After the destruction of the Immortal Realm, I took in the fallen fairy.

It's just that Yun Qinghe, at such a young age, has reached a level comparable to mine.

This means that while her spiritual root purity is top-notch, it also carries certain risks.

After all, if you really want to treat her as a consumable, it would probably take some effort even if you did it yourself...

Clearly, even though the Fourth Elder of the Dark Sect didn't give Yun Qinghe a second glance, his attention had already been focused on her.

In contrast to him was Zhu Wushu, the leader of the Dark Sect branch in Raoxian City.

"Come, Young Master Lin Heng, sit down and have a chat with your Daoist partner."

Zhu Wushu extended the invitation with a beaming smile, making every effort to demonstrate her enthusiasm.

After Lin Heng gave Yun Qinghe a look, they sat down opposite the Fourth Elder of the Dark Sect and Zhu Wushu.

"Since we're going to talk, let's start with spirit stones."

The moment he sat down, Lin Heng got straight to the point.

After all, spirit stones are the most scarce resource for him right now.

"That's easy to do."

Zhu Wushu clapped his hands.

Soon, the Dark Sect disciples, who had been preparing on the second floor of the inn, came down carrying boxes of spirit stones.

"Husband/wife".

Yun Qinghe, through Liuhun Yuji's ability, said to Lin Heng, "These disciples who have cultivated the Dark Sect's techniques are all wearing the sect robes of the Taixu Ancient Sect."

Lin Heng nodded slowly, without saying anything more.

After all, the entire Raoxian City has been infiltrated by the Dark Sect, so it is not surprising that the Taixu Ancient Sect, which was originally the largest power in Raoxian City, also practices the Dark Sect's techniques.

"Hehe, it seems Young Master Lin Heng has already recognized his Daoist partner?"

Suddenly, noticing Yun Qinghe's gaze, Zhu Wushu swung her raised leg.

She said with a smile, "They were indeed disciples of the Taixu Ancient Sect before. But now, the Taixu Ancient Sect has been submitted to the Dark Sect branch of Raoxian City, so whether it's the disciples of the Taixu Ancient Sect or its resources, I have the final say."

"The Dark Raven Fairy"

At this moment, the Fourth Elder of the Dark Sect frowned, then said in a deep voice, "How can such a matter be told to outsiders so easily?"

"Oh dear, Fourth Elder, please mind your own business."

Zhu Wushu seemed to disregard him completely, saying flippantly, "Although you are an elder of the Dark Sect, in Raoxian City, I am the one who calls the shots in the entire Dark Sect. It's none of your business what I say about Young Master Lin Heng and his Daoist partner coming here. But you, as an elder, haven't even introduced yourself to my distinguished guest?"

The fourth elder of the Dark Sect glanced at her.

Indeed, Zhu Wushu was the branch leader of Raoxian City appointed by the Prime Minister.

Although he was an elder of the entire Dark Sect, his real power in Raoxian City was far less than that of Zhu Wushu.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister had instructed all the elders of the Dark Sect that Zhu Wushu was a very special individual…

"Ling Qiuyuan, the fourth elder of the Dark Sect."

In the end, after being rebuked by Zhu Wushu, he still solemnly told Lin Heng and the other man where he lived.

"Tsk."

On the other side, Lin Heng was smiling as he looked at Ling Qiuyuan and Zhu Wushu.

It seems that the Dark Sect's internal relations are not so harmonious.

As for who is in charge between the two of them in Raoxian City, Lin Heng doesn't care.

Since Zhu Wushu was in charge, Lin Heng directly asked, "So this Dark Raven Fairy can decide to trade these spirit stones with me?"

"certainly."

Zhu Wushu smiled and said, "Although Elder Ling Qiuyuan did invite the Five Source Immortal Venerable this time, these nearly ten thousand spirit stones were a private transaction between me and Young Master Lin Heng."

"Oh?"

Lin Heng looked at her with interest. "What kind of deal do you want to make with me?"

Zhu Wushu said with a charming smile, "I heard that Young Master Lin Heng learned exquisite array-building techniques from the Five Elements Immortal Venerable? Especially the Spirit Restoration Array, which was even used as a reward for the so-called Immortal Ranking?"

Her purpose is already obvious.

Lin Heng responded with a relaxed smile: "The Dark Crow Fairy of the Dark Sect wouldn't need a Spirit Restoration Array to aid her cultivation, would she? Why waste so many spirit stones? With your looks and talent, getting into the top five of the Immortal Beauty Ranking shouldn't be a problem."

"Forget it, I'm not interested in empty titles like the 'Fairy Beauty Ranking'."

Zhu Wushu smiled and shook his head. "Besides, I practice the Dark Sect's techniques. What use would a Spirit Restoration Array, which gathers spiritual energy, be?"

"What does the Dark Raven Fairy mean?"

Lin Heng narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Young Master Lin Heng has also witnessed the splendor of Raoxian City."

Zhu Wushu's black feather trembled slightly, then he raised the corner of his eye and slowly smiled, "Even though our Dark Sect disciples have filled the entire city with dense demonic energy, there are still spaces where spiritual energy exists."

"It would probably take hundreds or even thousands of years for demonic energy to become purer and completely replace spiritual energy."

"Since Young Master Lin Heng can construct a Spirit Restoration Array to gather spiritual energy, why can't he construct an array to gather demonic energy? I believe this shouldn't be a problem for an excellent array builder, right?"

After she finished speaking, Zhu Wushu's eyes, which were filled with a charming smile, stared straight at Lin Heng.

"That's not difficult at all."

Lin Heng nodded slowly.

His reaction surprised Yun Qinghe, who was standing beside him.

Does his master really intend to cooperate with the Dark Sect?

Zhu Wushu also noticed that Yun Qinghe's expression became serious at this moment.

However, she didn't say anything, because all she cared about was Lin Heng's attitude...

"But the Dark Raven Fairy."

Suddenly, Lin Heng tapped the table lightly with his finger and said, "Although the array you described is similar to the Spirit Restoration Array, and it can probably be constructed, it's just that..."

He deliberately dragged out his words, arousing Zhu Wushu's curiosity.

"Hehe, Young Master Lin Heng, please speak freely." Zhu Wushu nodded to him.

At this moment, Lin Heng slowly said, "Constructing a completely new array requires research and development time and costs."

"Um?"

Zhu Wushu couldn't help but glance at Yun Qinghe, who was standing next to Lin Heng.

The white-clad fairy was just serious a moment ago, but now she seems to be restraining something.

Especially the corners of her mouth, they were almost impossible to suppress...

However, she didn't seem to care much, simply nodding to Lin Heng and saying, "Time, of course I can give you. As for research and development costs... aren't these spirit stones enough?"

"puff!"

Finally, Yun Qinghe couldn't help but laugh out loud under Liu Hun Yu Ji's power.

She was all too familiar with Lin Heng's manner of negotiating deals with people...

"So, my dear husband, your trick of getting spirit stones for nothing... it's all too familiar!"

Immediately afterward, she heard Lin Heng's somewhat helpless voice in her mind: "Since you know that, why don't you restrain yourself a little? We haven't brought these spirit stones back yet."

"Oh! I understand!"

In an instant, Yun Qinghe adjusted her facial expression, becoming serious and aloof.

"Um?"

Zhu Wushu glanced at Yun Qinghe with a puzzled look.

Why does Lin Heng's Daoist partner have such a rich array of expressions?