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"..."

Han Xin was silent at first. Just as he was thinking about how to answer, Lieren poured him a glass of wine.

"Sir Han Xin, you can't hide it from me. After not seeing you for five months, your physical fitness and stamina are much stronger than when I first met you.

I know better than anyone what hard work and training bring."

Han Xin nodded and thought,

As expected of an experienced hunter, he even knows his own strengths and weaknesses clearly.

After all, Han Xin had absorbed the energy of the Mud Dragon, and was indeed stronger than he was five months ago. However, Lie Ren could see through this with his naked eyes, and he truly lived up to the name of [Flame].

So, Han Xin continued to follow him and said:

"You're right. I'm indeed training hard in the Wasted God Community to improve myself."

Upon hearing this, Lieren showed a slightly sad expression, as if he was imagining something again.

"Well, in that case, I won't stop you from taking revenge..."

Revenge? What revenge?

Han Xin was a little confused.

The corners of his mouth twitched, and his body froze slightly, but he didn't ask directly.

But this little detail did not escape Lieren's eyes. He fixed his eyes again.

"Why, isn't it revenge that's why you've been training so hard at the abandoned shrine for so long?"

Seeing Lieren's suspicion, Han Xin immediately calmed down.

"No, you are right. I am just a little surprised that nothing can be hidden from your eyes."

Han Xin's words are deceiving.

"Haha, after all, I've lived for so many years, and I'm already half buried in the ground. It's not difficult for me to see through the minds of young people."

Bullshit, you old man guessed it right!

Although Han Xin really wanted to complain like this, he held back.

If Han Xin knew that the "Blue Bear Trap" he made back then was also equipped with a bunch of "reasonable" logic by Lie Ren, he would definitely not be able to help but say this at this moment.

So, what exactly is the revenge that Lieren is talking about?

After thinking for a moment, Han Xin took advantage of the situation.

"Lieren, you know, I drifted across the sea from the Fortress Heights and came here, and I lost my memory.

From the day I woke up, I was determined to avenge my tribe.

But... I can't remember the details of that day. Who exactly is my enemy?"

As he said this, Han Xin swallowed his saliva. Even though his words were full of loopholes, he still planned to give it a try.

"Is that so...? That day was indeed a huge blow to you..."

Lieren didn't seem to question Han Xin's words, but continued to imagine. Then, with a gloomy look on his face, he continued:

"I can tell you, but I hope you can promise me two things."

"Please speak frankly."

"First, you are not allowed to announce it to anyone, and you are not allowed to tell Alulu what happened tonight.

Second, even if you learn of this news, don't rush for revenge. After all, His power is beyond your imagination."

Lie Ren's medical advice made Han Xin secretly happy.

Although he didn't know what the inside story was, it gave him a reason to continue staying in the abandoned shrine.

So, Han Xin pretended to be embarrassed, thought for a moment, took another sip of wine, and then said as if he had made up his mind:

"I understand. I will keep my promise."

Seeing Han Xin so "hesitant" yet so "determined", Lieren smiled with satisfaction and also raised his wine glass to join him in drinking.

After drinking it all, he slowly exhaled a breath of foul air.

“It was my fault back then.

I failed to protect the Melalu clan in the Fortress Heights.

It was a steel dragon that had overcome its monstrosity forty years ago. It was capable of causing natural disasters such as torrential rain and thunder, and was even more powerful than ordinary ancient dragons.

"Monsterization, Steel Dragon..."

Han Xin frowned slightly. Even though he was not the "Melalu" that Lieren had imagined, the trip was worthwhile because he could hear such a fascinating story.

"That's right. That ancient dragon appeared in the Fortress Highlands five years ago. Continuous rainfall caused the local rivers to surge, even leading to a flood.

Originally, it was just like this, and they wouldn't be completely destroyed. But when the tribe was fleeing, they happened to run into the strange and transformed steel dragon that stayed here, and that's when..."

