Generally speaking, Li Hongjiu indeed has little desire for money. Within his normal survival threshold, even comparing to most people's survival thresholds, he is one of those who lacks neither money nor resources for cultivation. However, having no desire does not mean he hates money. Even the Yanbao Sect needs money to solve problems. Is there anyone in this world who doesn't need money to solve certain issues?
Things have already reached this point, and he's already boarded the pirate ship. If there's something he should take, why not take it? If he doesn't take it, Shi Chun and that bird Wu Daguo certainly won't be polite; not taking it would be a waste.
After re-wrapping the cloak properly for him, Wu Jinliang circled around him twice, advising not to tie it too tight, otherwise it would be easy to spot something amiss.
