Zorn was always the one getting things for free. How could he let someone else do the same to him?

"If the size and intensity of the Sun King’s Golden Skeleton Miss Isabelle brings me is satisfactory, then of course I can share the special absorption method and ritual."

Zorn gave a definitive answer.

’If you want my ritual and method, you have to pay the price.’

’Freeloading? Not a chance!’

Isabelle’s eyes narrowed as she seemed to fall into deep thought.

But Zorn guessed that she was most likely communicating with the unseen "Lady Sun."

After a long moment, Isabelle looked back at Zorn.

"Mr. Zorn, I have the utmost respect for your knowledge of Extraordinary Studies."

"I will do my best to bring you a sufficient quantity of the Sun King’s Golden Skeleton."

"But to cooperate and receive resources from us, you’ll need to make a gesture of good faith as well, won’t you, Mr. Zorn?"

Zorn knew the crucial moment had come.

’This in-depth discussion has revealed so many of their secrets to me, including their cooperation with that damned Evil God Organization, the Sun Secret Cult. If I don’t show some sincerity and a willingness to cooperate, there’s no way they’ll let me leave here alive today.’

Zorn’s gaze fell upon Isabelle as he spoke slowly.

"That Lady Sun is a Middle Rank Level Transcendent; her power is anything but ordinary."

"The other two gentlemen are also Level 5."

"And I consider myself to be quite strong as well."

"Why don’t we... find a relatively remote Holy Fierce Sun Church and kill everyone inside?"

"It just so happens that I mastered some unique Secret Techniques while digesting the remains of Rat King Ergunus. Practicing on those Church Believers would be a perfect test!"

Isabelle’s face fell, and a flicker appeared deep within her pupils.

She was merely following Lady Sun’s orders, asking him to make a gesture of good faith.

She never imagined this Fighting Master would be so vicious as to want to borrow their strength to slaughter an entire church.

Even for them, who were cooperating with a so-called Evil God Organization, this Fighting Master seemed a bit too malevolent!

"Mr. Fighting Master, as good as that sounds, it would also bring a lot of unnecessary trouble."

"Compared to fighting the Church, I have a better proposal!"

"A better proposal?"

Zorn picked up the teacup he had just set down and took a small sip.

"Could there be a better proposal than wiping out the Holy Fierce Sun Church?"

Isabelle gave a slight smile.

"I can see you truly hold a great deal of resentment toward Duke Mu Huo."

"Mr. Zorn, are you aware of the Blood Shadow Rose?"

’Blood Shadow Rose?’

"Of course I am."

Zorn nodded slightly.

For the past few months, Miss Joliya had been giving Zorn a detailed report every so often between nine and ten o’clock at night.

While she reported, Zorn would also use a ritual to give Joliya detailed guidance on her Rose Witch training.

Although Zorn wasn’t a "Witch Lord" from the game, he was very familiar with the training of a Rose Witch.

What’s more, Joliya’s family was extremely wealthy.

Under Zorn’s detailed guidance, Miss Joliya had begun her training journey as a "Krypton Gold Player."

The room for acquiring Witch Essence was tailor-made for the "Krypton Gold" playstyle.

Large amounts of Witch Essence were bought one after another.

Zorn would also give detailed guidance on the Witch’s Skill training, breakthroughs, and Level promotions.

At the same time, Zorn also made her purchase all the essential premium Witch items whenever possible, like Demon Spirit Skin, Snake Hair, Shadow Armor, Dragon’s Eye, and more.

Joliya herself already possessed no small amount of Talent.

Coupled with the professional Krypton Gold path Zorn guided her on, her strength naturally skyrocketed.

Of course, simply spending money would only create a "weak whale."

While guiding her, Zorn also ordered Joliya to undergo grueling Ascetic Practice.

This caused Joliya’s overall strength to increase rapidly.

A few days ago, Joliya had told Zorn through a ritual that she was about to be promoted to Level 4.

Zorn estimated that she should have completed her promotion in the last few days.

