C368 The Vermillion Bird's Chicken Ribs Talent!

The understanding that all pursuits are driven by self-interest was something the Eastern nations had long grasped.

Western nations, in contrast, embraced this as an absolute truth.

There's certainly merit to this perspective, as reality attests to its validity; everyone is concerned with their own interests.

Take Shen Lang, for instance—he's no different in caring about his personal gains