Unexpected Delight!

"This was Supreme Elder's intention," Li Ruoxiang said solemnly.

By now, she could tell that Zhu Hailong simply treasured Yang Chen like a jewel, afraid he would melt even if held in the palm of his hand.

Then again, Yang Chen had passed the twentieth level of the Trial Tower. With such monstrous talent... let alone Supreme Elder, even she would hold Yang Chen in her palm and cherish him.

Yang Chen blinked, understanding. At the same time, he realized how highly Zhu Hailong regarded him and said, "Then I truly must thank Senior Zhu. Speaking of which, I'm going to the Trading Street now to exchange for some treasures. I should probably inform Senior Zhu first."

"Mm!" Li Ruoxiang nodded.

The two went together to Zhu Hailong's secluded cultivation grounds. With Zhu Hailong's strength, he had naturally sensed their arrival long ago.

Zhu Hailong directly said, "Come in!"

Only after his voice fell did Yang Chen and Li Ruoxiang push open the door and enter.

With his hands clasped behind his back, Zhu Hailong watched Li Ruoxiang and Yang Chen enter together, then chuckled. "Young Friend Yang Chen, you've come."

"This junior Yang Chen greets Senior Zhu," Yang Chen said respectfully.

Li Ruoxiang immediately added from the side, "Supreme Elder, Yang Chen wishes to go to the Trading Street to exchange for some treasures, so he came specifically to inform you."

"Oh? What is there to report? This is a good thing. Young Friend Yang Chen is going to prepare for matters concerning the upcoming secret realm, so why would he need to inform me? Oh, right, Ruoxiang—any spirit stones Young Friend Yang Chen spends will be charged to our Green Lotus Cult. Whatever he spends, give him that much." Zhu Hailong spoke generously.

"I have already promised him