The figure was stunned for two or three breaths upon hearing Qu Jianlei's words before speaking with a laugh of exasperation. "You really dare to ask for anything."
"Is that such a big deal?" Qu Jianlei found it rather baffling. "If you think it's inappropriate, Senior, you can just refuse."
The figure had wanted to flare up, but ultimately shook his head. "Sorry, that won't do."
He did not want to explain too much. The other party's many methods seemed ordinary enough, but someone who understood so much... was rare.
The figure did not believe this fellow was a native of this world—if he was, then his ancestors had certainly been Cultivators and left him an inheritance! In any case, he absolutely would not agree to anything he should not agree to, but he would acknowledge any debt he owed! A Great Expert naturally had the responsibility of a Great Expert. Besides, there might be some powerful figure behind this man as well. It would not do to invite the other party's ridicule.
Qu Jianlei was not surprised either. After thinking for a moment, he spoke again. "Then how should this thing break through the barrier?"
The figure raised a hand and pointed at the Soul Nourishing Wood token. "For such a trivial matter, just ask it."
Qu Jianlei was about to continue when the other party pointed at Duo Gan. "Were you the one cultivating here earlier?"
Duo Gan froze briefly, then nodded. "Yes. I did not know this was where Senior resided. Please forgive my presumption."
"No matter," the figure said with a casual wave of his hand. "Your cultivation here was of some benefit to me as well."
"I see that you cultivate This World System, yet now you wish to switch to cultivation methods... Did no