During Gao Yang’s sound transmission, Li Ji’an’s Divine Sense constantly envelops him, feeling his eagerness and sincerity.

Upon hearing that the place for exploration is in the Black Water Swamp, he is already moved.

Whether it’s to help Gugu refine a Sacred Beast Pill, which requires capturing an Illusory Moon Glaze Snake in the Black Water Swamp, or to prepare for refining a Crystal Condensing Pill in the next life, which also requires a trip to the Black Water Swamp to find a Pure Lotus Seedpod.

Moreover, the Black Water Swamp is renowned in the Celestial Cyan Domain for opportunities, countless Loose Cultivators from Celestial Origin Province and Dao Source State rely on the opportunities below the Black Water Swamp to rise against the odds. The risks of exploration have been mostly clarified, and dangerous areas are clearly marked.

Additionally, the auction at Nine Yang Immortal City won’t be held for several months, so there’s plenty of time.

Thinking of this, Li Ji’an sends sound transmission indicating he can discuss details further.

Gao Yang is overjoyed: "Senior, please."

Li Ji’an follows his lead towards Spirit Village Mansion.

Only Zhu Qi is momentarily confused: "Senior..."

"Little friend, please wait for a while, I’ll speak to you after I’m out," Li Ji’an has not forgotten his promise.

"Yes, yes, Senior, you go ahead," Zhu Qi feels slightly reassured.

Before long, Li Ji’an follows Gao Yang to the Spirit Village Mansion.

But instead of entering the main hall of the Spirit Village Mansion, they turn to the side courtyard’s Dharma Protection Hall.

The Dharma Protection Hall is Wu Weixiong’s ground, and along the way, the guards are very polite to Gao Yang, presumably instructed by Wu Weixiong.

"Brother Wu!" Gao Yang happily greets Wu Weixiong upon entering the hall.

Wu Weixiong immediately senses Li Ji’an, showing a trace of doubt on his face. With his Foundation Establishment late-stage Divine Sense, he cannot perceive Li Ji’an’s disguise technique.

"Senior, this is Spirit Village’s Dharma Protector, Wu Weixiong!" Seeing Wu Weixiong’s doubt, Gao Yang immediately introduces.

Wu Weixiong is delighted upon hearing this. Being addressed as senior by Gao Yang means at least a Fake Pill True Man, which explains why his sensing doesn’t detect the disguise.

"Wu greets True Man, may I know how to address the True Man?" Wu Weixiong, experienced in dealing with storms and having connections with Ten Thousand Laws Palace, doesn’t show the excessive reverence typical Loose Cultivators display towards Core Formation True Men.

"No need for titles, let’s discuss the opportunity. What do you need me to do? What are the risks involved? If the risks are uncontrollable, just pretend you haven’t seen me," Li Ji’an waves his hand, speaking straightforwardly.

"Hahaha, True Man is straightforward, please." Wu Weixiong laughs heartily, leading Li Ji’an into the inner room.

Gao Yang watches with increasing satisfaction.

Inside the inner room, Wu Weixiong first instructs servants to serve them tea.

Then, calmly says, "This opportunity was discovered by Brother Gao’s group of five, however Wu, being esteemed by Brother Gao, is hosting this exploration. I can affirm to True Man that the location is not within the restricted area. Precisely because of this, cultivators often pass by there, and no one knows when others might discover it, hence the urgency to gather hands."

"Hmm." Li Ji’an nods in satisfaction.

The restricted area within the Black Water Swamp is near the Illusory Phantom Forest’s forbidden land, where poison gas spreads, and even True Men might succumb to the toxins. Moreover, there are unpredictable illusion realms, entering it as a True Pill Master means facing high risk.

"As for True Man’s duty... mainly to break the ancient restrictions. If True Man trusts Wu, guarding outside after breaking the restriction is optional, but if distributing opportunity, one less share is needed." Wu Weixiong stated frankly.

"I can accept that." Li Ji’an is relieved of any concerns.

Having experienced two lifetimes, he has entered several ancient cave mansions and tombs; Li Ji’an holds a favorable view of this world’s ancient cave mansion relics, encountering no countermeasures.

However, the cave mansions entered are within Sect relics, lacking reasons for setup with deadly traps.

As for tombs, they are part of Fallen Dragon Ridge Desert tombs.

During ancient times, those should have been ordinary Spiritual Qi places, mostly frequented by Loose Cultivators, with posthumous tombs bearing no great malice, even specifically leaving behind inheritances.

For the Black Water Swamp, based on recent years’ information, it should have been filled with Spiritual Qi during ancient times, with many Immortal Race Sect relics.

Some family tombs are not as safe.

With his current Fake Pill strength and Spirit Talisman trump cards, he feels he has sufficient protection against non-forbidden zones. What’s more, it’s unnecessary.

If the other side acquires Tier Three spiritual materials, even if insufficiently distributed, he can easily trade with Spirit Stones.

Seeing Li Ji’an nod, both Wu Weixiong and Gao Yang feel delighted.

They really don’t want to delay any longer.

"Since True Man is interested, please allow Wu to witness True Man’s strength. After all, we are choosing mutually." Wu Weixiong stated bluntly.

"Of course!" Li Ji’an removes his Breath Concealment technique, unleashing his Fake Pill Magical Power.

"Great! With this, we are sufficient to break the restriction!" Gao Yang is overjoyed.

"Moreover, I must let True Man know in advance, if sincerely wanting to explore opportunities together, unity and cooperation are required, at least with no greed or backstabbing. Thus, we still need to sign a Blood Contract, sworn within. It includes a confidentiality agreement, and also forbids harboring malicious intent. Can True Man agree?" Wu Weixiong further requested.

Matching gazes with Wu Weixiong’s fearless eyes and comparing with the slightly uneasy Gao Yang, Li Ji’an understands why Wu Weixiong is overseeing this matter.

This kind of courage is indeed rare.

"Yes!" Li Ji’an nods in agreement.