A gift returned ten thousandfold: I am the number one licker in all realms!

"Am I really supposed to go alone into the depths of the Tagor Desert to find the Flame Stone?"

"It would be more useful for me to raise a few dogs than to support you all."

"I'd rather keep a few dogs; they can guard the house and protect me. What's the point of keeping you guys anyway?"

The shipwrights standing by were too frightened to utter a sound, but they were helpless; they truly had no way to repair the spaceship at the moment.

If it were a normal spaceship that broke down, they could repair it in less than ten days.

But this spaceship is really quite different from ordinary spaceships.

"This spaceship is headed to the central region of Central Continent."

"During this period, there is a high probability of encountering air currents, and even some flying monsters."

"And it's not just these things; it also requires extremely high performance in terms of the spacecraft's range and endurance."

"The problem they can't solve right now is the range issue. No matter how many spirit stones they accumulate, it's impossible for them to drive all the way to Zhongzhou. Besides, if they use spirit stones, the consumption would be too great."

The butler beside him kept explaining to Zhao Qingtian.

However, Zhao Qingtian clearly didn't want to hear any of that. He only wanted a concrete solution. Right now, the most important thing was who could help him solve the problem so that his Zhao Family Chamber of Commerce could continue to make money.

"I wonder what happened to that little guy who made such a boast to me before?"

"Could that little guy really be able to get the Flame Stone deep in the Tagle Desert?"

The old butler standing to the side smiled.

"President, you're joking."

"You should know that the Scorpion Beast Clan exists deep within the Nakotakor Desert."

"Judging by the timeline, the Scorpion King should have awakened by now, right?"

"I reckon if Luo Xing encounters the Scorpion King, he'll definitely be torn to pieces."

"At that point, forget about finding any Flame Stones; even surviving will be a major problem."

Hearing what the butler said, Zhao Qingtian couldn't help but nod in agreement; it did make a lot of sense.

Even if he were to face the Scorpion King, he would probably have no chance of winning, let alone a mere kid in the Returning Origin Realm.

But just then, a servant suddenly ran in.

"Reporting to the Chairman, a young man named Luo Xing says he wants to see you."

"He said he's fulfilled the bet he made with you. I wonder if you'd like to see him?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Qingtian was so shocked that his eyes widened and his mouth opened.

"Are you talking about that kid Luo Xing?"

"Could it be that kid has already taken out the Flame Stone? Impossible, how could that be?"

"My goodness, what kind of joke is this?"

Zhao Qingtian felt like he was dreaming, and couldn't help but slap himself in the face. Then he immediately asked the other party to invite that kid Luo Xing in.

A few minutes later, Luo Xing stood gracefully in front of Zhao Qingtian.

"President Zhao, as you said, I have retrieved the Flame Stone. I wonder when you can get this spaceship back into operation?"

As Luo Xing spoke, he placed the Flame Stone from his backpack into his palm, inviting Zhao Qingtian to observe it.

When everyone saw the flame in Luo Xing's hand, they were all dumbfounded.

The butler, in particular, seemed to be dreaming, staring at the Flame Stone.

Everyone was sensing the fire-attribute energy emanating from the Flame Stone.

It's impossible to add more; the pure energy of the Samadhi Fire is absolutely genuine.

"The Flame Stone, it really is the Flame Stone!"

"Kid, how did you do that? You..."

Zhao Qingtian tried to take the Flame Stone away, but Luo Xing took it back.

What was Zhao Qingtian thinking? He couldn't understand why the other party had obtained the Flame Stone. Wasn't it protected by the Scorpion King?

Could the Scorpion King really be that weak?

Impossible, absolutely impossible. He once told someone that the Scorpion King was at least ten or eight times stronger than him.

Unless the entire Zhao Family Chamber of Commerce mobilizes to besiege and exterminate that scorpion, like the demon beast clan, there is perhaps a slight chance of obtaining the Flame Stone from the Scorpion King.

Otherwise, what's the difference between trying to obtain the Flame Stone alone and being a fool?

But the bloody truth was right in front of him, forcing Zhao Qingtian to believe that what Luo Xing held in his hand was indeed the Flame Stone.

"Kid, did you defeat the Scorpion King?"

Zhao Qingtian asked cautiously, perhaps wanting to know some other answers.

“That’s right, Chairman Zhao. I’ve already fought with that Scorpion King. He is indeed very strong, but he couldn’t even last one move against me.”

Zhao Qingtian was speechless; it was definitely just bragging.

Why is this kid bragging? You could take down that Scorpion King in one move.

Why don't you just say you could flatten this Black Soil City in one move?

Even the little thunder dragon inside Luo Xing's dantian was starting to lose patience. What a load of rubbish!

How come my master can brag even more than me?

Luo Xing shrugged. "There's nothing I can do about it. How can I make my way in the world if I can't boast?"

"So, Patriarch Zhao, when exactly can you get this spaceship to take off?"

"I can give you one of these Flame Stones for free."

Zhao Qingtian stared intently at Luo Xing, his eyes burning with fervor.

"Little brother."

"As far as I know, this Flame Stone isn't just this small piece."

"How many pieces of gold do you have on you? Could you show them to us?"

"If all else fails, I can switch with you."

"Young man, what do you want? Just name it, and if my Zhao Family Chamber of Commerce has it, we will definitely give it to you."