Chapter 843: A Gift of Divine Wood Fruit, Closer Ties with the Vermilion Birds

When Qin Xiao returned to Seven Stars Tower, Nangong Lianyun was already waiting for him.

“Qin Xiao, the matter has ended. Although it lasted two days, we only exerted effort for half a day, so this old man won’t discuss any reward,” Mu Borong said. Knowing that Qin Xiao needed to speak with the ancestor of the Vermilion Bird Clan, he intended to take his leave first.

One day’s wages were still due, but Mu Borong did not intend to ask for them. Qin Xiao also had to deal with the Vermilion Bird Clan, which might cost him dearly.

“That will not do. You helped me at some risk, so you must be paid. Here are five hundred Myriad Spirit Fruits—twenty more than I owe, as thanks for your hard work. We are friendly forces; how could I shortchange you?”

Qin Xiao hardly cared about a few hundred Myriad Spirit Fruits. Keeping on good terms with Qiankun Academy meant he could ask for help again. It would also remove an obstacle to his next expansion in the southern part of the region.

“Alright then. Since you insist on giving them, this old man won’t stand on ceremony. Farewell.”

Seeing that Qin Xiao genuinely produced five hundred Myriad Spirit Fruits, Mu Borong wanted to decline out of magnanimity, but the amount was simply too large.

Afterwards, the three of them left Seven Stars Tower and returned to Qiankun Academy.

After seeing the three off, Qin Xiao went to the guest meeting room.

He used it to receive honored guests and friends privately. He did not have many friends, but he had a room for them all the same.

When Qin Xiao entered, Nangong Lianyun sat resting with her eyes closed.

“Junior Qin Xiao pays respects to Senior Nangong.”

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