Wang Dong Awakens, Her Strength Forcibly Raised

"That boy made this deal, seemingly to benefit himself, but in truth, he wanted to repay the kindness of the guidance I gave him years ago."

"It seems there really is no way to bring that boy into the Sun Moon Empire."

"In that case, let's accept his deal."

After a moment's thought, Kong Deming shook his head helplessly.

In this matter, Kong Deming was simply overthinking things.

Huang Jinxu's goal was the Dragon Core.

But in Kong Deming's eyes, this was Huang Jinxu repaying a debt of gratitude and drawing a line between them.

Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow was a treasure of the highest order. How many years had it been since any appeared on the continent? Only that young fellow could have obtained some.

Besides, when he and Huang Jinxu had discussed Life-Bound Soul Tools, one of their designs had called for Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow.

He had recently begun forging and researching his own Life-Bound Soul Tool. For the other party to propose a trade now—wasn't he plainly trying to give him a gift?

"Elder Kong, once we complete the trade, how should we divide it?"

Jing Hongchen was delighted to hear Elder Kong agree, but it was better to settle the division beforehand.

"As you suggested. Three portions each."

Kong Deming thought it over, then agreed to that split.

By his calculations, two portions of Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow would suffice. But keeping an extra portion would leave him prepared for the unexpected.

As for whatever Jing Hongchen gained beyond the trade, Kong Deming did not pry. If Jing Hongchen could secure something extra, that was his own ability.

"Elder Kong, thank you, thank you..."

Jing Hongchen grew excited at once.

The deal was done.

Events were unfolding not only in the Sun Moon Empire, but