When I woke up, I wanted to go home.

Zhu Chongjiu briefly explained to Xiao Jin how the Peace Chamber of Commerce wanted to obtain the Source of the Five Elements, and how he did not want the Peace Chamber of Commerce to succeed.

Then Zhu Chongjiu analyzed why he didn't want the Peace Chamber of Commerce to succeed.

After listening quietly to what Zhu Chongjiu said, Xiao Jin asked doubtfully, "I don't believe that the Peace Chamber of Commerce could capture me in the Zhijin Mountains."

Within the vast expanse of the Zhijin Mountains, I had only one thought: I could go wherever I wanted.

You need to know.

My abilities go beyond just fighting.

and also.

The story you told me about the earth spirit that was controlled by the formation and then saved by you is just your side of the story.

There are still many loopholes and doubts in this, which makes it unconvincing to me.

Zhu Chongjiu shook his head helplessly after seeing Xiao Jin's perverted behavior.

She raised her hand and brushed the hole in her clothes where Xiao Jin had just pierced her.

This seemingly ordinary action left Xiao Jin speechless.

Because, as Zhu Chongjiu flicked his clothes, the tear on the clothes instantly healed without leaving a trace.

Xiao Jin looked up at Zhu Chongjiu and asked, "Is this garment of yours a treasure?"

But why can't I detect any spiritual energy fluctuations?

Little Tu, show yourself!

As Zhu Chongjiu's voice rang out, he watched as the off-white robe slowly slipped off his body.

In the blink of an eye, the clothes that fell to the ground turned into a clump of liquid-like mud, and then transformed back into the shape of a child.

Zhu Chongjiu squatted down in front of Xiaotu, who had already transformed into his original form, and looked at Xiaojin, saying, "If you don't believe me, you can ask him."

You can't not tell what this is, can you?

The Peace Chamber of Commerce has been pursuing it for over twenty years!

Xiao Jin, who was slightly taller than Xiao Tu, walked up to Xiao Tu, looked him up and down, and occasionally reached out his little hand to tap Xiao Tu's body, which made Xiao Tu laugh.

Afterwards, Xiao Jin took Xiao Tu aside and began a silent exchange before returning to Zhu Chongjiu and asking, "Even if what you said is true, why did you save us?"

Stop saying things like, "What will happen if the world lacks the source of the five elements?" or "You're doing this for the sake of the common people."

Although I'm not very knowledgeable, I can sense that this isn't your main objective.

You're right, but you're also wrong.

Your mistake was that I disrupted the Peace Chamber of Commerce to obtain the Source of the Five Elements, even though I didn't know what they would do with it.

But I know, just as I told you, that once they obtain the source of the five elements, they certainly won't return it to this continent.

I must stop the Peace Merchant Guild's conspiracy for the sake of the people of this continent.

What you're right about is that I also need the source of the five elements to make myself stronger.

So powerful that they can leave this continent, this world.

Therefore, I believe that the source of the Five Elements and saving the people of this world are not contradictory.

If it were as the Peace Chamber of Commerce had originally agreed with me, I wouldn't have had to do this.

Not only was it a thankless task, but it also offended the most powerful force on this continent.

You can't possibly not understand this simple principle, can you?

After Zhu Chongjiu finished speaking, his aura shifted instantly, and a ball of flame floated out from his palm.

Looking at the flames floating in his palm, Zhu Chongjiu continued to say to Xiao Jin, "I not only have the source of earth following me, but also the source of fire by my side."

Although these two sources of the five elements of heaven and earth are not as fully intelligent as you, they can still act on instinct.

If I were to do something improper, do you think they would still be so willing to follow me so eagerly?

Actually, when Zhu Chongjiu first met Xiao Jin, he thought it would be like when he met Xiao Tu, where he wouldn't have to say or do anything, and the other person would just follow him.

After spending a long time getting to know him, Zhu Chongjiu realized that he had been overthinking things.

The other party not only lacks a sense of closeness to me, but also harbors a sense of defensiveness.

