Chapter 355: Spirit Spring

"Father, I'm already fine, rest assured!"

The first thing Darcia Rockefeller did after regaining consciousness was to call her father.

Although this was within the demiplane of the Death's Home magic tower, after Linde used special magical means, Darcia was still able to use her mobile phone to communicate with the outside world normally.

"No need to worry, Mr. Brenden is looking after me, and they haven't used any extra measures. I'll go to the church later; a limb regeneration spell will fix it."

"This is truly good news. We must thank the gods."

At this moment, Lawrence Rockefeller's voice was hoarse and slightly trembling.

"Then tell me, child, who saved you this time? I swore to the Lord of Radiance that whoever saved you this time would gain my friendship."

"Andre Lee Wiltonshire!"

Darcia looked up at the black-haired youth not far ahead, who was bargaining with Anthony Brenden.

"Father, you heard right. It's the one Michelle Medici might choose as a marriage partner, one of the tasks you assigned me. Why does he possess demigod power? I don't know, Father. But just Andre's personal sniping ability, with the cooperation of others, can severely wound the Night Void Lord."

After that, the voice on the phone was silent for nearly a minute.

"I know he prefers to be called Mr. Lee, right? Then, Darcia, later on my behalf, express my gratitude to Mr. Lee."

"I know what to do, Father."

Darcia smiled, bright and meaningful: "This is a life-saving grace—"

Meanwhile, Anthony Brenden was rubbing his forehead in headache.

"Fifteen sets of 'Demon-Subduing' armor, that's acceptable. I guarantee delivery within three months. But six sets of 'War-Demon' armor is really too many, Amo. You have to know, this level-17 magical battle armor, our Light Magic Industries produces only fifty sets a year. Besides supplying the American military, many people in both the Old and New Continents are eyeing them. You know, a set of 'War-Demon' armor on the black market is worth ninety million gold shields, and it's not even available."

But Li Mochen showed no reaction: "If you don't have them, then you can switch to 'Roland'."

'Roland' is a higher model of magical armor produced by Light Magic Industries, named after the most powerful demigod paladin from Charlemagne's era. With just an Outlaw-level pilot, it can unleash power nearly equivalent to a level-19 magic warrior.

"Alright, let's stick with 'War-Demon.' Delivery within a year, OK?"

Anthony decisively backed down and moved to the next item: "Unlimited arms supply at 80% of market price, that's no problem. The alliance on the Antoria Continent and the security endorsement for Sunrise Retail Company are natural given our positions. And I personally guarantee the absolute safety of all Sunrise Electronics retail stores in the West Coast states led by California—Amo, absolute safety is impossible, but if your company is attacked by the Anomalies or their forces, I and all my forces will join the battle without hesitation. Is that acceptable?"

Seeing Li Mochen didn't object, Anthony suggested: "Actually, I think we might as well sign a true offensive and defensive alliance. None of us can handle the Anomalies' forces alone. I hope that at certain times, I can borrow your power, Amo, to strike against the Anomalies. That would benefit you too."

Li Mochen hesitated, then nodded after a minute: "Agreed, but all war expenses must be borne by you."

"Agreed!"

Anthony smiled slightly and agreed readily: "You want to acquire Firefly Media? Fifty bottles of high-grade Sacred Oak potions and the designated holy relic—those are simple. But this 15-billion interest-free ten-year loan is very difficult for me."

Li Mochen raised an eyebrow: "Ms. Mays agreed to this quite readily. I think this amount of funds is not a big problem for you."

"Of course, by 'difficult' I don't mean I can't fulfill it."

Anthony shook his head: "I can see, Amo, that you don't want the Anomalies to see your connection with me for now, right? However, the 'War-Demon' and 'Demon-Subduing' armor, I can procure through special channels. But in terms of funds, it's hard to completely sever the association. The amount you're asking for is too large; I don't have that much secret capital. No family or organization does. If you need it now, I can only arrange it through three banks I control."

"I understand your point, but for now, I only need 500 million gold shields."

Li Mochen decided to concede a little on this point: "I only ask that when I need it, these loans can be available at any time."

"Agreed, but you need to give ten days' notice, and the monthly limit cannot exceed one billion gold shields. You agree? Next is the twelve drops of Life Spring Water you requested."

Anthony's tone turned probing: "This is very difficult for me. I can at most collect five drops for you. I want to ask, can it be replaced with other equally functional artifacts? For example, 'Amphitrite's Tears'?"

"Amphitrite's Tears?"

Li Mochen was momentarily stunned: "Atlantis was destroyed in the Twilight of the Gods."

Amphitrite was the wife of Poseidon, the sea god. Before she became the Sea Queen and renamed 'Poseidonia,' she was a beautiful nymph of the sea and rivers. One day, while she and her sisters were dancing on the island of Naxos, Poseidon fell in love at first sight and pounced like a great shark. The nymph, frightened, dove into the sea, but Poseidon immediately sent a dolphin to chase her. The dolphin was a fast swimmer, and Amphitrite was no match. Exhausted, she had no choice but to sit on the dolphin's back and become Poseidon's bride.

Of course, Amphitrite's Tears have nothing to do with Amphitrite herself.

It is actually a mythical-level spirit spring from Atlantis, a continent once ruled by Poseidon.

Amphitrite's Tears, in legend, were held by 'Poseidonia,' the tears shed by the Sea Queen after being wounded by love.

"Atlantis is indeed destroyed, but Poseidon and Poseidonia's offspring—Triton, Rhode, and Benthosicyme—may have escaped that calamity."

Anthony smiled: "We don't need to worry about the details, do we? In short, if you agree, Amo, I can deliver ten drops of Amphitrite's Tears within two months. Their efficacy is equivalent to seven drops of Life Spring Water."

A gleam flashed in Li Mochen's eyes: "If that's the case, I've changed my mind. You can replace all the Life Spring Water with Amphitrite's Tears."

According to the many materials on magical items he had read, 'Amphitrite's Tears' were superior to Life Spring Water in terms of soul effects.

"Agreed!"

Anthony agreed without hesitation: "Then the other set of 'Light Magic Five' you wanted."

Saying this, he smiled bitterly and pointed to the pile of parts nearby: "Look, Amo, the Light Magic Five is extremely difficult to manufacture. Its existence is a miracle. And now, this miracle has turned into a pile of scrap metal. I can't even repair it now."