Gu Xun'er examined the scroll with an expressionless face, but inwardly, she was delighted. Her haul this time was far too generous! It was almost worth a fifth of what Hun Changqing had extorted from her back then!
That was only because the Five-Ring Flame Separation Art suited Gu Xun'er so perfectly that it greatly increased her estimation of this haul, making her consider it comparable to a portion of what she had handed over to Hun Changqing last time.
Although a fifth might not sound like much, one must not forget that, besides taking vast quantities of resources, Hun Changqing had also taken numerous inherited Dou Techniques of the Gu Clan. Those represented the foundations the Gu Clan had accumulated over countless years! Their value was immeasurable.
Gu Xun'er suddenly understood why Hun Changqing had been willing to risk his life by provoking her for those things. The feeling of becoming rich overnight was simply too wonderful!
"Very good, Yao Tianhuo. I'm very satisfied with this Dou Technique. Once we return, I'll have you resurrected as soon as possible."
The corners of Gu Xun'er's lips curled slightly, dispelling the coldness that had covered her face. It was clear that she was in an exceedingly good mood.
Hearing Gu Xun'er's words, Yao Tianhuo was overjoyed as well. He felt as though a great stone had finally fallen from his heart, leaving him much more at ease. At least he had now earned some of Gu Xun'er's trust, so working under her in the future should not be too miserable.
With their business here concluded, Gu Xun'er signaled for Gu Ming to assist Yao Tianhuo, protecting him as all three headed out of the magma.
Unlike when he had cautiously explored his way into this magma, Gu Ming immediately mobilized the