Ultimate: Fishing Through the Heavens, Starting with Five Enlightenment Templates

"What kind of reward can the alliance leader offer?"

Jiu Wu seemed to have anticipated this question. After a moment of contemplation, he suddenly took out a simple sandalwood box.

He gently opened the box, and a refreshing fragrance instantly filled the air, even overpowering the aroma of the coffee.

Inside the box, a pill the size of a longan, crystal clear and translucent, lay quietly on a velvet lining.

The surface of the pill was surrounded by a faint, hazy glow.

Lan Tianyu only needed to smell it to feel his internal energy stirring and showing a faint tendency to increase.

His eyes narrowed slightly, and a hint of emotion finally appeared on his face: "...What is this?"

Jiu Wu smiled slightly, introducing himself with a hint of pride:

"This is the Alliance Leader's Qi-Boosting Pill, a unique secret medicine that only the leader of the Ironclad Alliance can refine using special materials."

He looked at Lan Tianyu and said, word by word.

"Its effect is to increase the user's superpower index without any side effects!"

"The specific improvement varies from person to person, but the effect is definitely significant."

Lan Tianyu was shocked to hear this, not expecting that this was a pill that could directly enhance strength.

Moreover, judging from its name and the conditions required for its production, one can tell that it is exceptionally precious.

The first thing Jiuwu did was produce something of this caliber; their sincerity was truly evident.

Lan Tianyu's gaze was fixed on the crystal-clear pill, and he slowly looked away after a while.

"So, Alliance Leader, what kind of cooperation do you plan to pursue (in a way that maximizes profits)?"

His tone became noticeably more serious.

Jiuwu, clearly having prepared his answer beforehand, immediately said:

"It's very simple. For every hundred Iron Guards you successfully heal who have been corrupted by demonic energy or possessed by demons, I will pay you a Leader's Qi-Boosting Pill as a reward. How about that?"

He stared intently into Lan Tianyu's eyes, awaiting a reply.

After a moment's thought, Lan Tianyu realized that these conditions were quite low for him.

After all, using [Dispel] once doesn't actually consume much internal energy.

This deal not only boosts his favorability with the Iron Dimension but also provides a substantial increase in his strength; it's practically a tailor-made opportunity for him.

Lan Tianyu nodded decisively without much hesitation: "Deal!"

Upon seeing this, Jiu Wu's smile instantly brightened like sunshine, and he extended his hand:

"Mr. Lan is indeed straightforward. I wish us a pleasant cooperation!"

Lan Tianyu extended his hand and shook it firmly with him: "Pleasure doing business with you!"

[154] An unexpected turn of events can lead to unexpected success!

【Ding! 】

[Host detected contact with Elder Wu, the protagonist of this world, currently collecting her fortune...]

[Elder Jiu's affinity with the host: Low, collection efficiency +50%!]

Lan Tianyu was slightly surprised when he heard the system notification.

Unexpectedly, the collaboration resulted in an additional positive impression from the other party.

This was an unexpected surprise.

Although his favorability rating wasn't high, even a mosquito is still meat, and he wouldn't mind.

"Okay, feel free!"

Jiu Wu withdrew his hand, his brows relaxed, clearly in a very good mood.

"If there's anything I need your help with, I'll have Xiu contact you immediately and arrange everything."

“No problem.” Lan Tianyu readily agreed. “As long as I receive the notification, I will do my best.”

Jiu Wu nodded in satisfaction and gently pushed the sandalwood box in her hand in front of Lan Tianyu.

"Consider this Qi-boosting pill from the Alliance Leader as a deposit for our initial cooperation."

"Mr. Lan can try taking it after you get home; I guarantee you'll be satisfied with the results."

Lan Tianyu accepted the box without any pretense of refusal.

As my fingertips touched the glistening pill, feeling the powerful medicinal properties within, I felt quite pleased.

"Thank you, Alliance Leader. I look forward to its effects."

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries about some details of the collaboration, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

Having achieved his goal, Jiuwu got up to take his leave.

As the prospective leader of the alliance, he is indeed very busy.

Lan Tianyu had no intention of lingering. The two said goodbye to each other at the entrance of the coffee shop and then turned and left.

……

Xia Mansion.

On the sofa in the living room.

Xiong Ge was carefully feeding Xia Tian a bowl of dark, bitter-smelling herbal soup.

Summer wore a pained expression, sipping her food in small, labored bites.

Just then, a figure appeared silently, startling everyone.

