In the future, many people would bankrupt themselves or even sell their souls to find a master and increase their ranks.
Li Wenli, having achieved Great Perfection in Earth, Water, Fire, Wind Series Special Abilities, was especially sought after by men as a master. Yet, such a figure charged Bai Lingyu so little for tutelage. How could Bai Junjun not be astonished?
Li Wenli looked at her expression and found it quite amusing, "Do you think I’d scam a child?"
"..." Bai Junjun: That’s debatable.
Li Wenli, resigned, "Relying on others to enhance one’s Special Ability is not a sustainable path. You’re also of Twelfth-rank Great Perfection; you understand this better than I do. So rest assured, I genuinely only need a bit of crystal to awaken my own Water-series Abilities."
Li Wenli extended his hand as he spoke, "If you don’t believe me, you can take a look inside my Sea of Consciousness."
Bai Junjun did not move.
She had already looked inside his Sea of Consciousness when she was treating him. She detected only the presence of the Wind Series Special Abilities and no sign of any other abilities.
But even the Wind Series Special Abilities were quite weak, which is why she did not immediately realize that this man was Brother Fox.
Li Wenli, seeing Bai Junjun unmoved, smiled resignedly, "You don’t trust me, and I understand. After all, we’re not on the same side, and we each have our own bases and positions to protect. However, now our previous positions and alliances no longer exist. Are you sure we should continue as before?"
As Li Wenli’s words ended, Bai Junjun finally extended her right hand.
Li Wenli curved his lips and reached out his hand, too.
A large and a small hand clasped together in the sunset, a sight the chiefs of the bases in the future least wanted to see.
The Polar Bear and the Fox joining forces.
Luckily, neither was in The Apocalypse anymore.
The two who had reached a consensus slowly walked toward the camp. Bai Junjun, watching Li Wenli’s relaxed pace, couldn’t help but ask.
"Is there anything else you’re hiding from me?"
Li Wenli paused, his phoenix eyes filled with innocence, "Of course not, the greatest sincerity to an ally is to have nothing to hide."
"I hope so. If I find out you’re keeping something from me, I’ll show you what I’m capable of."
As Bai Junjun spoke, the leaves around them rustled slightly, "After all, it’s my Special Ability that’s overwhelming yours right now."
"..." Li Wenli smiled helplessly, "The Polar Bear is indeed the most formidable group."
"Glad you recognize it." Bai Junjun glanced at him. She didn’t have time for such guessing games; if there was an issue, she’d address it head-on, and that was that.
Bai Lingyu, who had returned to the camp earlier, looked ahead uneasily.
It was Brother Fox who’d discovered his ability to manipulate water. He had never thought the recent rainfall was connected to his crying.
When he first learned of it, Bai Lingyu was terrified and felt like a monster, which made him cry even harder.
Li Wenli, sheltered under a banana leaf, sat beside him. "You really cry a lot, kid. You cry when you don’t see your sister, and you cry when you discover you have a Special Ability. Can you just stop crying?"
"But... but... I’m a monster," Bai Lingyu wept more fiercely, and the rain around him poured down heavily.
"Who says you’re a monster," Li Wenli said looking helplessly at the sky, "This is what they call a great responsibility bestowed upon a person by heaven."
"Wuwuwu..." Bai Lingyu cried miserably, "I’m only four years old! I haven’t even begun to learn! I don’t understand the words in books..."
Seeing Bai Lingyu’s attitude—as if all was lost—Li Wenli didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
Why is this kid so interesting?
He resignedly patted the child’s head.