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“Wei Chenzi, perhaps we can control him, torture him for information. Maybe he will?”
Faced with Shaohou's suggestion, Wei Chen felt a sense of speechlessness.
“Enough. It's rare to improve Mental Strength. If he gives me just one wrong answer, I could be done for.”
“Alright, don't ask me anymore. When we were in the Endless Divine Realm, weren't you used to giving orders? You handle this matter yourself. I'll just lend you a hand; the thinking part is up to you.” Shaohou shrugged, somewhat helpless.
Wei Chen thought about it; it was indeed strange for someone like Shaohou, a swordsman, to be asked to think.
After some contemplation, Wei Chen looked at the smug Dongfang Ming and smiled, “Brother Dongfang, is there a Cultivation Method in your world that can enhance Mental Strength?”
“Of course there is,” Dongfang Ming nodded slightly, both modest and proud.
Wei Chen and Dongfang Ming bowed deeply to each other and said, “Brother Dongfang, could you teach me?”
Dongfang Ming was taken aback, as were Shaohou and Dugu. They never expected that Wei Chen would make such a request!
For anyone, that kind of request was nearly impossible; after all, would someone reveal their most treasured skills?
It was truly bizarre for Wei Chen to make such a request; it not only put others in an awkward position but also himself.
After a moment of silence, Dongfang Ming asked, “Wei Chen, do you really want to learn?”
“If Brother Dongfang is willing to part with it, I’m ready to offer something in exchange. For example, my seal?” Wei Chen looked at Dongfang Ming calmly, waiting for his response.
Indeed, Dongfang Ming's expression changed dramatically. He looked at Wei Chen with excitement and asked eagerly, “Wei Chen, are you serious?”
"Absolutely, as long as you tell me your strongest Mental Strength Cultivation Method, I will give you that seal. Moreover, I can guarantee that your Mental Strength Cultivation Method will only be shared between me and Shaohou, and will never be passed on to anyone else," Wei Chen declared earnestly.
Dongfang Ming clearly showed great interest. After pretending to ponder for a moment, he said, "Brother Wei Chen, in our world, the methods of Mental Strength cultivation have different levels, and what I practice is the highest grade. In fact, my Mental Strength enhancement Cultivation Method is not as precious as your seal; I cannot deny this."
Hearing Dongfang Ming's words, Wei Chen felt a bit strange. Why was this fellow being so sincere?
It shouldn't be like this!
"Brother Wei Chen, I believe you are a trustworthy person. I will give you my Mental Strength Cultivation Method now; you can analyze it yourself and you will surely see my sincerity. I am very interested in your seal and am willing to make an exchange."
Dongfang Ming thought that since sharing it with Wei Chen and Shaohou wouldn't be a big deal, given their talents, how could they possibly surpass him in Mental Strength? That was impossible.
Soon enough, a complete Mental Strength Cultivation Method was transmitted into Wei Chen's Sea of Consciousness.
Wei Chen immediately sat cross-legged on the ground and carefully sorted through the Mental Strength Cultivation Method. After going through it once, his mood became somewhat heavy.
"Damn, Dongfang Ming actually gave me a complete and unaltered Mental Strength Cultivation Method?"
Wei Chen truly didn't know what to do. He had expected that Dongfang Ming would take the opportunity to provide some low-grade or incomplete version, or something altered that could potentially harm someone...
But contrary to Wei Chen's expectations, Dongfang Ming had actually offered a high-quality genuine item!
Wei Chen found himself in a dilemma; it was a good deal. Dongfang Ming had put forth his chips first—genuine chips at that. What excuse did he have left not to bring out the Reprint?
Integrity is the most fundamental principle of being human.
What would Wei Chen do?
Shaohou and Dugu watched Wei Chen with eager eyes. They saw him sitting on the ground, meditating, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, and they couldn't help but wonder if Dongfang Ming had given him a fake.
Dongfang Ming furrowed his brows, thinking that perhaps Wei Chen had encountered a problem in his cultivation.
The three of them were waiting for Wei Chen's affirmative or negative response, which would have significant implications. In fact, it could determine Dongfang Ming's life or death.
"What should I do? What should I do?" Wei Chen was sweating profusely. He absolutely would not give up his Reprint; he had merely been testing the waters. Who would have thought that Dongfang Ming would take it seriously, putting him in a difficult position?
"Dongfang Ming wants my Reprint, but there's no way that's happening. No matter what, the Reprint is an artifact from the Ancient World. Even if it can't exert much power on the Witch Clan continent, I will never part with it. I have already bonded with the Reprint through blood; it's no joke—it's my heart and soul! How could I give it away?"
Wei Chen thought to himself, "This Mental Strength Cultivation Method is indeed powerful, but it can't possibly be Dongfang Ming's strongest method. If I hold onto this point, I can back out."
With that thought, Wei Chen slowly opened his eyes and looked coldly at Dongfang Ming. "Dongfang Ming, are you trying to fool me with this kind of trash? I just attempted to cultivate it a moment ago, and the operation was not smooth at all. That proves your Cultivation Method is of low quality. Since your Ancestral Realm focuses on cultivating Mental Strength, I don't believe your Mental Strength Cultivation Method could be this poor."
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Ming was taken aback. "Wei Chen, brother, did you really manage to run through that Cultivation Method in such a short time?"
"That's right. If it weren't so, how could I know its grade?" Wei Chen replied lightly.