"Brother Lan, you're back!"

When Xia Tian saw Lan Tianyu, it was like seeing a savior; she jumped up from the sofa.

He didn't even bother to wipe the medicine stains from his mouth, and anxiously shouted, "Quickly help Han break the coagulation spell, she can't move at all!"

Xiong Ge held the bowl of medicine, his face showing a mix of embarrassment and helplessness.

After carrying Han back and settling her in the guest room, she used countless times to dispel the curse.

However, the strength of that freezing spell far exceeded her ability, and the layer of frost on Han's body remained completely still, having no effect whatsoever.

Lan Tianyu's gaze swept over Xia Tian and Xiong Ge, and he naturally understood what had happened.

He nodded slightly, said nothing, and casually raised his right hand, pointing his fingertip towards the direction of the guest room:

"Rui Li ㄈ, Wu La Ba Ha!"

[Dispelling Technique]

A soft white light flew from his fingertips and instantly disappeared into the guest room.

The layer of hard frost covering Han's body was like snow melting in the sunlight.

Silently, it turned into glistening specks of dust, drifting away and disappearing.

"Um...ahem!"

The moment the restraints were released, Han's body trembled violently, and he coughed up several mouthfuls of blood mixed with icy shards.

She was breathing heavily, her cold, pretty face flushed an unnatural red from suffocation and surging blood.

Although her body was frozen, her mind had already returned to normal, and she was able to clearly perceive everything that was happening outside.

She struggled to sit up, wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, and looked at Lan Tianyu at the living room door with a complicated expression.

Those beautiful eyes, which always held a wary look, now held not only weakness but also an indescribable emotion.

Summer rushed in, asking with a worried expression:

"Han, how are you? Is anything bothering you?"

Han didn't glance at Xia Tian; her gaze remained fixed on Lan Tianyu.

"Thank you for saving me."

His voice was hoarse from weakness, but it carried an unprecedented seriousness.

She knew very well that if Lan Tianyu hadn't intervened in time, things would have been different.

If she lets the hatred in her blood burn out completely, she and that man will only end up dying together.

She will definitely repay this life-saving grace.

Lan Tianyu was slightly surprised, not expecting this cold little girl to thank him so directly.

He walked into the guest room, smiled, and spoke frankly:

"No need to be polite. In fact, this conflict started because of me. Xiu came to find me, which is why we met."

"Otherwise, you wouldn't have met."

"It was my duty to stop it, you don't need to take it to heart."

However, Han stubbornly shook his head, his eyes resolute:

"One thing at a time. It's your business if he contacts you."

"You stopped us, which saved my life."

"That's true, and it's only right to express my gratitude."

Seeing her insistence, Lan Tianyu knew that refusing again would seem pretentious, so he stopped dwelling on the topic.

His gaze swept over Xia Tian's injuries and Han's pale, weak face, and he said:

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore."

"You're both injured, let me treat you first."

After saying that, he raised his hands, flicked his fingers at Xia Tian and Han respectively, and used the [Healing Spell].

Two beams of pure white light, brimming with vitality, flowed into the two people's bodies like warm streams.

"Well……"

The two groaned, feeling a warm current sweep through their limbs and bones, as if they were soaking in a fountain of life.

The excruciating pain churning inside my body was quickly soothed and relieved by this gentle yet powerful warm current.

Just a few breaths.

The severe injuries had completely healed, and his pale complexion had quickly regained its rosy hue.

Han pursed her pink lips and looked up at Lan Tianyu.

The complex emotions in those clear, cold eyes grew even stronger.

Her injuries would have taken at least a week to heal, but the other party treated them so casually.

It seems she owes this person more and more.

The debt of saving a life comes first, the debt of healing comes second.

This heavy burden of social obligations left her feeling somewhat lost and overwhelmed.

【Ding! 】

[Host detected contact with Han Krama Han, the protagonist of this world. Gathering Qi Luck...]

[Han Kelama Han's favorability towards the host: Medium, collection efficiency +100%!]

Lan Tianyu was slightly surprised to hear the system notification.

Based on Han's current personality, he has never thought about trying to gain favor or anything like that.

After all, it's quite difficult.

Unexpectedly, what started as a casual act turned out to be quite successful.

Although it's not very high, even a small mosquito is still meat, and he won't mind.

Summer noticed that Han's gaze was fixed on Lan Tianyu, while she remained completely oblivious to him.

A faint sense of loss welled up in my heart, and the joy of just recovering faded a bit.