Thanks for the Treats, Great Class Monitor!

Lin Baici was taken aback by the Great Shaman's words. The moment Shakira saw his "Are you kidding me?" look, she knew he still hadn't realized that he'd become a major figure in their circle, someone capable of influencing the balance of power in a particular region.

In short, Lin Baici now had a say in things!

"You'll understand soon enough. Xia Hongmian will come talk to you, and she'll give you more authority!"

Anyone with such a powerful trump card under their command would try hard to win him over. Xia Hongmian might even want to marry her younger sister off to him.

"Whatever!"

Lin Baici shrugged. He was perfectly content with his life as it was and had no further ambitions.

"Heh!"

Shakira shook her head with a laugh. "I suppose I was overthinking it. No matter how capable you are, you're still just a twenty-year-old who hasn't entered the working world!"

"When you've really 'opened your eyes' and seen the world, we can talk again!"

Shakira didn't want to continue the topic, so she began telling him amusing stories about things she'd encountered in the God Ruins.

Lin Baici listened attentively, chiming in now and then.

The Great Shaman was already in her forties, but as a God Hunter, she took excellent care of herself. Coupled with her mysterious, almost prophetic air and the wisdom of an elder, she had a unique, captivating charm.

Men weren't the only ones who found themselves staring at her. Even women passing by couldn't help admiring her, hoping to learn how to dress like her.

"All right, your little girlfriend's back!"

The Great Shaman smiled. "I should get going, too!"

"Sure. Until next time!"

Lin Baici thought of Shakira as an ordinary friend, nothing more, so he felt no sadness at