Because Wang Shouzhe always planned for the worst, he had long since obtained the prize list through Wang Anye. He had pondered over those prizes many times. He had even calculated exactly who should make the first move and who should act later.
How long Liu Ruolan would fight, and what she would choose after securing the first clear, had all been carefully planned for the sake of maximizing their gains.
What Wang Shouzhe lacked most right now was a Life-Bound Spirit Plant.
But if it was merely a spirit plant on the level of the Longevity Tree, or even one a whole major tier above it, turning it into his Life-Bound Spirit Plant would not provide much help to his combat strength in the short term.
An Immortal Spirit Seed, however, was different. A spirit plant of that grade was extraordinarily formidable even as a sapling. As for how he knew that, naturally, he had learned it through Anye.
Over this period, Wang Anye had become extremely familiar with the Artifact Spirit young lady. She practically treated him like a son. So long as it did not violate the rules, he got an answer to almost every question he asked.
"As you wish, Little Highness Ruolan," the Artifact Spirit said, even changing how she addressed Liu Ruolan.
One could well imagine that in the era of the Divine Martial Dynasty, a young person who could clear the eighth stage held an astonishingly lofty status.
Very soon.
Liu Ruolan returned carrying three prizes, seeking praise. "Husband, I didn't let you down this time, did I?"
"No, no. You worked hard, my wife." Wang Shouzhe skillfully began massaging her back and kneading her legs, tending to her with meticulous care. "To have married a wife like you..."
"To have married a