Dongfang Ming said earnestly, "Wei Chen, brother, that's not how it works. What I just gave you is definitely among the top three in my Ancestral Realm."
"Oh? Top three? So that means it's just third place? What I want is not some top three but the strongest Cultivation Method! My seal is the strongest artifact in my Ancestral Realm; your Ancestral Realm is inherently inferior to ours. I'm offering my strongest artifact while you only present a third-rate Mental Strength Cultivation Method... Heh heh, Brother Dongfang, do you think that's fair?"
Hearing Wei Chen's words made Dongfang Ming feel slightly awkward. He lowered his head for a moment before looking back at Wei Chen and said, "Wei Chen, brother, it's not that I'm unwilling; it's just that the strongest Mental Strength Cultivation Method is truly a family secret!"
"Oh? Well, I'm not angry either; my seal is the foundation of our world. How could I casually give it to outsiders?" Wei Chen countered firmly. Now that he clearly understood that Dongfang Ming had an even stronger Mental Strength enhancement Cultivation Method in hand, he would not give up.
Although the Mental Strength enhancement Cultivation Method that Dongfang Ming had provided earlier was already quite good, what Wei Chen needed was the best.
He temporarily set aside his thoughts. If Dongfang Ming truly revealed the best Mental Strength enhancement Cultivation Method, what would he do? Would he really give away the Reprint as promised?
No matter what kind of agreement he reached with Dongfang Ming, preserving the Reprint was the top priority.
Shaohou and Dugu stared coldly at Dongfang Ming, applying immense pressure on him.
Dongfang Ming gritted his teeth and said, "Then I’ll take the risk. I hope you, as a Peak Expert of this world, can keep your word."
A brand new Mental Strength enhancement Cultivation Method entered Wei Chen's Sea of Consciousness.
Wei Chen briefly reviewed it and was pleasantly surprised to find that this Mental Strength enhancement Cultivation Method was indeed much stronger than the previous one.
"Wei Chen, this Mental Strength enhancement Cultivation Method is the strongest I know of. If you're still not satisfied, then I have nothing more to say." Dongfang Ming felt that Wei Chen might try to back out. Since he had already made his contribution in the transaction, he could only hope that the other party would not go back on their word; otherwise, it would be a huge loss.
However, Dongfang Ming also consoled himself that even if Wei Chen did not give him that seal, he wouldn’t lose too much. The Mental Strength enhancement Cultivation Method was not easy to cultivate, and entering the Right Holy Academy on Witch Clan's Great Land to learn powerful Witch Clan Secret Techniques was the right path.
Wei Chen nodded and smiled, "Thank you, Brother Dongfang. I really like this Mental Strength enhancement Cultivation Method. With this help, my Mental Strength should improve significantly in a short time."
"Mental Strength enhancement is a gradual process, Brother Wei Chen. I advise you not to rush it; otherwise, there is a risk of Going Astray. This Mental Strength enhancement Cultivation Method has no flaws; it has been perfected through countless generations of modifications in my family. Taking it step by step will prevent any issues. If you force your cultivation, something might go wrong," Dongfang Ming said seriously as he looked at Wei Chen.
Wei Chen felt increasingly irritated inside. If only Dongfang Ming still harbored intentions to kill him; that would be easier. Now with three against one, they could easily take down Dongfang Ming and eliminate the threat.
However, since Dongfang Ming had given Wei Chen the best Mental Strength enhancement Cultivation Method, could Wei Chen still act against him?
"This is just ridiculous. Is Dongfang Ming mentally unstable? How could he possibly reveal the Mental Strength enhancement Cultivation Method to me?"
"Does he really think that entering the Right Holy Academy requires an assessment of Mental Strength? Does he have high hopes? Has he stopped seeing me and Shaohou as threats?"
"Considering the relationship I have displayed with the nominal Young Master of the Yang Residence, I must seem like someone worth currying favor with in Dongfang Ming's eyes, right?"
Wei Chen felt helpless. What was he supposed to do now? Dongfang Ming had not brought up the matter of the Reprint again, leaving Wei Chen without any reason to turn hostile.
Since Dongfang Ming had not mentioned the Reprint, Wei Chen was happy to play dumb. He looked at Dongfang Ming and smiled, "I will gradually cultivate my skills. If Shaohou and I can enter the Right Holy Academy, you will be our great benefactor."
At that moment, Wei Chen passed on the Mental Strength Enhancement Cultivation Method to Shaohou. As Shaohou practiced swordsmanship, he needed strong Mental Strength to support him. With such a good resource available, Wei Chen wouldn't keep it to himself. Naturally, he also shared a copy with Dugu.
"Wei Chenzi, this Mental Strength Enhancement Cultivation Method is quite powerful. But you promised to exchange it for the Reprint; what are you going to do now?" Shaohou asked through a sound transmission.
"Just drag it out. If he doesn't bring it up, I'll pretend I don't know anything."
"What if he asks for it directly?"
"Then what else is there to do? Just kill him. I can't just hand over the Reprint, can I? Besides, when the selection for the Right Holy Academy comes around, he'll realize he's been deceived; the Right Holy Academy doesn't even assess Mental Strength. Until then, the best outcome would be for him to have some kind of accident and die without us being too involved. Honestly, I'm a bit reluctant to take action against him right now."
What the Demon God said was true; Wei Chen was too merciful! If a more ruthless character had obtained the Mental Strength Enhancement Cultivation Method, would Dongfang Ming still have a chance at life?
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