Such a demand caught not only the ordinary living beings within the Derivative Space off guard—even Goni failed to react. He simply could not understand why Li Ziran would raise such an ill-timed question now. Their foremost goal was to secure a Continental Core and resolve the Origin consumption of Hippo Ancient City.
He could not see how these ordinary living beings could offer Li Ziran much help.
Jiawen was somewhat stunned as well. He looked at Li Ziran strangely, wondering what exactly this young man was after. After all, he had personally witnessed how Li Ziran had cut in and snatched the Continental Core during Kazilan's auction.
This fellow knew how to scheme.
Yet even after racking his brains, he could not understand what significance these living beings held for Li Ziran.
"May I know who they are? If they are elites or auctioneers from Six Flavors House, I may need to ask for their opinions," Jiawen said tentatively, wanting to see Li Ziran's reaction.
Li Ziran, who had been confronting him head-on moments ago, was now agreeable to the extreme, wearing a bright smile. "Of course. Their opinions must be sought. If they truly wish to remain in Christie's Derivative Space, I will not force them. I will honor the promise I made when I borrowed money back then. Even if they are unwilling, Hippo Ancient City will welcome them at any time."
Jiawen suddenly laughed. He found the scene rather strange. This so-called respect always gave him the scent of a conspiracy, yet no matter how he thought about it, he could not find any specific use for these ordinary living beings. He could only ask, "This request is not excessive. Which living beings are they?"
He had already secretly made up his mind: as long as