Pan Xiaoxiao watched Li Luo drink the regeneration potion, then examined her wounds once more.
After confirming there were no issues, she turned back to the Goblin beside them and spoke seriously.
"Mr. Kurgon, now that the sparring match is over, can we get down to business?"
"Of course, Chief Pan." Kurgon's smile returned as he gave Pan Xiaoxiao a slight, gentlemanly bow.
"Before we begin, please allow me to offer my apologies to you and God's Chosen One Li Luo."
"I am deeply sorry for doubting your identities and conducting the corresponding test. I hope neither of you will take it to heart."
"I understand." Pan Xiaoxiao responded appropriately, showing little emotional fluctuation.
"This is our first meeting. I was also somewhat wary of Mr. Kurgon."
"I hope our future cooperation will bring us closer and make us partners who can trust one another." Kurgon straightened up and pulled a mysterious golden object from the animal-hide pouch at his waist. It resembled a treasure bowl.
Its surface was inscribed with countless Ancient Secret Script characters, packed so densely together that they were almost impossible to distinguish without close inspection. They could easily be mistaken for intricate patterns.
The bowl was completely empty, save for a flat slot.
It was impossible to tell what it did, though it looked as if something was meant to be inserted into it.
"This is..." Pan Xiaoxiao immediately focused her attention on the treasure-bowl-like object, yet she could not make out anything about it.
Not even an item name appeared on the Data Panel. Clearly, it had surpassed the limits of what she, a Player, could observe.
"A teleportation device." Kurgon answered concisely.
"It is also my people's gateway to the outside world."
"As long as this dagger is inserted into the slot, the