95 The Difference Between People

Because he had been deceived by Chen Jinrong previously, Wang Xiao had also become suspicious of the Fang family’s guarantee. Therefore, he took the opportunity to mention the previous agreement to Old Master Fang in public.

However, he did not expect Old Master Fang to have already prepared the item. This made Wang Xiao seem a little petty.

Fortunately, no one thought of this. Everyone’s attention was attracted by the golden ball.

“Wang Xiao!”

Tang Hengshan, who had always been straightforward, asked directly, “What is this? It looks very powerful!”

Before Wang Xiao could speak, Old Master Fang took the initiative to explain, “This thing is called the [Mutated Core]. My Fang family once obtained it by chance in a secret realm. It’s said that it can change the form of mutated beasts above gold quality and greatly increase their attributes!”

“Mutated beast?”

Everyone was stunned. Then, they looked at Wang Xiao and immediately understood why he asked for it in public.

Tang Hengshan chuckled and looked at Wang Xiao as he teased, “This thing is very useful to the [Beast Tamer Lord]. You only spent more than a million to buy it. You’ve gained a huge advantage this time!”

“Everyone, you might not know this, but this is not a transaction.”

Old Master Fang said seriously, “Previously, in the lord competition, Wang Xiao gave Tianyu 20 [Breakthrough Stones]. This [Mutated Core] is a thank-you gift from my Fang family to Wang Xiao!”

Previously, when Wang Xiao gave Fang Tianyu the [Breakthrough Stones], only the two of them knew about it. Now that Old Master Fang said it in public, everyone finally understood why Fang Tianyu’s [Snow Elf] happened to break through at that time.

At this moment, Tang Hengshan also reacted. Just now, he had said that Wang Xiao had taken advantage of the Fang family. However, compared to the [Mutated Core], the [Breakthrough Stone] was also a rare resource. Moreover, it had a wider range of use and was more valuable to lords.

Therefore, after careful calculation, Wang Xiao should be the one who had suffered a loss.

Thinking of this, Tang Hengshan immediately stood up and apologized, “I’m sorry, Wang Xiao. I was just joking!”

Wang Xiao waved his hand and did not take it seriously. His thoughts were all on what Old Master Fang had just said.

In fact, his agreement with Fang Tianyu back then was to exchange 20 Breakthrough Stones for a Mutated Core. However, after Old Master Fang said this, it became a relationship of giving each other gifts.

Although the matter was still the same, the feeling it gave off was completely different. Compared to “exchange”, “gift” sounded more intimate.

“As expected of an old senior. It seems that I still have a lot to learn!”

Wang Xiao thought to himself. Then, he took the brocade box containing the [Mutated Core] with both hands and handed over his gift.

According to Ma Yunle’s previous speculation, this gift was just a formality to express his sincerity. The Fang family would definitely not accept it.

However, to Wang Xiao’s surprise, Old Master Fang only thanked him briefly and asked the servant to take away his gift along with the others’.

Seeing the servant leave the dining room with the resource ball, Wang Xiao immediately made up his mind. “I’ll deduct Ma Yunle’s salary when I get back!”

At the moment.

After chatting with everyone for a while, Old Master Fang stood up. “You young people have your own topics. I won’t join in the fun. Everyone, don’t stand on ceremony. If you need anything, just tell Tianyu!”

With that said, Old Master Fang turned around and left. Everyone hurriedly stood up to send him off. Seeing the old master walk out of the dining room, they heaved a sigh of relief.

Without the old master present, the atmosphere of these young people also became lively. Some people were busy eating, while others gathered together to chat. Only Wang Xiao sat alone on a chair and sighed.

When Zhou Xiruo saw him like this, she hesitated for a moment before whispering, “I’m sorry. I didn’t know that the Fang family was preparing a private banquet. If your heart really aches… deduct it from my resources!”

“What are you talking about?”

Wang Xiao rolled his eyes at Zhou Xiruo and whispered angrily, “Am I such a petty person?”

“Yes…”

Zhou Xiruo replied weakly. Before Wang Xiao could glare, she hurriedly changed the topic. “If you don’t feel sorry for those resources, why are you sighing here?”

“I just think…”

Wang Xiao wanted to say that there was a difference between Elder Fang and Chen Jinrong, but in the end, he still sighed. “Forget it, it’s fine.”

Zhou Xiruo still wanted to ask more, but Wang Xiao directly waved his hand and said, “Wait for me here. I’m going to the territory!”

With that said, Wang Xiao closed his eyes and entered the territory. Zhou Xiruo sighed helplessly and picked up a dessert to eat silently.

…

Kaiyang City, somewhere in the brightly lit western district.

Two figures in black cloaks stood quietly in a dark alley.

“This place should be very safe. Let’s rest first.”

One of them took off his hood, revealing a slightly red face. It was actually a Crimson Star person!

“To be able to find such a remote place… You seem to be very familiar with this place?”

Another person chuckled and took off his hood. His skin was slightly red like that person’s, but there was a crystal ruby between his eyebrows.

If Wang Xiao was here at this moment, he would recognize this person as the Crimson Star royal family’s Andu who had invaded last time!

Hearing Andu’s questioning tone, the expression of the Crimson Star man did not change at all. “His Majesty has sent me to hide on the Blue Planet for so many years. What’s so strange about me knowing a few paths?”

“You’re right. There’s indeed nothing strange about it.”

Andu nodded, but he took out a short knife from somewhere and silently pressed it against the man’s throat. His voice also became cold. “But why is it that I never knew that His Majesty had once sent people to infiltrate the Blue Planet?”

That person looked at the snow-white blade and his calm gaze did not change at all. “This is the top secret of the Crimson Star. Other than His Majesty, only a few royal family members know.”

After a pause, that person glanced at Andu and continued, “With all due respect, although you’re from the royal family, you’re still quite a distance away from those few!”

“How dare you disrespect me!”

Andu’s eyes turned cold when he heard this. The blade immediately drew a blood mark on that person’s neck.

“I’m only loyal to His Majesty!”

That person replied coldly without any fear, “You’re from the royal family and can take my life at any time! But don’t forget that you still need me to lead the way!”

“Is that so?”

Andu sneered and kicked behind him. He could vaguely see a person lying there. “You’re not the only one who can lead the way!”

The Crimson Star people also sneered when they heard this. “Then what are you waiting for?”

Andu did not speak. His eyes flickered as he pondered about something. The Crimson Star person did not speak again, and the alley instantly became quiet.

After an unknown period of time, Andu finally put away his short knife and returned to his usual elegant and calm appearance. “Before returning to Crimson Star, I still have to complete the mission given by His Majesty.”

“Mission?”

A glint flashed in the eyes of the Crimson Star people, and it was almost covered by his confusion at the same time. “What mission? Could it be that your attack this time was not to invade the Blue Planet?”

Looking at the unconscious lord of the Blue Planet on the ground, Andu gradually revealed a strange smile. “The invasion is just a cover so that these ants of the Blue Planet can ignore the real danger…”