The fame of the As-Close-As-Siblings Array Disc is skyrocketing, but every disc that appears at auctions is fought over by major powers, all taken away for research in attempts to decipher them.

The specter has no means to obtain one, so after much thought, she can only look to Fa Wuzun for help.

However, she is not sure if she can convince this god of wealth, because she doesn't know what to offer in return. After a chance encounter with Chu Shen, she approached with a mindset of hoping for the best in a desperate situation, and unexpectedly, Fa Wuzun was willing to give face.

She immediately understood that there was a very high chance of success, but she still didn't know what conditions Fa Wuzun might ask for.

Hearing that she wanted to borrow the power of the array disc, Lu Ye's eyes narrowed slightly.

The information implied in those words was not insignificant.

You need to know, all three present are named in the Cumulated Points Ranking, and in terms of personal strength, they are top-tier among the Constellation level. If they truly join forces using the array disc, they might even contend with a usual Moon Jade!

What could be happening with the specter that requires the three of them to join forces?

Lu Ye immediately thought of a possibility: "Do you have an exclusive scene?"

Sipping his drink quietly at the side, Piao Ke looked at Lu Ye in surprise, seemingly astonished at his quick thinking, because the specter only mentioned the As-Close-As-Siblings Array Disc, and yet Fa Wuzun had already guessed it. This speed of thought was remarkable.

The specter also looked astonished, but since Lu Ye had pointed it out, she did not hide it: "Yes!"

Lu Ye suddenly understood why this woman wanted to borrow the power of the array disc. If it was an exclusive scene, then it made sense.

The so-called exclusive scene is actually a type of scene in the Star Temple Battle, only unlike other forms, once a cultivator enters this scene, there's usually no need to outwit and outfight other Constellations, because in most cases, other cultivators cannot enter a cultivator's exclusive scene.

This is also the origin of the term "exclusive."

In such scenes, sometimes there's no need to fight; just solving various puzzles might be sufficient. Of course, there are times when fighting is necessary, and the specter undoubtedly encountered such a situation, where the enemy is bound to be strong -- too strong for her alone to handle, hence seeking help.

This is the special nature of the exclusive scene. In other scenes, once a cultivator exits, the battle ends, but an exclusive scene is different. Even if you exit, you can enter again next time, though there's a limit to the number of entries, and perhaps a time limit on the existence of the exclusive scene.

Having participated in the Star Temple Battle for so long, Lu Ye had heard of exclusive scenes but knew the chances of encountering one were incredibly low, maybe one in a million. He had never encountered one before, but unexpectedly, the specter had.

This woman's luck is truly something.

Because, as Lu Ye knows, it's quite easy to find some valuable treasures within an exclusive scene; often, an exclusive scene is essentially a treasure hunt.

"What's the strength of the enemy?" Lu Ye asked.

If the specter mentioned anything about Moon Jade strength, he would have walked away without a second thought. Although the three joining forces with the As-Close-As-Siblings Array Disc might truly contend with an ordinary Moon Jade, the nature of a Moon Jade's power is completely different from a Constellation. Even the weakest Moon Jade is still a Moon Jade. While the specter has some things he's interested in, that's all they are—not worth the risk.

"Constellation Late Stage!" the specter replied, adding: "Very strong, very strong. Of course, it's mainly somewhat restraining me; otherwise, I should be able to handle it myself."

"Explain in detail."

The specter's spirit lifted, and she began to narrate the various aspects of her exclusive scene. Piao Ke, who seemed to have known already, spoke to Lu Ye. After listening silently, Lu Ye felt that the specter wouldn't deceive him in such matters, because if she were to deceive, he could immediately exit once he noticed something was off after entering.

She needs Lu Ye's help, so she has to speak the truth.

For the specter, the more meticulously Fa Wuzun inquired, the higher the possibility of success. She originally worried that Fa Wuzun wouldn't want to join forces, but now that Fa Wuzun had shown interest, she felt a bit nervous instead.

During the Melee Battle Meet, she had snatched several heads from Fa Wuzun, unable to avoid suspecting whether he was looking to avenge himself. If so, she would be in a passive position.

The more she thought, the more uneasy she felt. After explaining, she said, "If Fellow Daoist is unwilling, I can just buy an As-Close-As-Siblings Array Disc from you."

Then she could find others to join forces; Fa Wuzun was not a must-have.

"One hundred thousand!" Lu Ye looked at her coolly.

"What?" The specter blinked her eyes, as if she hadn't heard clearly.

"The array disc, one hundred thousand spirit jade, no bargaining!"

"Why don't you just rob!" the specter fumed with anger. She was alright with everything but talks of money. When it came to money, she was sensitive. She fumed, "I've been to auctions too, on average, an array disc went for just over ten thousand spirit jade, but you're asking me for a hundred thousand; do you have no conscience!"

"Wholesale prices and retail prices the same?" Lu Ye asked.

The specter opened her mouth, suddenly feeling that what Fa Wuzun said seemed to have a point...

