"And did Xiao Zhi and Electric Mouse finally defeat those Daoist temples and make it to the Capital City?!"
"What other treasures will that Cat Demon pull out of its pocket? Truly astounding."
Well, there it was.
The moment Lin Ke heard that, he knew another internet-addicted youth had been born.
Novels were food for the soul. In his previous life, there had even been cases of people using them to kick drug addictions.
Comics were much the same.
"Senior, these are all I have on me right now," Lin Ke explained. "There are probably another seven or eight volumes after these..."
"Seven or eight volumes?!" Mountain Giant Banyan's voice trembled. "You've already finished writing them?!"
Lin Ke nodded. "Yes. Also, please don't tell anyone, Senior. My identity needs to remain secret."
He had not wanted to reveal his identity before, but now that he could exchange novels and comics for treasures, Lin Ke was willing.
Besides, Mountain Giant Banyan gave him a very good impression. At the very least, he was not mindless and savage like some Demon Beasts.
"Keeping your identity secret goes without saying."
Mountain Giant Banyan's voice settled down, taking on a wistful note. "The Spring and Autumn Human Race truly flourishes. Our Demon Race can hardly compare..."
"All creatures compete, and nature selects; each has its strengths and weaknesses," Lin Ke answered solemnly.
"Humans are born frail, while the Demon Race has sharp claws and fangs. Our accomplishments are truly the fruit of effort after birth. Besides, under the Sage Emperor, all kinds stand as equals, with no absolute distinction between high and low. Have you not heard that the Sage Emperor was once an ordinary human himself?"
"...That is indeed true..." Mountain Giant Banyan replied.
Fortunately, Lin Ke's reputation as a novelist had not