“Taboo treasure?” Xu Qing said, looking stunned. He had never heard the term before and had no idea what it was.

After some more communication between the patriarch and the shadow, Xu Qing was able to get an idea that taboo treasures were things that existed on a higher level compared to ordinary magical treasures. As for how the shadow knew this, the patriarch asked a series of complicated questions, and came to the conclusion that the shadow wasn’t sure how it knew. At the same time, the shadow continued to release strong emotional fluctuations of longing. It deeply desired to consume the item.

Xu Qing thought about it for a bit, but in the end, decided not to grant the shadow’s request. He wouldn’t do that unless he was absolutely confident in the outcome. For all he knew, the shadow might turn on him during the process. As the shadow looked on reluctantly, he put the wooden box away.

After, he looked at the shadow and said, “If you behave, I’ll think about giving it to you later.”

The shadow emitted fluctuations of excitement. Off to the side, the patriarch felt shaken, and...