In the imperial study at Yongding, Xiao Nanfeng eyed Ao Zhou. "You've come to ask for our help?"0

"That's right. I owe someone a favor, so I have no other choice."0

Everyone looked at Ao Zhou as though he were a fool.0

Warble mocked, "You owe someone a favor. That's none of our business!"0

Croak sneered. "Exactly. Why should we help you out if you got all the benefits?"0

Xiao Nanfeng frowned as he stared dubiously at Ao Zhou.0

"Your Majesty, are you really going to help Ao Zhou out?" Warble asked curiously.0

Xiao Nanfeng shook his head. "No. It simply doesn't seem like Ao Zhou's style. Given his thick skin, why would he bother fulfilling an obligation if he got the benefits in advance?"0

Everyone's eyes widened. They all glanced at Ao Zhou in skepticism.0

Ao Zhou's face twitched. "Why are all of you looking at me like that? Is my reputation really that bad? Who wouldn't repay a favor they received?"0

"Oh, please. We're all familiar with you by now. Just tell us—did you discover another treasure you need our help to obtain?"0

Ao Zhou stiffened. He glanced...0