novelsite Chapter 2862 The Witch's Request
Chapter 2862 The Witch's Request
Chapter 2862 The Witch's Request
"Huh?" Upon hearing this, Ju looked at Qu Zhenzun in surprise: Is he so easy to talk to?
He nodded slightly. "Gou, your ability to judge people has improved! How come I never encounter such a talented young man?"
"Anyway, don't overthink it," Gou replied expressionlessly. "He's my savior, and... he has Haoran backing him!"
At this moment, he was a little conflicted. He hoped that the information he provided could help the witch clan.
However, at the same time, he was very worried that the witch clan might act impulsively and do something irrational.
Fortunately, Xiao Qu handled the situation well, and he took the opportunity to give timely reminders, hoping that things would proceed smoothly.
Outsiders think that great people are high and mighty, but only after becoming great people in the eyes of others do they realize that it is nothing more than the same old thing!
It's just that you have a broader perspective, consider things more comprehensively, and can control your emotions better.
But some things are ingrained in one's very being and have nothing to do with cultivation, such as selfishness, greed, and recklessness...
Even Gou himself believed that most witch cultivators were more impulsive and less respectful than immortal cultivators.
This isn't necessarily wrong; it might be related to the cultivation method, or perhaps only such people can go further on the path of witchcraft cultivation.
He was somewhat uneasy, and Xiang returned with a solemn expression after a long while.
He didn't go very far, nor did he use any ritual implements, yet he took so long to investigate.
He handed the ritual object back to Qu Jianlei, pondered for a moment, and then said, "This item... is related to the supreme treasure of the witch cultivators."
“Yes,” Qu Jianlei nodded, “Senior, please continue.”
"I don't know how to continue either," Xiang said, looking conflicted. "But, it's not entirely..."
"If I had to explain it, this is an avatar of the Wu Clan's inherited treasure!"
These words were really a bit excessive, but Qu Jianlei didn't really care. At least he wasn't in a hurry and wanted to listen to what the other person had to say first.
"Huh?" This attitude surprised Xiang a bit. He paused, and only continued his statement after confirming that the other party did not intend to speak.
However, he already understood that the other party's calm and composed demeanor indicated at least one of confidence in controlling the situation!
He had done his research before coming and didn't underestimate the other party, so he was even more careful with his words now.
Even the sorcerers can confirm that the inherited treasure is gone; this is a basic consensus, and there's no way it could be wrong.
However, he examined this giant axe using a secret sorcery technique and found that it clearly possessed the characteristics of a treasure passed down through generations.
The two world cores he gave up were a significant investment even in the world of witchcraft, slightly more valuable than those in the world of immortal cultivation.
Because the number of witchcraft worlds is small, the number of worlds destroyed is also small.
While the method by which Wu Xiu uses the world core is relatively simple, the amount used is not small.
Regardless, the two world cores are of considerable value, but obtaining this information is still worthwhile.
The problem is, the treasure just happened to fall into the hands of cultivators, which... tsk, is really a trap.
What's worse is that the other party's background is among the best in the cultivation world, so it's inappropriate to use any underhanded methods.
So Xiang explained for a few moments and then asked the question he most wanted to ask, "This ritual object... does it exist in a similar form?"
"I don't know," Qu Jianlei shook his head decisively. "I'm not knowledgeable enough to have heard of ritual objects being accompanied by other items."
"It wasn't originally a ritual object!" Xiang's expression was very unpleasant. "This one might be an improved version by cultivators."
"So you have no intention of acquiring it?" Qu Jianlei didn't want to say much more; he just wanted to ascertain the other party's attitude and avoid future troubles.
"What use would I have for a cultivator's ritual artifact?" Xiang replied speechlessly. "There are several guardians inside... how am I supposed to take it?"
What Qu Jianlei sees as an obsession is, in the context of witchcraft, regarded as the protector of ritual implements, with which the benefit or loss of the ritual implement is intertwined with its own.
That's right, witch cultivators also have ritual artifacts, but the way they use them is... quite different from that of immortal cultivators.
There's no need to go into details now, but in short, it's possible to have guardians in shamanic ritual implements.
However, the cultivation level of most Dharma Protectors is lower than that of ritual artifacts. In the eyes of cultivators, such individuals are not worthy of being called Dharma Protectors.
However, that's what the sorcerer calls it, even though the effect of this kind of protector is equivalent to the bodyguard of the ritual implement... or the assassin.
In contrast, ritual artifacts in the world of cultivation almost never tolerate obsessions.
Even if it exists, it is unique and absolutely exclusive.
In short, just based on the fact that the giant axe has collected so many heroic spirits, it's almost certain that it's related to that treasure.
What troubled Xiang even more was that the ritual artifact contained the obsessions of cultivators, and not just one of them, so he couldn't force them to buy it!
It's not that he wasn't greedy for the giant axe, but even if he was, how to carry it out would be a huge problem!
After hearing his explanation, Qu Jianlei became interested.
"You actually managed to discover those... that you need to properly arrange these obsessions before you can acquire them at a high price?"
"Hmm?" Upon hearing this, Da Wu Xiang was filled with confusion, and his eyes were also full of strangeness as he looked at the other party.
Judging from his gaze, he was practically asking, "Why has Your Majesty rebelled?"
