After handing the Demon Core to Lin Yun, Man Huzi took out a Storage Bag. After a moment's thought, he took out a Jade Box as well. "Boy, here are fifty thousand Spirit Stones as payment for refining a Level Eight Spell Pellet for me. The material in this Jade Box is a section of that Thunder Whale's spine. I, Man Huzi, draw a clear line between debts and grudges. This Mountain-Bearing Whale Spell Pellet has helped me greatly, so I'll give you another treasure as an extra token of thanks."
Man Huzi sent out a strand of magical power, floating the Storage Bag and Jade Box over to Lin Yun as he spoke in his rumbling voice, looking exceedingly generous.
Lin Yun had not expected this windfall. In truth, the two rare materials Man Huzi had given him earlier were already worth a hundred thousand Spirit Stones, roughly the price of a Level Seven Spell Pellet. Yet Man Huzi had proved unexpectedly generous, throwing in a section of an Eighth-Level Thunder Whale Spine as well.
He did not refuse. Raising his hand, he put the items away and thanked Man Huzi again. "Thank you, Senior Man."
"Mm." Man Huzi merely nodded calmly, then said in a chilling tone, "One more thing. I hope the matter of these two Spell Pellets will remain secret. If anyone else finds out-hmph!"
Lin Yun nodded. "Of course. I would never speak carelessly of such a secret. Please rest assured, Senior Man."
Man Huzi's tone softened. "How long will you need to refine the Level Eight Spell Pellet? I'll be making a trip to the Outer Sea soon. We'd best settle on a time for the handover first."
Lin Yun considered this. Refining the Spell Pellet would not take very long, but the Eighth-Level