Pledge Allegiance, Human King Sword Fragment

"Just ask for whatever you want. So long as the clan has it, I'll do my best to satisfy you."

Song Youfu's performance this time not only made Song Qingxing see him in a new light—even Song Changsheng, who knew him best, was astonished. He was completely different from the person Song Changsheng remembered.

Considering the merits he had earned this time, no reward would have been excessive.

Song Youfu rubbed his hands with a sheepish grin. "Your nephew doesn't particularly want anything. It's just that I've coveted your Light Smoke Silk for a long time. I wonder if great-uncle could..."

"Good lad, you certainly know how to pick. This Light Smoke Silk is a Peak Grade Magic Treasure, personally bestowed by True Lord Jinyang. It is known as the foremost in speed beneath the Golden Core realm. In truth, when driven at full force, it can fully rival an ordinary Golden Core True Person.

"With the merits you earned this time, you do qualify to receive this magic treasure. But your current cultivation is still far too lacking. You can't even bring out one-tenth of its power, and it would only become a burden to you.

"How about this? I'll forge you a pair of third-tier silk shoes modeled after the Light Smoke Silk. They should possess roughly thirty percent of the original's power, which is already more than enough for your current realm.

"Once you break through to the Purple Palace Stage in the future, I'll give the Light Smoke Silk to you for use. What do you say?"

"You're really giving it to me?!" Song Youfu's face was brimming with delight. He had only meant to try his luck, never expecting Song Changsheng to actually agree.

Though there was now the prerequisite of breaking through to the