"I can ask for you, but I cannot make any promises."
"I'd be grateful if you could make the inquiry! From now on, you will be a most loyal friend to the Sunset Empire!" Ronnie said, his face breaking into a radiant smile upon hearing Chen Xing's willingness to help.
"According to your Great Xia customs, this is a small token of appreciation. I hope you won't refuse," said Ronnie as he took out a storage ring with a ruby embedded in it.
Chen Xing waved his hand, "I'll accept it if I can help you resolve the issue, but if I can't, I'd feel guilty keeping it."
After some thought, Ronnie said, "Whether it's successful or not, the item is yours, and I hope you won't refuse it."
As he spoke, Ronnie took out a small green booklet.
Certificate of Honorary Count.
"It's just a simple honorary title, which many who have ascended in Great Xia possess," Ronnie said kindly.
"Alright, I'll take it after this matter is handled," Chen Xing considered for a moment and then agreed.
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