[Now, we are in a state of negotiation, and the transaction is not yet completed. You may ask me some questions.]
[I can choose to remain silent, but once I speak, I must tell the truth.]
[Be thorough with your questions, and don't blame me if you end up tricked.] The Ancient Worm even seemed kind-hearted.
Lu Yuan had no hesitation then, asking directly: "Why would you sell it so cheaply? Merely a favor?"
What a sharp question.
The Ancient Worm remained silent for a long while: [First, I am not the protagonist of this era, not favored by this world...]
[I must rely on the Underground Alliance to catch a sliver of luck, whereas you can create your own fortune.]
[That is the stark difference.]
[If I assist you now, should I ever face hardship in the future, you may well repay the favor to me, Ancient Worm.]
[Second, holding onto this thing would only increase the crisis. At the end of the last epoch, I was attacked by [Ghosts], and it was very likely caused by this.]