Taking Care of Him

The sapling of the sacred tree was safely returned, and Fang Heng contributed a lot along the way. With Ovi speaking on his behalf, Senzo's hostility towards Fang Heng relaxed somewhat.

"Really? Tell me more. What exactly did you need him to do?"

"Fang Heng and I had some interactions in the temple, and I found out he's quite adept at magic arrays. With his help, we might be able to enhance the efficiency of the relevant magic arrays..."

"Are these things Fang Heng told you? Don't be too quick to trust outsiders, Ovi," Vannes couldn't help interjecting. "Remember, he's just a human."

Ovi argued, "Elder Vannes, Fang Heng is an honored member of the Human Alchemy Magic Association. I've personally confirmed that he's very knowledgeable about magic arrays and capable of modifying them..."