Level Nine Fixed-Install Soul Guidance Shells: The Cicada, the Mantis, and the Oriole (Continued)

Over at the Xishui Alliance, He Caitou was led aside by the Third Elder.

"He Xu, how is the injury to your left arm?" the Third Elder asked.

He Caitou paused, then replied, "Thank you for your concern, but it doesn't affect my combat ability too much."

"I can see that you have considerable talent in Soul Tool crafting. Whether you win or lose later, you may return to the Xishui Alliance. I will have someone treat your left arm."

"My left arm can be healed?" He Caitou's heart stirred.

Although the tournament's medical team and Xuan Zi's temporary treatment had made his left arm usable for the time being, fully recovering would still require returning to Shrek Academy and seeking treatment from an elder with a healing Martial Soul.

If it could be healed here in advance, that would be even better.

Moreover, the Xishui Alliance clearly possessed more rare metals than the other two chambers of commerce. If he could bring back some extra...

Greed gradually crept into his heart. In any case, he would not feel bad about fleecing the Xishui Alliance...

With that thought, He Caitou put on a deeply grateful expression. "He Xu has drifted through life for half his days without ever meeting a worthy master. If Elder does not disdain me, He Xu is willing to join the Xishui Alliance."

The Third Elder had not expected such an unexpected delight. His face immediately brightened as he laughed. "You have the will for it. I'll have someone treat your arm at once, but you must first cover your eyes."

"Cover my eyes?" He Caitou found that strange, but did not dwell on it. His identity had not been exposed anyway. As long as his arm could be healed, that was enough.

The Third Elder