Hu Yuan smiled slightly. "Many thanks. However, I will only take half, and leave the rest for you. After all, you have guarded this Spirit Marrow Fluid for a long time, and your contribution is immeasurable." His voice was gentle yet resolute, carrying a charm that one found impossible to refuse.
Hearing this, the Phantom Water Serpent felt a flash of surprise and gratitude in its eyes. It had originally expected Hu Yuan to take all of the Spirit Marrow Fluid, but it never imagined that the other party would be willing to leave half behind. Such tolerance and magnanimity made it feel thoroughly astonished.
"Many thanks for your generosity, Fellow Daoist. Having guarded this place for a millennium, this is the first time I have encountered someone so magnanimous." The Phantom Water Serpent nodded gratefully, then sank to the bottom of the lake. Soon, it surfaced once more and delivered half of the Spirit Marrow Fluid to the shore.
Chapter 142