Chen Changan hadn't expected there to be an unexpected bonus.
His opponent had even given him his personal belongings?
"Ah, see? That's why you should be a good person."
As he spoke, Chen Changan waved goodbye to the other man.
"I never thought we'd actually hit it off like this."
"This... makes sense?" Mu Yunyao's expression was hard to describe.
"Of course it doesn't."
"There are plenty of ways to show goodwill. That was just one of them."
"He was simply trying to make his position clear," Chen Changan said with a smile.
"I see. I was wondering how someone like him could be so moved by a few words from you. So it was all part of the plan."
"But I was surprised by what you did, too."
"You actually left them half? That doesn't sound like you at all."
"Since when have you been so kind?"
"What's the catch?" Mu Yunyao asked curiously.
"Though I'm not afraid of the Howling Moon Faction, I don't want to end up with enemies on every side."
"From their attitude, you can tell that the Howling Moon Faction is relatively decent, but that doesn't mean they're good people."
"It's just a matter of making things easier for others and, in turn, for ourselves."
"I'm not afraid of offending people, but I am afraid of trouble—endless trouble."
"Isn't this outcome better?"
"We got the Source of World Veins, and we didn't make an enemy of the Howling Moon Faction. Why not?"
"Besides, aren't the other four groups still waiting for us?"
"This trip has been quite rewarding."
"You should be bold when the time calls for it, but when it's time to use your head, you should use that, too."
"I hope those four groups are just as sensible. That would save us