Recalling what Su Tian had said earlier, Hai Bodong's mind immediately began turning.
Since the little fellow could say something like that, he must have enough confidence to back it up. In that case, if I want to break through, I'll probably need his help.
Hai Bodong remembered it perfectly well.
Su Tian had said that once Hai Bodong recovered his strength, no matter how many stars he fell short by, he could help Hai Bodong regain them.
I wonder whether I'll ever set foot in the realm of Dou Zong in this lifetime.
At that thought, Hai Bodong could not help sighing.
He had once made repeated attempts to reach that realm, but after suffering Queen Medusa's seal, the fire of his former ambition had gone out.
Now, simply recovering his strength to its peak was enough to leave Hai Bodong deeply satisfied.
Forget it. I'll take things one step at a time. In any case, there's nothing to lose by staying on good terms with that little fellow.
Hai Bodong was an exceedingly shrewd man. He shook his head with a soft chuckle and made up his mind.
Abruptly withdrawing his aura, Hai Bodong stretched a little, then headed toward the door.
Creak...
Slowly pulling the door open, Hai Bodong paused at the sight before him, then laughed.
"You brat. So you were waiting for me here."
"Now that you've recovered your strength, Elder Hai, how could I not be the first to congratulate you?"
Su Tian stood right outside the door. Behind him, Ya Fei stood demurely, a shy flush coloring her lovely face.
With Hai Bodong's keen eye, he could naturally tell that something must have happened between Su Tian and Ya Fei while he was recovering his strength.
At that realization, Hai Bodong gave a