"You..."
The young man stamped his foot in frustration.
With his neck stiff, he said, unjustifiably aggrieved, "Brother, if you want to kill me, then just do it!"
However, the firebird perched on the man’s shoulder spread its wings and puffed itself up angrily.
Big White, seated on Lionel Yeager’s shoulder, also seemed ready for battle, eyeing the firebird intently.
Bardon Bard chuckled, "Dude, can you not act like a lady? Even if my elder brother Yang really wanted to kill you, couldn’t you fight back?"
The young man snorted and said, "I well know I’m no match for this brother, what’s the use of resisting?"
Bardon Bard was speechless, "Damn, you’re so straightforward, I don’t even know how to respond."
The young man looked at Lionel Yeager again and said, "Brother, are you going to kill me or not? If you’re not, then put down your sword!"
After some thought, Lionel Yeager finally lowered his sword and said, "Off you go, I won’t kill you!"
Hearing Lionel Yeager’s words,
a glint of light flashed in the young man’s eyes.
His lips curled slightly as he asked, "Then why don’t you kill me?"
Lionel Yeager said, "Firstly, I bear no grudge against you.
Secondly, you’re not a member of the demonic sect or the Evil King Sect.
Thirdly, I do not wish to kill without cause.
So, you are free to go."
The young man laughed heartily, "Brother, my name is James Wilbur, and I’m very fond of making friends. Someone as strong, daring, just, and principled as you – if I couldn’t befriend you, it would truly be a great pity."
Lionel Yeager frowned and said, "Sorry, I have no intention of being your friend."
This man’s origins, identity, and sense of right and wrong were all unclear; he preferred not to get tangled up with him.
"Ah, come on, don’t be so heartless!
Our meeting was fate; why can’t we make friends?"
James Wilbur jumped directly onto the ancient ship where Lionel Yeager and the others were and put away his golden jade gourd.
Boris Moore and the rest were dumbfounded.
What’s up with this guy, way too familiar, aren’t they?
Lionel Yeager sighed and turned to say, "Tell me, what exactly do you want?"
James Wilbur shook his head, "I don’t want anything, I just want to be your friend."
Lionel Yeager said helplessly, "I told you, I don’t want to be your friend. Can’t you understand human language?"
"Bro, come on, if you just spend a little more time with me, you’ll definitely change your mind,"
James Wilbur smiled and then asked, "By the way, where are you headed?"
Lionel Yeager replied, "Myth Martial City."
James Wilbur nodded repeatedly, "Great, I’ll go with you guys!"
"Suit yourself,"
Lionel Yeager responded.
Curious, James Wilbur asked, "By the way, brother, what’s your name?"
Lionel Yeager truthfully replied, "Lionel Yeager."
"Lionel Yeager?!"
Shock filled James Wilbur’s eyes.
"You know me?"
Lionel Yeager looked puzzled.
James Wilbur said excitedly, "Of course I know you! Now the whole Central State is talking about you. Who doesn’t know the name Jone Yeager? Not long ago, at the Pill Refinement Grand Competition, you alone swept aside the Earth Immortal Stage alchemists from God Pill Valley and the other Six Major Sects, winning twelve consecutive matches! You secured the first place for the Elder group on behalf of the Immortal Medicine Sect and got the third place overall! Your remarkable feats have already spread throughout all of Central State, and even other continents know your name!"
"I didn’t expect that not only is your alchemy so strong, but your strength is formidable as well!"
"Damn!"
However, Bardon Bard and James Wilbur hit it off well and soon started addressing each other as brothers.
Having gone through the battle in the Dark Forest,
By the time Lionel Yeager and his party arrived at Myth Martial City, it was already evening.
At a glance,
The entire Myth Martial City covered a vast area, stretching as far as the eye could see.
The city walls were thick and lofty, exuding an ancient and timeless aura.
The walls were inscribed with black Myth Martial totems, solemn and dignified.
The whole city was brightly lit, bustling and prosperous.
After flying into the city on the ancient ship, Lionel Yeager and his party descended onto the street.
Everyone strolled the street for a while before they entered an inn.
Guided by the waiter, they all sat down at a large table, ordering a few dishes and several pots of alcohol.
After the wine and dishes were served,
James Wilbur raised his wine glass and said, "It’s an honor to make the acquaintance of everyone here today, I toast to you all!"
With that, he downed his glass of wine in one gulp.
Seeing James Wilbur’s spirited action, Lionel Yeager’s impression of him changed somewhat.
Moreover, he had been observing James Wilbur all the way just now.
He found that besides being talkative, this man did not seem to be a bad person.
Lionel Yeager and Boris Moore and his group also emptied their glasses.
"Brother Yan, may I ask where you are from?"
Lionel Yeager asked after taking a bite of the dishes.
James Wilbur replied, "I come from South State, born in a small family..."

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