"No need to rush. Eat first... after dinner, you can take your time reading in your rooms."
"Ah... yes, Leader!"
Golov and the others smiled sheepishly.
"Besides the transcendent knowledge, I also have gifts for you... our newcomer Morey gets a share, too."
As Chen Lun spoke, all three Behind-the-Scenes Operatives perked up.
They all knew that the Leader rarely gave gifts, but when he did, they were bound to be good!
Chen Lun took out the six Mysterious Objects he had selected beforehand and laid them all on the table. Connie then handed them to the members one by one.
Golov received the [Gun of Order] and the [Surging Medal], while Barton received the [Flame Tattoo Needle] and [Paul's Friday].
The new member, Morey, received the [Twisted Sawblade] and [Fluttering Etiquette]: a bone-crushing blade that increased strength and a tie that could provide protection on its own.
Although these Mysterious Objects were only Grade D, their costs were acceptable, and they offered excellent value. That was why Chen Lun had brought them out to bestow on the members and improve everyone's combat strength.
Chen Lun looked at the three ecstatic men and nodded with a smile.
Once they all advance to Sequence 8, these new pieces of equipment will raise the team's minimum strength... next, I need to help Fuluoyin advance to the middle sequences.
Chapter 265: Scythe Requiem
After dinner.
Golov and the other two hurried upstairs, eager to read the transcendent knowledge and then study their new equipment.
Chen Lun glanced at them and smiled silently.
Then he took Fuluoyin out of the Villa and into the back garden.
"What do you need me to do?"
Fuluoyin spoke softly, her ethereal voice sounding from behind Chen Lun.
"Nothing at all... just give me a moment. Then I'll