Still feeling frustrated, she protested, "But it can't be as much as a hundred thousand!"

"I agree to this matter!" Lu Ye suddenly spoke.

"Hey, are you even listening?" The specter roared, exasperated; Fa Wuzun seemed a bit off.

"However, I have one condition!"

The specter felt exhausted, certain now that Fa Wuzun was out for revenge against her!

But... she had wanted Fa Wuzun's cooperation from the start. Now that he had agreed, why didn't she feel any joy?

She asked irritably, "What do you want?"

Relief washed over her slightly, as it would be too strange if Fa Wuzun agreed to her offer without asking anything in return. Now that he made a condition, it felt normal.

Lu Ye stared straight into her eyes with a calm demeanor, "I want to see the spectral runes concerning concealment on you, Fellow Daoist."

In Lu Ye's plan, he needed to re-derive the spirit runes he currently possessed. He had been too busy being caught up in the Constellation Palace dispute. In the future, during cultivation, he could focus on this, and the next one he planned to derive was concealment.

Currently lacking strength, he intended to make up for it through concealment; when facing powerful enemies that he couldn't defeat, he could at least hide.

In this regard, the specter was undoubtedly first-rate; during the Melee Battle Meet, Lu Ye had searched for her multiple times but always failed to find her. She was just like a specter — elusive and enigmatic. If he could observe the spectral runes on her concerning concealment, it would greatly benefit his own derivation.

As soon as he made this statement, Piao Ke, who was drinking, tilted his head and sprayed wine all over, then turned to stare at Lu Ye in startled amazement.

The specter's eyes curved into a smile, though cold light shimmered within them, concealing boundless killing intent!

Lu Ye met her gaze, his eyes calm.

The specter's murderous intent grew stronger, as if she was ready to kill Lu Ye right here.

If this weren't the Constellation Palace, she might actually act.

But ultimately, this was the Constellation Palace, so even if she wanted to, she couldn't.

As their eyes met, the atmosphere was quiet and intense. Piao Ke edged slightly to the side.

After a long while, the specter exhaled and slowly said, "Do you know what your condition implies, Fellow Daoist?"

"I know!" Lu Ye nodded. He knew enough about the Specter Race, aware that his condition was indeed pushing boundaries. But since the specter valued his help and the power of the array disc, she naturally had to make some sacrifice.

"You know... That's good, haha." The specter laughed, her gaze moving up and down as she scrutinized Lu Ye from head to toe, wanting to understand him anew, nodding slightly before looking at Piao Ke, "Let's go!"

If Fa Wuzun had asked for something else, it might have been easier to negotiate. But wanting to observe the spectral runes on her — no way she would agree. This was outright provocation, an insult!

She vowed silently that once she left the Constellation Palace, she would make Fa Wuzun pay, letting him know the consequences of offending a top ghost cultivator!

"Thirty thousand!" Lu Ye rubbed his storage ring, speaking casually.

The specter paused mid-turn, ears twitching slightly, and looked at Lu Ye coldly, "What?"

"I'll pay you thirty thousand spirit jade." Lu Ye raised his eyes to look at her.

The specter instantly exploded in anger, "What do you take me for? I'm poor, yes, but I have my pride. Mere thirty thousand spirit jade won't sway me!"

"Fifty thousand!" Lu Ye said, his expression unchanged.

"Ha..." The specter sneered, her overwhelming killing intent receding significantly.

"Eighty thousand!"

The specter's murderous intent seemed like a fire doused with water, barely noticeable now. Her brows furrowed.

"A hundred thousand!" Lu Ye continued rubbing his storage ring with his fingers.

The specter's expression became complex, inner conflict raging in her eyes!

She knew she absolutely couldn't agree to Fa Wuzun's unreasonable and reckless condition, because once she did, she could never lift her head again before Fa Wuzun. So by all means, she must absolutely not agree!

But... the offer was quite tempting!

Suddenly she remembered, Fa Wuzun had a fortune worth billions of spirit jade; a mere hundred thousand was nothing to him!

Her expression began to harden, "Is having money that impressive? If you raise it to two hundred thousand, I'll call you Daddy!"

Lu Ye looked at her indifferently and softly uttered a few words, "Three hundred thousand!"

"Daddy!" The specter blurted out.

Humiliation! Shame! She never imagined she'd be swayed by spirit jade one day; the feeling was overwhelmingly complex.

Ton ton ton... Beside her, Piao Ke gulped down his drink, finishing half a bottle, then let out a long belch.

The specter's murderous intent was long gone, and now she smiled at Lu Ye, "It's delightful to meet someone so wealthy. I hope to remain friends. In future endeavors, just call upon me, and I'll come without hesitation!"

Lu Ye nodded and promptly transferred ten thousand spirit jade to her, "This is the deposit. I'll pay the remainder after the job is done!"

"No problem!" The specter agreed readily, treating it as if receiving a valuable treasure and storing the ten thousand spirit jade.

Feeling fabulous.