Zhao Fu had originally thought obtaining the Dragon-Phoenix Fruit would be difficult and would at least cost him something. He had not expected it to come so easily.
A trace of delighted surprise appeared in Zhao Fu's smile. "Then many thanks!"
Seeing that Zhao Fu was willing to accept their gift, the several gods were naturally delighted. They immediately had someone bring over a palm-sized redwood box. When the box was opened, two fruits—one red and one gold—lay inside.
The fruits were round and about half the size of a fist. The golden fruit bore dragon patterns, while the red fruit bore phoenix patterns, both giving off a faint glow.
One of the gods held the redwood box and handed it to Zhao Fu. "These are the Dragon-Phoenix Fruits you require, sir."
Zhao Fu smiled as he took the box. After giving it a glance, he put it away and said, "Many thanks!"
The several gods replied politely, "No need! You are too courteous, sir. Being able to make the acquaintance of someone like you is our good fortune as well."
Zhao Fu had initially wanted to take out several excellent pieces of equipment to exchange with the gods, but this was a Kingdom-level faction. They might not think much of his equipment, while the things they possessed were either things he already had or things useful to him.
After thinking it over, Zhao Fu said with a smile, "I'll remember this favor. If the opportunity arises, I will surely repay it."
The several gods looked pleasantly surprised. It was only a Dragon-Phoenix Fruit, yet it had earned them a favor from someone as terrifying as Zhao Fu. This was far too worthwhile—its value was more than a hundred times that of the Dragon-Phoenix Fruit itself.
Smiling, the gods said,