Lin Xiaotian wore a faint smile on his face, "Are you convinced now?"
Ku Mu Dao Ren's mouth twitched slightly, and he managed to utter a few words with difficulty, "I am thoroughly convinced."
At this moment, his gaze towards Lin Xiaotian was filled with adoration, the kind reserved for the truly powerful. Lin Xiaotian's strength far surpassed his own; they were not even on the same level.
If Lin Xiaotian had decided to strike him down directly, it would likely not have taken a second move. He truly understood how terrifying the masters of this world were. He even began to suspect if Lin Xiaotian was a legendary old monster who had regained his youth.
Once this thought took root, it grew uncontrollably, and his gaze towards Lin Xiaotian gradually changed.
Lin Xiaotian said with a hint of annoyance, "Let me tell you, don't imagine me as some old monster. I'm only in my twenties."
"I wouldn't dare!"
Ku Mu Dao Ren quickly bowed, his demeanor towards Lin Xiaotian now infinitely more respectful than before.
If he had only suspected Lin Xiaotian's strength was superior to his earlier, he was now truly and wholeheartedly convinced. This level of power was beyond his comprehension.
Lin Xiaotian asked with a half-smile, "So you've backed down so quickly?"
"You seemed quite unconvinced earlier. How about you try again? I'll give you the chance to attack me. I won't even dodge."
"If you dare to make a move, if you even have the thought, I will grant you that opportunity."
Ku Mu Dao Ren's face turned pale with fright. He shook his head like a rattle drum. What a joke! This person before him had already forced him to his knees with sheer aura alone.
To him, such a master was no different from an immortal.
He had lost all desire to resist. In front of Lin Xiaotian, he felt like a clown. His once proud strength seemed like child's play. He suspected that with a single move, Lin Xiaotian's protective aura could directly repel him and inflict injury.
"Mr. Lin, I am now completely and utterly convinced. I am no match for you and cannot stir up any trouble in your presence. Please stop teasing me."
A brilliant smile spread across Lin Xiaotian's face. "Since you know you are outmatched, then honestly complete the transaction."
"I know you must have other conditions you wish to propose. After all, the Medicine King Cauldron is an invaluable treasure. You certainly wouldn't engage in a losing business, and I won't take your benefits for nothing. This is a fair trade."
"Whatever conditions you have, feel free to state them. Even if you are proposing conditions on behalf of that old friend of yours, I can help you fulfill them, as the Medicine King Cauldron is indeed very precious to me."
He said this intentionally. Otherwise, those people wouldn't exert their utmost effort to find this treasure.
Moreover, he didn't believe a word of what this old man said. Those people were only interested in profit; they had no friends unless they were outmatched or unwilling to pay a higher price.
He suspected that this treasure was likely in the hands of a true master, and they were merely here to probe him.
In reality, it was quite close to what Lin Xiaotian suspected, but the people from Tianluodiwang would never tell him the truth.
And he didn't need to know the process; all he needed was the result.
To break the curse within him, his master had already shown him the way.
If he could gather three of the ancient Ten Great Cauldrons in his possession, he could directly use their fortune to suppress his own curse, even eradicating his bloodline curse entirely.
At that point, he would no longer have to worry about harming his wife, and he could finally have the peaceful life he desired with his wife and children.
And the Medicine King Cauldron was one of the legendary top ten.
Even if it meant paying a great price, he would not hesitate to acquire it. This was also the message he conveyed to Tianluodiwang, letting them know how much he valued this treasure.
Ku Mu Dao Ren immediately bowed, his face filled with excitement. "Mr. Lin, I desire a medicinal pill that can allow my strength to break through in a short period."
"I have been stuck in this realm for forty years, unable to find a way. No matter how I cultivate, I am blocked by this bottleneck and cannot improve."
"I am over a hundred years old this year. By rights, I should live for a long time yet, but I feel as though I have reached my limit. Without some fortuitous encounter, I may remain at this level for the rest of my life. I am not satisfied, nor do I wish for my strength to remain stagnant."
Seeing his respectful demeanor, Lin Xiaotian smiled. "It's not easy to enhance your strength, and I won't provide you with such a pill now. After all, for your strength to increase would mean you transcending the legendary realm."
"The medicinal pills required to surpass this realm are extremely precious. Even if you were to bring the Medicine King Cauldron here, it might not be enough to cover the cost."
"For now, I can at most provide you with some pills that are below the Grandmaster level for you to take and experiment with."
"I can show my sincerity, but please do not treat me like a fool."
Ku Mu Dao Ren felt a slight disappointment, but he had already prepared himself mentally. A pill that could significantly enhance his realm would undoubtedly be incredibly precious.
He had already anticipated that Lin Xiaotian would refuse.
"Mr. Lin, if I were to bring the Medicine King Cauldron here, would you be able to provide me with a legendary pill to make my strength even greater?"
Lin Xiaotian's brow furrowed slightly. After a moment of thought, as if making a decision, he said, "The Medicine King Cauldron is very important to me. I can use it to refine more medicinal pills. So, if you can truly bring the treasure here and also find several medicinal ingredients for me, I don't mind helping you."
Ku Mu Dao Ren's expression became even more excited. He had long since concluded that Lin Xiaotian was a legendary old monster who had regained his youth, otherwise, how could he have mastered so many techniques?
Especially the art of refining pills, which was not something ordinary people could thoroughly comprehend. A person's talent and strength were limited. When one reached the pinnacle in a certain realm, it was impossible to possess the same level of talent in other paths.
He believed Lin Xiaotian's strength was paramount, and refining pills was merely an auxiliary skill.
Such a person must not be provoked.