He was puzzled, but Qu Jianlei was slightly disappointed. "Is it not okay?"
He's not some kind of money-giving boy who has nothing better to do than give away treasures.
The reason he said the price didn't matter was because he was thinking about whether the heroic spirits could have a place to belong.
Perhaps he enjoys creating trouble for himself; he always hopes that those who are kind to him will have a good ending.
Xiang roughly guessed what he meant, thought for a moment, and slowly shook his head.
"Unless the ritual implements and the Dharma protectors... that is, the obsessions you mentioned, agree, there is a certain possibility of separation."
"Or let those protectors do it themselves... well, you know."
Don't say things like "I'll end it all!" Qu Jianlei touched his forehead. "That's really... a bit of a shame."
"Hmm?" Ju saw the Spider Lord in the distance and tentatively asked, "How about trying... becoming a god through incense offerings?"
Subconsciously, Qu Jianlei shook his head decisively, "What respectable person would cultivate incense and become a god? This is the insectoid race!"
This is the hierarchy of discrimination within the cultivation system. Immortal cultivators can barely accept witch cultivators, at least believing that they improve through their own efforts.
If incense becomes a sacred offering, then it is even lower in rank. As a cultivator, even if one is demoted, one should not be demoted too drastically, right?
The sorcerers also discriminated against them, but they all said, "Doesn't that person... have the karma of a powerful being on their body?"
The perception of a sorcerer is absolutely no less than that of a cultivator, and is even slightly stronger as long as they don't enter a state of disbelief.
"Hmm," Qu Jianlei snorted sullenly, then nodded slightly, "I'll consider it. Thank you for reminding me, senior."
"I have a favor to ask," Xiang said, "I hope you will consider it."
"It's an impolite request..." Qu Jianlei nodded again, "Please speak, senior."
"It seems you haven't refined this treasure yet?" Xiang first confirmed his guess.
Isn't that obvious? Qu Jianlei couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth. "That's a ritual object..."
Although with his cultivation level, he might not be able to refine a ritual artifact at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, the most important reason has nothing to do with strength.
"Oh, you're a cultivator," Xiang nodded. There are many different ways to talk about cultivation, but witch cultivators don't really have many taboos.
"That means... when you resist the collapse of the heavens, you may not be able to unleash the full power of the ritual artifact!"
"How could I possibly control the ritual artifacts?" Qu Jianlei felt that the cognitive barriers between cultivators and sorcerers were truly commonplace.
When the two sides tried to communicate, it felt like they were talking past each other.
“That’s not what I meant,” Xiang said, knowing the other party had misunderstood again. “I meant that the way you used the ritual implements was too crude!”
"In comparison, the sorcerer is better at controlling... uh, assisting, assisting the ritual artifacts to unleash their greatest power!"
What you're trying to say is how to control them! Qu Jianlei was well aware of this, but he had no right to comment on how the witchcraft system used ritual objects.
He asked calmly, "But... it needs to be refined?"
“No need, just assistance,” Ju interjected promptly, “so Uncle wants to confirm whether you have refined it.”
Qu Jianlei shook his head. "No, in our cognitive system, this possibility does not exist."
Even witch doctors dare to refine ritual artifacts, yet they still claim they aren't wielding them.
"We are willing to lend a hand and help the ritual artifact resist the collapse of the heavens," Xiang stated very decisively, "There is no need for refining!"
The high shaman nodded, "This cannot be false; there are guardians within the ritual objects."
"Seniors... help resist the Heavenly Collapse?" Qu Jianlei frowned slightly. "What's the reason?"
The person who was eager to buy wasn't interested in making a sale, and he had a feeling that the other party wasn't after the reward for turning the tide.
"I'd like to learn more about the ritual objects," Xiang said frankly. "It would be even better if I could find clues about their lineage through them."
Is that so? Qu Jianlei looked at the other person, lost in thought.
After a dozen or so breaths, he calmly said, "Senior, allow me to think about it."
"Of course," Xiang replied without hesitation, though he knew his request was somewhat presumptuous.
"Don't worry, I would never cheat you," Da Wu Gou said. "Not to mention your senior Hao Ran, there are also True Monarchs here who understand witchcraft!"
“It’s not a question of whether it’s a scam or not,” Qu Jianlei chuckled dryly, “but I do need to discuss it.”
While they were talking, there were quite a few onlookers. Jiu Ping directly stated, "There are scoundrels among the witch cultivators, but they are indeed few in number."
Among the human True Monarchs present, he was second only to the Möbius strip in lifespan, and his vision and informational abilities were beyond question.
Upon hearing this, Xiang glanced at him, a distinct wry smile appearing on her wrinkled face. "Thank you so much!"
“We can give it a try,” the old woman said second, “but we need to consult with the ritual implementers first.”
Qu Jianlei took the axe, and his figure began to blur. "Wait a moment."
He couldn't communicate with the ritual artifacts, but summoning a few obsessions wasn't a problem...
"I can't bear the shame of becoming a god through incense offerings!" Bingxiu Zhinian stated very straightforwardly, "A ritual vessel is fine enough."
This time, the hot-tempered guy wasn't actually that hot-tempered.
He casually remarked, "If the incense offerings of the human race can lead to godhood and guarantee my entry into the Integration Realm, then it's not... something I can't rule out."