The moonlight grows denser.
It wasn't until the horizon glimmered with dawn that Lord Guer and Number Three Uncle finally concluded their conversation.
Lord Guer gained Number Three Uncle as an "external aid", while Wen Yu, though not obtaining everything he desired, still reaped considerable rewards.
The three Ancient Demon Guards disappeared once again into the lush jungle, while Lord Guer and Wen Yu returned along the same path to the settlement point, preparing for the next tasks.
Convincing Ray and Marcus...
Indeed, attempting to persuade an eighth-level Breakthrough Achiever as a third-level one is akin to an insurmountable, foolhardy endeavor.
Lord Guer was not devoid of self-awareness, frowning all the way, seemingly contemplating how to break this stalemate and gain two "high-ranking" external aids. Wen Yu simply observed Lord Guer until they followed the tunnel back to the settlement point, where Wen Yu lightly patted Lord Guer's shoulder.
