"This is the other half of the Fragmented Map."
"This old man... will be in your care, young friend."
"Also."
"This old man owes you three favors."
"If there is ever a place where you need this old man's help, just say the word."
"This old man will never refuse."
Liu Bai took the Fragmented Map, casually put it away, and smiled as he waved his hand.
"Hehe, Elder Hai, you flatter me. We are merely taking what we each need."
Then, he changed the subject.
"We are preparing to return to the Imperial Capital next."
"Just in time to obtain the Soul Fusion Pill formula."
Hai Bodong was taken aback, then revealed a faint smile.
"What a coincidence."
"This old man was also preparing to return to the Mittel Family."
"Since that is the case—"
He looked at Liu Bai, then instinctively glanced at Medusa standing behind him, his heart trembling.
"Then let us travel together."
Liu Bai nodded.
"Perfect."
Only then did the atmosphere in the map shop finally truly ease.
The group set out once more. Halfway there, Liu Bai led everyone directly into the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
He had previously promised to catch Qing Lin a flying snake.
Perfect timing. With such a powerful lineup this time, they could even catch a sixth-tier magical beast!
However, Qing Lin was only a Dou Zhe now, so Medusa suggested that Qing Lin first control two fifth-tier snake-type magical beasts.
Liu Bai agreed almost without hesitation.
"Fine. Two fifth-tier ones will be enough."
Back when Qing Lin had only been at the Dou Qi stage, she could control a fourth-tier Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake. Now that she was a One-Star Dou Zhe, controlling fifth-tier magical beasts should not be a problem.
"Don't worry, little Qing Lin. Have a