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At the end of the day, this whole situation boils down to a group of low-level adventurers from the Loki Familia losing out on a massive payday due to what they perceived as Sushang's unreasonable actions. It was the kind of thing that would inevitably stir up quite the public outcry.

Neither Sushang nor Finn wanted to see that happen.

Finn's position, naturally, went without saying. As the captain of the Loki Familia, he had to prioritize the interests of his members.

While he rationally judged that befriending Sushang was worth the trouble, he couldn't ignore the feelings of his subordinates.

After all, from their perspective, it was easy for Finn to talk about giving up a boss—he wasn't the one losing out, nor did he personally need the credit for the achievement.

Even if Finn tried to explain that this would be beneficial in the long run, most of them wouldn't be in the mood to listen.

Had Sushang simply killed the boss on the spot, the members might have just grumbled about bad luck, but this act of "leaving the monster behind" was a pill much harder to swallow.

He could have chosen to compensate them for their lost share out of his own pocket to silence their complaints, but that would only leave the members feeling bitter and frustrated.

Therefore, Finn needed a justifiable reason—a graceful exit.

As for Sushang, she shared the same concerns as Focalors.

As members of the Focalors Familia, they were destined to walk the path of justice. No matter how they would define "justice" as they grew, they needed to guard their reputation from the very beginning.

Moreover, regardless of how they defined their cause, it was impossible for the three of them to publicly broadcast that "might makes right," even if they did rely on their strength to establish a foothold.

What Sushang had done was, frankly, difficult to defend as righteous. She couldn't just walk in and take what she wanted without offering a fair explanation.

Their thoughts moved in a flash. As Sushang finished her side of the negotiation, Finn stepped onto the stage she had provided, smiling.

"That works. We are indeed very interested in the 'Reduced Earth' you mentioned, Miss Li."

He followed up with another question: "If Ais learns this footwork, would she be able to teach it to the others?"

This was no longer a deal made by a captain, but a personal inquiry from Finn himself. He was genuinely intrigued by the technique. Whether for the vanguard, warriors, or even mages, such a footwork style would be an incredible ace in the hole if it could be mastered.

However, Finn didn't hold his breath; things that served as "ace cards" were rarely passed around casually, even if they were difficult to learn.

To his surprise, the girl with the brown hair simply blinked and replied readily, "Sure! Teach it to whoever you want. I'm just the instructor."

Huh? She just agreed to that?

"Awesome! That's just like you! I want to learn that move with Ais later too!"

Although Tiona was an Amazon, she had lived in the outside world long enough to understand social norms, and she knew exactly how generous Sushang's offer was.

"Are you certain?"

Riveria felt the whole situation was unfolding a bit too easily. Having lived in human society for decades, she hadn't seen such a straightforward exchange many times.

"Like I said, it's a technique that relies heavily on natural talent. Besides, there's no harm in it spreading. Consider it a way for everyone to have an extra tool to stay alive in the Dungeon."

Sushang took it in stride. Though she hadn't taken on any apprentices, it wasn't because she refused to teach or because the Edge of Taixuan had some rule against it.

After everything she had been through, what did rules even matter anymore? If there were any rules, they were the ones she set herself—after all, the Celestial herself certainly wouldn't be bothered by such trivialities.

The only reason she hadn't taken an apprentice was simply because she hadn't found anyone suitable, nor was there any pressing need.

"I see."

Hearing Sushang's response, Finn's desire to cultivate this alliance grew even stronger.

It wasn't just Finn; such a magnanimous and open-minded attitude left quite the favorable impression on Riveria and Gareth as well.

"Looks like Orario is about to get a lot more lively," Gareth remarked with a sigh.

"Miss Li, I assume you came this far down to scout the path for that Miss Furina, correct?" Finn shifted the topic to the next matter. "Have you considered how deep you intend to go?"

"Hmm, not really."

Sushang pondered for a moment before replying, "Scouting was part of it, yes, but I also wanted to satisfy my own curiosity. The plan was to head back by dinnertime."

"In that case, I have a proposal. Would you be interested in hearing it?"

"No need for the 'Miss' part. I'll just call you Finn." After her impression of the blond Prum improved, Sushang didn't mind closing the distance between them. "So, Finn, what is your proposal?"

"Then... I shall do as Tiona does and just call you Sushang."

Seeing her mood improve, Finn was more than happy to build rapport. "Since you have plans to learn more about the Dungeon, you might consider traveling with us."

"We are currently on an expedition, and we have one goal: to go as deep as possible."

"When it comes to knowledge of the Dungeon, the Loki Familia won't disappoint. Whether it's the behavior of monsters, the market prices for magic stones and materials, or the specific traits and geography of each floor, our expertise is second to none in Orario."

He led with the benefits he could offer her before his expression relaxed, casting a helpless look at the tense, expectant Ais. "Besides, this one looks like she can't wait."

This wasn't just about showing that they had mutual needs; by using suggestive language to link them together, he aimed to build deeper ties with this mysterious brown-haired girl during the expedition.

Sushang hadn't said much, and he hadn't asked, but that massive golden blade still stood embedded in Goliath, and it was hard to ignore.

'It's not a skill; it's a martial technique—Reduced Earth.'

Finn remembered clearly that this was how Sushang had described it when asked.

Could he assume, then, that there were other similar techniques, and not just limited to footwork?

If Ais could get along well with this girl, perhaps she could learn even more... and even if she couldn't, it would be a win.

Being on good terms with a mysterious adventurer who could effortlessly take down a Goliath while still at Level 1 was never a bad investment.

"That certainly sounds like a good choice."

Sushang knew Finn was doing her a favor. She could teach Ais anytime, but an opportunity to learn about the Dungeon alongside the Loki Familia's top-tier expedition team didn't come around every day.

Though she knew he had his own motives, having the guidance and connections of Orario's premier familia would only benefit the Focalors Familia. She had no reason to refuse.

"In that case, let me reintroduce myself."

"A disciple of the Edge of Taixuan, of the Focalors Familia, Li Sushang. I'll be in your care for the rest of the journey."

'I'll be out for a few days, don't worry about preparing my dinner,' Sushang transmitted through her divine sense to Focalors.

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