Lianna was quickly invited in. Just like Pu Kui, she was alone, and she came bearing a gift. She carried a small satchel in her purse, one which emitted a pleasant fragrance as she walked into the room.

"Congratulations on your victory, Mr. Zhang Lie! Ah, I see Pu Kui's here as well! It seems like I was slightly late, after all."

"Please, Lianna, join us. I couldn't resist coming over after seeing Mr. Zhang Lie's match, and I wanted to have a drink with him."

"Oh? What a surprise—I felt the same way! Phoenix has been an annoyance to my clanmates, and I have to thank you for getting rid of him, Mr. Zhang Lie. I'm here with a few crystal lotus leaves as a token of my appreciation."

These crystal lotus leaves were potent spiritual herbs, the specialty of the aquatic race, and were particularly difficult to obtain.

"Thank you...