Speaking of this, Ajaw was already somewhat helpless.
"My servant's head isn't too stupid, his work is decent, and his hands and feet are clean and efficient…"
Ajaw's tone suddenly shifted. "His biggest flaw is that his life is just too tough! Way too tough! Who in the world falls headfirst off a cliff and doesn't die?!"
It seemed that having a tough life was part of Kinich's character setting.
Otherwise, there wouldn't be a setting where he could be possessed after death.
"If you want to hear about this guy…" Kinich extended his hand.
This meant it would cost extra.
Ajaw's temperature rose in anger. "You bastard, selling out your lord's information for a tiny bit of profit!"
However, Kinich seemed to already know what Ajaw was going to say. He stuffed a granular fruit into its mouth, temporarily silencing Ajaw.
Mu Yang was indeed interested in this abstract dragon, so he paid on the spot.
Kinich accepted the payment and began explaining about Ajaw.
Kuhul Ajaw — its meaning was "Sacred Lord."
According to reliable research from the Dragon Relic Association, Ajaw was a genuine relic from the Dragon Era, dating back several thousand years.
Its true body was sealed within a mysterious wrist engraving; its current appearance was merely a form manifested through phlogiston.
After the association's researchers came into contact with Ajaw, they were deceived by the friendly side it displayed.
They believed Ajaw's identity held great historical significance and possessed extremely high intelligence.
It had enormous research value.
They also knew that with Kinich, as long as the money was right, anything could be discussed.
So they pooled their funds, planning to buy Ajaw for research.
But that time, Kinich unusually refused.
Even phased research with return afterward was not allowed.
This wasn't because Kinich had developed any inseparable feelings toward Ajaw.
It was simply because Kinich knew Ajaw's true nature.
This was an evil dragon — an undoubtedly dangerous individual.
Arrogant, cunning, chaotic, and wicked.
Ajaw was extremely scheming, had a terrible personality, and possessed immense destructive power.
If handed over to the Dragon Relic Association, the association's continued existence might become a problem.
Ajaw chewed the fruit. "Ahahaha— cough cough…"
Clearly, Kinich's description made it very happy.
It still had a very clear understanding of its own positioning.
However, in Mu Yang's view, this was simply a comedic relief character used to adjust the atmosphere.
It served to balance Kinich's overly stoic and calm character setting.
Aside from Ajaw's own destructive power.
There was an even more direct reason why Kinich could not hand Ajaw over:
They had signed an unbreakable contract.
All of this started from an ancient dragon ruin rumored to contain "Dragon's Secret Treasure."
The ruins were noticed by people during repeated earthquakes.
Explorers quickly noticed its value.
But the secret treasure of an ancient dragon was not something easily obtained.
After a considerable number of expedition teams suffered setbacks there, those still interested became much more cautious.
The explorers began looking for local Natlan people as guides.
Of course, not tourist guides like the People of the Springs.
But dragon hunters who were familiar with Natlan's environment and had the strength to back it up.
At that time, Kinich had already started taking commissions.
He was a somewhat famous dragon hunter in Natlan.
So an expedition team invited him to join.
Only after Kinich led the explorers into the ruins did they discover that the interior was teeming with monsters and full of traps, far more dangerous than the rumors suggested.
Even though these explorers each had their own unique skills.
They still stumbled badly in this secret realm.
Some died, some were injured, some retreated. In the end, only Kinich reached the depths alone.
And it was at the deepest part of the ruins that Kinich encountered the sealed ancient being — Kuhul Ajaw.
Kinich immediately sensed the evil in the other party's voice.
However, at that time, Kinich was also troubled by one thing.
His power was simply too weak.
It was far from his goal of becoming a hero and earning a huge amount of Mora.
So after some consideration, he made up his mind.
Even evil power could still be used.
Ajaw was naturally very willing to converse with such a person.
It had been sealed in this damned place for countless years and was desperate to see the light of day again.
Thus, after several days of mutual probing — sometimes friendly, sometimes hostile, but overall filled with scheming —
Both sides basically understood each other's bottom lines, and they drew up a contract.
The content of the contract was not complicated.
The mysterious creature that called itself "Kuhul Ajaw" was willing to obey Kinich's commands and, within limits, conditions, and restraint, according to the contract, partially and temporarily lend its power to Kinich for use.
The price was that Kinich would take Ajaw to the outside world and promise that after his death, he would hand over his body to Ajaw for use.
"All things have a price. I can accept this price."
Ajaw then said, "Who knows if a guy who looks like he'd fall headfirst into a mud ditch is still alive and well right now?"
It turned to the side and put on a ridiculous pair of sunglasses.
"Never mind, never mind. I, the Supreme Lord of the Land of the Flaming Red, have plenty of virtues and cultivation befitting my status."
Regarding Ajaw's words, Kinich could always find an angle to refute.
"Are your virtues and cultivation what prompt you to look forward to my death every day?"
"I meant patience and time!"
Kinich shrugged, which could be considered a response to Mu Yang.
"…In short, as long as you pinch the weak spot, even evil beings can be utilized."
Ajaw saw that this person was playing cold violence again. "You despicable Kinich! Today I'm going to borrow someone else's hand to kill you!"
Kinich treated such words like wind passing by his ears.
After all, Ajaw often said things like this, but had never once acted on them.
Ajaw had no money and thought extremely highly of itself.
It couldn't find anyone to help it at all.
Ajaw was just saying it casually.
However, it seemed to have noticed that today was a bit unusual.
Wasn't the person in front of him the best candidate to kill Kinich?
Kinich and Mu Yang were still continuing their conversation by the campfire.
While Ajaw had already fallen into its beautiful dream.
"…This move of borrowing a knife to kill someone is truly brilliant…"