Chapter 140: The First Trial and the Tree’s Coreflame

The moment Yi Xing finished speaking, Bai He was utterly shocked.

This... he absolutely did not want that.

Mo Zhu had repeatedly hinted that the person Ye Shiyuan liked was him.

If Yi Xing really arranged someone for him to dual cultivate with, given Ye Shiyuan’s temperament who knew if he might fall into darkness again.

Bai He’s fragile heart really couldn’t take that.

He let out a dry laugh and grabbed Yi Xing’s hand.

"Master, I’m just curious... I don’t actually want that! Master, you can’t just casually find someone for me."

"Of course I wouldn’t just find someone at random. You are my disciple, how could just anyone be worthy of you? Since that’s the case, when you meet someone suitable, let Master know, and I will decide for you."

Bai He asked curiously, "Then, Master... what if that person doesn’t like me?"

"How could anyone not like you? Xiaobai, anyone Master favors will naturally be liked by others."

Yi Xing didn’t seem worried about this at all.

Bai He was speechless, why was Yi Xing so confident in him?

Truthfully, he himself didn’t have much confidence.

"Alright, go back and rest. Don’t forget about Sky Cutting Sword’s trial. Master should be leaving now."

"Then... goodbye, Master."

"Mm, goodbye."

After seeing Yi Xing off, Bai He had originally been in a good mood, but suddenly the Sky Cutting Sword appeared on its own without his command.

Bai He’s fingers trembled slightly as he received Sky Cutting Sword’s first command—its first trial.

His face filled with distress.

The days ahead were going to keep him very busy.

Bai He returned with a troubled expression.

Xu Feng couldn’t help but tease him a little.

"Master, did Grandmaster scold you?"

"Who got scolded? I’m just a bit unhappy. Shiyuan, come here, I have something to tell you."

Ye Shiyuan possessed the Dawnmaker Sword, so Bai He thought some things might be similar.

Ye Shiyuan walked over slowly, his gaze slightly deepened.

"Master, what instructions do you have?"

Bai He pointed to the seat in front of him. "Sit first. Let’s talk slowly."

"Alright."

After Ye Shiyuan sat down, Bai He placed the Sky Cutting Sword on the table and said patiently, "I’ve received Sky Cutting Sword’s first trial and it’s to find the Nuwa Stone."

Ye Shiyuan frowned slightly, he then picked up the Sky Cutting Sword, and glanced at it. "It does indeed require the Nuwa Stone. When does Master plan to depart?"

What was the Nuwa Stone?

It was nothing more than a treasure used to awaken divine weapons.

Although Bai He’s Sky Cutting Sword was far sharper than ordinary weapons, it had followed Bai He for years and had rarely been used, which was precisely why it now required the Nuwa Stone.

"Will you come with me?"

"The Nuwa Stone is in Jurchen Manor. It is the manor’s most treasured heirloom and will not be lent out easily."

Bai He had originally thought this would be a simple matter.

"Then if I ask my Senior Brother to write a letter, would that not work either?"

Ye Shiyuan shook his head. "Jurchen Manor does not give face to anyone. Even Grandmaster Yi Xing may not necessarily be granted that favor."

What?

Bai He instantly deflated like a punctured balloon. "Then what should I do? Does that mean there’s no way at all?"

"It’s not entirely impossible. Jurchen Manor values rare medicinal herbs the most. As long as Master can offer them something they want, they may not refuse to lend it to you."

Medicinal herbs?

"Would the herbs from Medicine Hall’s side work?"

Ye Shiyuan shook his head. "Probably not."

Bai He thought for a moment, then took something out. "Then what about this?"

It was small shaped miniature of a tree that was surrounded by a faint layer of spiritual energy.

It looked so beautiful.

Its entire form was a light green.

Ye Shiyuan examined it carefully and a thought suddenly arose in his mind.

However, since he had never seen such an item before, he didn’t dare confirm what exactly Bai He was holding.

"Master, what is this?"

Bai He raised his brows slightly and lowered his voice. "I heard... this is called the Tree’s Coreflame."

Because in this world, such an item only existed in legends, Bai He had kept it hidden ever since receiving it as a reward and never telling anyone.

"The Tree’s Coreflame?" It matched exactly what Ye Shiyuan had been thinking, yet he still couldn’t believe it was truly the Tree’s Coreflame.

"For Master to actually possess this... if the people of Jurchen Manor see it, they will definitely be shocked."

Ye Shiyuan phrased it mildly.

Shocked?

Jurchen Manor would probably hand over the Nuwa Stone without hesitation just to obtain the Tree’s Coreflame.

"So that means this will work."

"Mm."

Not only would it work, it would leave Jurchen Manor with no reason to refuse.

Bai He slapped the table and spoke seriously and decisively, "We leave tomorrow. Shiyuan, I’ll go pack. Go inform Xiao Feng, I’m heading out first."

Bai He quickly returned to his room, feeling delighted.

He hadn’t expected to pass his first trial so easily.

"Host, I’ve realized your brain doesn’t work very well."

Mo Zhu spoke bluntly.

Bai He had been happy, but upon hearing this, his smile froze instantly.

He shot the black ball an angry glare.

"What did you just say?!"

"Host, this is the Tree’s Coreflame."

"I know it’s the Tree’s Coreflame, but what use is it to me? For it to function, it needs seeds of other rare medicinal herbs. Do I have any?"

Bai He didn’t!

For him, this thing was practically useless.

Mo Zhu was immediately rendered speechless and unable to argue with him.

"Host, you could give it to Ye Shiyuan."

Bai He narrowed his eyes and stared at Mo Zhu. "So this thing wasn’t actually meant as a reward for me at all, you just wanted to use my hand to give it to Ye Shiyuan?"