Lin Ze'an slowly raised his head and looked at the two of them gratefully.
He took a deep breath, then gently placed his right hand over his chest. "Thank you, both of you. Thank you for everything you've done for me."
At that, the God of Destruction's eyes lit up as he looked at him. "Then how are you going to repay me?"
Was the thrilling part where he received thanks finally here?
Lin Ze'an's mouth twitched at those words, but he still said, "So long as it doesn't violate my principles, I'll do one thing within my power for the two of you."
Whatever their motives had been, the fact that things had ultimately turned out this way was enough.
After he spoke, the God of Destruction regarded Lin Ze'an thoughtfully.
In other words, this kid was giving him one promise?
This kid's future achievements certainly wouldn't be low. If he saved this promise until the kid had become truly powerful...
At that thought, a smile immediately appeared on his face. "Ahem... I was just joking. You're too polite."
Elsewhere, outside Slaughter City.
Fine beads of sweat seeped across Gui Mei's forehead. He had originally been ordered to watch over Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan.
Who would have thought that the moment he let his guard down, those three had run into Slaughter City?
"How am I supposed to explain this to Her Holiness the Pope?" Gui Mei rubbed his temples, feeling his head swell.
With the strength those three possessed, entering Slaughter City would not even be enough to fill someone's teeth.
"Elder Ghost!"
Just then, a familiar voice interrupted Gui Mei's thoughts.
He turned around and saw Ghost Leopard walking toward him.
"Hm? Why are you here? Weren't you escorting Ze'an?"
Ghost Leopard respectfully bowed