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It was only when Old Master Xu saw the bracer on Qiao Yu's wrist that it seemed familiar.

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Wasn't this exactly the black god set he had seen in some treasure introduction videos?

Unfortunately, when he saw the video, he knew that such items were not treasures that financial groups like theirs could touch; even if he was envious, there was nothing he could do.

"It really is the black god set, this... this... and there are five of them?"

As Old Master Xu looked at the five black god sets, his heart was overwhelmed with shock. Wasn't it said that each God of War could only possess one?

After reaching sufficient strength, one had to go back to the ruins to obtain a new one to return to the power behind them. Why did Qiao Yu have five?

"War God Qiao, why are there five black god sets here?"

Old Master Xu looked at Qiao Yu with an expression of disbelief.

Qiao Yu, however, responded with a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Nothing else, just some special channels. Don't ask what shouldn't be asked. Isn't it enough that they can be used? If they're discovered later and someone gets the idea to seize them, I won't have the energy to help you fend them off."

Seeing that Qiao Yu was somewhat displeased, Old Master Xu didn't dare to ask further. Focus on doing good and don't worry about the future. Why ask so much about something given for free? If he stopped giving them, who could he complain to? What more could you want?

"Yes, yes, yes, I was momentarily lightheaded and didn't think it through."

Old Master Xu quickly handed the five black god sets to his eldest son—the father of Xu Xin and Xu Gang—to take away and keep safely.

"These treasures can be used for your own survival, or rewarded to junior Family members with Martial Artist potential so they won't die needlessly because of monsters during combat. You should understand the implications better than I do; how exactly to use them is up to you."

Qiao Yu waved his hand. Since he had already given the items, how they were used was no longer his concern.

"Then I thank War God Qiao. It's just that this return gift..."

After Old Master Xu finished speaking, he felt a bit apprehensive. With the gifts Qiao Yu had given, even though his Xu Family was one of the major financial groups of the HR Alliance, it was ultimately just worldly wealth.

Worldly wealth didn't circulate at all within the Martial Artist class. Martial Artists were somewhat similar to cultivators in a cultivation world; only low-level cultivators would have some financial dealings with the secular world, but beyond that, there was little connection, and they looked down on it.

"As for the return gift, rely more on the Xu Family's power to help the Luo Family Members. If I am no longer around or am presumed dead by the organization, I hope you can protect the Luo Family Members well to prevent them from being threatened or oppressed by other Martial Artists."

"Of course, I'm not requiring you to directly confront a God of War. Deploy some safe houses in advance that can be used for hiding and won't be discovered by the outside world; this can also obscure the vision of others."

Qiao Yu pondered; Luo Feng should have already clashed with God of War Li Yao. However, for now, the conflict hadn't fully escalated. If the Xu Family deployed in advance, it would make the Luo Family Members safer.

Although Qiao Yu knew the Luo Family Members would definitely be fine, this was still a small token of his regard.

"Understood, War God Qiao. I've noted what you said, and our Xu Family will make the arrangements."

Old Master Xu confirmed.

Qiao Yu nodded and walked out of the room.

The remaining Xu Family members gathered together, all breathing a sigh of relief as they saw Qiao Yu finally leave.

Qiao Yu himself might not have emitted any pressure, but his identity as a God of War and the fear it brought were not so easily dispelled.

"Old Master, do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing?"

Xu Gang's father came to Old Master Xu's side and asked in a low voice.

"A good thing, a top-tier good thing. Since War God Qiao could bring out these black god sets as a betrothal gift, with his loyal and righteous character, he will only give Luo Feng and the Luo Family more. I see that this grandson-in-law of mine is bound to become a member of the War God Palace in the future. At that time, our Xu Family's status on Earth will be elevated."

Old Master Xu laughed heartily. Qiao Yu's strength was clearly much more robust than Yu Yang's. Yu Yang was only an Elementary War God and didn't even have the confidence to obtain a black god set from the Ancient Civilization Ruins, yet Qiao Yu could give out five at once. It was very likely that all of Luo Feng's Family members could have one each.

"Not only is War God Qiao generous, but he also has a very deep friendship with War God Yu. This is a huge boon for our Xu Family. Perhaps in the future, we can become like those large foreign financial groups and extend our business map into the high-level Martial Artist circles."

...Qiao Yu nodded as he heard the conversation inside the room from outside.

"War God Yu? Who's that?"

Qiao Yu had long since forgotten about Yu Yang.

Shaking his head and no longer paying attention, Qiao Yu walked toward the room where Luo Feng and the others were.

Just as he returned to the room, Qiao Yu was surrounded by Xu Xin's roommates. Among them, the most enthusiastic was the roommate named Mu Mu, whom he had seen during the call earlier.

"Hey handsome, you must be the good brother of Xin Xin's boyfriend. My name is Mu Mu. Can we get to know each other?"

The sweet-looking Mu Mu approached and extended her right hand to Qiao Yu, hoping for a response.

Naturally, Qiao Yu wouldn't make the atmosphere awkward on such an occasion. He smiled and reached out his right hand to shake Mu Mu's.

"Hello, my name is Qiao Yu."

Seeing Qiao Yu being so cooperative, Mu Mu was even more elated and said enthusiastically.

"Qiao Yu, do you have a girlfriend? What do you think of me?"

After speaking, Mu Mu even spun around on the spot, showing herself off to Qiao Yu.

Seeing this, Qiao Yu only felt a bit amused and helpless. With his current strength, what kind of woman couldn't he have? Naturally, he wouldn't be interested in ordinary girls. Moreover, developing in the Universe in the future was his main path; he wouldn't take romantic entanglements on Earth too seriously.

There were so many beauties of different races in the Universe, including those with terrifying strength. In comparison, relationships on Earth seemed somewhat unequal.

Not to mention anything else, just the Zerg Queen, one of Earth's forbidden zones, would be stunningly beautiful in human form and could provide him with great assistance. Why would he choose an ordinary human over a Zerg Queen?

Therefore, Qiao Yu only responded politely.

"You're quite nice, Mu Mu. You're also beautiful and charming."

Seeing that Qiao Yu even praised her, Mu Mu thought he was also interested in her and became even more energetic and enthusiastic.

She chattered incessantly by Qiao Yu's side, making the other roommates and friends who wanted to chime in feel a bit embarrassed.

Although those involved are often confused while onlookers see clearly, they could still tell that Qiao Yu didn't have much interest in Mu Mu.