Fat Merchant

That night, Han Wu finished absorbing the medicine that enhanced his aptitude.

He then discovered that under the medicine's effects, his weakest illusion attribute had risen from 2 to 3.

Although the change brought almost no increase in strength,

it still saved Han Wu one opportunity for enlightenment.

That night, Han Wu packed his things and was preparing to rest.

But a servant knocked on his door.

"Young Master Han Wu, the family head asks you to come to the main hall. Someone wants to see you!"

After thinking it over briefly, Han Wu understood. It was probably the Fat Merchant he had met outside the village, coming to repay the money.

He got dressed and headed for the main hall.

There, he saw the family head, Hei Hai Bailang, and the Fat Merchant sitting together and drinking tea.

The moment Hei Hai Bailang saw Han Wu enter, his expression turned stern, utterly devoid of the warmth one would show a son.

It was as though he were looking at an enemy.

The Fat Merchant was exceptionally skilled at reading faces. He noticed Hei Hai Bailang's change, but did not show it.

Instead, he turned his gaze toward Han Wu.

That look seemed to say: I came to repay you. It is time to return my things.

"I heard from Mr. Zuo Shan that you saved him yesterday?" Hei Hai Bailang asked.

His tone did not sound like a question, but rather an interrogation.

"That is correct," Han Wu replied.

Afraid that Hei Hai Bailang would ruin his business, the Fat Merchant hurriedly rose and said to Han Wu, "Thanks to this little brother lending a hand yesterday, I was able to escape those giants' attacks safely."

"Please be sure to accept this token of gratitude!"

As he spoke, the