Quentin Kee laughed heartily. "There is nothing in my life that I cannot speak of openly."
"Good. Since you say the Kun Sect Master went to Nightlake, then what was the Kun Sect Master doing at Nightlake?" Joe Di stared at Quentin Kee and asked.
Quentin Kee sneered, "How would I know what the Sect Master was doing? He just casually mentioned going to Nightlake, that's all."
Joe Di immediately followed up, "In that case, let me ask you a second question. Do you know what Nightlake is most famous for?"
"Naturally, it's the Firegod Herb. But although the Firegod Herb is a spiritual herb, it's completely useless," Quentin Kee replied swiftly. He planned to question Joe Di in turn, so he answered quickly when Joe Di questioned him.
Originally, Joe Di intended to lead Quentin Kee into admitting that the Firegod Herb was useless, but Quentin Kee volunteered the information himself. "Since the Firegod Herb is useless, why do you have rogue cultivators collect it? As long as they gather ten stalks, they can join your Kun Sect, right?"
Quentin Kee said disdainfully, "Although the Firegod Herb is useless, it is extremely difficult to gather. Anyone who can collect ten stalks is certainly exceptional. What is wrong with recruiting such cultivators into the sect? Besides, I'm not the only one doing this."
The people around all nodded quietly. As one of the Five Young Lords, Quentin Kee was recruiting talent for his sect, showing he was not just a selfish cultivator obsessed with his own advancement. Furthermore, he was right— all the Five Young Lords were doing this.
Joe Di sighed, "It's a pity your Sect Master doesn't believe you. He suspects your motives for collecting the Firegod Herb. That's why he called you over to question you, and you had to tell him the purpose of the Firegod Herb. Because of this, your Sect Master went to Nightlake to look for the Firegod Herb..."
Joe Di was purely speculating, putting himself in the position of the Kun Sect Master. If he were the Sect Master, he would certainly suspect Quentin Kee. Such a cultivator, clearly focused on his own strength, would hardly waste time recruiting disciples for the sect.
Since there was suspicion, Howard Lane would naturally call Quentin Kee over for questioning. With Quentin Kee's strength, he could not possibly hide anything from Sect Master Howard Lane. As soon as the use of the Firegod Herb was revealed, Howard Lane would immediately rush to Nightlake.
Logically, no one in the Kun Sect should know that Howard Lane disappeared at Nightlake. Now that Kun Sect knows about it, it likely means Quentin Kee revealed it. Only Quentin Kee was collecting Firegod Herb for Kun Sect, which means only he knew its true use.
"Nonsense! Everyone knows that consuming Firegod Herb causes the Spiritual Sea to crack and divine sense to collapse. You've asked so many questions— isn't it my turn to question you now?" Quentin Kee shouted angrily, his aura pressing down on Joe Di. He regretted letting Joe Di speak so much.
But Joe Di would never give Quentin Kee the chance to question him. He was completely unfazed by Quentin Kee's oppressive aura. Addressing the crowd, he cupped his fists and said, "Does everyone know why Quentin Kee doesn't want me to reveal this? Because the true purpose of the Firegod Herb is not to dissolve the Spiritual Sea, but to refine divine sense and expand the Spiritual Sea..."
Joe Di's words were like a bomb thrown into the crowd. In the cultivation world, what is most precious? Anything related to divine sense is the most precious.
Whether it was techniques for enhancing divine sense or spiritual herbs that refined the Spiritual Sea, they were all priceless treasures. Joe Di suddenly declared that the Firegod Herb could refine divine sense and expand the Spiritual Sea— wasn't that a bombshell? Some people's eyes turned red, staring at Joe Di, waiting for him to reveal how to use the Firegod Herb.
In this situation, Joe Di suspected that if he didn't reveal the true use of the Firegod Herb, the crowd might tear him apart.
Even Miles Phantom could hardly believe it, staring intently at Joe Di. He didn't think Joe Di would lie. Moreover, Miles Phantom suspected Joe Di knew the method to enhance divine sense and refine the Spiritual Sea. Otherwise, Joe Di wouldn't have repeatedly gone to Nightlake, nor would he have had a narrow encounter with Howard Lane there.
Quentin Kee clenched his fists, knowing that Joe Di couldn't move at this moment. Elder Quinn from Kun Sect was equally shocked, staring at Quentin Kee. From Joe Di's words and Quentin Kee's reaction, Elder Quinn sensed that Joe Di was telling the truth. He regretted not realizing this earlier— had he done so, he would have already known how to use the Firegod Herb to enhance divine sense.
"Red Tassel Joe, hurry up and tell us— how does the Firegod Herb expand and enhance the Spiritual Sea, and refine divine sense?" Joe Di paused, but someone in the crowd couldn't help asking.
Many cultivators here have techniques related to divine sense. The stronger the divine sense, the stronger the techniques and the greater the power— sometimes, divine sense is even more important than true essence.
Joe Di pointed at Quentin Kee. "Everyone should ask him. According to what I've heard, Quentin Kee has a technique that works in conjunction with the Firegod Herb. So, while others who consume the Firegod Herb suffer from divine sense dissolution and Spiritual Sea fragmentation, he can use it to refine his divine sense and expand his Spiritual Sea. I learned this because I have a friend in Kun Sect who once saw Quentin Kee swallow a Firegod Herb and then use a hand seal to cultivate..."
