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Although Lin Li had never been willing to lose out, he was not a petty person. Regardless of what intentions or reasons Edmund might have for his actions, Edmund had indeed solved a problem for Lin Li. Hence, he didn't hold it against Edmund. He waved his hand to gesture for his subordinates to take the seahorse slaves away. He then walked towards Edmund with a smile, and said, "Saint Edmund, I can't thank you enough for bringing these people back for me. How can I possibly blame you? Great Monarch Hegel of the Octopus Clan is here in the embassy. Saint Edmund, would you like to come inside and take a seat too?"

Although Edmund knew that the Octopus Clan had to have developed an interest in befriending Lin Li since they bought his Mount Tai mageweath during the auction previously, he still couldn't help but be surprised to hear that Great Monarch Hegel had come to pay Lin Li a visit in person.