"That's better." Jin Rou made a chair to sit before speaking again, "First, your earth vein originated from the Crystal Tree, right? I just want to know what you know about the tree."

The Crystal Tree was one of the mythical trees of Sword Platform. It's only available here and could be found here. That's also one of the reasons why Soaring Plateau was stopping by once per seldom. The owls needed the tree's essence to vitalize their vein. After all, if the oil crystal vein were to be gone, it's going to be bad for them.

"The Crystal Tree is a tree which cannot be traced even with time. It's hiding and cannot be pinpointed no matter how advanced and strong their calculations are." The owl leader said, "However, an envoy from the government gave us an intel regarding that. It's said that the Crystal Tree is soon to appear up above. That's why we are preparing for the trip."

The Crystal Tree was too important even for the whole plateau. Thus the government was helpings the owls with the funds needed in order to have a piece of the tree.

"Oh, how soon?" Jin Rou asked.

"No one knows. It just said that it will emerge soon above." The owl leader shook his head and said. He honestly didn't know when. No one knew the exact time of its emergence.

"Alright, second question. Did a saint visit this place in the recent?" Jin Rou laid down another question. It was an important one and needed an answer.

The owl leader didn't expect this question but he still answered, "Temporal Void Saint visited us 971,523 years ago exactly. He ordered a set of oil crystals and the Book of Tressan."

"Book of Tressan?" Jin Rou knitted his brows. What would the saint need of that book? Saint Tressan was legendary saint who lived since the start of time. It was rumored that he served the First God during his time. Furthermore, it was said that the oceans were created because of him.

His book contained his adventures throughout his time until his death. However, the owls only have the first part of the book out of the three parts.

"And you sold the book to him?" Jin Rou said.

"Yes. The book has no use to us. He offered a pretty tempting offer and since we're in a dire need, we cannot reject it." The owl leader answered.

"But if he collects the three parts of the book, he has the chance to rise to godhood. With his personality, it's not beneficial to your plateau." Jin Rou said. It wouldn't affect him, but those people above and below would be affected.

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"The important matter here is we survived because of his generous help. We don't care about the worlds. As long as we're alive, who cares about them?" It's a cruel statement. But it's natural. The world they live in had the rules of the jungle. They couldn't afford to be weak or else they'd suffer.

"Hut you don't want the plateau to be affected, right?" Jin Rou said, "Unfortunately, you just made a grave mistake. Soaring Plateau has numerous natural resources. It wouldn't an exaggeration if Temporal Void attacks you in the future."

"We will deal with that when the time comes." The owl leader said. Honestly, he already thought of this. However, he had no choice. Their tribe was in a full danger of extinction. Even the government was helpless against their situation.

"Alright, last question. Where can I find the last part of Tressan's book?"

"You are asking an impossible question. How can we know it?" The owl leader shook his head. The last part was too precious, how can they have a hand on its information?

"You can lie to Temporal Void, but don't try me." Jin Rou spoke with a cold tone, "You are Tressan's lackeys in the past. Of course, you knew where it's locates."

"How did you know..." The owl leader was stumped. It's a top secret that shouldn't be disclosed to outsiders! Who would dare to do it without his permission?

"It's easy to decipher when you have the slightest clues." Jin Rou snorted, "If you want me to not cause trouble here, I'm asking nicely for the last part. Let's just say that it's an assurance that Temporal Void wouldn't benefit from the book. If he doesn't manage to become a god, isn't beneficial to all of you?"

"And what will we get in return?" The owl leader asked.

"You're greedy. I already gave you the full strorage of oil crystals yet you still want more?" Jin Rou smirked, "I'm telling you, I can just walk away here with the oil crystals and the last part. Your ancestors can attest to this."

Han Li used to turn this place upside down. And every time it happened, the tribe declined. No matter how much they hate Han Li, they couldn't do a thing. After all, even saints were very careful when he's around.

"Are you threatening us again?" The owl leader was very displeased.

"No, I will do it if you don't do my bidding. Of course, feel free to try me. Sword emperors weren't enough. Let your ancestors come and taste my newly improved sword skills." Jin Rou challenged the entire owl tribe.

Remember, they were even respected by the government and many lineages. But in front of Han Li, they were all helpless frogs.

"Stop casing trouble in my territory, Han Li." Then, an old owl appeared out of his nest. He looked sharply at Jin Rou and said, "Spare us, will you?"

"I just want the book. I will leave after getting it. Unfortunately, your descendants are quite hard headed, thinking they are all knowing." Jin Rou sneered.

The old owl sighed and told the owl leader, "Go and get the last part. Let fate decide it."

The owl leader bowed. Since it's the ancestor who spoke, he couldn't challenge the authority despite his unwillingness.

"Don't worry, Han Li is trustworthy in this regard." The old owl assured. He made so many deals with the man in the past, and was sure that Han Li was credible enough.