Could Quentin Kee really be seen swallowing Firegod Herb? That was absolutely impossible, but at this moment, no one doubted Joe Di's words. After all, Quentin Kee's collection of Firegod Herb was a fact— if he couldn't use it, why collect it?
Besides Quentin Kee, the other four of the Five Young Lords also collected Firegod Herb. Which cultivator in the cultivation world hasn't lived for countless years? With a little deduction, they could easily link the Five Young Lords' frequent expeditions to secret realms with the possibility that the five of them discovered a method to use Firegod Herb to refine divine sense in one such realm. Yet these five kept the precious technique to themselves, never sharing it.
Some people noticed flaws in Joe Di's story, but at this moment, everyone was too stunned by the revelation that Firegod Herb could refine divine sense and expand the Spiritual Sea. They could only focus on what benefited them, never considering doubts that didn't serve their interests.
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"Lord Kee, our Central Realm suffers because our divine sense cannot keep up with our cultivation. If Lord Kee could share the method for consuming Firegod Herb, it would be a tremendous blessing for our Central Realm."
"That's right! There are countless Firegod Herbs at Nightlake. Why not share the method for using them, Lord Kee?"
"We could even offer spirit stones to Lord Kee..."
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Everyone stared at him like hungry wolves. Quentin Kee's face turned pale. He couldn't be sure if someone had seen him take Firegod Herb— after all, there were times he hadn't consumed it in his own cave residence.
Just as Quentin Kee was about to deny everything, a golden-haired man suddenly appeared and said, "Red Tassel Joe is right. Lord Kee does indeed have the aura of Firegod Herb on him, and it's very strong."
Joe Di was startled to hear this. Although he hadn't used Firegod Herb recently, he had consumed far more than Quentin Kee before. Who was this extraordinary man who could sense the aura of Firegod Herb?
"Greetings, Lord Goldwin of the Heavenly Gold Domain..." The other cultivators bowed respectfully upon seeing the golden-haired man.
Joe Di noticed that not only did the True Transformation experts from major sects bow, but even Miles Phantom bowed as well.
Who is this guy? Joe Di didn't dare use his divine sense to probe and simply bowed along with the others.
"Quentin Kee, I think you know who I am. I won't treat you unfairly. Given your current situation, revealing the method for using Firegod Herb would be to your benefit. This technique cannot be kept safe by your Kun Sect." Lord Goldwin looked at Quentin Kee, his tone gentle.
Yet Joe Di could hear the unmistakable authority behind the gentle tone— even if Quentin Kee was an outer elder of one of the Five Grand Sects, Lord Goldwin seemed unconcerned.
Quentin Kee knew he couldn't hide the truth in his heart, so he quickly bowed, "Quentin Kee greets Lord Goldwin. It is true that I know how to refine Firegod Herb, but this involves the other four. We made a vow together..."
"Ha ha..." Lord Goldwin laughed heartily. "That's easy. Just summon all Five Young Lords. Since you made the vow together, as long as all five are present, you can break it. I won't treat you five unfairly— I promise each of you can enter the True Domain to cultivate, and I will grant each of you a True Spirit Pill."
"I agree." Before Quentin Kee could respond, a voice came from outside. Many recognized the approaching cultivator— Mason Keys, one of the Five Young Lords from Violet Thunder Sect.
"I agree as well," Quentin Kee quickly said. Only he knew the frustration in his heart— if he were alone with Joe Di right now, he would kill him without hesitation.
The method for using Firegod Herb had to be revealed. Since that was the case, it was better to gain something substantial in return. The chance to cultivate in the True Domain was far better than remaining in the Central Realm. The Central Realm rarely produced new Ascendants anymore, but the True Domain was different— it was the gateway to the Immortal Realm.
Not to mention the True Spirit Pill— a ninth-grade pill with a twenty percent chance to advance to the True Transformation stage.
"You're quite impressive. Keep cultivating, and perhaps one day you'll have a chance to enter the True Domain too." Lord Goldwin nodded to Joe Di. If not for Joe Di, he never would have learned that Firegod Herb could refine divine sense and expand the Spiritual Sea.
With a powerhouse like Lord Goldwin present, no matter how much the surrounding cultivators coveted the method for refining Firegod Herb, none dared speak up.
"Thank you, Lord Goldwin," Joe Di quickly bowed in gratitude.
After expressing his thanks, Joe Di looked at Quentin Kee with disdain and said, "Justice lies in the hearts of all. As for how your Kun Sect's master disappeared, I believe everyone has their own account in mind."
After saying this, Joe Di turned to Miles Phantom. "Miles Phantom, let's go."
Joe Di didn't need to say more— people had already begun to suspect Quentin Kee. Howard Lane had just learned the use and refining method for Firegod Herb from Quentin Kee, only to disappear at Nightlake. Coupled with Quentin Kee's repeated denial of the herb's effects, even a fool could guess that Howard Lane's disappearance was likely related to Quentin Kee.
(That's all for today's update. Good night, friends!)