The Shadow Cloak could only conceal Cao Xing's aura. Some powerful beings would still be able to see through it.
Without showing anything, Cao Xing glanced at her status panel.
He discovered that Marita was truly not someone to be judged by appearances.
When he scanned her, all he saw was a string of question marks!
What did that mean? It meant that Marita possessed at least Tier 6 strength, exceeding Cao Xing by twenty levels!
Other than Chiron Dutra, she was the strongest being Cao Xing had ever encountered!
However, he did not reveal the shock in his heart. Instead, he continued smiling faintly. "I also have to thank the kind and beautiful Lady Marita for her help. Without you, I wouldn't have been able to grow stronger so quickly."
Cao Xing was not being insincere about that.
After all, her Devouring Demon Box had indeed helped him tremendously.
"You certainly have a sweet tongue."
A smile appeared on the rather stern face of the noblewoman.
"I've heard that Lord Cao Xing and your subordinate won first and second place in this fishing tournament, is that right?"
Cao Xing nodded. "Yes."
"Then, according to the rules, you may choose your tournament rewards."
"Will you choose laborers, or Kroner?"
After pondering for a moment, Cao Xing said, "For the first-place reward, I want the 125 goblin laborers. As for the second-place reward, I'll choose 300,000 Kroner."
For Cao Xing, three Tier 2 Elite Tier knights would not improve his strength much.
Three hundred thousand Kroner was more practical.
Marita's long eyelashes fluttered.
Then she chuckled softly. "Very well. I'll take Lord Cao Xing to collect your rewards."
"Alright."
To be honest, Cao Xing was rather curious where Marita had hidden over a hundred goblin laborers.
After saying that, Marita lifted