Yang Chen was moved. This was also why he treated Lu Nan as a friend, as a brother. Lu Nan truly spared no effort in helping him, and even felt guilty whenever he failed to help him better.
Yang Chen naturally understood. Upon meeting these two Earth Fiend Clan ancestors, he immediately said, "This junior pays his respects to the Two Earth Fiend Seniors."
"Yang Chen, we had long heard of you. Lu Nan even praised you as the Number One Genius of the human race. We did not take it seriously, thinking that no matter how outstanding you were, you could never surpass Mu Gufeng, who had risen to prominence among humanity back then, or Li Chongxiao of today. But now, it seems that you have reached the Great Ascension Stage at such a young age. Your talent is no less than Mu Gufeng's or Li Chongxiao's..." Ancestor Tianqiu stroked his chin.
Ancestor Dinghe also said calmly, "We came out to meet you for two reasons. First, you did indeed help our Earth Fiend Clan. Second, Lu Nan pleaded on your behalf. Yang Chen, our time is precious. We have heard everything from Lu Nan. Our Earth Fiend Clan has other Transcendent Realm experts, but none of them are willing to help you. Do you know why?"
"They believe this junior cannot offer terms sufficient to move you seniors?" Yang Chen said.
Tianqiu and Dinghe exchanged glances. After a brief moment of surprise, both burst into hearty laughter.
"Hehe, you really are unexpected, boy. You are remarkably clever. This old man is rather curious now—could you truly bring out something worthwhile?"
Ancestor Tianqiu said, "Yang Chen, do not blame us for being heartless. Although you helped us back then, your current problem is that you want us to deal