Hearing Li Yun's words, Liu Chengxue was initially shocked, then pleasantly surprised.
The Senior before her was incredibly powerful, and every word carried profound meaning.
His recent statements undoubtedly held a deeper implication.
After careful consideration, she asked, "Senior, do you mean you know the whereabouts of Du Qianshang?"
"Of course," Li Yun nodded.
The fish had taken the bait.
He didn't expect the first deal to come so quickly.
"Please guide me, Senior!" Liu Chengxue respectfully said.
Their conflict had reached a point of no return.
If Du Qianshang survived today, she would have to guard against his potential retaliation in the future.
Du Qianshang was no ordinary person, being a core disciple with talents not much inferior to hers.
In time, it was uncertain who would surpass whom.
The wisdom of not releasing a tiger back to the mountains was understood by almost everyone in the cultivation world.
"Li never guides others without reason," Li Yun smiled, making it clear that if he were to provide guidance, it would have a cost.
The Heavenly Secret Pavilion's existence was to deduce the Secret of Heavens.
Every revelation of Heavenly Secrets subjected him to a backlash from the Heavenly Dao.
Though he fabricated the consequences of Heavenly backlash, it was necessary to set the stage for negotiations.
"I understand now!" Liu Chengxue suddenly realized, simultaneously feeling a bit remorseful.
The Senior was considering her well-being, yet she thoughtlessly wanted him to reveal everything.
It was truly inappropriate.
After a moment of contemplation, she took out a sparkling sword from her spatial ring and offered it to Li Yun.
"I have few valuable possessions, but this high-grade spiritual treasure may catch Senior's eye. Would it be acceptable?"
Liu Chengxue felt uneasy.
This high-grade spiritual treasure held extraordinary value in her eyes, but its weight in the Senior's eyes was a mystery.
After all, reclusive experts like him might possess several Holy or even Imperial weapons.
[Ding! A high-grade spiritual treasure is detected, exchangeable for ten Secret Points!]
Suddenly, the system's prompt echoed. Li Yun remained composed and inquired within, "System, reveal the whereabouts of Du Qianshang!"
[To inquire about Du Qianshang's location requires five Secret Points. Host's Secret Points are insufficient for the query.]
"Oh?" Li Yun raised an eyebrow.
Only five points were needed?
The spiritual treasure from Liu Chengxue was worth ten points.
Did this mean he could pocket a five-point rebate?
Quite a profitable deal!
Li Yun calmly accepted the high-grade spiritual treasure, exchanging it for ten Secret Points.
Now armed with ten points, he said in his heart, "System, reveal Du Qianshang's whereabouts."
[Name: Du Qianshang!]
[Strength: Middle Stage Aperture Connection Realm!]
[Affiliation: Nine Nether Demon Sect!]
[Master: Elder Yang Qiu of Nine Nether Demon Sect!]
[Current Location: Five hundred miles north of Great Wilderness City, in an unnamed mountain valley.]
[Current Situation: Severely injured, setting up the Five Demons Devouring Heaven Formation (click to view details) to counter Liu Chengxue. Simultaneously, Elder Yang Qiu of the Nine Nether Demon Sect is on his way and is expected to arrive in two hours.]
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"Well, well…" Li Yun clicked his tongue.
Not only did he discover Du Qianshang's location, but he also gained insight into a unique formation of the Nine Nether Demon Sect, the Five Demons Devouring Heaven Formation, along with the method to break it.
"What a deal!" Li Yun remarked, feeling not just unharmed but also enriched.
He not only learned Du Qianshang's location but also acquired information about a unique sect formation.
After reviewing Du Qianshang's details, Li Yun, under Liu Chengxue's eager gaze, spoke, "Du Qianshang is currently in a mountain valley five hundred miles north of Great Wilderness City. You can go there yourself."
"Many thanks, Senior!" Liu Chengxue expressed her gratitude.
Although the journey of five hundred miles was not far.
However, if she relied on her own efforts, who knew when she would find him.
There was also the risk of him being rescued by someone from his sect, establishing a formidable enemy.
In the demonic path, one must be cautious, as adversaries could strike at any moment without moral constraints.
After expressing her gratitude, Liu Chengxue turned to leave.
However, Li Yun called out, "Wait a moment."
"Is there anything, Senior?" Liu Chengxue turned back, curious.
"Since you are the first guest at the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, I'll share another piece of news with you," Li Yun said with a smile.
He understood the importance of repeat customers.
With Liu Chengxue's help in gaining visibility, he had no worries about the success of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion.
"Du Qianshang has already set up the Five Demons Devouring Heaven Formation. You have only two hours, and within that time, it's impossible to kill him. The one who will die in the end will surely be you," Li Yun said.
"What?" Liu Chengxue was stunned.
Two hours?
Considering travel time and breaking through the formation, wasn't this a joke?