CHAPTER 1770: CHAPTER 1520: UNCLE YU CHICKENED OUT (TWO-IN-ONE)_2

"Senior, it’s not that I don’t want to save you, it’s just that your current identity is a Divine Domain envoy, and you’re the commander of this territory battle. Saving you would only bring trouble upon myself!"

Su Ran purified the area around him to a five-meter radius, so the three people around him didn’t have to crowd in too tightly. He continued with a tone of difficulty, saying, "It’s not that I don’t value our past relationship, but your actions are really disheartening."

"Exactly, you really don’t appreciate kindness. Our lord treats you so well, calling you ’Senior’ respectfully, yet what do you do? You betray the territory and even bring people to attack it. What kind of elder are you?"

Banana spoke up for Su Ran, afraid that Uncle Yu wouldn’t hear it, raising his voice significantly, "In my view, you’re just an ungrateful weasel!"

"Banana, what are you saying? Don’t insult weasels like that, he doesn’t deserve it!"

Xue Wuqing was even harsher, clearly insulting him without using any curse words. Her words surprised even Banana, not expecting such remarks from her.

"Sister Wuqing, Banana, are you two familiar with this NPC?"

Qing Qi asked in confusion. She thought this was a grudge between Spilt Water Can’t Be Regained and the Divine Domain envoy, not expecting Banana and the others to join in, and they didn’t even fear angering the Divine Domain envoy. Truly strange!

"Not at all."

Banana answered directly, smiling at Qing Qi, "Don’t you think dissing an NPC is fun? Especially in this situation, dissing him and he doesn’t dare to get angry, that’s the beauty of it, haha!"

"Pfft..."

Qing Qi burst out laughing on the spot. After Banana’s words, she also felt the urge to diss an NPC.

"Nephew, listen to what you’re saying, that’s unfair. You know my true identity; I’m a condemned prisoner. How could I become a Divine Domain envoy? It’s like driving ducks onto a perch; I was forced to come here against my will. I don’t want to be your enemy, just want to retrieve the Mountain Suppression Stone."

Uncle Yu chuckled awkwardly, explaining, "Think about it, when have I ever laid a hand on you?"

"Condemned prisoner?"

Only then did Banana and the others learn Uncle Yu’s identity, and they couldn’t believe this Divine Domain envoy was somehow connected to a condemned prisoner. This even surpasses fictional drama!

"Senior, even if you play the emotion card, I can’t take the risk. After all, this concerns the safety of my territory, and I can’t afford any mistakes. You should understand my dilemma, so please don’t make it harder for me."

Su Ran remained steadfast, not flattering just because the other was a God Race NPC. However, he had no intention of souring relations with Uncle Yu, since there was a mission to complete, and this guy’s Forced Recall skill was quite useful. He wouldn’t be satisfied without learning it!

After all, the mission item repair fluid was in hand. If it weren’t for the unsuitable circumstances now, Su Ran would have already been eagerly turning in the mission instead of holding out until now!

"Nephew, right now you don’t need a psychological burden. As you said, all my troops are dead, and I’m just a lonely commander. What’s there to worry about?"

Uncle Yu was reluctant to give up this rare opportunity. Missing it meant he wouldn’t know when he could expel the plague toxin from his body. Illness should be treated in time, waiting until it’s too late would mean it can’t be cured.

"Nephew, I can assure you that once I return to the God Race, I will not attack your territory again. I also won’t covet the Mountain Suppression Stone anymore!"

"Senior, don’t be too serious. If you want to keep dwelling on the Mountain Suppression Stone, you’re always welcome to attack. Don’t stand on ceremony with me!"

Su Ran’s unexpected words elicited suspicious glances from the three people, unsure whether Su Ran was joking or if he had lost his mind.

It was hard enough to get an NPC to give up on attacking the territory, and here he was, inviting trouble. Isn’t this madness?

"Anyone who wants to come can come, I’m not going back again!"

Uncle Yu, aware of the terror of the plague, was scared out of his wits, not wanting to get infected again. The experience of having the toxin eat at his body was horribly unpleasant!

"Whoa, an NPC can actually admit defeat, could this guy be played by a real person?"

Banana gaped at Uncle Yu, seriously doubting his identity, and shouted loudly, "Hey buddy, if you could do it over, what would you say next?"

"Don’t insult me!"

Hearing Banana’s flippant tone, Uncle Yu, both sorrowful and indignant, said, "If I could do it over, I wouldn’t be a Divine Domain envoy. I’d return to the death row and be my condemned prisoner!"

"Well, not played by a real person. Got me all excited for nothing!"

Banana, disappointed, pouted, losing interest in Uncle Yu and saying no more.

"Senior, since you’ve come to terms with it, I can’t make things too difficult for you. Helping you clear the plague toxin isn’t impossible, but..."

Su Ran deliberately paused with a difficult expression before continuing, "If you belonged to our side, helping you would be no problem, but since we’re enemies, naturally you can’t enjoy free services. You should understand this, right?"

"You mean..."

Uncle Yu, seeing Su Ran’s expression, felt uneasy, suspecting he’d have to pay dearly this time. He regretted even coming to attack the territory. Now, instead of reaping benefits, he had to bleed. Who could he complain to?

"There’s no such thing as a free lunch, Senior, wouldn’t you agree?"

Su Ran smiled knowingly, speaking with a tone he thought was sincere, "Your Forced Recall skill is quite impressive, let’s see if you’re willing to part with it."

"This skill is a task reward. Until you complete the task, I won’t give you the reward upfront!"

Uncle Yu refused righteously, his expression turning serious, "I’m not one to go back on my word. When you obtain the repair fluid, come find me for the reward. The task has no time limit, so no need to worry about that."

"Senior, I don’t know if you go back on your word, but I do know you’re someone who returns kindness with enmity. I risked my life to rescue you from prison, granting you freedom, and what did you do? Betrayed the territory and bit back at me. Dealing with you, I must be wary."

Su Ran didn’t spare Uncle Yu’s face, "Stories like Mr. Dongguo and the Wolf, the Farmer and the Snake, Lv Dongbin and the Dog—your mother must have told you these."

Qing Qi almost couldn’t hold back her laughter, but realizing the atmosphere was wrong, she suppressed it forcibly.

"Nephew, I also have unavoidable difficulties. If it weren’t for that Demon of Communication Yin Si forcing me, how could I have so hastily left the territory? If you don’t believe me, I’m willing to confront Yin Si face to face!"

Uncle Yu, intending to rebut, couldn’t find the right words; after all, Su Ran spoke the truth. He hurriedly changed the subject, "Removing poison is an easy task for you, won’t take much time, so don’t make it harder for me."

"Difficult? Wasn’t it difficult when you led troops to attack my territory? Senior, give it to me straight: if you want me to help you remove the poison, no skill book means no deal!"

Su Ran, uninterested in wasting words with Uncle Yu, got straight to the point, "If you don’t agree, I won’t keep you. Go back to where you came from!"

"You!"

Uncle Yu, blocked by Su Ran’s words, wanted to leave, yet recalling the plague’s terror, he reluctantly stayed, saying, "I can pass on this skill to you, but you must swear to find the repair fluid for me!"

"That’s a different matter. Senior, you’re not the nitpicking type, right? I can give you the repair fluid, but then we’ll need a different reward. If that’s impossible, I’ll have to abandon the task."

Since the task’s failure didn’t carry punishment, Su Ran wasn’t about to indulge this old guy. Since he could betray him, there was no need to be polite!

How could he not profit a bit more when they owed him for this plague contribution by the Evil Spirit?