Chapter 1092

Chapter 1092: Calculation

When Huangfu Yongchun mentioned "Langya Cave Heaven," his gaze fixed on Wang Chen’s face.

The seasoned Golden Core true master hid a very complex mix of emotions in his eyes, tinged with a hint of wariness and caution.

However, to his disappointment, Wang Chen merely nodded calmly, showing no signs of excitement or enthusiasm.

That was a cave heaven!

Huangfu Yongchun was astonished.

Was Wang Chen’s demeanor too profound, or was he genuinely uninterested?

Neither seemed very likely!

His eyes flickered as he continued, maintaining a composed demeanor, "Master Wang, I would like to invite you to explore Langya Cave Heaven together!"

"Uh-huh?" This time, Wang Chen finally showed a reaction and asked in confusion, "Master Huangfu, what makes you say that?"

Huangfu Yongchun understood Wang Chen’s concerns and patiently explained, "I have only explored the outer house of Langya Cave Heaven; I have not entered its Inner Chamber."

Wang Chen furrowed his brows and asked, "Master Huangfu, why do you need me?"

A blessed land is a tremendous opportunity for any Golden Core true master and should be a closely guarded secret.

Yet, Huangfu Yongchun so casually revealed this to Wang Chen was truly incomprehensible!

In truth, Wang Chen only had a cooperative relationship with Huangfu Yongchun.

Huangfu Yongchun sighed in a wry manner, "I cannot open Langya Cave Heaven alone; it requires two higher-level Golden Cores to unlock the secret door. The last time, I entered with my senior brother…"

As he spoke, he showed a bitter smile. "But when we tried to break the restrictions in the Inner Chamber, my senior brother encountered an unfortunate accident and fell. That’s why I seek your help."

Wang Chen pondered for a moment before asking, "Why me?"

Huangfu Yongchun, over a hundred years old and at the peak of the Golden Core level, surely had deep connections in Luodu Immortal City.

For instance, Master Shen from the Seven Ultimate Meeting had a very good relationship with him.

"You’re probably wondering why I don’t look for Master Shen and the others," Huangfu Yongchun said. "The reason is actually quite simple: their proficiency in the Seven Ultimate Sword Technique is nowhere near yours, and mastering the Seven Ultimate Sword Technique is crucial for unlocking the restrictions in Langya Cave Heaven’s Inner Chamber!"

"Additionally…"

He smiled slightly and said, "Although you are merely at the seventh level of Golden Core, your strength surpasses that of Master Shen and the others within the Seven Ultimate Meeting, and your natural talent greatly exceeds theirs!"

Whether it was slaying beasts or saving people, Wang Chen displayed remarkable combat prowess during several missions of the Seven Ultimate Meeting.

Huangfu Yongchun was not blind; how could he not see this?

"Most importantly, I truly admire your character."

Huangfu Yongchun stated seriously, "You possess great ability yet remain humble, shunning fame and fortune to focus on cultivation. I believe you are the best partner for this collaboration."

"Master Wang, we have made an oath to the heavenly way, so you need not worry that I will set a trap for you. If it weren’t for my senior brother’s unfortunate demise, I would not have revealed such an important secret to you."

He gazed intently at Wang Chen, his eyes shining brightly!

Wang Chen considered for a moment and asked, "What will I gain from this?"

Huangfu Yongchun smiled and said, "Once we successfully unlock the Inner Chamber of Langya Cave Heaven, you can choose any three treasures, including technique manuals!"

"If there are any spirit stones, I’ll give you thirty percent!"

"To be honest, I am just a step away from breaking the Golden Core and condensing the Yuan Ying. The Xiaojiao’s core I obtained last time could only make up for my insufficient foundation, so I hope to find an opportunity in the Inner Chamber of Langya."

Three treasures along with thirty percent of the spirit stones made Huangfu Yongchun’s offer quite generous.

For him, there was probably nothing more important than advancing to Yuan Ying.

Wang Chen even felt that it would be excessive to negotiate further.

He nodded and said, "Alright."

"Great."

Huangfu Yongchun showed a joyful smile and said, "Langya Cave Heaven can only be opened once every ten years, and the next time it opens will be in a year. I hope you can focus on practicing the Thunderbolt Sword Technique during this year and elevate your swordsmanship."

As he spoke, he took out a flying sword infused with Purple Qi from the Xumi Ring and handed it to Wang Chen. "This Purple Thunder Sword is a top-quality Treasure Flying Sword, perfectly suited for the Thunderbolt Sword Technique. Use it during your practice."

The seasoned Golden Core true master sighed, "It’s not that I’m unwilling to part with this treasure; rather, this sword belonged to my senior brother, and I plan to leave it for his descendants."

Wang Chen initially wanted to refuse since he had no shortage of flying swords.

But after a moment of thought, he ultimately accepted the Purple Thunder Sword.

As Huangfu Yongchun said, the quality of this flying sword was exceptionally high, having reached the limit of the third-grade level. It was also clear that it had been well-maintained through long-term refinement by a cultivator.

Even if it was just a temporary loan, Huangfu Yongchun had indeed made a considerable concession.

Wang Chen stored the Purple Thunder Sword away.

Huangfu Yongchun clapped his hands, reopened the door to the private room, and called for a maid to bring in the Immortal Feast and Spiritual Wine.

As they drank and laughed, the bond between them deepened significantly.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Wang Chen bid farewell and left.

However, Huangfu Yongchun did not leave immediately. He instructed the maid to clear away the leftovers and replace them with a pot of spiritual tea.

After a moment, a black-robed cultivator with a sinister expression entered the room.

Once seated, the black-robed cultivator asked in a deep voice, "How did it go?"

"He agreed."

Huangfu Yongchun took a sip of the spiritual tea and sighed, "To be honest, I have never seen such an exceptionally talented young man. It feels like a waste to let his potential go unused!"

"Ha!"

The black-robed cultivator scoffed and said, "Then shall we find someone else?"

"It’s him."

Huangfu Yongchun shook his head. "There’s no one better suited than him. Even if there were, we couldn’t calculate against them."

Young Golden Cores like Wang Chen were typically nurtured by major sects and powerful organizations, making it nearly impossible for loose cultivators to emerge like him; thus, he was truly an anomaly.

Huangfu Yongchun felt fortunate to have acted quickly and "discovered" Wang Chen.

"Then you better be prepared," the black-robed cultivator said. "We only have one year left. If this plan fails, we’ll have to wait another ten years, and I can’t afford that!"

"Don’t worry, Third Brother!"

Huangfu Yongchun said in a deep voice, his eyes shining with a frightening light. "This time, we will definitely be able to open the true Mystical Abyss Immortal Mansion and obtain Daobao Daoist’s relic!"

"Don’t get ahead of yourself."

The black-robed cultivator shot him a glance and warned, "Don’t forget the last lesson; it almost cost me my soul!"

"This time it won’t happen."

Huangfu Yongchun displayed a strange smile. "My Soul-restraining Formation is already very refined. Once he falls into the formation, there will be no chance for resistance!"

The black-robed cultivator remained silent, his eyes deepening with an inscrutable darkness.

The atmosphere in the private room grew oppressive and heavy.