181 Variation 1 (Thanks | Joking | Alliance Hierarch's Reward)

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Crack.

Li Chengyi's boots crushed a pile of withered leaves, pressing down a clump of weeds that had completely turned yellow.

He stopped and squinted his eyes slightly.

"Hello. Is there something you need me for?" He immediately gave his respectful greetings to the elder of an important member of the team.

"...." The other side fell silent and didn't immediately respond.

Not hearing an echo, Li Chengyi wasn't rushed either, waiting quietly.

About ten seconds later.

The voice on the other end of the phone finally spoke again.

"I originally... had a lot to say."

"But...later I felt that those words were meaningless. In fact, this call could also have been unnecessary, because truly, there was no need for it."

"But I still wanted to hear what kind of person you are."

The person's several statements were somewhat complex, but Li Chengyi quickly caught on.

"Would it be alright if I address you as Uncle?"

"Suit yourself," the other party replied casually.