“These are three demon clan spirit pearls; each one comes from a king-level demon beast… Such trifling items, I present them to Mr. as a meeting gift. I hope Mr. will not find them lacking.”

　　Miss White apologized, “As a fugitive demon, I possess nothing of value. I hope Mr. will forgive me.”

　　Three king-level demon beast spirit pearls, and you call that having nothing of value!

　　Ethan Brooks was stunned.

　　What does king-level demon beast even mean?

　　To compare with Ethan Brooks’s current status as a Juntian Hand assassin, Ethan Brooks is now at the Iron rank, above that is Bronze, Silver, Gold, Jade, Amethyst, and then King level…

　　And the strength of a king-level demon beast is basically on par with a king-level assassin of Juntian, at least on the same level of power.

　　If you factor in the demon beast’s formidable physical prowess, if a king-level assassin were to go head-to-head with a king-level demon beast, they’d most likely lose.

　　Such three spirit pearls, in the human world, are not just rare treasures—they’re worth a fortune.

　　But in the mouth of this Miss White, they’re just “nothing of value, mere trifles,” and only as a “meeting gift.”

　　Based on Ethan Brooks’s current income, he’d probably have to work for three thousand years to buy one…

　　Just a few words had completely reset Ethan Brooks’s understanding of personal wealth!

　　“Madam, you are far too generous. This was just a small favor, not something Mr. Brooks should hesitate over…”

　　Ethan Brooks first declined politely, then said, “But Mr. Brooks fears he may not be worthy of your trust. Think about it—your enemies are all top experts, the kind who could kill Mr. Brooks with a single glare. If they come looking for me…”

　　Ethan Brooks coughed.

　　The implication: could you give me something for protection, like something that lets me escape a thousand miles in an instant… or a shield that can withstand a full-force blow from a big shot?

　　“There’s no need for Mr. to worry about that.”

　　Miss White was a sincere person and didn’t catch Dr. Brooks’s meaning at all, only thinking he was worried about not being able to protect her child.

　　So she smiled and said, “Mr. is a man of great fortune and will surely turn misfortune into blessing, and danger into safety.”

　　“……”

　　Ethan Brooks was speechless.

　　Is this supposed to be comforting?

　　That’s basically saying nothing at all. How am I so fortunate, just because you say so?

　　So it all depends on me, huh?

　　What I’m saying is clearly not what you think, okay?

　　Can you try to understand me a bit more deeply?

　　“There’s one more thing, please forgive me, Mr..”

　　Miss White said gently, “For the child’s safety, I need to place some restrictions on you… I hope Mr. won’t mind.”

　　‘Won’t mind?’

　　Ethan Brooks really wanted to say, I mind, I mind very much.

　　Before Ethan Brooks could even sense anything.

　　“The restriction is already in place. Thank you for your cooperation, Mr..”

　　Miss White said.

　　Ethan Brooks was dumbfounded. I didn’t cooperate at all…

　　I didn’t feel a thing, okay.

　　And how could I have cooperated?

　　This is basically forcing it on me.

　　But Miss White had already apologized: “This restriction is just a precaution. As long as Mr. harbors no ill will toward the child, this binding spell will not react in any way. With Mr.’s character, this spell is as good as nonexistent.”

　　‘What if I do have ill intentions?’

　　Ethan Brooks didn’t ask this out loud.

　　“If you do have ill intentions, your soul will be shattered on the spot…”

　　Miss White said apologetically, “I hope Mr. can understand a mother’s protective heart. As long as the child is safe, Mr. will be perfectly fine.”

　　“……”

　　Ethan Brooks felt his heart clench.

　　As long as the child is safe, I’ll be safe.

　　Listen to that—tsk tsk, you can’t even pretend not to get the message.

　　“Absolutely safe!!”

　　Ethan Brooks said with heartfelt sincerity, as if swearing an oath: “Madam, rest assured, I will definitely, definitely protect your child well. I will not let anything happen to them. As long as I draw breath, your child will be safe and sound!”

　　“Thank you, Mr..”

　　Miss White smiled warmly and said, “But my child is a girl.”

　　“Ah, I will be sure to protect your daughter with utmost care, not letting the slightest harm come to her.”

　　“I trust Mr..”

　　Miss White said gently, “Mr. is a man of his word, a true hero among men.”

　　Ethan Brooks smiled warmly and nodded modestly.

　　Looking every bit the righteous and selfless hero.

　　But inside, he was full of complaints with nowhere to vent.

　　Can I not be a man of my word?

　　“In addition, to avoid the trouble Mr. mentioned, I have already completely sealed her demon veins… Unless a Supreme-level expert investigates with all their might, there’s no risk of her identity being exposed… On the surface, she’s just… an ordinary kitten with congenital deficiencies.”

　　“As for food, anything ordinary will do, there’s no need for anything special.”

　　Miss White gazed longingly at the bundle in her hands.

　　Her face was full of hesitation and reluctance: “I can’t stay much longer, the pursuers are almost here…”

　　“Mr.… my little girl, I’ll leave her in your care…”

　　She carefully handed the bundle over.