Since that's the case, we can't force it, so we can only try to persuade them step by step.

After listening to Zhu Chongjiu's words, Xiao Jin did not reply.

Instead, he fell into deep thought.

Zhu Chongjiu did not disturb them, but instead went to Xiao Hei and Xiao Tu to the side and began to study the various strange metals in the cave with the two little ones.

After a moment, Xiao Jin, who had been deep in thought, spoke to Zhu Chongjiu: "If you want to use us for cultivation, then I'd like to ask you something."

After obtaining the source of our Five Elements, how do you need to cultivate?

How long will it take to successfully cultivate it?

How can you guarantee that you will not harm us in the slightest before putting us back in our original places?

Even if you could do everything.

So, what are the benefits of us helping you with your cultivation?

Under Xiao Jin's barrage of questions, Zhu Chongjiu thought to himself, "She's so clever for her age. Not only is she thoughtful, but she also knows how to get the benefits without ever being taken advantage of."

To be honest, I don't know the specifics of how to cultivate yet.

I am also crossing the river by stepping on the stones.

After all, there is no precedent for this kind of cultivation in the world.

But I know there's one senior colleague who definitely knows.

After I have gathered all five of your sources, I will take you to find that senior to learn about cultivation methods.

As for your question about the required time?

I'm even less certain about that.

The only thing I can guarantee is that I will cultivate without affecting the normal operation of the various continents.

If by then I haven't succeeded.

No matter how far I cultivate, I will return you all without hesitation.

Finally, the benefits you mentioned.

This is the easiest to understand, and it's the only thing we can be sure of right now.

The benefit is that it will save your lives.

If you're on my side, no matter what, in the end, I will completely eradicate the Peace Chamber of Commerce from this world.

If I were to leave now, or even cooperate with the Peace Chamber of Commerce, it would only be a matter of time before I capture your Five Elements Source.

Don't even think about keeping me here.

Because I possess the source of fire, I am naturally able to restrain you.

I may not be able to catch you, but you can't keep me either.

Alright, Xiao Jin!

That's all for this.

To put it nicely, we're cooperating; to put it bluntly, I'm saving your lives.

"And you are merely helping me cultivate as payment."

After hearing Zhu Chongjiu's final words, which could be considered his final ultimatum, Xiao Jin had no questions and no hesitation, and immediately agreed: "Okay!"

Then I'll accompany you on this journey, and I hope you won't deceive me and us, the spirits of heaven and earth.

After all, it's no easy feat for us to develop sentience.

Upon hearing Xiao Jin's words, Zhu Chongjiu immediately walked up to Xiao Jin with a smile, squatted down, put his arm around Xiao Jin's shoulder, and said, "What are you saying! From now on, we are brothers."

Putting everything else aside, you can see how I treat my brothers, right?

"From now on, with Ninth Brother backing you up, I'll slay gods and demons alike!"

Xiao Jin also exchanged some grand words with Zhu Chongjiu, and his cautious attitude changed back to the childish yet cunning demeanor he had shown at the beginning, just like Zhi Tong.

After witnessing this scene, Xiao Hei and Xiao Tu also came to Zhu Chongjiu's side.

Xiao Jin said, "Then, Ninth Brother, what should we do now?"

Don't rush off. The Peace Chamber of Commerce won't be able to find us here.

In that case, with your support, I'll first refine my understanding of the element of metal.

This lays the foundation for future Five Elements Body Tempering.

After Zhu Chongjiu finished speaking, Xiao Jin, as if by telepathy, stretched out her little hand and touched the center of Zhu Chongjiu's forehead.

The instant Xiao Jin's finger touched Zhu Chongjiu's brow, a point of golden light shot into his brow.

Zhu Chongjiu sat cross-legged on the ground, his eyes slightly closed, entering a meditative state.

After retracting his finger, Xiao Jin, along with Xiao Tu and Xiao Hei, and a small floating fireball following behind, headed deeper into the cave to play.