't help but shiver.
"Hiss, what a terrible cold …"
"Shi Tou, this thing is not simple. If I'm not wrong, it should come from the ancient times." Feeling the cold, even Jade In The Book was alarmed.
Hearing Jade In The Book's words, Qin Shi's eyes lit up and said, "Ancient times?"
Since the evil spirit entered his body and his spiritual veins were restored, half a year had passed.
During this period of time, Qin Shi had heard about the Ancient Era countless times. This also made him understand one thing, and that was that anything related to the Ancient Era was not ordinary. Each and every one of them was a rare treasure.
For example: Book Burning, Fallen Star Tyrant Body Technique.
Among them, Qin Shi had obtained countless benefits.
"Yes, but this Crystal Tears doesn't seem to be complete. It lacks a soul."
When Jade In The Book said this, her eyes turned and said, "Shi Tou, find an opportunity to go to the cave where this old guy was just now. I always feel that it is not simple."
"I also have the same idea."
Even if Jade In The Book didn't say this, Qin Shi would do the same.
Seeing the Crystal Tears, Cui Yunhai was excited. His eyes widened and he stretched out his hand, wanting to snatch it away.
But at this time, Qin Shi's eyes were sharp and he quickly put the Crystal Tears back into his spatial ring.
"Little guy, what do you mean by this?"
Seeing the Crystal Tears disappear in front of him, Cui Yunhai's face became cold and a chaotic spiritual power surged out.
Feeling the spiritual power, Qin Shi involuntarily took two steps back. He cursed in his heart, "This old man is really obsessed. Does he really think that I am a fool?"
Thinking of this, he shook his head and said, "Elder Cui, don't get too excited. I'm just thinking, no matter what, it's still 100,000 contribution points. At the very least, you should let me take a look at the cave you mentioned, right?"
Hearing this, Cui Yunhai's face tightened.
But he was extremely helpless. After all, the Crystal Heart was in the hands of Qin Shi. Now he was in a completely passive state, so he could only grit his teeth and agree to Qin Shi.
Seeing Cui Yunhai agree, Qin Shi thought for a while. He did not directly follow Cui Yunhai to leave the Lihuo Sect. Instead, he first returned to the room and told Lin Yu, Su Ming, and the others.
After all, he was not sure whether Cui Yunhai had agreed to him sincerely.
If this old man was desperate, with Qin Shi's current strength, he would only be courting death.
Hence, as a precaution, Qin Shi made a grandiose announcement. When he left with Cui Yunhai, he made it known to everyone in the Li Fire Sect. Everyone knew that he had left with Cui Yunhai, so even if Cui Yunhai wanted to harm him, he would have to think twice before doing so.
After all, if a batch of disciples followed an elder out of the sect and something happened to them, Cui Yunhai's position as an elder would probably be shaken.
Cui Yunhai was not stupid to do such a humiliating thing.
"Young man, you didn't have to do this, did you?" Cui Yunhai looked at Qin Shi's actions with cold sweat on his forehead.
"Ah?
What did I do?
Elder Cui, what are you talking about? "
Qin Shi pretended to be confused and said randomly, "I was just thinking about it. To be able to leave the sect with someone like Elder Cui is a great fortune. Of course I have to show off. Elder Cui, you won't blame me, right?"
Hearing this, he felt helpless again.
The two left the Lihuo Sect and did not walk far before they arrived at the cliff that Cui Yunhai pointed out.
This cliff was cold and desolate. It was filled with a strong chilly wind that surged violently.
Between the cliffs, there was even more of a grey haze and fog. Through the fog, one could vaguely see fine claw marks on the cracks of the rocks, as if they had been torn by a flood dragon, covering the cliffs in a complicated manner.
Qin Shi swallowed a mouthful of saliva as he shuddered.
"This is it."
Standing on the cliff, Cui Yunhai threw out two streams of spiritual power. The spiritual power was deeply attached to the cliff, and they slowly went down the cliff.
Qin Shi hesitated for a moment, then he also threw out two streams of spiritual power. His body was firmly attached to the cliff.
Falling into the mist between the cliffs, Qin Shi followed Cui Yunhai in a hazy state and entered a cave full of bone-chilling wind.
As soon as they entered the cave, a huge stone door appeared in front of them.
This stone door was filled with a majestic aura.
In the middle of the stone door, there was a hole the size of a fist. This hole matched the shape of the Crystal Tear.