C2480 The Human Heart Is Moved by Benevolence and Righteousness

"Top quality spirit stone! This is definitely top quality spirit stone!" Looking at the pigeon egg-sized spirit stone that was quietly emitting a gentle glow and a lively aura, Tie Yuan breathed heavily and stared at Lin Bai. He was no longer calm like before and asked anxiously, "Where did you get this top grade spirit stone?"

Being able to cut out a piece of top grade spirit stone with their own hands could be said to be the long-cherished wish of all Spirit Masters, and Tie Yuan was no exception. However, he knew very well that top quality spirit stones were extremely rare. Without great fortune and good fortune, it would be impossible to obtain such a thing. In all these years, not only had he not cut out any top quality spirit stones, he had not even seen any top quality spirit stones. This was the greatest regret he had ever seen in his life.

And now, Lin Bai had placed a top grade spirit stone in front of him. This method was like placing an aged wine in front of a drunk who was claiming to be on the verge of quitting his drinking; he had placed the rolling dice in front of a gambler who claimed to be on the verge of quitting his gambling game.

This was a fatal temptation, and for a Spirit Master like Tie Yuan, it was basically impossible to resist.

There was hope! Seeing Tie Yuan like this, Lin Bai's face was instantly filled with smiles. Besides, he was not surprised by Tie Yuan's current appearance. If someone were to put a unique phase technique in front of him, his current appearance would definitely not be any better than Tie Yuan. He would definitely be equally nervous and excited.

"This is one that little boy obtained by chance. I was thinking back then that it's a pity that senior Tie wasn't present, or else I would have been able to dispel the great regret in my life." Lin Bai chuckled as he slowly recounted the origins of the spirit stone. After which, he sighed with emotion.

Hearing Lin Bai's narration, Tie Yuan also sighed repeatedly, and the gaze he used to look at Lin Bai was filled with envy. How much he desired to cut out this top grade spirit stone with his own hands. It wasn't Lin Bai, but his metal elemental energy.

"I remember hearing that you said that there should be top quality spirit stones in the spirit stone mines of the small mountain. Why don't you help me out once and not only help me, but also help me obtain my senior's long-cherished wish?" Lin Bai was very clear that the time had come to persuade Tie Yuan to change his mind. Without any hesitation, he immediately requested Tie Yuan's hands.

When Tie Yuan heard this, he reluctantly put the top grade spirit stones back on the table. He shook his head and said, "Kid, I can help you with other things, but I am truly powerless to do anything about this matter. Please forgive me for not being able to comply."

To cut a top grade spirit stone with his own hands was Tie Yuan's lifelong dream. It was something he had always dreamed of doing. But he couldn't go against his own conscience. Gu Taixu had shown him kindness, and if Tie Yuan were to reverse the situation and help those who had killed Gu Taixu and dig up his territory, then who would Tie Yuanzheng be …

It was important to get what he wanted, but it was not worth it if he lost his foundation as a man. Thus, although he wanted to help Lin Bai very much, and moreover, he liked Lin Bai very much as well, he was truly unable to help out in this matter.

"The matters of the martial arts world is about the martial arts world now. This is something that we should have done a long time ago after we entered the martial arts world." "Indeed, you've helped Elder Iron understand what is going on, but this junior can't just sit here and wait for him to kill me just because he's grateful to you, right?"

Lin Bai clearly understood the contradiction in Tie Yuan's heart. After he saw this, he bitterly smiled and shook his head before slowly continuing, "If he wants to kill me, I can't just sit there and wait for death. Naturally, I want to kill him as well. This is a grudge between him and me, and if I say something unpleasant, Elder Tie, do you really think that Gu Taixu really did treat you with sincerity?

When Tie Yuan heard this, he remained silent without saying a word. In reality, it wasn't that he didn't know about Gu Taixu's character, but after knowing the reason why Lin Bai cut out the top grade spirit stones, he knew even more clearly that the reason Gu Taixu treated him like that back then was not out of the heart of a soldier, but rather because he wanted to use him to break free from the shackles.

But by chance, someone like Lin Bai, who had talent in cutting ores, appeared. That was how he messed up Gu Taixu's plan, causing him to give up on Tie Yuan, and also allowing him to escape calamity.

But even though he knew all this, Tie Yuan was still unwilling to help Lin Bai. Even though Gu Taixu's intentions were not good, but the matter of courtesy had truly happened. He had no choice but to think of it, and he had no choice but to hold on to it.