With her current rapid improvement and astonishing power, the Rose Witch Joliya had already been recognized as the "Saintess" by the Blood Shadow Rose.

As Zorn’s thoughts drifted, Isabelle spoke slowly.

"The Blood Shadow Rose is also one of our partners."

"I can’t disclose what they are currently doing, but it is absolutely beyond your imagination."

"However, they ran into some trouble a while ago and sought my help."

"The general problem is this:"

"The Extraordinary Secret Land they were exploring seems to have converged with another Secret Land."

"It’s a castle in a hidden Shadow Border Region, containing a group of the Shadow Blood Race."

Here, Isabelle paused.

"With your knowledge of Extraordinary Studies, Mr. Zorn, you should know about the Shadow Blood Race, right?"

"I do."

Zorn nodded slightly.

"That bizarre group of Shadow Blood Race has already devoured more than ten of the Blood Shadow Rose’s decent Explorers, causing them heavy losses."

"And with interference from those damned Shadow Blood Race, their exploration journey is not going smoothly."

"They hope we can support them with a few fast, combat-savvy experts of Level Four and Level Five, to enter that strange and hidden Blood Race Castle and annihilate all the Shadow Blood Race inside."

Listening to Isabelle’s explanation, a mental map of his journey through the Divine Kingdom quickly appeared in Zorn’s mind.

’Shadow Blood Race.’

’It’s a relatively rare Border Region.’

’The Shadow Blood Race inside are extremely fast and have mastered a series of Dark Magic Skills like Dark Cloak, Dark Walking, and Dark Assassination.’

’They can use the Magic Cloak to block enemy Magic attacks and hide in the depths of darkness.’

’They can also walk quickly while completely hidden in darkness, silently approaching enemies before launching a Surprise Attack.’

’It’s one of the trickier Border Regions in the great journey through the Divine Kingdom.’

’However, since it’s difficult, there are also several good pieces of Extraordinary Equipment inside.’

’Even the Shadow Treasure Chest in the deepest part of the castle can drop one of the pieces of Middle Rank Level Shadow Equipment—part of the Shadow Three-piece Set.’

’Shadow Boots, Shadow Cloak, Shadow Dagger.’

’These are a few of the powerful Middle Rank Level Extraordinary Equipment pieces that can be obtained in the first Chapter of the story.’

’A Middle Rank Level three-piece set.’

’The Shadow Dagger is equivalent to having the destructive ability of a Middle Rank Level Transcendent.’

’The Shadow Cloak is equivalent to the concealment and invisibility abilities of a Middle Rank Level Transcendent.’

’The Shadow Boots are equivalent to having the agility and speed of a Middle Rank Level Transcendent.’

’Moreover, these pieces of equipment with Extraordinary characteristics can perfectly synergize with a Transcendent.’

’And you don’t have to bear the curse from the Shadow Sequence.’

’Middle Rank Level, and even Upper Rank Level, Extraordinary Sequence equipment is extremely powerful—even more so than many Forbidden Sealed Objects.’

After thinking for a moment, Zorn said nonchalantly,

"That Shadow Blood Race Castle sounds extremely dangerous. As a show of sincerity, I still think wiping out a Holy Fierce Sun Church is more sincere!" 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

"But if you insist on me solving the Shadow Blood Race problem, then I have a few simple, small requests."

Isabelle nodded slightly.

"Mr. Zorn, please state them. As long as they aren’t excessive, we will naturally do our best to accommodate you."

"They’re just a few simple requests!"

Zorn immediately began to explain.

His requests were simple enough: he would operate under a hidden identity, any spoils he acquired would be his, and he would be free to act without restriction.

Zorn didn’t want to go over there just to give someone leverage over him.

At least, not at this stage.

After a moment’s thought, Isabelle agreed to all of Zorn’s requests.

"Then... I hope our cooperation will be pleasant!"

Isabelle said with a warm smile.

"Also, we have prepared a sumptuous lunch for you."

Zorn was never one to refuse a sumptuous lunch.

’Besides, this is a celebratory meal for our new cooperation!’