I, Folyago, am the most devoted lover in Runeterra.

At that moment, Vladimir's pupils contracted continuously, and an expression of rapture appeared on his face.

This feeling of vitality made Vladimir somewhat intoxicated.

Holy Water of Life!!!

The treasure of Fuguang Island has fallen!

The remaining Holy Water of Life in Runeterra was mostly preserved by the Twisted Treant. After Folyagol defeated Maokai, this Holy Water of Life became his spoils of war.

As for Yorick's small vial, it had already been used by Sarah to win people over.

Looking at the holy water of life in his hand, Vladimir was confident that it could extend the vitality of the body he was currently using by at least fifty years!

This means that for at least fifty years, Vladimir will no longer need to worry about rushing to perform the reincarnation ritual.

"Dear Uncle, are you satisfied?"

With a gentle smile, Fojego asked Vladimir.

"Oh, my nephew!"

"Your gift is so delightful."

"Ashamed to say that."

"We haven't seen each other for so many years, but your uncle hasn't been able to give you a proper gift."

"Tell me, child, what do you want?"

A strange light gleamed in Vladimir's eyes, and his words seemed to carry a touch of the kindness unique to an elder.

It was as if he were a kind and gentle elder, ready to bestow gifts upon his family.

In reality, both of them knew the truth.

This simply means that Vladimir approved the deal.

Next, all that's needed is for Foygo to offer Vladimir a condition that is acceptable, and the two will reach a preliminary cooperation agreement...

Seeing that Vladimir was so cooperative, Foyego stopped hiding anything.

"Oh, Uncle."

"It's a bit embarrassing to talk about."

"Over the years, I have traveled to every corner of Runeterra."

"But he has always struggled to achieve anything significant."

"Right now, I just want to come to Noxus to find a job."

Foygo spoke casually, as if he were truly an unemployed young man desperately seeking work.

Upon hearing Foygo's words, Vladimir fell silent again.

He was determined to obtain the holy water of life that he held in his hands.

However, he couldn't act rashly before figuring out his nephew's background.

Ancient life instilled in Vladimir a cautious character, one that planned carefully before acting.

He would never make the first move against Foygo without absolute certainty.

"Trading" is undoubtedly the most reasonable approach.

But now, the terms of the deal proposed by Foygo are making him somewhat unsure of what to do.

Because, in the end, everything that Fóyego said expressed only one thing.

That's what he wanted—power!

As for how to transfer this right to Foyego, and what rights to grant him, these are questions that Vladimir needs to consider carefully.

Vladimir quickly made his decision.

"What's so difficult about that?"

"In this vast empire, surely there must be a place for us, uncle and nephew, to stay?"

“Li Ang, my dear nephew.”

“I happen to have a job right now that would allow me to get ahead, and it’s perfect for a young person like you!”

Vladimir's tone was full of enthusiasm, as if he truly cared about Fóyego.

"Since my uncle says it's a good job, I think it must be a good job."

Without even asking any further questions, Fóyegor simply smiled and agreed.

He figured Vladimir wouldn't dare to dismiss him so easily.

Because now it is not he who needs Vladimir's help, but Vladimir who needs him!

Once Vladimir has used the Holy Water of Life, then if he wants to get the Holy Water of Life from him again, he will definitely not turn against him.

Now that Vladimir doesn't want to take action, he must offer suitable conditions to keep Vladimir in check; otherwise, if things fall apart, Vladimir will never get another drop of the Holy Water of Life.

Now, Vladimir must weigh how to make Foygo "satisfied" with this job he obtained in exchange for the holy water of life.

Chapter 102, A Rose with Thorns

After some conversation, Vladimir completely abandoned his contempt.

He realized that this so-called "cheap nephew" was a truly intelligent person.

Furthermore, his strength is unfathomable, and he is probably no weaker than him.

If what he said is true, then he is at least an old monster who has lived for thousands of years.

Dealing with such intelligent people requires both mutual exploitation and mutual vigilance.

Now, Vladimir needs to offer the other party satisfactory terms.

We still need to use some methods to test whether this "Li Ang" is a friend or foe.

Foygo once again kicked the ball back to Vladimir's feet, knowing that this problem would ultimately be his to solve.

Fortunately, he already had a plan in mind.

It can both detect the components of "Li Ang" and help eliminate some of the scourge with the help of Li Ang.

As for the so-called "uncle-nephew relationship," it was nothing but a joke from beginning to end.

Let alone the fact that this bloodline is difficult to verify.

Even if the facts prove that this bloodline truly exists, what difference does it make?

Blood ties, kinship, friendship...

To Vladimir, these things were nothing more than burdens and weaknesses.

Only mutual exploitation based on shared interests is the most reliable relationship in Vladimir's eyes.

Because all feelings can be betrayed, but interests cannot.

Vladimir raised his hand and threw a emblem with a black rose pattern at Foygo.

“My dear nephew, take this coat of arms.”

“Go to the territory of Gures, and you will get what you want.”

Vladimir spoke softly, a strange smile appearing on his pale face.

After saying that, he ignored Foygo and transformed into a streak of scarlet light, returning to the coffin.

Seeing this, Fóyègo stopped trying to embarrass himself and simply turned and left.

Even so, both of them understood the same thing.

For Fryegwark to reach the center of power in the Noxian Empire, he needs Vladimir's continued support.

Vladimir's desire to eradicate his own problems also depends on Foyego continuing to provide him with the holy water of life.

This "family game" of mutual exploitation has only just begun.

..........

Three days later, the ancient Noxian noble family of Gures, which had been in decline for a long time, arrived.

They claimed to have found a bloodline that had been lost and would become the heir to the declining Gurez family.

This news alarmed a large portion of the noble circles within the Immortal Fortress.

Decades ago, the Gurez family was quite renowned.

However, with the passing of key figures in the family, the power of this ancient family has declined year by year.

Can the suddenly appearing heir bring about the revival of this family?

No one will know this.

However, this did not prevent the Guresh family from holding a grand banquet to declare to the nobility of the entire empire that the Guresh family had found a new heir.

...........

"Young master, this is the legion commander, Earl Sisyphus."