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Su Yunwan had not expected Lin Ming to apologize so solemnly. She froze for a moment, then shook her head and revealed a gentle smile:

"A spear is just a spear. How could it be more important than your life? As long as you can use it to protect yourself, it's worth it. Besides..."

She walked to the bed, dragged out a long metal case from underneath it, and opened it. Inside was another spear.

It was dark cyan throughout, with smooth lines along the shaft and a restrained chill glinting from the spearhead. Though it was not as dazzling as Silver Frost, it carried a steady, weighty aura of its own.

"I have a spare one here too. It's the B Grade Azure Python. Take it and use it for now. It may not compare to Silver Frost, but it's better than nothing." Su Yunwan took out the spear and handed it to Lin Ming.

Lin Ming glanced at Azure Python and shook his head. "No need."

"Huh?" Su Yunwan did not understand.

"I appreciate your kindness." Lin Ming's tone was calm yet firm. "But I'll repay you for that spear. Once I find suitable materials or earn enough points, I'll get you an even better one."

He was not merely being polite. When he had been at his lowest, hunted down, Su Yunwan had given him the precious Silver Frost Spear. He remembered that kindness.

If he broke someone else's possession, he had to compensate them—and with something better. That was his principle.

Seeing Lin Ming's calm yet unquestionable gaze, Su Yunwan knew he was not joking. Warmth rose in her heart, and she stopped insisting, putting Azure Python back into the case.

"Then... what are you planning to do next? Without a suitable weapon, you'll be at