Since the female cultivator was so direct, Lu Sangjiu didn't hide her intentions.
She took out a Xuanjin Fruit and handed it to her, saying, "Indeed. We originally had two other companions, but we were separated, and I don't know when they'll be able to join us."
"The Thousand-year-old Cold Iron Ore isn't easy to get. I could tell you're very skilled, and I had a good feeling about you, so I decided to take a chance and invite you."
By offering the Xuanjin Fruit upfront, Lu Sangjiu made her intentions clear. She wasn't using the fruit as leverage; whether the woman agreed was entirely up to her.
This gesture earned her some goodwill from the female cultivator, who, after a moment's thought, nodded in agreement. "Alright."
With the team successfully formed, Lu Sangjiu and Chi Yan learned the female cultivator's name was Feng Lin, a cultivator from Lingyin Pavilion.
And so, the group wasted no more time and continued toward the summit.
