"Is it for the Spiritual Liquid in the Stone Race Sacred Land?"

Seeing that Chen Xuan remained silent, Li Mu directly voiced his suspicion.

Upon hearing the words, Chen Xuan's expression tightened.

"How did you figure it out?"

Since the topic was already out in the open, there was no point in hiding it anymore.

"It's simple. Human infiltration into the Stone Race is meaningless."

"At least the 19 wouldn't do that!"

"Therefore, I assume you are not one of his people."

What a clever old man!

Chen Xuan's heart was stirred; although he seemed harmless, his mind... he couldn't compare!

However, he finally knew that the Mother Liquid, which he referred to as Spiritual Liquid, was in the Stone Race Sacred Land. As such, he would have to enter the sacred land whether he wanted to or not.

Since that was the case, he might as well be straightforward, just as Li Mu suggested.

"What exactly is your purpose in wanting to meet me this time?"

"There you go!"

Li Mu was quite satisfied with his change, as it made things simpler. Thus, he said, "You can look for your Spiritual Liquid, but I want half of it!"

Half?

What a big appetite!

"Agree, and I will keep your secret and also tell you how to find the Spiritual Liquid. Otherwise... you know!"

Li Mu straightforwardly threatened him.

In his view, it was a settled matter; Chen Xuan had no choice but to agree.

Otherwise... there would only be one result, death!

"Old man, are you taking me for granted?"

Instead of getting angry, Chen Xuan asked calmly.

"Isn't it so?"

Li Mu retorted with a smile. The facts were clear: he was a member of the Human Race, with only Dao Realm fifth-level strength. If he didn't agree, killing him would be effortless.

"Haha!"

Chen Xuan laughed, then nodded, "Indeed it is!"

"Then tell me how to find the Spiritual Liquid."

According to Li Mu, obtaining the Spiritual Liquid wasn't that simple.

Therefore, now wasn't the time to turn against him.

"That's settled then."

Li Mu suddenly stood up, "You've been here quite a while; you should leave. As for the method, I'll let you know when the Sacred Land is about to open."

After speaking, his figure gradually faded, and he disappeared from Chen Xuan's sight.

"Old geezer!"

Chen Xuan cursed silently in his heart.

...

After leaving the Spirit Stone Shop, Chen Xuan didn't immediately return to Jiang Mansion; instead, he continued wandering for more than an hour before leisurely heading back to the mansion.

After giving a few five-colored Crystal Stones to the head guard, he returned to Lin Garden.

In the room.

Chen Xuan sat silently on the floor.

"What exactly is the old man up to?"

Is it truly for the Spiritual Liquid in the Stone Race Sacred Land?

Although this excuse seemed legitimate, Chen Xuan felt something was amiss.

The old man was a Spirit Cultivator; his Martial Cultivator strength was merely at the Dao Realm level. A quick telepathic glimpse revealed an approximate Dao Realm eight-tier level, but the specific sub-realm was unknown to him.

Taking such a huge risk for further advancement?

Reasonable! But the risk is too great!

Even if successful, would it change anything?

Living among the Stone Race, he already reached his peak; besides, the Stone Race seemed not to fully trust him.

The stronger he became, the more anxious the Stone Race would be.

This was not a good situation.

"Then... what exactly is the old man planning?!"

...

Days passed by since his meeting with Li Mu, with no further news.

The time until the Sacred Land opening quickly dwindled to just three days.

Shi Lin sent someone to inform him to go to the royal city the following day.

"Still not saying anything?"

Chen Xuan furrowed his brows, realizing he would enter the royal city the next day!

"Knock, knock, knock..."

The sound of knocking came, "Young master, the dinner is ready."

"Come in."

Chen Xuan collected his thoughts, speaking softly.

As usual, Xiaomei placed the dishes on the table and then excused herself.

Chen Xuan stood up and approached, slowly sitting down.

"In here?"

He then picked up his chopsticks and began eating.

But... even after eating everything, the old man's voice didn't surface in his mind. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

"What the heck!"

...

Early the next morning!

Chen Xuan had just woken up when Xiaomei hurried over, "Young master, Jiang Tian requests your presence at the main hall!"

Stonemason!

It was his first summoning since arriving at the Prince's Mansion.

"It should be about the Sacred Land!"

Chen Xuan nodded, "I'm heading over now."

He immediately made his way to the central hall.

Upon arriving, he saw Stonemason seated at the top, appearing to be waiting for him.

"Greetings, Master Jiang Tian."

Chen Xuan bowed slightly, respectfully addressing him.

"Hmm!"

Stonemason merely responded with a grunt, completely disregarding Jiang Tian, even though he possessed pure Crystal Stones; the caste distinction had long been ingrained in his heart, and disdain was disdain.

Unfounded resentment arose in him toward Jiang Tian.

This was only directed at him.

Logically speaking, he was to be his beloved daughter's future husband; having lived at the mansion for quite some time now, meeting him was reasonable. However, due to this feeling of disdain, he never wanted any interaction with him.

If not for the impending Sacred Land opening, and his trip to the royal city coinciding with Jiang Tian's presence, he wouldn't have seen him.

"Let's go!"

Stonemason stood directly, ignoring him as he walked out of the hall.

"Uh—"

Chen Xuan felt speechless; how much did his father-in-law dislike 'Jiang Tian' as a son-in-law?

Truly unwilling to utter an extra word.

They left the Jiang Mansion, heading toward the royal city. Chen Xuan followed behind, neither of them saying a word.

Chen Xuan was happy about this, avoiding trouble.

They entered the royal city smoothly, but this time they headed to a hall at the easternmost part of the city, rather than the Three Ancestors Hall.