Xiao Jie sensed that something was amiss. It seemed that the Red Dust Taoist was about to show his true colors.
Some things can be managed as long as everyone keeps up appearances, but once the mask is torn off, the situation turns truly dire.
He hurriedly said, "Senior speaks wisely. I'll take on this task, please just hand over the Demon Refining Gourd to me."
But the Red Dust Taoist laughed heartily, "Hahaha, you naive boy, if I give you the gourd directly and you run off with it, what then? Such a rare treasure of this world cannot be bestowed upon someone so lightly."
Xiao Jie thought to himself, wasn't it you who insisted on offering help? Now, you are saying this.
"Then what does Senior suggest?"
"Naturally, you must make a Heavenly Punishment Oath, a Blood Oath. Only then can I entrust you with this gourd."
