"Brother Wang, get up first."
Su Ye helped Old Wang to his feet.
"We're comrades. Helping each other is only right."
The others watched, their expressions softening.
They admired Su Ye's strength.
But he was strong without being arrogant. He shared the credit and cared about people. That was far rarer.
Someone gave him a thumbs-up.
"Brother Su, you're a good man!"
"Working with Brother Su feels great!"
"Exactly! Unlike certain people who hog all the credit..."
The mood grew almost absurdly warm.
"All right, keep talking and it'll go to my head."
Su Ye cut them off with a smile.
"Back to work. Harvest all the mature Spiritual Plants in the garden, but don't damage the roots. Some of them can keep growing."
"On it!"
Everyone sprang into action.
Zhang Xuan took out a little notebook and recorded the quantity and quality as he harvested, looking every bit a warehouse clerk.
Xiao Qiyue joined Su Ye to harvest the most valuable Purple Cloud Grass.
"Why did you give the Jade Marrow Fruit to Old Wang?"
She carefully dug around the roots as she asked softly.
"You need it too, especially if you're trying to reach God Level."
"I can manage without it."
Su Ye shook his head.
"But Old Wang truly needs it. Saving a life is worth more than building a seven-story pagoda, right? We might even help humanity raise another potential King."
Xiao Qiyue looked at him, warmth flickering in her eyes.
"You're always like this."
"Like what?"
"All bark and no bite when it comes to your own people."
Xiao Qiyue smiled.
"You act cold and ruthless, and you never hesitate in a fight. But to your own people... you're better than anyone."
Su Ye rubbed his nose.
"Am I?"
Damn, she was making him blush.