Chapter 615 Austins Gif (2/2)
Mechanics were mostly in a bankrupt state all the time, completely the opposite of Mages. A class that could burn their mana bar to earn money with zero cost, via Enchanting, was basically everyone's common enemy.
Han Xiao deeply understood the meaning behind the phrase 'random acts of kindness only lead to either rape or robbery'. So, what is Austin's intention behind suddenly giving me a gift? Don't tell me he's trying to win me over like Heber, but took a more subtle and gentle route?
”Why give it to me?”
”Because I feel you might need it more than me.” Austin winked.
Han Xiao was then reminded.
That's right, when I used Observer's Mark on Zoel yesterday, Austin noticed it.
Could this be the reason?
”You're not a Mage, but you can control Void Energy. It seems like you've been eroded by Void Genes before. Most species turn into monsters after that, but you controlled it and turned it into your ability. You're very lucky. Therefore, the Void Lord's core essence can enhance this ability and give you stronger power…” Austin proved Han Xiao's guess.
Austin had no idea that Han Xiao had the player interface. To him, the reason Han Xiao could use the Void Energy was because he had been eroded by Void Genes before. Plus, there were skeletons of Void Dragons buried within Floating Dragon Island, so he thought that he knew what had happened to Han Xiao. Hence, he wanted to help Ames' officer.
Anyway, it was nothing to him.
Han Xiao could only cough and agree with Austin's speculation with silence. Then, he started pondering.
His race was already a Void Race, and a Void Lord's core essence could enhance the strength of his Void Genes and increase his attributes. Furthermore, during his next Race Evolution, there would be a chance that he would be able to skip the next stage in the evolution chain and jump to the stage after that, giving him even stronger void race options.
It was indeed very useful. Plus, it was extremely rare and almost unobtainable on the market.
”What do I need to give in exchange?” Han Xiao squinted. He was definitely tempted, but he knew not to take gifts without asking its price.
Austin had a huge amount of resources, and a Void Lord's core essence was just a drop in the ocean, but Han Xiao did not think that Austin needed to give it to him.
Even if Austin was helping Ames' officer because of Ames, Han Xiao was not willing to accept a gesture of kindness from a Beyond Grade A stranger.
The relationship between him and Austin was far from him being able to accept gifts so easily.
”This is a gift. You don't have to… hmm…” Austin seemed to suddenly recall something. He then changed his words mid-sentence and said, ”Maybe, one day in the future, I will need your help. Consider this a prepayment.”
”Sounds good, as long as it doesn't go against my position and principles.”
”Of course.”
Han Xiao nodded and accepted the Void Lord's core. He gave it a close look.
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[Void Lord's Essence]: The core of an advanced Void being, contains high quality void energy, extremely precious. Many Mages are willing to pay a high price for it. You can also give it to certain special characters to trigger missions. You can even eat it, if you're not afraid of it giving you a stomachache… oh, I mean not afraid of being eroded by Void Genes.
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Han Xiao placed it into his pocket and bowed to Austin to express his gratitude.
Austin smiled with his adorable face before slowly saying, ”Heber is reckless, and Ames is careless. I know your potential clearer than they do. One day, you might leave the Dragon Emperor and build your own name. It has been too long since a legend was born in this Star Field… I will be observing you. Don't disappoint me.”
Before Han Xiao could reply, Austin took his Forbidden Sorcerers and left.
Han Xiao had a strange expression on his face.
Austin did not speak as if he was high and mighty; he was very friendly and gave Han Xiao a good impression, but those words made him feel like he was facing an elder…
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The party went on. The people present all had their business to discuss. Occasionally, someone would approach Han Xiao to discuss some topics, but not often.
Other than Rossozzi and Austin, the others that went to chat with him mostly just had a casual conversation. Han Xiao was happy with not being busy. When he had no one to chat with, Han Xiao would enjoy the food and drinks in a corner with Ames and the sisters, chitchatting.
As time passed, the party gradually came to an end. The guests got most of the intelligence or partnerships they wanted. Han Xiao eavesdropped on some intelligence that was not really considered a secret but was unobtainable to regular people. After all, everyone there had high positions, so even the information they casually leaked was quite valuable.
In the private room upstairs, the Crimson Dynasty envoy, Zoel, had already privately met important people one after another.