"Thank me for what? I already told you it was nothing. I don't even bother playing unless it's an uphill battle."
Leon sighed, signaling for her not to worry about it; it was no big deal.
Only someone who can turn the tables in a losing game can be called a miracle worker.
And those who can't are just mysterious shitters.
Besides, he could feel himself getting stronger.
With every group of Abundance Denizens he eliminated, his embodiment of The Hunt deepened.
His own power would grow stronger as a result.
Although the increase was small, his stats were definitely rising steadily.
Every little bit counts!
As long as he kept at it, sooner or later his DPS would reach the throne of the Celestial Emperor!
'Speaking of which, are there other ways to enhance my Path besides eradicating The Abundance?'
As he mulled it over, Leon began to ponder how he could reach his celestial throne even faster.
"How can I possibly repay you for your kindness?"
Feixiao asked with a serious expression.
She was a straightforward person who never beat around the bush or bothered with pleasantries.
She always voiced whatever questions she had directly, without any pretense.
"Forget about repaying me."
You think you can give me stats? Leon complained internally.
"A favor for a favor. I didn't come here specifically to save the day; I was just letting loose an arrow that my senior hadn't."
Leon waved his hand.
"You were His designated targets, so it was only natural for me to save you."
"I already received my reward from my senior, so there's no need for you to pay me anything."
"We're all allies on the same side, after all. Talking about repayment would just make things awkward."
After speaking, Leon patted the empty chair next to him.
"Come on, sit down. You should eat too. This is a victory feast after a great battle. It'd be a waste not to enjoy it."
"Are we... partners?"
Feixiao didn't dare disobey, sitting down again, flattered and surprised.
"What, if we're not partners, are we enemies?"
Leon looked at her with a look of fond concern.
This kid had a kind of crystal-clear foolishness.
But people like her often had a very high power level.
He was reminded of a certain four-character-named game character known for their innocent demeanor and penchant for explosive solutions.
"That's not it. What I mean is... will you stay on the Xianzhou?"
Feixiao's emotional intelligence had never been particularly high.
She knew it herself.
She was a wild child who had only learned to read character by character after coming to the Yaoqing.
This was why she often said whatever came to mind when talking to people.
"I don't know, I'm still thinking about it."
To be honest, Leon preferred being a lone wolf.
Having teammates would just tie his hands.
Not only would he have to constantly worry about their condition, but he'd also have to avoid hitting them with the aftershocks of his battles.
It affects your performance, you know?
Late-game players like us enjoy that thrill of farming in secret, ignoring everything else, and then carrying the whole team single-handedly.
The miracle worker is still jungling!
"If it's possible!"
Hearing that he hadn't decided where to go, Feixiao's eyes lit up.
"Come to the Yaoqing!"
She leaned forward, grabbed his hand, and extended an invitation just like something out of 'You sing so well, let's become school idols together!'
"General Yueyu will give you treatment befitting a Heavenly General!"
Feixiao recalled the message Yueyu had sent on her Jade Abacus, putting the Yaoqing's sincere offer on the table.
"Uh, this one over here wants me to go to the Luofu."
Leon glanced back at the pink-haired girl who was practically invisible behind him due to her short stature.
"Whatever the Yaoqing can offer, my Luofu can offer too."
Fu Xuan took a sip of her tea, speaking with unshakable composure.
"If Mr. Leon is willing to come to the Luofu, I will immediately persuade the General to abdicate his position to someone more worthy."
For Leon's sake, Fu Xuan was putting up a huge stake.
She was even willing to offer up the position of General.
Sigh, I hope the General understands when the time comes.
Jing Yuan, who had long wanted to retire: Oh my, what's all this fuss? Persuade me? Come, come, I'll give you the position right now!
Feixiao fell silent.
She frowned slightly, seeming to hesitate.
It wasn't that the Yaoqing couldn't offer the position of General.
Although Yueyu had already instructed her on this, Feixiao was still reluctant to see her step down.
To lose 'Feihuang' meant losing the ability to serve the Reignbow Arbiter.
"Born for battle, to die in battle."
The General, like herself, knew no other way to live except to fight.
Therefore, Feixiao wanted her to keep fighting.
Until she could truly meet an end that would allow her to depart with a smile.
"What's your cup size?"
What's the point of all this fancy talk? Let me see your DPS first!
If I'm really going to stay, I'm definitely picking the side with more power!
"Cup... cup... cup???"
With each repetition, Fu Xuan's pretty face grew a few shades redder.
Is that the kind of question you can just ask in public?!
How could this Path-breaker be so frivolous? Is he really a direct disciple of the Reignbow Arbiter?!
Fu Xuan's already-modest chest began to heave up and down as she became flustered and tongue-tied.
"What's a 'cup'?"
Feixiao asked in confusion, her reaction completely different from Fu Xuan's.
And here's an even bigger heavyweight.
The already tongue-tied Fu Xuan was now even more speechless.
She recognized this Foxian girl, a rather famous soldier under Yueyu's command.
Even so, she had no idea how Yueyu had taught her common sense.
'But, this is an opportunity...'
Fu Xuan sighed to herself.
My rival doesn't even know what he's asking. If I answer first, won't that be a guaranteed win?
Even if my 'cup' isn't as big as hers, my attitude is what matters!
The Luofu was the first to promise the position of General, and she would be the first to answer this private question.
If the Yaoqing has no other offers, it's obvious who anyone with eyes would choose, right?
'No... I just don't want to see someone get tainted by filth because of this...'
How could she stoop so low and do something so shameless just to win?
The moment that last thought appeared, Fu Xuan immediately shook her head to dispel it.
To be honest, she didn't care about winning or losing at all.
Her main concern was not wanting to see such a pure girl be corrupted by his filthy knowledge.
From her observation just now, Feixiao was too straightforward.
She was truly the type to answer whatever was asked.
This innocence must be protected!
And right now, she was the only one who could do it!
Only by winning this contest of one-upmanship first could she protect the girl's wholesome worldview!
Fu Xuan took a deep breath.
Sacrifice the few for the good of the many!
Hypnotizing herself, she stood up from her chair with a calm expression that said, 'If not me, then who?'
She then took a few steps to the side.
Then she leaned over, bringing her face close to his ear.
Strands of pink hair tickled his cheek near his ear, and a faint, fresh scent wafted into his nostrils as she drew near.
If Leon so much as glanced to his right, he could get a full view of her unremarkable chest.
Fu Xuan's face was flushed red, and even at the critical moment, she still looked shy and awkward.
After a long moment, a single, intermittent letter finally came out, as quiet as the buzz of a gnat.
Finally, she stammered out the 'cup' he was so concerned about.
Really, she really didn't step forward just so the Reignbow Arbiter's direct disciple would stay on the Luofu.
She simply wanted to protect a pure young lady's worldview.
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