Vishdair was puzzled: "Looking for someone?"

Lin Guang said slowly: "Since not all automatic body-protecting Spiritual Artifacts can react to poison, especially those that take effect slowly."

He smiled: "Well then, it's just right. We've recently gotten to know a master of poison. If he can't help, we still have five days to think of another way."

Vishdair curled his lips: "Come on, you could have just said you had a plan."

"I'm not a dictator, nor do I think I can consider everything thoroughly. It's better to pool ideas together."

Speaking, Lin Guang rubbed the silver hair in front of the young girl's temples: "You have wisdom, the ability to think, unlike other Spirit Beasts, you are [humans]. It's too wasteful of this advantage to always be around me. In the future, there will definitely be times when you need to act alone. There's no harm in thinking about it more."

Who knew, Vishdair just rolled his eyes and grabbed his hand again, refusing to let go: "I can't be bothered about others, but with your style, if I'm not by your side protecting you, you wouldn't know when someone might plot against you!"

Lisa's nine big tails swayed back and forth behind her, showing her inner turmoil as well. She said coquettishly: "…Lisa…Lisa doesn't want to leave Brother Lin Guang either!"

"..."

On the other side, Chelina seemed to be silent for a moment before pinching the corner of her maid outfit's skirt, bowing slightly: "I am my master's shield and sword, naturally, I will not leave my master's side."

"…You guys."

Lin Guang was a bit helpless.

But warmth surged through his heart.

Forget it, we have a long time ahead, take it slow.

...

The next day.

In a certain tavern on the outskirts of Zhen Sheng City.

An old man, poorly dressed, was sitting in a corner of the bar, drunk, occasionally taking a swig of his drink.

Suddenly, his eyes shifted, looking aside.

He saw a young man with ordinary features and glasses walk in, seemingly looking for someone, scanning around until he saw Li Kujie in the corner and then walked over.

"..."

The old man continued to gulp his drink without any change in expression.

But if someone were to observe his other hand hidden under the table, they would see almost invisible purple smoke slowly emerging.

Until…

The young man spoke cleanly and crisply.

It was a voice he was very familiar with: "Senior Li, it's me."

Then, he sat down naturally in front of the old man.

Hearing this voice, Li Kujie paused, then couldn't help but cough:

"Cough cough cough!!"

"It's you, kid… Did Bai Wu tell you about this place?"

"What brings you here at this hour?"

His nose was red, his demeanor lazy, he burped, and examined the somewhat unfamiliar face with astonishment: "And you specifically used a Disguise Spiritual Artifact… disguising the Ethereal Fluctuation so cleverly, I was fooled at a glance."

"You're too kind, Senior."

Having said that, he looked around to make sure no one was paying attention, and then lightly adjusted his glasses.

In the next moment, the illusion covering his appearance vanished, revealing the handsome face of a young man.

This ordinary young man was, of course, Lin Guang.

He had only used a Tier Three Disguise Spiritual Artifact to change his appearance and then used the Hand of Full Mastery to forcibly suppress the Ethereal Fluctuation.

—I must say, since joining the Spirit Alliance, purchasing these regulated Spiritual Artifacts has been very convenient.

Generally speaking, these items aren't easily accessible, to prevent illegal use, but the Spirit Alliance, which itself frequently crosses the legal boundaries as a gray organization, didn't care, allowing Lin Guang to purchase it easily.

He glanced over: "You arrived just in time, have a drink with the old man..."

Lin Guang couldn't help but laugh: "Senior, I'm just a sophomore in high school, I can't drink alcohol."

"Ugh, what sophomore, when I was your age, I was hanging out with shady friends doing all kinds of forbidden things..."

Taking a sip, he let out a contented hiss and then glanced at Lin Guang: "You three little ones learn really fast… I originally thought I could squeeze some more benefits out of Bai Wu, who knew it would end within a month."

"What's left at the bottom of the box isn't something you can learn in a short time, won't sell it even for money."

—That's right.

Li Kujie's special training had already ended a few days ago.

"No, there is something I'd like to trouble you with."

In the next moment, Lin Guang lightly released his Spiritual Power, condensing his voice to transmit it to the old man's ears.

"…That's about it. If it's inconvenient for you, I'll go back and think of another way."

Lin Guang was already prepared for his refusal.

Spirit Masters of the Evil and Poison Elements typically need to register with the Great Xia's related units, like locksmiths from the past life, when something happens, the police will check the database for Ethereal Wavelength matches.

But in the next moment, that cunning, deeply wrinkled face of Li Kujie suddenly broke into a sly grin, rubbing his fingers and also transmitting with Spiritual Power: "Considering how many battles we've had, a friendly price, fifty thousand Credit Points."

A single action was a full five million Daxia Coins!

And this was the friendship price!

If an average person heard this shabby old man's price, they would certainly call it exorbitant.

But Lin Guang didn't hesitate in the slightest, suddenly extending his hand to display five black gold anonymous account bank cards.

—Because the price for his actions was indeed worth it, and Lin Guang had long been prepared.

"You're quite generous, boy. Just send over the information later."

Li Kujie caressed the five black gold cards, feeling the intricate and uncopyable special fluctuation codes on them, couldn't help but whistle, gathering the cards with one sweep and saying to the bartender, "Bring me your strongest drink!"

"..."

Glancing at Lin Guang, who had not yet left, the old man poured the new drink: "Why are you still here? Everything you could learn from me, I've already taught you."

"Or… do you simply want another round of sparring with me?"

Lin Guang didn't deny it, looking into his eyes: "If you are willing, that would be best."

But surprisingly...

Li Kujie downed the strong alcohol in one gulp, then shook his head decisively.

"Not doing it."

He broke into a drunken grin: "Don't think I don't know what you're thinking."

"You've suffered quite a bit for the month, perhaps you've had some breakthrough in recent days, trying to regain face from me."

"Hic… I'm a poison player, inherently at a disadvantage in frontal confrontation, and you've learned quite a few of my tricks. Probably can't beat you this time… I'm not foolish."

"Your kind, prodigies, grow strong at a frightening pace, yet always eager to demonstrate your prowess, without understanding the importance of self-preservation…"

As he spoke, his speech slowed down, and his eyes began to drift.

This alcohol was indeed strong, even with the physique of a Four-Star Spirit Master, far surpassing an ordinary person, if not deliberately dispelling the intoxication, such large gulps will lead to drunkenness very fast.

"When the sky falls… let the tall ones bear it..."

"As long as hiding…"

Very soon, he seemed to be thoroughly drunk, slumped over the table, still muttering:

"But hide till the end…"

"There will always be… always a day…"

"When… you can't hide anymore..."

Lin Guang watched the former [Poison King], with a bit of wistfulness in his eyes.

Because he knew…

Even though he said that, eleven years ago, when Li Kujie faced the incoming Demon Army of beast tides, he still chose to be sharp, dealing a heavy blow at nearly self-destructive cost.

At that time, what was he thinking? Or did something unknown happen?

The story within, perhaps only he knows.

Lin Guang didn't think much more, but stood and adjusted his glasses, the Disguise Spiritual Artifact activated again, and turned to leave the tavern.

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