"Brat Lin, since you are not hiding anything from me, I will also ask you this question. I hope that you can answer it honestly." After a moment of silence, Tie Yuan seemed to have finally made a decision in his heart.

When Lin Bai heard this, he was overjoyed in his heart. He cupped his fists together and said, "Senior, if you have any questions, feel free to ask. I will tell you the truth."

"As far as I can see, your cultivation has already reached the peak. Other than Jiang Wanli, I'm afraid that there is no one in this world who can stop you." Furthermore, the effect of spirit stones on you is probably limited. I am truly curious, why do you yearn for spirit stones so much? Is it because of the desire in your heart, or is there some other secret? " Tie Yuan said slowly after a moment of silence, his eyes filled with confusion.

As Tie Yuan said, this was also one of the main reasons why he wasn't willing to help Lin Bai, other than Gu Taixu's kindness. He truly did not understand why Lin Bai was so desperate for top grade spirit stones with his current cultivation level. If it was only because of greed, then there was absolutely no room for negotiation.

Lin Bai laughed bitterly when he saw this. He had long anticipated that Tie Yuan would definitely ask something like this when he requested for help from him. The reason for this was not because of Tie Yuan gossiping, but because he wanted to see his own heart.

Requesting Tie Yuan's help was a necessity, and out of respect for Tie Yuan and his personality, Fang Zheng, Lin Bai had long made up his mind that he would tell him the truth and would not hide anything from him.

After a moment of silence, Lin Bai told Tie Yuan everything that had happened in the Boneyard. He didn't even hide what he had not mentioned to He Jia Er and the other girls about Sophia and Li Qing Nan.

Hiss! After Lin Bai's explanation, Tie Yuan's facial expression changed as he gasped in surprise. The suspicion in his eyes when he looked at Lin Bai had changed to extreme shock.

Although he had felt that Lin Bai's desire for top grade spirit stones was not out of greed, he had not expected Lin Bai to use top grade spirit stones to do such a heaven-defying thing.

With the power of the Spirit Stones, he would be able to open the five-colored altar and rise to the Immortal World. This kind of action was no different from stealing food from a tiger. If it was anyone else, they would think Tie Yuan had gone crazy upon hearing this.

However, these words came from Lin Bai's mouth. Although Tie Yuan was shocked in his heart, he did not have the slightest bit of doubt. He truly believed that, judging from Lin Bai's performance in the past, it was very likely that he would do such a thing.

At this moment, he finally understood why Lin Bai was so sincere in persuading him. It was because there was a reason behind the matter.

However, the more it was like this, the more one could see the value of Lin Bai's temperament. It was righteous to be an enemy of immortals and to save the one who cared for him; it was righteous to be an enemy of immortals and to be able to save the one who cared for you.

If he did not help such a benevolent and righteous person, what kind of person would he help then? Could it be that he was helping someone like Gu Taixu, who on the surface seemed like he was being courteous but was actually trying to send him to his death?

If he were to help Lin Bai, he would ruin his entire life's reputation. Even if it was an outsider, no one would dare to say it, but he would never be able to get through it; if he did not help Lin Bai, he would never be able to bear the thought of Sophia and Li Qingrou being alone in the Immortal World.

Looking at Tie Yuan's conflicted expression, Lin Bai understood that whether he could get Tie Yuan to move against him would be decided at this very moment. If this kick could hit the Iron Core, everything would be fine; if it missed, then everything would be for naught.

"The heart is at ease, the body at ease; the heart is uneasy, the body at ease. The words of an outsider could not impose peace of mind. As long as there was no guilt in his heart, there was no need to surprise others with his words. "I will only do what I have to do. As for the opinions of outsiders, I will let them talk about them. A hundred years from now, someone will come to describe me as Spring and Autumn. When that time comes, I will reveal who is right and who is wrong!"

After a moment of silence, Lin Bai finally thought of how he should use this kick. After clearing his throat, he stared at Tie Yuan with clear eyes as he respectfully spoke, one word at a time.

Wrong! His previous train of thought was indeed wrong! To repay someone who actually wanted him to die, or to help someone who had saved him, and who had only done so for the sake of kindness and righteousness.

It was a very simple matter to choose between the two. However, he had complicated it. It was not for any other reason but because his heart was too contradictory and too surprising.

But in reality, no matter what I do, as long as I can live up to my own heart, it's enough. What does it have to do with me if outsiders discredit me?

"I promise you!" Gradually, Tie Yuan made a clear decision in his heart. He turned to Lin Bai and spoke in a low voice, "I'm not helping you, I'm helping those two little girls who are suffering!"