Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 570 - 287: Targeted

After a moment, Hongyi’s expression suddenly changed, as if he had realized some thorny problem, and he couldn’t help but blurt out:

"Acting in this way, wouldn’t it alert the enemy?"

It must be known that if Gu Yuntao noticed a Divine Sense at the Nascent Soul Level secretly spying, he would surely become vigilant immediately, making subsequent plans wickedly difficult to implement.

"No worries."

Nine Nether Elder spoke confidently, "I deliberately concealed my Divine Sense aura. Even if he is aware, he would only think it was some Fourth Rank Divine Sense adept at concealing and detection."

At this point, Nine Nether Elder paused slightly, and then slowly continued:

"He might even mistakenly believe that someone from the Seed Puppet Sect has made a move."

"That’s good to know."

Hongyi nodded and exhaled a sigh of relief.

Right at that moment.

With a creak, the box’s door slowly opened, and Xu Ping strode in.

"Fellow Daoist Hong, it’s been a while."

Xu Ping immediately greeted him with a smile.

He appeared relaxed and natural on the surface, but inwardly he was intensely alert, always mindful of the atmosphere in the box and Hongyi’s every move.

As soon as he stepped in, he had already secretly surveyed the surroundings to ensure there were no potential threats.

Hongyi stood up to greet him, with a smile on his face, saying:

"Fellow Daoist Xu, please have a seat! Meeting here in Wind Country today is truly a rare coincidence."

After Xu Ping took his seat, they began to chat casually.

The atmosphere seemed relaxed and amicable, but each harbored concerns within, tacitly avoiding asking each other why they were in Wind Country.

After chatting for a while, Hongyi felt the moment was ripe, and he gently placed down the teacup he had been playing with, his expression gradually becoming serious.

His eyes lit as he gazed at Xu Ping and slowly spoke:

"Fellow Daoist Xu, to be honest, I specifically sought you here to discuss an important matter."

"Fellow Daoist Hong, feel free to speak."

Xu Ping maintained a calm demeanor outwardly, a faint smile gracing his face, giving an impression of steadiness.

Yet in truth, he quietly exhaled a breath of relief.

Since entering the box, he had been speculating about Hongyi’s intentions.

Upon hearing that there was a matter to discuss, he thought that Hongyi likely hadn’t come merely for him, which offered him some reassurance.

Hongyi put down the teacup once again, his expression growing increasingly solemn:

"Since Fellow Daoist Xu is attending this auction, you must be aware of the highlight of the auction—the near Fourth Rank Soul Nourishing Wood."

"Unfortunately, I couldn’t manage to secure it in the end."

Xu Ping nodded slightly, indicating for him to continue.

"This near Fourth Rank Soul Nourishing Wood is extremely important to me, concerning my major cultivation efforts."

"So, this time I ventured to ask, hoping Fellow Daoist Xu could help me reclaim it." Hongyi said earnestly.

"Compete for the near Fourth Rank Soul Nourishing Wood?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping’s brows slightly furrowed, and he began to ponder silently.

To successfully bid on the near Fourth Rank Soul Nourishing Wood was no small feat, whether in wealth or strength. The cultivator who did so is likely no ordinary person, and attempting to contend would inevitably carry risks.

Moreover, there stands a Nascent Soul Stage expert behind Hongyi.

If the association with Hongyi lasts too long and inadvertently reveals something to that Nascent Soul expert, that would spell significant trouble.

However, Xu Ping did not immediately refuse. Instead, he asked calmly:

"Fellow Daoist Hong didn’t succeed in the auction, so do you know who holds the near Fourth Rank Soul Nourishing Wood now?"

"In the hands of Gu Yuntao." Hongyi replied without hesitation.

"So, it really is him!"

Upon hearing this answer, Xu Ping couldn’t help his mouth twitch slightly, a trace of helplessness flashing across his face.

He hadn’t outright refused earlier because he vaguely worried the near Fourth Rank Soul Nourishing Wood might have been acquired by Gu Yuntao.

Unexpectedly, the situation he least wanted to see had indeed occurred.

"This makes it quite difficult!"

Xu Ping instantly felt a headache coming on.

Hongyi is his long-time friend and has a Nascent Soul expert as support.

While Gu Yuntao has sent him an oath of alliance, making them comrades who fight alongside one another and have often aided him in the past.

Naturally, he wished for them not to end up in conflict.

After pondering for a moment, Xu Ping decided to tell the truth.

"Fellow Daoist Hong, to be frank, Gu Yuntao is a dear friend of mine."

"His prowess is extraordinary, even ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators might find it challenging to deal with him."

"I hope Fellow Daoist Hong considers our long-standing friendship and lets him go for once."

Xu Ping cupped his hands earnestly, thoroughly explaining the importance of the situation.

"This person is actually a friend of yours?"

Upon hearing this, Hongyi’s brows instantly furrowed tightly.

He originally thought Xu Ping might help him resolve the obstacle of Gu Yuntao and smoothly acquire the near Fourth Rank Soul Nourishing Wood, yet never expected their relationship to be so deep.

With the sudden turn of events, he found himself in a bind, momentarily unsure of how to proceed.

Amid the stalemate, Hongyi’s expression suddenly shifted, and a peculiar gleam quickly flashed in his eyes.

Then, he laughed heartily:

"So Gu Yuntao is Fellow Daoist Xu’s friend. In that case, I shan’t insist on the near Fourth Rank Soul Nourishing Wood and will let it go!"

"Then, many thanks to Fellow Daoist Hong for being so generous!"

Upon hearing this, surprise and gratitude flickered in Xu Ping’s eyes.