"I discussed it with everyone. The minority yielded to the majority, and we decided to accept your terms. But please show some mercy and charge us a little less. Six million Cosmic Coins is simply too much. We came here risking our lives to seek wealth and profit, but now we've ended up with nothing, only losing so much money instead. It's truly hard to accept. If we can pay a smaller price, we'll remember your great kindness. If we serve you in the future, we'll work even harder for you," Silver Snake Young Master said sincerely.
"Fine. Since you've put it that way, I'll waive one million Cosmic Coins. Same old price. You may think you're getting fleeced and wasting money right now, but later, you'll realize it was money well spent. If you serve me loyally, it'll be the wise choice of a fine bird choosing the right tree to perch in." Fan Lang yielded to softness rather than force and lowered the price.
"Then this deal is settled. From now on, all of us will be relying on you. If there's ever anything you need us to do, just say the word, so long as it's within our capabilities."
"Good. You're a sensible man."
Fan Lang was very satisfied.
Silver Snake Young Master's group consisted of fewer than thirty people, and they had all joined Fan Lang's team. Five million Cosmic Coins was an enormous sum, and no one could produce it all at once, so they all wrote IOUs.
Many people had entered Magic Square City to explore before this. It wasn't just Silver Snake Young Master's group; others were scattered throughout the city as well, ranging from groups of one or two to groups of over a hundred. Taking all these people under his command