Qi Tian paused for a moment, then thoughtfully nodded. "That makes sense... However, this visit isn't about spirit stones."
"I have a way to contact the Shadow Assassins. That's what you want, isn't it?" Yu Huan glanced at him. Qi Tian was too straightforward, too easy to understand. Yu Huan could figure out most things about him without him even saying a word.
"If the Palace Master has this contact method, that would be excellent." Qi Tian grinned. "As a side note, may I ask, besides the high-ranking members of the Three Sects, who else knows how to contact the Shadow Assassins?"
"Who else?"
Yu Huan fell silent for a moment. "The most basic condition to contact the Shadow Assassins is that you must be a master of the Divine Realm. They don't bother with anyone below the Divine Realm, no matter their level. Even if you manage to contact them, the Shadow Assassins will leave as soon as they see you. So, you must be at least in the Divine Realm to contact them."
"Got it."
This was good news. He could use it as bargaining material for Lin Xiao.
"Also, the Shadow Assassins won't even spare a glance for anything less than ten spirit stones as payment," Yu Huan continued. "So, you must have spirit stones."
"It seems I meet all the conditions?"
Qi Tian rubbed his nose. It was too easy to meet them. Wouldn't that mean there were many people with such qualifications?
"Qi Tian, if there's nothing else, you may leave now."
Yu Huan's expression darkened. This kid was showing off his wealth to her! He himself wouldn't be able to produce so many spirit stones on demand. Only someone like Qi Tian, the young master of a sect, could afford to be so extravagant.
"Oh, right, Vice Palace Master." Qi Tian didn't pick up on the hint that she wanted him to leave. He continued on his own, "Do you think it's possible that someone within the Misty Immortal Palace wants to make a move on Lin Xiao?"
"What are you talking about?"
Yu Huan's face grew even more displeased. As the Vice Palace Master, she cared most about the conduct of her Immortal Palace disciples!
Disciples of the Immortal Palace could openly express dissatisfaction, challenge others, or even fight, but they were absolutely forbidden from resorting to trickery or using improper means for improper ends.
Anyone who disobeyed would be immediately expelled from the Immortal Palace.
Just like Di Qing, he had been expelled.
"I'm just saying, it's one possibility." Qi Tian finally noticed Yu Huan's murderous glare and quickly added, "I'll also be visiting the Heavenly Master Dao later to inquire about this. I'm just acting on someone's behalf... Vice Palace Master, please don't be angry?"
Qi Tian felt that since he started associating with Lin Xiao, the best skill he had learned in all these days was adaptability.
In the past, he was arrogant and talented, with very few people worthy of his attention, certainly not more than could be counted on one hand.
But in recent days, he had come to realize something clearly.
Among the younger generation, Lin Xiao was an anomaly. He was no match for Lin Xiao and had been beaten by Lin Xiao several times. To avoid unnecessary physical suffering, he learned to advance and retreat.
He felt he had grown, and he had grown quickly, enough to surprise everyone.
"Hmph!"
Yu Huan said coldly, "If you haven't reached the Divine Realm, you can't possibly know about the Shadow Assassins. So, if you want to suspect someone, go chat with the other elders of our Misty Immortal Palace."