Having said this, Lieren closed his eyes.

After a pause, he continued,

"At that time, there were only a handful of hunters who could fight this monster. In addition, the situation was urgent and I was still in Yanhuo Village, so I couldn't provide quick assistance.

By the time I learned about this, it was already too late. I rushed over and fought it for several days, but it still escaped."

When Han Xin understood the story of the original owner of this body, he felt mixed emotions.

"I understand, Lieren. I will do as you wish and not return to the Fortress Plateau for the time being. I will choose revenge when I am strong enough."

Hearing this, Lieren nodded with satisfaction.

"Well, knowing you can't win, yet you still fight to the death? That's the foolishness of hot-bloodedness. You are very smart, Your Excellency Han Xin."

Lieren's imagination not only allowed Han Xin to obtain intelligence, but also provided him with an argument that could make Lieren compromise.

"However, I still hope to train in the abandoned shrine."

"There are many attendant cats in training in the village. You can also receive training in Flame Village."

Hearing Lieren's request to stay, Han Xin shook his head.

"No, it's different after all. In the Abandoned Shrine, I can face deadly monsters head-on. For Meralu, actual combat is the best teacher."

This argument was reasonable and Lieren could not find any reason to refute it.

So Han Xin struck while the iron was hot and said:

"Of course, since Alulu and I are... actually husband and wife, I will not let her down.

Also, I didn't know beforehand that Alulu had already...

I feel sorry for not coming to take care of her for five months. I will definitely come back every now and then in the future."

His words were sincere and true, and they were indeed what he really meant.

Seeing Lieren lowered his head and said nothing,

Han Xin was still a little worried about whether he had said something wrong.

But in the end, Lieren suddenly drank the wine in front of him and laughed out loud.

"Hahaha, a good man has ambitions, but he can't forget the love between men and women.

I was young once, hesitated once, and even now I still find it hard to let go.

Mr. Han Xin... No, good grandson-in-law,

I hope you won't forget what I said today, won't forget your promise to Alulu, and won't forget the faith you've established."

There is no doubt that Han Xin's negotiations were successful.

Although this is thanks to the help of Lieren's brain,

But Han Xin still fought for the right to freely roam around the abandoned shrine without violating his conscience.

So he relaxed, raised the corners of his mouth, and raised his glass to Lieren.

The two infatuated men put aside the differences and barriers in age, status and race, and clinked their glasses together generously.

After a drink with Lieren,

Han Xin was about to return to Alulu's home, but just as he was about to leave, Lieren stopped him.

"Grandson-in-law, wait a moment, please accept this."

Without waiting for Han Xin to respond, Lieren took out a small package from behind and threw it into his hand.

After catching it subconsciously, Han Xin felt it was a bit heavy.

After opening the package, he suddenly saw a small pile of silver and red fragments.

A familiar feeling came over me.

"This is……?"

Han Xin looked at Lie Ren in disbelief.

The latter smiled calmly.

“I will never forget your kindness in helping Ye Zi repel Jue Yinlong some time ago.

After the research, the guild returned some of the materials as rewards.

Ye Zi is still young and cannot control the equipment made from the materials of the Duke Silver Dragon. Both his mind and body are not suitable for using it.

So, I saved this material and will give it to her as a gift when she grows to a certain level.

And the one in your hand is the remaining material of the Jue Silver Dragon.

Although it's not much, at least you can make a set of weapons for your cat.

If necessary, you can go to the blacksmith shop in the village and ask the follower fabricator Blade to help you forge a set.

If you want to keep it as a souvenir, you can keep it with you. It depends on your choice.

However, if you have this set of cat armor, it may be of great benefit to your hard training at the abandoned shrine, and even to your future revenge battles."

Looking at Lie Ren, whose face was full of vicissitudes and whose heart was warm and cold on the outside, Han Xin couldn't help but raise the corner of his mouth.

"I understand. I will make my choice. Thank you very much, Grandpa Lieren."