After all, this matter really wasn't his doing; it was Fang Yuan who did it.
Liu Chen felt no guilt in his heart; he had merely gained some benefits from the collapsed Eighty-Eight True Yang Building, picking up some things that other Gu Masters didn't want.
It was as if those items were destroyed by the Great Same Wind, making him a paragon of diligence and thrift.
"Oh? It really has nothing to do with you?" Lang Ya Earth Spirit's tone carried a hint of suspicion.
Liu Chen quickly nodded and explained, "Of course it has nothing to do with me! That was Giant Sun Immortal Venerable's immortal gu house; even if I had the guts, I wouldn't have the ability!"
Lang Ya Earth Spirit fell silent for a moment, thinking to himself.
The inheritor of Thieving Heaven Demon Venerable toppled Giant Sun Immortal Venerable's Eighty-Eight True Yang Building; it would be best if all these Human Race people just died fighting each other.
Lang Ya Earth Spirit didn't press further.
This inheritor of Thieving Heaven Demon Venerable was best at deceiving people; only a ghost would believe him.
He then turned the topic back to the Immortal Gu recipe: "Haha, alright, even if you didn't knock it down, then this subsequent Immortal Gu recipe, it wouldn't be to curry favor with Old Immortal, would it? If so, then just bring it out."
Liu Chen smiled and said, "Master, I didn't intend to use this Immortal Gu recipe to make you happy.
I want to use it as proof to borrow an immortal gu from you."
"A rank seven Immortal Gu recipe, and you only want to borrow an immortal gu from me? This Immortal Gu recipe of yours, it wouldn't be incomplete, would it?" Lang Ya Earth Spirit looked at Liu Chen with a face full of suspicion, a hint of distrust in his eyes.
Seeing this, Liu Chen quickly explained, "This Immortal Gu recipe is naturally complete and genuine.
If it were incomplete, I could simply give this Immortal Gu recipe to Master.
However, the immortal gu I want to borrow..."
He deliberately created suspense, piquing Lang Ya Earth Spirit's interest.
"Oh? Then what immortal gu do you want to borrow? Tell me." Lang Ya Earth Spirit was clearly intrigued, but he didn't agree immediately; instead, he counter-questioned Liu Chen.
After all, having been tricked several times before, Earth Spirit was much more cautious now.
"I didn't say I wanted to exchange this immortal gu; I just want to borrow it for a few days, and you'll also get an Immortal Gu recipe.
Isn't this killing two birds with one stone and making everyone happy?" Liu Chen quickly explained, his tone somewhat anxious, as if afraid the other party would misunderstand his intentions.
However, Lang Ya Earth Spirit was completely unmoved by Liu Chen's words.
He snorted coldly and said unceremoniously, "Hmph, I don't believe you! You're a very bad fellow! Who knows if you'll borrow and never return?" Clearly, Lang Ya Earth Spirit was skeptical of Liu Chen's credibility.
Facing Lang Ya Earth Spirit's doubts, Liu Chen didn't lose heart.
He thought for a moment and then said, "Then how about this: I'll borrow it for a month, and I guarantee I won't leave Lang Ya Blessed Land.
Will that be acceptable?" Liu Chen's proposal was clearly well-thought-out; he hoped to alleviate Lang Ya Earth Spirit's concerns this way.
Hearing Liu Chen's words, Lang Ya Earth Spirit finally felt a little moved, but he was still uneasy, so he pressed further, "Can you really guarantee you won't leave Lang Ya Blessed Land?"
Seeing this, Liu Chen nodded vigorously, swearing, "I absolutely guarantee it!
If I violate the agreement, you can take back the Immortal Gu at any time, and I will compensate you for your losses."
Seeing Liu Chen's resolve, Lang Ya Earth Spirit reluctantly agreed to his request, but he still cautioned uneasily, "That's more like it, but don't play any tricks!
Also, quickly hand over the rest of the Immortal Gu recipe to Old Immortal!" With that, Lang Ya Earth Spirit extended his hand, clearly urging Liu Chen to quickly hand over the Immortal Gu recipe.
Liu Chen didn't dare to delay.
He quickly pulled out the paper recording the rest of the Immortal Gu recipe from his embrace and respectfully handed it to Lang Ya Earth Spirit, saying, "Here, Master, please take a look."
"And you said the collapse of the Eighty-Eight True Yang Building had nothing to do with you?
This immortal gu's refinement method clearly requires the power of the Eighty-Eight True Yang Building!
Do you think Old Immortal can't refine it without the Eighty-Eight True Yang Building? Hmph!" After reading the rest of the Immortal Gu recipe, Lang Ya Earth Spirit's face instantly turned extremely grim.
He glared at Liu Chen.
Seeing this, Liu Chen calmly explained, "Master, I managed to get this Immortal Gu recipe with great difficulty!
It's called 'Calamity Beckoning' and was refined by Fairy Mo Yao of Spirit Affinity House to help her lover, Bo Qing, overcome myriad tribulations.
Now, this immortal gu has fallen into the hands of a Strength Path Gu Immortal."
"You actually let that Strength Path Gu Immortal go?
Do you know he had a rank seven immortal gu on him!
To let him leave so easily, don't you feel it's a pity?" Lang Ya Earth Spirit looked at him suspiciously and questioned, "Moreover, I see that the relationship between him and you doesn't seem ordinary; could it be that he's your accomplice?"
Liu Chen quickly shook his head and explained, "Master, you've misunderstood; he is absolutely not my accomplice.
We just have some common interests in certain aspects, but that doesn't mean we're in the same group.
As for that rank seven immortal gu, while it is indeed very precious, I feel some things are more important than it."
Lang Ya Earth Spirit was clearly not satisfied with his explanation.
He snorted coldly and said, "Hmph, you certainly can talk.
However, since you've said so, I won't press further.
Just, don't lose this heavenly essence treasure imperial lotus again."
Upon hearing this, Liu Chen's heart rejoiced.
He quickly reached out his hand and said to Lang Ya Earth Spirit, "Master, rest assured, I will definitely cherish this heavenly essence treasure imperial lotus."
Lang Ya Earth Spirit, seeing this, helplessly waved his hand.
The heavenly essence treasure imperial lotus, as if pulled by an invisible force, slowly flew to Liu Chen's front.
Seeing this, Liu Chen dared not delay in the slightest.
He quickly reached out and caught the Immortal Gu, then swiftly placed it into his immortal aperture.
As the heavenly essence treasure imperial lotus entered his immortal aperture, a rich aura of immortal essence immediately surged like a tide, rapidly replenishing his previously consumed immortal essence.
At the same time, Liu Chen did not forget to hand over Gu As Before immortal gu to Lang Ya Earth Spirit.
He took out the Gu As Before immortal gu from his immortal aperture and unhesitatingly handed it to Lang Ya Earth Spirit.
After receiving the Gu As Before immortal gu, Lang Ya Earth Spirit examined it carefully, then nodded in satisfaction.
Next, without a word, he directly put the Gu As Before immortal gu into his embrace and turned to leave.
"Master, are you leaving already?" Liu Chen asked, somewhat surprised.
Lang Ya Earth Spirit said without looking back, "Remember, don't wander around the Blessed Land, or don't blame me for being impolite to you." With that, his figure vanished instantly like a ghost.