Chapter 544: Chapter 544: A Deal Struck, A Sudden Twist!

The words "Ice Spirit Pearl" made the Xuanming Ice Snake’s body abruptly stiffen, and a hint of suspicion appeared in its vertical pupils.

Although it was far away, Lu Chen could see every move it made with his mind’s eye.

Moreover, being at a distance allowed Lu Chen to have a clearer view of the snake’s whole body.

While the Xuanming Ice Snake was frenzied, Lu Chen paid special attention to its vital points.

If the negotiation failed, Lu Chen truly had to be prepared for the worst-case scenario.

Being prepared in advance was definitely going to increase his odds of winning!

"Big reptile, do you not know what an Ice Spirit Pearl is?"

Seeing its doubtful expression, Lu Chen spoke up again.

The Xuanming Ice Snake shook its head, which left Lu Chen speechless and unsure of where to begin.

Indeed, Ice Spirit Pearl was only the human name for it.

Among the demon clans, who knew what it was called? The Xuanming Ice Snake could understand human speech, but it couldn’t speak.

After thinking for a moment and carefully recalling Li Yanran’s Wood Spiritual Bead, Lu Chen said, "It’s a small pearl, about this big!"

He gestured with his hands and added, "The pearl is filled with pure Ice Spiritual Power! Think about it and see if you have one. If you bring it to me and it is indeed an Ice Spirit Pearl, I promise I’ll leave the Ice Lands without a second word!"

He didn’t plan to stay in the Ice Lands anyway, and the ambush he had prepared was set up outside of it.

If he could unexpectedly obtain an Ice Spirit Pearl, that would be more than perfect.

Hearing Lu Chen’s description, the Xuanming Ice Snake pondered carefully.

After a short while, it seemed to recall something. It hissed softly at Lu Chen, took a turn in place, and then left the area.

"Is it going to fetch the Ice Spirit Pearl?"

Lu Chen speculated and, after some thought, carefully squeezed out of the crevice.

Since his mind’s eye couldn’t see the scene beyond the crevices, he had to proceed with caution.

Only after confirming that he couldn’t sense the Xuanming Ice Snake’s unique presence around did Lu Chen finally breathe a sigh of relief, secretly thinking, did it turn in place to make me stay here?

"Could Ao Yu and his companion have come back in?"

He still believed Ao Yu was an Ice Spiritual Root and would certainly not give up on such Ice Lands.

Moreover, the Ice Spirit Pearl was something he had heard about from Ao Yu’s mouth...

"No good!"

Lu Chen suddenly slapped his forehead, realizing he had neglected the most critical point!

People are greedy, hence the existence of killing for treasure. Many cultivators often speak of seeking wealth amidst danger, completely omitting the second half of the saying!

This meant that Ao Yu might very well have escaped the Xuanming Ice Snake’s pursuit and re-entered the Ice Lands!

With this thought, Lu Chen gasped and quickly stuck his head out, looking in the direction of the Xuanming Ice Snake.

He wasn’t trying to save the Xuanming Ice Snake.

This was the best opportunity to leave.

But if Ao Yu obtained the Ice Spirit Pearl, killing him later would become exceedingly difficult!

Lu Chen furrowed his brows tightly, contemplating the possibility of teaming up with the Xuanming Ice Snake.

"We only made a deal; there’s no affection between us! So even if I went over there, it would still be on guard against me..."

Looking back at the young snakes, Lu Chen stepped into the snowstorm!

He was going to help the Xuanming Ice Snake.

But before that.

He had to wait for Ao Yu and Nian Ciyun to make the first move!

The only way to prove himself was to assist the Xuanming Ice Snake in counterattacking, to gain its trust!

I do not need the Ice Spirit Pearl.

But I absolutely can’t let Ao Yu take it!

...

"Brother Ao Dao, is the Ice Spirit Pearl really in this direction?"

Several miles away, the two flew close to the ground against the snowstorm.

Only by doing so could they minimize the influence of the cold wind here.

"It’s in that direction; my Mysterious Ice Dao Body’s sensitivity to such extreme ice treasures is never wrong!" Ao Yu declared with certainty.

"But..."

Nian Ciyun hesitated for a long time before speaking, "I can sense that guy is not far from here!"

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