"This is an open secret, Tony. Maybe it is not widely known to the public, but almost all the warlords and Supreme Warriors know about the existence of this lifespan-increasing tree inside the Nine Lotus Academy." Da Vinci said as he casually sipped the herbal tea.

"Then why didn’t the Octopus Organization occupy it? As far as I know, they will take any single treasure worthy enough to change the balance of the world," Tony asked with a curious look.

"Because the lifespan-increasing fruits only work once for a person. And we pay taxes to the Octopus Organization for all the sold resources," Da Vinci replied with a smirk.

"Oh, I thought the same," Tony said with a thoughtful look. "If the fruits worked indefinitely, the first Academy Master could have lived for thousands of years like that tree."

"Yeah, exactly. Okay, let’s talk about business. Why do you need resources from the Academy-Treasury at this time?" Da Vinci asked with a questioning look.

"Of course, to treat a patient. She is important for me at this moment," Tony said casually while sipping the tea.

"Is this about the White family girl?" Da Vinci asked with a serious look.

"Yes, seems like you already know everything," Tony replied.

"Why are you doing this? The White family was already wiped out of this world. Those two sisters won’t even survive one week. The Philippines Lee family won’t let those sisters survive," Da Vinci asked as he carefully observed Tony’s reaction. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Tony was silent for a second as he finished his herbal tea and placed the cup near the fire pit.

"Some things are worth the trouble, Elder. At present, that White-family girl, Jane White, is more important to me. I will go to any length to save her. Not only that, tomorrow I already ordered my family to annihilate the entire Lee family of the Philippines," Tony said in a decisive tone.

Da Vinci was surprised for a second. He thought Tony was helping the lady because of her beauty. But he never expected Tony to go to the extent of annihilating the Lee family for her.

"Do you like that lady?" Da Vinci asked with a questioning look.

"I am not doing this for the sake of lust. I think the Elder also knows about this," Tony said as he stared directly into Da Vinci’s eyes.

Something changed in Da Vinci’s expression after hearing Tony’s answer. He remained silent for a minute while thinking deeply about something.

"Tony Clark, do you know why I asked you to stay one more day in the academy?" Da Vinci asked with a serious look.

"No. Actually, I am also curious about it. Is there any specific reason?" Tony asked back.

"Yes, there is a specific reason. I want to ask you a favor," Da Vinci said with a long stare.

Tony Clark was taken aback after hearing Da Vinci’s answer. He never expected the Supreme Warrior-ranked Academy Master to ask a favor from him.

"Do you mean you want a favor from my family?" Tony asked with a confused look.

"No... I want a favor from you directly," Da Vinci said as he continued to stare.

"Please say it, Elder. Helping a Supreme Warrior is an honor for me," Tony said casually.

"Not so fast, Tony. It’s not an easy matter. You might ask for a written favor for this, so think carefully," Da Vinci said with a serious look.

Tony was silent for a minute as he continued to think deeply. Even after thinking for long, he still couldn’t understand what favor he could possibly do for a Supreme Warrior.

"Elder, please tell me. What is it? If I can do it, I won’t hesitate," Tony said with a thoughtful look.

"It’s about the World Tree Blessing. You need to bring something during the next World Tree Blessing."

"If I have to tell you the truth, I actually prepared to ask this favor from the Imperial Prince Mark Smith. But after seeing you fight, I changed my opinion."

"Even till the last minute, I was hesitant about choosing you. But when I found that you were helping the White family lady not because of lust, I made my decision."

Da Vinci said this and took a long breath before speaking again.

"There is one treasure that can improve the lifespan of a Supreme Warrior by at least 500 years. It will be available only during the World Tree Blessing. But getting your hands on it is not so simple. I can only hope you can help me get it and let this old man survive another 500 years."

Da Vinci fell silent and carefully watched Tony after making his request.

Tony also became silent as he began making calculations.

A treasure that could improve lifespan by 500 years!!! Tony was shocked at first after learning about the existence of such a treasure.

A Supreme Warrior could live up to 300 years at maximum, but only the first 150 years would be healthy and lavish. After that, the later 150 years would be spent living in old age.

But if there truly existed a treasure capable of increasing lifespan by 500 years, Supreme Warriors would fight like mad dogs and kill each other for such a treasure.

"Aren’t you afraid, Elder? You revealed such a valuable treasure to me. Even if I can’t get it, I could use such a treasure for one of my family ancestors," Tony asked carefully as he tried to observe any ill intentions on the face of Academy Master Da Vinci.

"Of course, I know. But I am willing to offer you an equal amount of reward in exchange."

"Also, I already thought about this thoroughly before asking you this favour. Even if you bring such a treasure back from the World Tree Blessing, not anyone can use it. Only I know its secret. I know how to use that treasure, so it will be useless even if you backstab me and take that treasure to your family."

Tony was surprised after hearing Elder Da Vinci’s answer. He now clearly understood Da Vinci’s intentions. After that, he silently thought for a long time before finally opening his mouth.

"What is your exchange offer, Elder?" Tony asked with a serious look. "Tell me... what can you give against 500 years of lifespan?!"