Chapter 317: I Came to Bring Opportunities to Shou Ge

Fu Xing didn't care at all.

If Xu Xiaoshou were that approachable, Fu Xing wouldn't be having this face-to-face conversation with him, as their previous exchanges rarely exceeded a few words. As the eldest young master of the City Lord's Manor, he was proficient in both spiritual sword arts and various other talents. He not only mastered the art of managing people but also deeply understood how to achieve his objectives by interacting with others. As long as he could speak and the other person wasn't mute, he was confident he could extract the "Ten-Stage Sword Finger" technique!

"Brother, Brother Xu, you've misunderstood. I'm not here to ask for the 'Ten-Stage Sword Finger'," Fu Xing said, a smile plastered on his face.

Xu Xiaoshou instinctively took a step back and asked, "If you're not after the Sword Finger, then what are you here for...? If not to rob me of my money, are you here to rob me of my virtue?"

Fu Xing was speechless.

"Am I that kind of person?!"

"No, I'm not interested in Brother Xu... well, to be truly honest, I am somewhat..."

Fu Xing stroked his chin, then, seeing Xu Xiaoshou's changing expression, quickly explained, "No, no, no, Brother Xu, you misunderstood, that's not what I meant."

Xu Xiaoshou crossed his arms, gazing at him warily. "Then what *do* you mean?"

"It's just that..."

Fu Xing's mouth twitched, and he decided to drop the topic. This guy... he almost derailed me again. Business first!

"I'm here to bring Brother Xu an opportunity!" Fu Xing said, his expression serious.

"An opportunity?"

Xu Xiaoshou frowned, reaching out to feel Fu Xing's forehead. "Are you serious?"

Fu Xing chuckled, "Of course, I'm serious."

"He's not even running a fever..." Xu Xiaoshou muttered. Then he suddenly pointed at the shattered seventh floor of the Pill Tower and asked, "Do you believe a pill cauldron would just fall out of the Pill Tower for no reason?"

Fu Xing was taken aback. What a sudden turn of conversation... But if it was Brother Xu speaking, Fu Xing absolutely had to respond!

"I believe it!" Fu Xing declared emphatically. Before, he definitely wouldn't have believed it, but now, after witnessing such an explosion... not to mention a pill cauldron, he'd believe it if a person fell out!

Xu Xiaoshou nodded and asked again, "What if that pill cauldron also contained a Sovereign Pill? Would you believe that?"

Fu Xing was speechless. He hesitated at that. Is that even possible?

"No," he replied. Even if he wanted to flatter, he needed to understand the situation and the proper approach, or his flattery would backfire and hurt the other party.

Xu Xiaoshou nodded calmly; this answer was exactly what he expected. So he waved his hand and said, "You yourself don't believe in such a good thing as pie falling from the sky, so why are you bringing me pie?"

"An opportunity?"

"You wouldn't come here for nothing. I think you just want to get rid of me so you can inherit my Sword Finger!"

Fu Xing's face turned green. He hadn't expected Xu Xiaoshou to twist his words like that. His face fell immediately as he explained, "Brother, you've really misunderstood. The opportunity I'm bringing you only has benefits, no downsides."

Xu Xiaoshou sneered. "Do you believe a Sovereign Pill that falls from the sky would be absolutely pure and completely non-toxic?"

"Cursed, Passive Point, +1."

Fu Xing was almost in tears. "Brother, I'm really not a Sovereign Pill, I'm just..."

"I never said *you* were a pill!"

"I..." Fu Xing choked on his words, then forced himself to calm down, silently acknowledging that his cultivation level was indeed insufficient, as he had been led astray once again!

"Brother, do you know about the 'White Cave'?" He decided to get straight to the point. He realized that being evasive with the young man before him would only lead him to frustration.

"The White Cave?"

This time, Xu Xiaoshou was genuinely surprised. This term had last surfaced during his final conversation with Elder Sang. According to his deductions, from the moment he met Elder Sang during the "Wind and Cloud Battle" in the Outer Court of the Heavenly Sang Spiritual Palace, he had been drawn into the vortex of a major event. As he became more deeply embroiled, it was in that final conversation with Elder Sang that he deduced the center of this vortex was the "White Cave"!

The masked figures' invasion, Elder Sang's machinations, the startling changes at Tianxuan Gate, the grey-mist figures and ghost beasts, the Eighth Sword Immortal's former sword... Each of these events, terrifying simply to hear about, seemed to converge on a single point.

"The White Cave..." Xu Xiaoshou murmured, his brow furrowed. To be honest, when he uncovered these connections back then, the shock he felt was no less than Elder Sang's own surprise at him. However, he didn't show much emotion, even though he knew the "White Cave" was a dangerous place and that Elder Sang might even send him there.

He looked up, gazing at Fu Xing. "The opportunity you mentioned, is it related to the 'White Cave'?"

Fu Xing nodded, a hint of pride swelling within him. Sure enough, no one could remain indifferent upon learning of the "White Cave's" existence, not even Xu Xiaoshou.

Xu Xiaoshou actually felt an urge to turn around and leave immediately. To be honest, if he could avoid entanglement with this karma, he would try his best to do so. But then he thought of Elder Sang. That stubborn old man never explained anything to outsiders, much less revealed his true intentions in advance. Not even to his own direct disciple! To get accurate information from him, to be honest, was extremely difficult.

Xu Xiaoshou estimated that the old man would probably hand him a complete map of the "White Cave" just as he was about to enter it, saying, "It's fine, just have fun." And then he would expend all his strength trying to break free from the old man's predetermined path, only to foolishly and inexplicably fall into his trap. And then, without even realizing it, he would completely accomplish everything the old man wanted him to... all the tasks!

"Terrifying!" A chill ran down Xu Xiaoshou's spine at the thought. This time, he had to actively approach the "White Cave," at least to gather all information beforehand and ensure he was fully prepared.

"Tell me about your opportunity," Xu Xiaoshou said calmly. He craved information, but he couldn't let Fu Xing see that, otherwise, he would have leverage exposed to this kid. He also remembered that this guy was definitely still coveting his "Ten-Stage Sword Finger"!

He took the bait... Fu Xing's heart swelled with delight as he watched Xu Xiaoshou's reaction. Being well-versed in psychology, how could he not see that Xu Xiaoshou was very interested in the "White Cave"? He surmised that beneath this guy's feigned composure lay an intense desire for the "White Cave." As long as you want, I can give it to you, and in turn, you will give me what I want!

Fu Xing was secretly overjoyed, but outwardly he remained composed. "Brother," he said, "how much do you know about the 'White Cave'?"

"Not much," Xu Xiaoshou replied directly.

"Hehe, then you should at least know about the recently rampant rumors of the 'Four Swords,' shouldn't you?"

"I'm somewhat aware of that," Xu Xiaoshou replied.

"Hmm..." Fu Xing rubbed his chin, observing Xu Xiaoshou's expression, and inferred that he probably only knew the external rumors. "Then do you know that the White Cave is expected to open within the next ten to fifteen days?"