Jiang Feng's conversation with Shi Balu was exceptionally harmonious and pleasant.
Shi Balu truly gave off an approachable, amiable feeling. Even when Vina and the other two occasionally chimed in from the side, he spoke with them politely.
For an expert ranked fourth on the Earth Ranking, such a quality genuinely won Jiang Feng's heartfelt admiration.
After some conversation, Shi Balu's expression darkened slightly as he rose to his feet and said somewhat awkwardly, "Actually, I have another presumptuous request in coming here today."
Jiang Feng inwardly laughed when he heard this. He had known Shi Balu had not come all this way merely to apologize on Shi Batu's behalf.
"If there is something you need, Senior Brother, please speak plainly," Jiang Feng said.
Shi Balu looked at Jiang Feng, then at Vina and the other two.
The three immediately understood. Rising to their feet, they said, "Senior Brothers, please continue your conversation. We have something to attend to, so we'll take our leave first."
Shi Balu nodded knowingly. Once he saw the three depart, he turned to Jiang Feng and said awkwardly:
"Junior Brother Jiang Feng, I truly have a presumptuous request."
"My younger brother lost the Mu Wu Relic to you in the True Martial Pavilion. I wonder whether you have discerned its mysteries?"
Jiang Feng sighed inwardly upon hearing that. So he had come for this item.
Jiang Feng smiled faintly. "I have not yet had the time to examine it closely."
Shi Balu gave an awkward smile. "I know you are a straightforward man, Junior Brother, so I will not beat around the bush."
"No one has yet been able to unravel the mysteries within that Mu Wu Relic. But one thing is certain: it is no ordinary item."
"While I was in seclusion, my younger