A New Plan, a Shocking Statement

This matter is settled.

The crowd gradually dispersed.

The Dwarf Race are a warm and hardworking clan, but occasionally there are one or two scoundrels like the Master Gu.

Shi Tian respectfully knelt and kowtowed to Chen Ning, saying, "Junior Shi Tian, thank you for your help, senior. I am deeply grateful and have no way to repay you. Shi Tian is willing to follow you from now on."

"No need for formalities. I helped you because I valued your qualities. Would you be interested in joining my sect?"

Even Shi Tian with only a rudimentary grasp of Appraisal Technique could produce such a performance.

If he could acquire the complete Appraisal Technique, he would certainly be no less skilled than Master Gu in the future.

And.

Dwarf Race are natural-born artisans.

It will definitely be useful to the sect.

"Of course I'd love to! Shi Tian couldn't be happier!"

Shi Tian was overjoyed, but then he remembered something and couldn't help but say, "But senior, a lowly dwarf like me is not qualified to leave the Dwarf Realm."

"You don't need to worry about that. I have the key to the Dwarf Realm, which can take you away."

"Senior, you may come and go as you please, but we Dwarf Race are branded from birth. We can only leave the Dwarf Realm with the permission of the Dwarf King. However, if you wish to have the right to leave, you must offer the Dwarf King at least ten chests of gold."

As he spoke, Shi Tian's mood became depressed.

"And I, a lowly dwarf, have no chance of obtaining the dwarf king's permission."

Chen Ning narrowed his eyes slightly and said calmly, "The Dwarf King?"

The Dwarf King is the only king in the Dwarf Realm.

They possess the most noble bloodline.

They possess unparalleled status and power.

It seems that getting Shi Tian out of here is impossible without getting past the Dwarf King.

"In that case, let's go and meet this dwarf king."

Chen Ning's voice was calm.

There's still no clue as to when the little girl will break through her limits, so let's deal with this trivial matter first.

Shi Tian was deeply moved.

For the sake of a lowly dwarf, even if it meant paying ten chests of gold, the elder would not hesitate.

He had no way to repay her kindness.

Chen Ning didn't care at all; it was just a matter of spending some money.

We can just have the little girl pay then.

Su Ling'er had no idea what her expenses would be like next.

She only vaguely harbored some anticipation for the rest of the trip.

The Dwarf King is the most revered being among the Dwarf Race.

The wealth they possess is something to be envious of, even just thinking about it.

Su Ling'er clenched her fists secretly.

I must find a chance to secretly get some this time.

Otherwise, the trip won't have been in vain.

The dwarf king's palace was magnificent and imposing.

It was crafted by countless skilled artisans of the Dwarf Race.

At this moment, the Dwarf King stood proudly atop the tall building, overlooking the Earth Spirit Main City. Despite being less than a meter tall, he felt a sense of loneliness at the top.

"Your Majesty, this year the entire realm has enjoyed favorable weather and abundant harvests, and our people live in peace and prosperity—all thanks to Your Majesty's excellent governance! Your Majesty's literary and military prowess is unparalleled!"

Behind the Dwarf King.

An old dwarf reported this with a fawning smile.

"Very well! I am quite satisfied. Now, take a look and see if there's anything else you can praise. I'm ready."

The dwarf king narrowed his eyes and smiled.

"Your Majesty, this..."

The old dwarf was at a loss for words.

Over the years, he has racked his brains and used every possible word of praise.

However, the dwarf king gradually developed resistance to the drug.

Repeated praise will not only fail to earn the dwarf king's reward, but will also anger him.

I felt like I was just giving him a perfunctory answer.

The Dwarf Race are hardworking and honest, and there are very few flatterers among them.

This old dwarf was already the best candidate chosen from among many.

Even he couldn't come up with any decent or comprehensive words of praise.

Unfortunately, they lacked education.

One phrase, "Your Majesty is wise," is enough to conquer the world.

Now that I have met the Dwarf King, I do not seek merit, but only to avoid making mistakes.

As long as I don't get punished, that's fine.

"Hmph! Is there nothing about me that you can praise?"

The dwarf king gave a soft snort, sounding extremely arrogant.

"Ah! Of course not! It's just that Your Majesty is wise and mighty, while this old man is foolish and can't think of anything right now."

"I see. Then let's wait outside the hall until we figure it out."

The dwarf king returned to his throne and began fiddling with the wine cup in his hand.

This wine glass is actually the key to unlocking his treasure trove.

His wealth was enormous.

This wine glass must be held with utmost care every day, and wiped clean several times.

The old dwarf walked outside the hall, looking utterly dejected.

He did try to find a solution.

He also traveled to Qian Province in search of Human Race scholars.

Ask them for words of praise.

But after a few years, the scholars of Qian Province had run out of ideas and found it increasingly difficult to satisfy this dwarf king.

Just then...

A dwarf in armor stepped forward and reported, "Your Majesty! The lowly dwarf Shi Tian wishes to see you, hoping to obtain the right to leave the Dwarf Realm."

"Oh?"

The dwarf king frowned slightly.

How could a lowly dwarf have so much wealth?

"Let him in."

However, the Dwarf King did not refuse.

It's not that he loved the people like his own children.

It was simply for those ten chests of gold.

Not long after.

Chen Ning and his two companions arrived at the palace.

When the dwarf king on his throne saw Chen Ning and his companion, his gaze flickered slightly.

"Shi Tian, have you come here to claim your right to leave?" the Dwarf King asked.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Shi Tian knelt on one knee and respectfully bowed in reply.

As for Chen Ning and the other two not kneeling, the Dwarf King didn't mind.

You know the rules, right?

"Your Majesty the Dwarf King, I have something here that you might be interested in, rather than gold."

Chen Ning smiled and looked at the Dwarf King.

"Oh? Then tell me what it is? Why would I be interested?" The dwarf king spoke stubbornly, but he was actually secretly curious as well.

Chen Ning smiled.

I recalled the scene just before entering the palace.

While the group was waiting outside the palace, they happened to encounter an old dwarf whose face was etched with displeasure.

The old dwarf was also invigorated when he saw the Human Race. Human Race were known for their wisdom, and he was sure that the person before him would bring him some new words of praise.

Then.

The old dwarf then consulted Chen Ning.

He also took the opportunity to tell Chen Ning about the Dwarf King's peculiar habit.

That's why Chen Ning has this plan now.

I pulled myself back to reality.

Chen Ning looked at the Dwarf King again, this time in a reproachful tone, and said, "Your Majesty, Dwarf King, you've gone too far!"

Upon hearing this statement...

The dwarf guards in the palace were all taken aback.

This Human Race youth has quite the nerve.

They didn't even bother to inquire about the king's deeds.

Not only did they refrain from offering praise, but they also dared to contradict the king in a reproachful tone?

Does the king still want to remove Shi Tian's mark?

The dwarf king's face darkened upon hearing this.

Just now, he was smiling and saying there was something that interested him even more.

But then, a dramatic change occurred.

Who could withstand that?