Chapter 25: Return, Dinner, Money Collected
When Yun Lang saw how shy and reserved Sun Yu, who was so fierce and had killed a Spirit Elder with a single blow, was in front of Li Ling'er, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Soon, under Yun Lang's lead, they left the Hunting Soul Forest.
After leaving the Hunting Soul Forest, both Yun Lang and Li Ling'er took deep breaths.
It was clear they had both been greatly frightened by the scene just now.
Only after exiting the forest did they completely relax.
"Alright, let's find a hotel to stay in first. Sun Yu, you saved my life this time, so I must treat you to a good meal. Miss Ling'er, if you're free, please stay too. We've been through life-or-death situations together, so let's have a meal before you go..."
Yun Lang said, looking at Li Ling'er and Sun Yu.
Li Ling'er naturally wouldn't refuse, as she still wanted to try and win over Sun Yu.
As for Sun Yu, since he didn't have much money on him at the moment, he could only agree.
He had originally planned to find a Spirit Hall branch near the Hunting Soul Forest to collect a subsidy after acquiring his spirit ring, then return to Nuoding City.
After all, having money in his pocket made him feel more secure.
But since someone was treating him now, Sun Yu naturally wouldn't refuse.
After all, he hadn't eaten anything proper for three days and was indeed hungry.
Afterward, Yun Lang booked two rooms for Sun Yu and Li Ling'er, then left alone to sell the medicinal herb.
As a mercenary, he naturally knew where it could be sold.
On the other side, Sun Yu and Li Ling'er returned to their respective rooms.
Upon returning to his room, Sun Yu immediately began to adjust his current physical condition.
When Li Ling'er returned to her room, she immediately saw a burly middle-aged man sitting on the bed.
"Teacher, you're here. Are you here to check on my assessment progress...?"
When Li Ling'er saw the burly man sitting on the bed, her smiling face instantly sobered, and she spoke with a cautious and slightly hopeful expression.
"Hmph, the assessment goal I gave you was to independently kill a hundred-year Spirit Beast. And you? Not only did you find a team, but you almost died because of your own cleverness!"
"Teacher, I was wrong!"
"Don't call me teacher. I don't have a student like you..."
Li Ling'er: "Ah?!"
"..."
"Forget it. When you go back, just wait for your aunt to spank your bottom!"
"Ah!! Teacher, no, Uncle... don't! How was I supposed to know we'd encounter other teams ambushing us halfway? It was already hard enough for me to escape safely. Can't you be a little more understanding?"
"Hmph, escape? If that kid hadn't made the first move, I would have had to save you... Be understanding of you? If I'm understanding of you, who's understanding of me, a dignified Spirit King, running all over the forest with you little brats?"
The burly man roughly rubbed Li Ling'er's small head.
His rugged face was filled with a feigned look of anger.
"Hehe, Uncle, you know about that talented little brother too, huh? I was thinking of bringing him to our academy..."
Li Ling'er said, hugging the burly man's arm with a giggle.
"Hmph, at least you have some foresight. I saw that kid; the power of his one blow shocked even me. To have the ability to kill a Spirit Elder at such a young age, even if it was a sneak attack combined with long-term charge, but the victor is king. He did it, so he is formidable!"
Hearing his niece mention the kid named Sun Yu, the burly man's face also showed a hint of a smile.
His eyes were full of admiration for Sun Yu's previous blow.
"Alas, it's a pity that kid wasn't born into a clan. Otherwise, our ancestor would definitely jump up in excitement if he knew about this!"
The burly man rubbed his niece's small head again, messing up her hair as he spoke.
"Uncle, stop rubbing! My hair is all messed up! Also, how can you talk about Old Ancestor like that? Aren't you afraid I'll go back and tell Grandpa so he can spank your bottom?"
"Hmph, little girl, you're threatening me now? Do you believe I can make you fail your exams indefinitely...?"
"Thump!"
"Thump-thump!"
Just as the burly man was about to reach out and pinch Li Ling'er's pretty face again, there was a knock on the door.
Sun Yu's voice came from outside.
"Sister Ling'er, Brother Yun Lang is back! He ordered a table full of food and drinks, and wants us to come down and eat together!"
Upon hearing this, Li Ling'er slapped away her uncle's large hand and then spoke.
"Okay..."
Hearing Li Ling'er's reply, Sun Yu went straight downstairs.
After a quick tidying up, Li Ling'er also followed him downstairs.
Her uncle also followed them downstairs.
He also wanted to observe that kid up close again.
In a private room in the restaurant, Yun Lang sat in his seat, holding a wine bowl, and spoke towards Sun Yu.
"Brother Sun Yu, this time, I, your elder brother, truly must thank you properly. If it weren't for your rescue, my life might have ended there. This cup of wine, I toast to you!"
After speaking, Yun Lang directly downed the drink in one gulp.
In response, Sun Yu smiled faintly.
"Brother Yun Lang, actually, everything was just a coincidence. If you hadn't told me about the Tear Gold Bear when you brought me into the Hunting Soul Forest, perhaps I would still be in the forest looking for a spirit ring..."
Listening to Sun Yu's words, Yun Lang's face couldn't help but show a hint of helplessness.
He hadn't expected that a casual remark he made at the time would indirectly save his life.
Since Sun Yu was still young, he and Li Ling'er drank juice.
Soon, after three rounds of drinks and five courses of food, Yun Lang's face was flushed, and he seemed about four-tenths drunk.
Afterward, seemingly under the influence of alcohol, the three of them had a very lively conversation.
However, most of what they talked about was just everyday topics!
Just as the banquet was about to conclude, Yun Lang took out two bags of gold coins and threw them directly in front of Sun Yu, saying,
"Brother Sun Yu, I sold the flower that caused the death of my four brothers. It sold for a total of fifteen hundred gold coins. I gave each of our four brothers one hundred and fifty gold coins as settlement fees, and I kept two hundred gold coins myself as startup capital for recruiting new team members. As for the remaining six hundred gold coins, consider it a small token of my sincerity and gratitude to you, brother."
Looking at the two bags of six hundred gleaming gold coins in front of him, Sun Yu couldn't help but gulp.
He had to admit, even as a transmigrator, this was the first time he had seen so much money...
The light emitted by these two bags of gold coins at this moment was no less than the light that burst forth when Sun Yu saw Tang Hao's status panel at that time.
"Brother Yun Lang, this..."
"Brother Sun Yu, you must take this money. If you hadn't saved me and Miss Ling'er, we wouldn't have been able to walk out of the Hunting Soul Forest alive. My brothers would have died in vain, and all our efforts would have been for nothing. Brother, if you don't take it, I won't feel at ease..."
Although Yun Lang's face was flushed, he spoke with exceptional sincerity.
"Yes, Sun Yu, just take it. It's only six hundred gold coins. Once you reach the Spirit Elder level, you can receive this much money from the Spirit Hall in about half a year!"
Li Ling'er also said.
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