Bonds and Gratitude

After Ling Kai led Luo Jun away, Ling Yi a sigh of relief.

Because he hadn't had time to discuss it with the elders, he wasn't sure how much he would promise Mister Ye. He was worried that Mr. Ye would ask for an exorbitant amount that he couldn't handle, and he was also worried that if he offered too little, he would anger this mysterious expert. He was truly caught in a dilemma.

Fortunately, Ling Kai was quick-witted enough to smooth things over between both sides, managing to settle the matter without causing a complete falling out. This kid, aside from not being very focused on cultivation, has quite a few cunning ideas.

As for the materials on the list, Ling Xin promised to handle most of them. The Giant Ape Spine was already Ye's spoils of war, and he could easily handle the rest with his authority. As for the last 20%, he believed the elders wouldn't risk offending a suspected Peak expert for such a small amount.

"I just don't understand why they went to so much trouble to forge this thing tonight." Ling Yi shook his head. "Even if it's finished, it'll be a useless weapon."

"It might be true for others, but it certainly won't be true for him," Ling Xin suddenly said.

She knew the situation underground best. That night, even without all enhancements, he was still able to defeat the final Advanced Demon Statue. His Innate Potential strength was simply unheard of. With this foundation, his magnanimity must also far exceed that of ordinary people!

"What do you mean?" Ling Yi asked, puzzled.

"It's nothing... I'm just a little tired..." Ling Xin shook her head, got up and left.

Of course, she hadn't shared these true thoughts with anyone except her brother.

But don't forget, this thing was originally lost to Luo Jun at his stall. This guy found a cart, put the hammer on it, and dragged it all the way back.

"Mister Ye, did I do a good job?" At Luo Jun's house, Ling Kai was giving a spiel. "I could tell a long time ago that you were dissatisfied with the materials... This Ling Yi looks all refined, but he's not sincere at all. He's just waiting for you to ask first! How could I let you ask for things yourself? That would be so undignified!"

But no matter how you look at it, without Ling Kai's help, he really knew nothing about the forging of materials, so Luo Jun was still grateful to Ling Kai.

Looking at Ling Xin's somewhat tired back, Ling Yi sighed. Well, this person is someone you can't afford to offend either.

The rest was simple: Luo Jun handed the River-Sinking Stone Hammer to Ling Kai to take back to the guild. The kid could barely lift it, but he wasn't capable of carrying it all the way back.

Therefore, in this negotiation, he did not actually side with the Lineage or with "Mister Ye." Instead, he played a balancing role and skillfully facilitated the deal.

Watching Ling Kai's performance, Luo Jun understood that this abandoned son of the Lineage hoped the deal would go through more than anyone else in order to increase his influence within the clan.

However, Ling Kai probably didn't expect that when this Mysterious Expert saw the materials list, he wasn't angry, but genuinely couldn't understand it...

Although she is a member of the royal family, her loyalty to the Ling Family had been almost completely worn down during the years when her father died and she and her brother were ostracized. Now she still relies on the Ling Family mainly to use their platform and resources.

In the following days, both the Frost Moon Troupe and the Lion Mane Troupe paid a visit.

Both teams suffered significant losses. After returning and regrouping, they came to thank Luo Jun for saving their lives. However, it was clear to everyone that their gratitude was secondary; their primary objective was to win him over.

If such a top-tier expert could join my team, wouldn't that be like adding wings to a tiger?

However, Luo Jun had lost interest in the Savage Wilderness. After leaving this time, he would be going to Ningdong to study and would not be able to return in a short time, so he decisively declined the invitation.

Besides the two large groups, Father Qin and Lu Kui also came one after another, and these two were obviously more sincere. Father Qin did not bring his daughter this time. It is said that after the last dangerous experience, he entrusted his daughter to the care of his friends in the Main World, and this time he came to adventure alone. In order to repay Luo Jun's life-saving grace twice, he also gave Luo Jun a token, Xuanyuan Wuji.

"I believe you're hiding your identity to avoid getting too involved with others, but I can't forget to repay a life-saving debt." Father Qin took out a coin and said, "This is a trophy from my first Chaos Mission. My contact information is engraved on it. Whether in the Main World or another world, if anyone comes to me with this for help, I will do everything in my power!"

Luo Jun took one look and saw that it was a high-quality item with a simple and straightforward effect. It was a currency recognized by any world and any civilization, but its value was not high, only a few tens of thousands of Zhendan Coin. The main purpose of this thing was to exchange it for money when one was penniless and trapped in another world. However, for Cultivators, the opportunity to encounter such a situation was too rare, so he had kept it.

Luo Jun accepted the coin, thinking to himself, "How come the same thing sounds completely different coming from different people? Xuanyuan, you should learn from Father Qin."

As for Lu Kui, he brought a terrifying giant prawn directly to Luo Jun's door, intending to cook him a delicious meal. This thing, though called a prawn, was a size larger than a cow, and there was no way to cook it in the house. In the end, the two of them went to the yard, set up a campfire, and grilled it to get it done.

It has to be said that Lu Kui is incredibly skilled, and his taste in food is even more exquisite. The shrimp meat is bouncy, smooth, and incredibly delicious. Different cooking methods and seasonings can bring out different flavors. Having been in the Savage Wilderness for so long, this shrimp meal is truly the most satisfying Luo Jun has ever had... However, of such a large shrimp, less than a tenth of it ended up in his stomach; the majority was digested by Lu Kui himself...

The alias Ye was originally a spur-of-the-moment decision to conceal his identity, but unknowingly, he developed ties with all sorts of people... This was truly something Luo Jun hadn't anticipated.

On the eve of their return, the family welcomed their last guest.

"Xuan Yuan Heaven's Chosen?"

Looking at the person in front of the door, Luo Jun was somewhat surprised.

"It's Xuanyuan Wuji Yue Mingxuan!" Xuanyuan Wuji corrected, "Although I like the title of 'prodigy,' I don't like it when people call me by the wrong name!"

As he spoke, the man opened his Hundred Treasure Box: "You saved me again. This Heaven's Chosen never owes anyone a favor. I should have come to find you as soon as I got back, but I've been busy making this thing these past few days."

Then, Luo Jun watched as he took out a pendant from the Hundred Treasure Box. The style was similar to the previous one, even the special effects were the same, only the note had been changed:

"Xuanyuan Wuji Yue Mingxuan's promise allows you to request them to help you accomplish five things..."

Luo Jun was speechless. Why did everyone like to give him tokens? If it weren't for the fact that his Hundred Treasure Box had a lot of capacity, he wouldn't be able to store them all.

"This time, you not only saved me, but also many hunters trapped underground. To express my gratitude, I can grant you five requests, making it eight in total!" Xuanyuan Wuji calculated seriously. "Let's make it clear beforehand: after I've completed three of your requests, you have to return the pendant to me, and then I can claim the other five with that."

"No..." Luo Jun hesitated for a moment, then asked, "How about we get cash instead?"

Xuanyuan Wuji tall and proud, declaring confidently, "I have no money!"

"Cough..." Luo Jun hadn't expected to run into such a guy; even a little money would be appreciated...

Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he looked at Xuanyuan Wuji: "I actually do have something I need your help with!"

Sensing the fervor in Luo Jun's eyes, Xuanyuan Wuji became wary. "Let's make it clear beforehand, it can't be anything immoral, it can't damage my reputation, and it can't..."

"Don't worry, it's very simple for you..." Luo Jun said with a slight smile.

(End of this chapter)