Before long, the Sea King Race patriarch returned to Chen Changan with the resources, his face full of reluctance.
"Here. This is all there is. There's no more."
Chen Changan glanced at the resources he had brought over. Though the patriarch was unwilling and unhappy inside, he had to admit that the Sea King Race patriarch was fairly generous. The resources he gave were quite plentiful.
Besides, with the Jade Bottle's replication, quantity was often secondary to Chen Changan. The key was variety.
"Look at that—I was only joking with you. Why did you take it seriously?"
"Th-this is so embarrassing for me."
As he spoke, Chen Changan put all the resources into the Jade Bottle.
At the sight of Chen Changan's shameless face, the Sea King Race patriarch nearly passed out on the spot.
"I've cultivated for so many years. I thought my state of mind was already firm enough."
"But you, brat, have successfully shown me that my cultivation is still lacking. I still need to train."
"Then shouldn't you thank me properly? Without me, how could you have discovered your own shortcomings?"
"Come to think of it, I've done you a favor. Consider these resources your gift of thanks."
"Ah, now I can rest easy. No need to feel embarrassed."
Heh heh. Hehehehehe!
The Sea King Race patriarch looked at Chen Changan, and his smile was as bitter as bitter could be.
He damn well should never have gotten curious and invited this kid over. Now the resources were gone, and all he got in return was a bellyful of anger.
The Sea King Race patriarch suddenly put on a thoroughly professional fake smile. Looking at Chen Changan, he said gently, "Now, may you leave?"
"What, I came all the way to your Sea King Race, and