The underlying implication in the conversation was that he too wanted to go to Lindong City, but he kept complaining about the transmission fee being so expensive.
It's definitely not that he wanted Ji Yuan to pay this transmission fee for him, he just hoped to borrow some Spirit Stones from Ji Yuan.
A transmission fee of 5000 Mid-grade Spirit Stones at once is quite a burden for any Early-stage Core Formation Cultivator.
Ji Yuan was also very curious about how Liu Yuan managed to produce 10,000 Mid-grade Spirit Stones at once when he left.
Returning to the present situation, Ji Yuan never engaged with Mr. Iron Talisman on the topic.
It wasn't that he was unwilling to part with the 5000 Mid-grade Spirit Stones, but rather he didn't want to bring a friend along.
Having a friend would mean he would have to be considerate.
Traveling alone meant he would be fearless and without concern.
No matter who he encountered, Ji Yuan would not be intimidated!
