Once the Hunting Mage team had left, several members of the Dongfang Family breathed a sigh of relief.
"Damn it. If they'd fought us to the death, we'd have taken heavy losses. My nebula's almost drained."
The man in the traditional jacket still looked tense. He let out a breath, cursing under his breath.
"Yeah. Brother Jun knew what he was doing. He scared them off."
Hunting Mages usually fought Demon Beasts. Their combat experience far surpassed that of Intermediate Mages who lived in cities.
"They're finally gone. Let's collect our prize."
"Heh, a Fire Element Spirit Seed. If I got my hands on it, Yun would be all over me."
"This belongs to me. I'll make it up to the rest of you."
Dongfang Jun straightened his jacket, his tone leaving no room for argument.
The others froze for a moment, then put on smiles.
No matter how unhappy they were, they did not dare challenge him to his face.
They were all Intermediate Mages, true, but Dongfang Jun was a member of the family's main line. None of them dared fight him for the Fire Element Spirit Seed.
"Wan'er, let me have the Fire Element Spirit Seed. I'll give you other resources when we get back. How about it?"
Dongfang Jun looked toward Dongfang Wan'er and smiled, his tone almost ingratiating.
Dongfang Wan'er wore a white tracksuit that covered her from head to toe, but even that could not hide her tall, striking figure.
Her long hair was tied in a high ponytail, revealing her fair, delicate face.
She stood with her hands in her jacket pockets, chewing gum. At Dongfang Jun's words, her bright eyes turned toward him.
"Sure."
Dongfang Wan'er nodded with an easy smile.
She had mainly come along for fun today and had barely