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Wen Xu was surprised by his friend's wild imagination, yet he also looked forward to seeing that idea come to life. He had no particular passion for talismans, but there was one way he could help: "If you're short on Spirit Stones later, just ask."

Wow, Bian Chunchou's eyes sparkled. "You're that generous? Any amount?"

"Not quite. Up to two hundred thousand." Any more than that, and he would not be able to afford it.

Two hundred thousand!!!!

Tears of envy streamed from the corners of his mouth. "Wuwuwu, Wen Xu-Xu, you're so good to me! I must have been blessed through three lifetimes to make such a wonderful friend!"

Wen Xu paused and pressed his lips together. Actually, those words ought to have been reversed. If not for Bian Chunchou, he would have died long ago in the Cloud-Breaking Secret Realm. Besides, he was willing to provide these Spirit Stones because he believed in Bian Chunchou's idea.

"But there's no need for now. I have to write up the proposal first. I can't possibly fleece an investor with empty words, right?"

Wen Xu could always hear fresh new terms from Bian Chunchou's mouth. "Investor?"

"'Person who invests money' doesn't sound nice, so it's investor."

Wen Xu: ...Fine.

The hotpot meal soon lasted until closing time. All the ingredients they had prepared had gone into their stomachs. Bian Chunchou patted his slightly bulging belly. "Very good. Tomorrow, we'll go all out!"

Wen Xu returned to Springless Peak reeking of hotpot, only to be caught red-handed by his master.

"A-Xu actually sneaked out to eat delicious food without bringing Master along. Master is so heartbroken." He pretended to cover his face and weep.

Wen Xu: ...

"Why aren't you saying anything?"

"This disciple was merely thinking that Master should have already