The cold mountain wind howled endlessly around the small wooden hut at the peak of Night Pool Mountain.
Snow drifted across the red stone surface while the flas inside the fire pit crackled softly, casting dancing shadows across the aged face of Academy Master Da Vinci.
Tony Clark silently stared at the old man while slowly rotating the jade teacup between his fingers. The herbal fragrance inside the room was calming, but the atmosphere between them was anything but peaceful.
"What is your exchange offer, Elder?" Tony finally asked with a serious look. "Tell ... what can you give against 500 years of lifespan?!"
Da Vinci did not answer imdiately.
The old man slowly lifted the tea cup toward his lips and took a long sip before placing it back near the fire pit.
"My Supre inheritance," he finally replied in a heavy tone.
Tony’s brows twitched slightly.
For any ordinary martial artist, such an offer would be enough to make them kneel on the spot. A Supre Warrior’s inheritance represented a lifeti of cultivation, enlightennt, battle experience, and secrets that countless people would kill for.
But Tony remained calm.
After thinking for a mont, he slowly shook his head.
"I am not convinced."
Da Vinci looked at him silently before suddenly laughing.
"Hahaha... I expected that answer."
The old man leaned back against the wooden chair and sighed helplessly.
"If it was any other disciple, they would have agreed before I finished speaking. But you are different, Tony Clark. You are already standing behind the shadow of two Supre Warriors inside your family. Naturally, my inheritance alone cannot tempt you."
Tony did not smile.
"You already know all this, Elder Da Vinci. So stop testing and co to the real point."
The old man’s fingers paused slightly.
For the first ti since their eting began, his expression beca truly serious.
"There is sothing valuable which is definitely worth 500 years of lifespan... but I cannot reveal it to you right now."
Tony imdiately frowned.
"Sorry, Elder. I don’t make deals based on blind promises. At least tell what it is. Only then can I decide whether risking my life for your lifespan treasure is worth it or not."
Da Vinci fell silent.
The room beca unusually quiet except for the crackling fire.
Even the mountain wind outside seed distant.
Finally, the old man exhaled slowly.
"It’s about another world."
Tony’s eyes narrowed.
"A cultivation world... a world filled with people stronger than Supre Warriors by hundreds of tis. A world where our Earth would look like a forgotten corner."
Tony’s fingers slowly tightened around the teacup.
Da Vinci continued in a calm but heavy tone.
"Even the Octopus Organization does not know about this place. The thod to reach that world... the coordinates... the conditions... everything remains hidden. Only and two other independent Supres know this secret."
Tony remained silent.
But inside his mind, waves were already crashing violently.
Another cultivation world?
A place where Supre Warriors were considered weak?
If such a world truly existed... Then everything would change.
Da Vinci looked directly into Tony’s eyes.
"If you bring the lifespan treasure during the World Tree Blessing, I will tell you everything I know. I will also provide the resources and support necessary to help you reach that world."
Tony slowly placed the teacup down.
The firelight reflected faintly across his face.
"Elder... stop joking."
Da Vinci raised an eyebrow.
"If such a world truly exists, why didn’t you go there yourself? Why are you desperately chasing a 500-year lifespan treasure instead of entering that world and living for thousands of years happily?"
Da Vinci smiled bitterly.
"There are conditions."
"What conditions?"
"Conditions that my old body can no longer fulfill."
The old man slowly extended his wrinkled hand toward the fire.
"My bones are already tied to this Earth. Even if the gate opens before , I no longer possess the qualifications to enter. But you are different."
His eyes sharpened slightly.
"You are young. Your blood is strong. Your destiny has not settled yet."
Tony remained unconvinced.
"Elder, your answers are too vague. You should at least tell those conditions. Otherwise, how can this information be useful for ?"
Da Vinci slowly shook his head.
"No."
His tone was firm this ti.
"A deal is a deal. Bring the treasure first. Only then will I reveal everything."
Tony stared at him quietly.
The two n silently asured each other again.
One was an old Supre Warrior nearing the end of his lifespan.
The other was a rising monster whose potential could no longer be hidden.
Finally, Da Vinci spoke again.
"And I promise one more thing. If you agree... my Supre inheritance will belong only to you. I will never pass it to another person on Earth."
Tony leaned back slightly while thinking deeply.
The information Da Vinci offered was already enough to shake the entire world if revealed publicly.
A hidden cultivation world...
A secret unknown even to the Octopus Organization...
The value behind it was imasurable.
Still, Tony did not imdiately agree.
"Okay, Elder," he finally said. "But I also have conditions."
Da Vinci smiled faintly.
"Greedy brat. Speak."
"I need resources that improve comprehension."
Da Vinci nodded imdiately. "The Night Pool. It can definitely help... but it only works for few hours. After that it takes years to regain the ability."
Tony’s eyes flashed. "You already told about it. I want access to it in a few days."
"Agreed." Da Vinci said with a decisive look.
Tony continued calmly. "And I want unrestricted access to your academy treasury. I will take whatever I want. You are not allowed to interfere."
Da Vinci nearly choked on his tea.
"You... are really shaless."
Tony casually shrugged. "You are buying 500 years of life. Stop acting stingy."
The old man laughed helplessly before nodding.
"Fine. Agreed."
"And one more thing."
Da Vinci narrowed his eyes suspiciously. "What now?"
"In the future, you cannot stand against the Clark family."
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