With the Overgod's orders in hand, Gould and Jie Ning returned to Blade City.
On the top floor of Blade Castle, Jie Ning followed Gould out of the latter's Metal Lifeform.
Back on his own turf, Gould finally relaxed. After putting away the Metal Lifeform, he turned his gaze toward Jie Ning.
Jie Ning could clearly sense that Gould was in a particularly good mood. Even his usually cold gaze had softened considerably.
Of course Gould was happy. This time, he had obtained an entire flask of Sovereign's Might.
From today onward, aside from the Overgod, Gould felt that he no longer needed to take anyone else seriously.
Although this Sovereign's Might supposedly had an assigned purpose, in the end, it was in his hands. If he truly needed it, he could use it however he pleased...
"You did well this time."
"Is there any reward you want?"
Gould found Jie Ning especially pleasing to the eye at that moment and spoke generously.
For a moment, Jie Ning could not gauge what sort of reward Gould was willing to give him. He could only reply respectfully, "This subordinate is ignorant and inexperienced. I only hope to receive some items that can preserve my life."
Gould found himself appreciating the young man even more.
After pondering briefly, Gould took a golden leopard-shaped Metal Lifeform from his Space Ring. He had bought it long ago as a spare.
"If it is for preserving your life, then take this."
"Although a Metal Lifeform will not greatly improve your strength, using one for long-distance travel saves far more divine power than flying yourself."
"There will be plenty of traveling ahead..." Gould said meaningfully.
Jie Ning looked at the Metal Lifeform before him in surprise. He had already temporarily given up on obtaining such