Wang Zhan rolled his eyes at him and chose not to continue the conversation.

There's no denying, his situation did sound pitiful.

But Wang Zhan was well aware of Han Junxiong's character. He wouldn't pretend to be poor, but it was indeed ludicrous how badly off he was as a Bounty Hunter.

Han Junxiong spoke up again, "I do have a better idea, so if you are considering making a move, I might be able to help."

Wang Zhan was taken aback and quickly asked, "If you have such a great idea, why haven't you shared it already?"

"Since we don't have to go back to Kui City anyway, we might as well break into the exchange and rob everything inside. Wouldn't this be perfect?"

There was a gleam in Han Junxiong's eyes, and his expression was cold. Even though he had once lived in Kui City, he held no affection for those there. Survival required rational thinking. Being emotional would only be detrimental.

Wang Zhan was taken aback. He never expected Han Junxiong to come up with such a plan.

"Are you joking with me?"

After glancing at him, Wang Zhan asked curiously.

Han Junxiong shrugged and laughed, "Do I look like I am joking? I just thought of this idea and wanted to share it with you. Of course, if you're interested, I'd love to be at your side in battle. If you aren't, I won't insist."

Wang Zhan sighed helplessly. How could such a thing be done? Even though he had no connection with the people in Kui City, and even if he had no idea how powerful they were, there were still things he wouldn't consider doing lightly.

Han Junxiong began to speak again, "I know your capabilities. Probably only a few people in the entire Kui City could challenge you, but they wouldn't easily make a move. After all, everyone is looking out for themselves. Why would they unnecessarily offend others? Even if they could take you down, they would be hurt to some extent. Naturally, they wouldn't risk it for you, so you could consider my proposal."

Wang Zhan waved off Han Junxiong, walking forward without paying attention to him.

"If you want to join forces with me in the future, you'll need to give up some of your bad habits. You know that there are many things I do not like to do. Not because I fancy myself a gentleman; we all have our own limits and dignity. So, I have lines I won't easily cross."

Seeing Wang Zhan's serious expression, Han Junxiong dared not say anything more. He nodded firmly, caught up with Wang Zhan in a few steps, and quickly said, "Okay, let's just say I was kidding. After all, I am not interested in that stuff. Over these years, even though I have been in Kui City, I have always been a law-abiding citizen. How could I be the kind of person you think I am?"

Wang Zhan nodded with a satisfied smile. "I reckon you understand my boundaries and the things I dislike. So, there's no need to mention it in the future. After all, we're like brothers and might become comrades in the future. Once I've mastered the Art of Alchemy, I naturally won't ill-treat you. So, we won't need those things, and there is no need for us to do shameful things."

Han Junxiong quickly agreed, his face filled with gratitude as he looked at Wang Zhan.

Over the years, many teammates had come and gone, but only a few had stayed till the end. Deceit was commonplace even between team members. He was already tired of such a life. But what could he do? As a Bounty Hunter, if he couldn't improve his means, there would be no significant achievement, and even his comrades might abandon him. But Wang Zhan gave him a sense of warmth, a feeling that was tremendously comforting.

The conversation shifted as Wang Zhan asked, "I do want to know one thing. Is there any place nearby where high-level demonic beasts can be found?"

"Don't think I'm joking. I'm really prepared to find those high-level demonic beasts to get their demon cores. Surely, you know how fixated I am on the Art of Alchemy." 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Upon hearing this, Han Junxiong nodded emphatically, smiled with a twinkle in his eyes, and suggested, "Alright, then we can go to a specific place. I remember there are a few powerful demonic beasts there. We Bounty Hunters once teamed up to deal with them, but we failed to eliminate them. So, even if we reach there, we may not be able to handle them. One of the demonic beasts is rumored to be at the peak of a level 9 beast. It will not be easy to deal with."

"So, it's better if we prepare beforehand."

Wang Zhan nodded firmly. He understood, naturally, that they couldn't continue to waste time.

And since Han Junxiong had spoken so earnestly today, he definitely wasn't joking.

Thinking of this, Wang Zhan spoke again, "Let's not waste any more time. Let's go check out the place you mentioned. I'm quite interested in getting those high-level demon cores. After all, the Art of Alchemy should never be neglected."

Han Junxiong, beside him, laughed and responded, "Alright, if that's the case, let's get going."

As they spoke, the two of them set off into the distance.

Since Han Junxiong was very familiar with the situation around here, there was no need to worry about anything. All Wang Zhan had to do was quietly follow him.

In the blink of an eye, they found themselves atop a mountain peak.

Wang Zhan squinted at everything in front of him. He had to admit, the surroundings were incredibly strange. Looking around, all he could see were mountain peaks. Yet, he could still sense some terrifying presences. Just their aura was enough to make these presences palpable.

Wang Zhan closely observed his surroundings. He clenched his fist, then gave a slight pat on Han Junxiong's shoulder, slowly saying, "Let's not waste any more time. I can sense that there are some terrifying demonic beasts around here. If we encounter any problem, just ignore me and get out first. Otherwise, with you beside me, I'll be constrained, and that could cause issues and waste our time."

Han Junxiong laughed and nodded, replying, "Don't worry, I promise not to be a burden to you. At worst, I'll take those demonic beasts down with me."

After hearing this, Wang Zhan's expression darkened. He said gravely, "Since you're prepared to be my companion, there's no need to say such things. I hate hearing them. If you say them again, we might have to part ways. I can't stand watching a companion die in front of me. It was the same in the past, and it's still the same now."

In Wang Zhan's mind, memories of his time with Xiang Tian surfaced. Back then, Xiang Tian and his companion had often seemed like a burden, always slowing him down. Yet, Wang Zhan had never considered abandoning them. And whenever they faced a life-or-death situation, they would stand before him without hesitation.

Of course, Wang Zhan would do the same; that was the true essence of companionship.

Han Junxiong felt a warm sensation rise in his heart. This feeling was truly comforting. With a companion like this, his strength would surely be boosted, and he'd encounter fewer obstacles. He had never met anyone like Wang Zhan before. It had to be divine favor. Meeting Wang Zhan now wasn't too late, and it was an honor to become his companion.

Time passed, minute by minute. They remained stationary. Suddenly, there was a rustling noise from behind a nearby tree. Wang Zhan immediately widened his eyes and brandished his Deep Fire Blade.

But, to Wang Zhan's surprise, the emerging demonic beast was just an ordinary one.

It was incredibly weak compared to him. He could dispatch it with just a wave of his hand.

Han Junxiong, beside him, also observed the demonic beast. He frowned slightly, then laughed and said, "It made us so tense for nothing. I thought we were about to encounter something terrifying. I never expected it to be such a worthless demonic beast."

"Alright, I'll take care of it right away. Let's see if we can draw out the big guy in here."

Wang Zhan looked curiously at Han Junxiong beside him and asked, "This 'big guy' you mentioned—what kind of formidable demonic beast is it?"

"Actually, I don't know exactly what's so formidable about that demonic beast, but I could sense it seemed to possess the strength of a level 9 beast. Anyway, we suffered heavy losses when we encountered it last time."

Wang Zhan nodded slightly, then laughed and said, "If it really is a level 9 beast, wouldn't that be even better?"