Ju took his seat and gave them polite greetings. Tylen didn’t waste any time and placed the coin pouch before Ju. It included six hundred gold coins and seven hundred coins from the other parts of the foxes that Ju killed alone.

“I think we should meet in the dark forest a week from now; we should take a break for some personal matters. Before going back again, What do you guys think? “

Tylen sounded as sincere as possible.

“He wants to attempt a breakthrough.”

Ju was sure Tylen wanted to train with the half-core. Momentarily, an envious expression appeared on his face as the teenager fantasized about how many nodes he could open with the half-formed core.

“There is a group of sliver-back apes not too far away from that nest of those falcons, although the apes don’t have a leader as strong as the Falcon leader we fought. Their strength is not to be underestimated; we need extensive preparation to tackle those spiritual beasts. But we don’t need to worry about that now.” Tylen laughed.

“So tell Tylen what is happening with those crimson fur wolves.”

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“Well…”

As the two engaged in a conversation. Aron arrived.

“He seems agitated.”

Unlike his indifferent expression most of the time, Ju noticed that Aron seemed a bit tense and wary.

After greeting the group hastily, Aron quickly collected the coin pouch from Tylen and seemed to be on his way.

“What is the matter, Aron? You don’t want to stay for a meal?” Oberon frowned as he spoke out.

Aron shook his head.

“Not today. Something important came up.” As he said this, he looked at Zabel as if indicating something.

Zabel's face seemed clueless for a moment before it turned ugly. The young woman hesitated momentarily before getting up from her seat.

“I am sorry, but I have a matter to discuss with Aron.” Zabel politely bowed as the two left the restaurant under the curious gazes of Ju, Tylen, and Oberon.

“Well, that is odd,” Tylen muttered under his breath.

“I guess we also have to part for now. Maybe it’s the work that is getting to us. After all, a few days' break might not be a bad idea.” Oberon rubbed the back of his head as he stated.

“Maybe so.” Tylen sighed.

This was how the meeting was cut short, as Ju was not entirely the social type. He made no objections and also left. As he was about to leave the entrance, the young boy remembered something and reluctantly bought a bottle of wine for Moon-Flower.

“Tomorrow, I will go to the library to gather more information and maybe look for my own technique.”