To be frank, Ding Yun was still a bit bewildered at this moment, as she hadn't expected this golden finger to be able to read the Supreme Refinement Divine Technique from her soul.
This secret technique, even in the primeval universe, was considered a mid-to-high-tier art.
She had been cultivating this very secret technique with her soul.
Even if she possessed the capability and had some better soul refinement methods in her possession, she hadn't switched because this secret technique possessed a characteristic that no other soul refinement method had: its applicability.
This soul refinement technique could be used in all worlds.
Souls cultivated by it were also compatible with all worlds.
Whether it was a world of cultivation, a world of demonic arts, a world of magic, a world of witchcraft, or other worlds where magic had waned, it worked the same way everywhere.
This was because the soul is fundamental; wherever there is life, there is a soul. Souls from different worlds inherently bear the imprint of their origin world. Upon entering another world, they would inevitably be repelled. The core principle of this Supreme Refinement Divine Technique lies in its ability to cleanse the world imprint on the soul, allowing it to enter other worlds in a pure, unattached state. Even if it became tainted with a world's imprint, it could be quickly cleansed upon returning.
For Ding Yun, who frequently traveled between different worlds, the importance of this secret technique was self-evident.
Now, this secret technique had been read by the golden finger without her knowledge. While it might not cause any major adverse effects, it was still quite displeasing. After all, it was one thing to willingly share something, and another thing entirely to have it extracted under false pretenses.
With this thought, Ding Yun immediately made a note in her consciousness chip, planning to vent her frustrations about this particular function once she had the time.
Only then did she continue to read the contents of the group chat.
She saw the Nine-Tailed Demon Queen and Chang'e of the Moon expressing their desire for this secret technique. Through this, she also perceived a significant drawback of this golden finger:
If the host itself didn't possess anything valuable enough to attract others, they would be akin to beggars in the group. If other members were in a good mood, they might toss some scraps, and one would have to be grateful. As for truly valuable items, one could only dream.
The notion of exchanging cheap plastic jewelry, delicious modern food, or even spicy snacks for someone else's treasures, as depicted in some novels, was utterly preposterous.
To exchange for something like the Queen Mother's Peaches of Immortality was like living in a fantasy world.
Had these beings spent thousands or tens of thousands of years in vain?
If a host lacked any special talent or significant capital, they might not even fare as well as a neglected empress in this group, highlighting just how lackluster this golden finger was. It seemed to be only applicable to the capable.
While this situation was, in essence, logical, a golden finger with such poor general applicability was undoubtedly problematic.
After making another note in her consciousness chip, Ding Yun began to carefully consider the proposals from Chang'e of the Moon and the Nine-Tailed Demon Queen. Naturally, she leaned more towards Chang'e of the Moon, wanting to exchange with her.
Although, in reality, the value of a high-grade immortal artifact far exceeded the combined value of all the exchange items proposed by Chang'e of the Moon, Ding Yun couldn't bring the exchanged items back. Therefore, the value of the exchange items had no bearing on her decision; as long as they were sufficient for her needs, that was all that mattered.
Furthermore, the Nine-Tailed Demon Queen was, after all, a demon. Based on her previous words and actions, she didn't seem to belong to the benevolent and orderly alignment. Exchanging with her carried a certain degree of risk, as no one knew if she might have left some hidden trap within the immortal artifact.
Even if she vowed to the Heavenly Dao, Ding Yun wasn't entirely convinced.
The Heavenly Dao of her world had no jurisdiction over another world. Moreover, a high-grade immortal artifact was not a trivial item. Ding Yun found it hard to believe that the other party would so resolutely abandon an immortal artifact in exchange for a secret technique.
Therefore, after a moment of hesitation, Ding Yun made her decision.
[Young Empress Dowager]: Chang'e of the Moon, I think we can discuss this. How about we chat privately? We can negotiate the specific details further.
As soon as she posted this in the group, a private message from Chang'e of the Moon arrived. Meanwhile, the Nine-Tailed Demon Queen in the group immediately let out an angry and dissatisfied roar.
[Nine-Tailed Demon Queen]: Why? Why didn't you choose me? Are you stupid? Compared to my high-grade immortal artifact, the items Chang'e of the Moon offered are just trash.
With an immortal artifact, wouldn't you be able to obtain whatever you want and exchange for whatever you desire? Becoming an emperor would be effortless. Do you have any brains at all?
[Empress Ci An]: Heh, I think only a lunatic would choose to cooperate with a demon like you. What's so great about an immortal artifact? We don't even know how powerful that thing truly is, let alone whether it's applicable in all worlds. Besides, didn't you just say that your so-called immortal artifact requires slow charging with the essence of the sun and moon after being used by someone without cultivation? Who knows how long it would take to absorb the essence of the sun and moon. If it takes half a year or a year, who can guarantee that one use of the immortal artifact would be enough to awe the world and pose no danger? Therefore, no matter how you compare them, Chang'e of the Moon's proposal is more in line with the Young Empress Dowager's requirements. If I were the Young Empress Dowager, I would definitely choose to cooperate with Chang'e of the Moon.
[Nine-Tailed Demon Queen]: Young Empress Dowager, even if you don't need my immortal artifact to defend against external enemies, you could still exchange with me. Anyway, your skill isn't limited to sending one red packet. Wouldn't it be good to have an immortal artifact that can release true dragons and phoenixes to help you? Also, I have similar items to what Chang'e of the Moon mentioned. Whether it's eternal youth, extending lifespan, or cultivating powerful subordinates, I can also help. I guarantee I can do better than Chang'e of the Moon.
Following this, the Nine-Tailed Demon Queen, as if making a desperate final stand, sent a targeted red packet directly to Ding Yun. It felt like she was trying to force a sale. However, due to her previously unfriendly attitude towards humans, Ding Yun, lacking other trump cards, was hesitant to click and accept an unknown red packet sent by a demon.
Therefore, she not only did not click to receive the red packet but also made another suggestion in her consciousness chip: the group should add a red packet appraisal function and a storage function. After clicking on a red packet, the contents would first be stored in the group's storage, then appraised. Only after confirming it was harmless would it be retrieved, ensuring greater safety for everyone. Otherwise, what if someone sent a weapon of mass destruction? That would be a huge problem.