"Alright!"

"Then I’m off." Feng Yunqi was about to set off. With hope for his brother’s recovery, he couldn’t wait.

"Wait a moment!"

Xue Fuxiao immediately stopped him: "Take that Feng Guohai from your Feng family with you."

"Huh?"

Feng Yunqi was stunned for a moment, then got angry: "Xue Fuxiao, you really know how to plan things!"

Feng Guohai is a junior in the family; how could I not give him the Spirit Pill I refined?

But if I give it, it would save some for Dongfang Sansan’s side...

Which is why Feng Yunqi was indignant: "Xue Fuxiao, you Guardians are so petty over such little benefits?"

"If you don’t take advantage, what’s the point?"

Xue Fuxiao, trained by Dongfang Sansan, was a miser through and through, haggling over pennies when it came to his own assets.

He reasoned: "He’s your grandson, if you don’t care for him, who will? He can help you with errands and you can teach him the family Martial Arts... so it doesn’t end up in your coffin. It’s beneficial for the Feng family, how’s that me plotting against you?"

"Haha, once I train him, he’ll serve you Guardians again, right? Really, what a good plan."

"But he’s already a Guardian."

"..."

Feng Yunqi was speechless, not wanting to argue any further.

He gathered the Spiritual Medicine, grabbed the still-unconscious Feng Guohai, and flew off in frustration.

He had decided that reasoning with someone like Xue Fuxiao wouldn’t work; once I finished refining the Elixir Pills, I’d go talk to Dongfang Sansan.

Absolutely a chance to take advantage!

With so many, a whole mountain, giving me some scraps wouldn’t hurt?

He believed Dongfang Sansan might offer something.

Poor Feng Guohai came all this way, remained unconscious the whole time, didn’t even get a chance to open his eyes, and was led away just like that.

Feng Yunqi left with Feng Guohai.

Xue Fuxiao assessed his gains alone, then leisurely stepped out to face Fang Che and Dongyun Yu.

"Lord Xue."

Both stood up and greeted.

"Hmm."

Xue Fuxiao kindly said: "No need for formalities, just relax. You two have made great achievements this time, I must thank you on behalf of the Guardians."

Fang Che’s expression remained calm: "This is as it should be."

But such praise from Xue Fuxiao, what weight does it carry?

Nervous with excitement, Dongyun Yu’s face turned red, having never received such great honor or been so close to such a big figure: "Lord Xue, you overpraise... I just made a tiny contribution..."

Xue Fuxiao laughed heartily: "What do you two want? Anything you wish to keep from the rewards? Just say it! These are things you’ve risked your lives to earn."

Dongyun Yu was overjoyed: "I can ask for something myself?"

"Of course."

Xue Fuxiao replied assuredly: "I’m giving you this opportunity!"

He had the authority, so whatever Dongyun Yu requested, he could fulfill.

Dongyun Yu’s face became even redder, smoking from excitement, and blurted out: "Lord Xue, could you give the family a banner? A big red silk one, with gold lettering, flashy and radiant, with sunlight shining on it, golden beams everywhere?"

This request was astonishing.

Since no one ever asked for such a thing. Typically, people ask for Cultivation Resources, Elixir Pills, or Divine Weapons, which are true lifelines.

Banner?

What’s that?

Even Xue Fuxiao was shocked, surprised: "Banner? You... care about that?"

Dongyun Yu awkwardly, hesitantly said: "Anyway... I don’t want any material rewards, uh... a banner would be best."

Xue Fuxiao was bewildered.

Is there such a fool in the world?

He couldn’t understand why Dongyun Yu wanted a banner, so he turned to Fang Che for answers.

Fang Che calmly smiled: "Brother Dong asking for this is understandable."

"How so?"

Xue Fuxiao was further puzzled, thinking Dongyun Yu, known for his shamelessness, still cared about honor?

A bit strange.

Fang Che explained: "Brother Dong’s nature makes him somewhat unconventional; but his family also has high hopes for him. Brother Dong is aware that his actions sometimes disgrace the family, but his personality is that way, and he can’t change... he’s not happy inside."

"Now there’s a chance to bring honor to the family, he’ll seize it at all costs. This is Brother Dong’s way of proving to his family, he can do something for them."

Fang Che smiled: "I hope Lord Xue fulfills a family’s son’s sincere wish."

Fang Che’s words truly resonated with Dongyun Yu’s heart.

Making him choke, almost tearful.

That’s exactly how he felt!

I don’t want anything! I just want recognition from the highest Guardian level! I take it home, parade a hundred miles, return with a big red flower!

I want you all to see, the family’s disgrace, the incorrigible, worthless person in your eyes... now receiving the highest recognition!

I, Dongyun Yu, am not worthless! I can accomplish things!

I can achieve many things!

I can do things you can’t!

Open your eyes and see, this is me, Dongyun Yu! A man standing tall, bringing honor to our family!