Serpent Ancestor

This was indeed beyond Xu Hei’s expectations.

He had thought this person was here to seek revenge for Hei Xuan, as Hei Xuan seemed to have some connection with the Shadow Clan.

Xu Hei didn’t hide anything and took out the mysterious crossbow, saying, ”Are you talking about this?”

”That’s right, besides this crossbow, there’s also a cloak,” Night Sky said with a smile.

A cloak? That cloak had long been fused by Xu Hei, merging with the Night Demon Wings and undergoing a mutation. It was precisely because of this item that he could successfully control the Star-Seeking Beast.

Such a unique treasure couldn’t be easily shown to others.

As for the crossbow, he had shown it to Qing Shuang to confirm its value, which is why he was now unreservedly displaying it to Night Sky.

”What do you plan to use to buy it?” Xu Hei probed.

”Ordinary spirit sand is not essential for cultivators like us. I plan to barter.”

Night Sky took out a stone bowl containing two drops of milky white liquid, crystal clear like water.As soon as this item appeared, Xu Hei’s gaze was drawn to it, staring intently without blinking.

”Earth Core Stone Milk, two drops aged two hundred thousand years! Just one drop can elevate a Stone Spirit Clan member to the Divine Power stage, and if consumed by someone already at that stage, there’s a high chance of breaking through to the next level.”

”For the Stone Spirit Clan, its effects are equivalent to the legendary Divine Fusion Pill!”

”And if a demonic beast like Brother Xu consumes it, it would greatly benefit the physical body, possibly granting a physique comparable to the Stone Spirit Clan.”

”Exchanging Earth Core Stone Milk for those two magical treasures, Brother Xu shouldn’t be at a loss.”

Night Sky smiled slightly.

Xu Hei was not surprised at being recognized as a demonic beast. The Shadow Clan was inherently mysterious and had an extraordinary ability to conceal themselves, not to mention their uncanny perception.

”Xu Hei, once you obtain this Earth Core Stone Milk, your White Emperor Sutra has a great chance of reaching the fifth level. This is a supreme treasure in the body refining world!” Old Tree transmitted secretly.

”I understand,” Xu Hei replied inwardly.

If it were before, he might have agreed.

But now, his transparent cloak was gone, leaving only the crossbow.

Xu Hei pondered for a moment and nodded, ”The conditions offered by Fellow Daoist Night are indeed tempting, but allow me to ask a question first.”

”Why didn’t Fellow Daoist Night approach Hei Xuan for the exchange earlier? Now that Hei Xuan is dead, why come to me?”

Night Sky was prepared for this question and replied with a smile, ”Hei Xuan had nothing on him except these two magical treasures, so he naturally wouldn’t give them up. But Fellow Daoist Xu is different, not only possessing remarkable divine abilities but also a plethora of magical treasures, so you wouldn’t miss these two.”

Xu Hei had nothing to say.

He nodded and said, ”Alright, but that cloak was left behind in my cave dwelling, and I only have the crossbow with me. How about we exchange one drop of Earth Core Stone Milk first, and I’ll exchange the other drop when I return?”

Xu Hei intended to compromise and complete half the transaction.

He thought the other party would readily agree, but to his surprise, as soon as he spoke, Night Sky’s smile froze.

His eyes narrowed, and he frowned, ”Fellow Daoist Xu, you left the cloak in the cave dwelling?”

”That’s right, is there a problem?” Xu Hei asked, puzzled.

Night Sky’s expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

At this moment, Old Tree secretly transmitted, ”Something’s off with Night Sky’s emotions! I strongly suspect he’s here for the cloak, and the crossbow is just a cover.”

Xu Hei said nothing and showed no impatience, asking curiously, ”Is there something wrong?”

Night Sky took a deep breath, staring intently at Xu Hei for a long time before saying, ”Let me confirm once more, did you really leave your cloak in the cave dwelling?”

As soon as this question was asked.

Old Tree clearly sensed a strange perception emanating through the void, targeting Xu Hei’s storage ring.

Xu Hei remained unmoved and said, ”I don’t want to repeat myself three times.”

”Good, very good!” Night Sky nodded heavily, saying no more, ”Since Fellow Daoist Xu is unwilling to trade, let’s pretend I never said anything. Farewell!”

He put away the two drops of Earth Core Stone Milk, cupped his hands to Xu Hei, and then turned to leave without another word.

Although the two had no direct confrontation, there was an eerie killing intent in their words.

”Hmph, this person is indeed after the cloak. Xu Hei, your transparent cloak is likely a significant treasure of the Shadow Clan,” Old Tree said.

”It’s already fused anyway,” Xu Hei shrugged indifferently.

...

On the road.

Night Sky lay hidden on the ground, his face dark, eyes filled with a cold killing intent.

He almost made a move earlier.

If it weren’t for considering that Xu Hei’s storage ring contained an old monster’s split soul, and not being entirely confident of success, coupled with the peculiar space of this place, he wouldn’t have let Xu Hei leave alive.

”A cloak? Is a cloak all I’m after?” Night Sky’s gaze was icy.

In his perception, Xu Hei had more than one, two, or even three Shadow Clan magical treasures on him. Although he didn’t know what they were.

The Shadow Clan had a strong sense of control, and anything crafted by them could only be used by their own.

Moreover, they had a special sensing method, allowing them to detect their items even if hidden in storage rings, within the body, or sealed under countless layers.

Saying it was left in the cave dwelling, how could he say that with a straight face?

”Not even exchanging for two drops of Earth Core Stone Milk, could it be... he has already realized the true value of that cloak?” Night Sky’s eyes flickered.

Thinking of the multiple Shadow Clan magical treasures on Xu Hei, he was determined to capture him.

...

An hour later.

Xu Hei didn’t return immediately; he deliberately waited for a while before arriving at the agreed cave entrance.

There was only one figure here, wearing a green long dress, sitting on a rock with a relatively steady aura—it was the woman Qing Shuang.

”Where are the others?”

Xu Hei thought that by deliberately delaying, more people would have returned, but there was only one.

”Not sure, but they should have realized by now that corpses wouldn’t avoid space cracks, so they should have dealt with it,” Qing Shuang was also puzzled.

The third to arrive was Han Te.

He was exhausted, drenched in sweat, and his clothes were tattered, as if he had just survived a life-and-death chase, panting heavily as he hurried back.

”That was close, so close! I almost died!”

As soon as Han Te arrived, he started complaining, ”Fellow Daoist Qing, you didn’t mention it would be this dangerous beforehand. This level of risk demands a different price!”

Qing Shuang didn’t argue, directly handing over a hundred spirit sand, which Han Te gladly accepted, finally satisfied.

They then waited for the time it takes a stick of incense to burn before the others gradually returned.