Chapter 80
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“That long-cherished wish is being fulfilled because of you. The Flame Pearls? They’re hardly a loss. And the ten thousand gold taels? If anything, I should’ve been the one to offer them.”
“But even if you did, I wouldn’t accept them.”
“Of course not. If you’re anything like the Palace Lord of Snow, you wouldn’t be the type to take back a gift once given.”
“You read me exactly right.”
“That’s why I intend to repay you in my own way.”
Unwi shook his head.
“You’ve already paid. As I said earlier—the price of an item is determined by the one who sells it.”
“True. The seller sets the price. And the one who owns the item assigns its worth.”
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“As the rightful owner, I assessed it. And I admit, what I gave in return was far too little. So I’ll grant you one favor. No more, no less—just once. I’ll honor any request you make.”
Unwi nodded.