Ye Zhengxiong clearly wanted both the favor and the Demon Core. He had only offered the Marrow-Washing Pills to Chen Shi'an in words; in the end, they would still be used on a Martial Academy disciple.
His words sounded lovely, but in reality, he was sweeping everything into his own arms.
How could that not be infuriating?
Forget it.
After all, he was the one asking for help.
Chen Shi'an sighed inwardly and smiled. "Then we'll do as Dean Ye suggests. Give those two Marrow-Washing Pills to Fang Ruyu."
"As soon as I hunt down a Fire-Tailed Fox and get its Demon Core, I'll deliver it to the Martial Academy."
Joy appeared on Ye Zhengxiong's face. "Just keep this matter in mind, Commander Chen. There's no hurry."
At this point, he changed the subject. "In a few days, Commander Chen, you'll be setting out for Desolate Suppression City to represent our Windrise Stronghold at the Gathering of Heroes.
"Let me offer tea in place of wine and wish you, Commander Chen, swift victory and success in fighting your way into the top hundred of the Gathering of Heroes."
"Thank you!"
Chen Shi'an raised his teacup and smiled back.
Actually, to save Fang Ruyu, Chen Shi'an could simply have gone straight to Song Yuan or Song Yuming.
Tian Wenguang, Xiang Chuxiong, and the others were all eagerly counting on him to place in the top hundred at the Gathering of Heroes. If he personally asked for her release, Song Yuan would certainly have to let her go.
It was just that Chen Shi'an did not want to show his face over this.
The matters involving Su Qingrou, Chen Tiantian, and the others had already stirred up a storm throughout the city.
Tian Wenguang was already growing somewhat impatient, and Chen