Tearing Apart the Winterhold Valley Guardian Array
Joe Di couldn't help but admire Jason Ren's actions. To hand over the item to him first—that was something few people could do. Jason Ren must have been confident that Joe wasn't a threat to him.
Joe Di held the jade box containing the Duality Blossom, looking at Luna Fairchild with a half-smile. "Why should I give you my item? Hall Master Ren traded with me, so naturally, I am giving it to Hall Master Ren."
"I come from the Sunfish Palace of the Taiji Realm. Our Sunfish Palace is one of the top ten sects in the Taiji Realm..."
While Luna Fairchild was still talking endlessly, Joe Di had already placed the jade box in Jason Ren's hand. "Hall Master Ren, the item is yours. Make sure you keep it safe."
Joe Di knew that no one would dare snatch something from Jason Ren, but now that Elder Yale had come out of seclusion, things were uncertain.
"Thank you, thank you." Jason Ren quickly put away the Duality Blossom, cupped his fists to Joe Di, and swiftly left the main hall, disappearing in an instant.
Joe Di saw that Elder Yale didn't chase after Jason Ren, and realized that Elder Yale's target was likely him and Charlotte Ling.
"Joe Di, what do you mean by this?" Luna Fairchild's words abruptly stopped, her gaze toward Joe Di growing harsh.
"Is there a problem?" Joe Di looked at Luna Fairchild, thinking to himself how superior this woman must feel to say such things.
"I've already spoken up, so why would you trade the Duality Blossom to someone else?" Luna Fairchild's face turned extremely ugly. She knew very well that even if she sent a message back now, the people from Sunfish Palace wouldn't make it in time to reclaim the Duality Blossom. The first thing Jason Ren would do with the Duality Blossom was surely to save his son.
Joe Di's expression darkened. "What have you given me? Why should I give you the Duality Blossom?"
"You keep saying you admire me—is this how you show it?" Luna Fairchild was truly anxious. Obtaining the Duality Blossom meant the Palace Mistress could recover from her decline. It was a huge boon for both her and Serene Carp Palace, but now the Duality Blossom had slipped away right under her nose.
Joe Di chuckled. "Admiring you means I have to give you everything I own? Besides, what I handed over was for your father-in-law to save your husband. You should be thanking me. Don't tell me that's not true—I heard you call Hall Master Ren 'father-in-law' with my own ears."
After saying this, Joe Di turned to Charlotte Ling at his side. "Let's go, Xiaoshuang."
Luna Fairchild froze for a moment, then remembered that Joe Di had overheard her calling Hall Master Ren 'father-in-law.'
"Senior Joe, are you leaving?" Seeing Joe Di about to depart, Darren Tan quickly stood up and asked nervously.
He truly admired Joe Di, but for various reasons, he hadn't yet had the chance to ask Joe Di about alchemy in private.
Joe Di nodded at him. "Yes. Your alchemy skills are quite good. Stick to your beliefs—sometimes the truth isn't in the hands of the majority."
Not only did Darren Tan admire Joe Di, but Isabelle Shao also looked at him helplessly; she admired Joe Di even more than Darren did. Unfortunately, she had no excuse to ask him to stay.
Quinn Su hurriedly said, "Alchemist Joe, the Quinn River Secret Realm is about to open. There are many Dao Fruits inside that could greatly benefit you. Aren't you going to take a look?"