Wanqi You understood. He merely stroked his handsome beard and said:
"City Lord Xue, rest assured. I know what I am doing. I know what can be said and what should not be said. If the Jin Family's compensation this time cannot satisfy the Wanqi Family, then I cannot make any guarantees."
Xue Ling nodded and said:
"I already understand the dispute between your two families. I will explain the specific circumstances to the City Lord. As for the Jin Family's attitude toward this matter, the City Lord's Mansion will also keep an eye on it. After all, the Immortal Lord entrusted Wanhao Immortal City to the City Lord, and the City Lord naturally must safeguard the stability of the immortal city."
Wanqi You immediately cupped his hands and said:
"Then the Wanqi Family can rest easy. If the losses from the immortal stone mine can be recovered, the immortal stones that should be handed over will certainly not be lacking from the Wanqi Family."
Xue Ling knew that the Wanqi Family was meticulous in its dealings, far superior to the Jin Family. He nodded, then was personally escorted out of the Wanqi Family's territory by Wanqi You.
Only after Wanqi You returned to the discussion hall did he look at Wanqi Wei and say:
"Tell me exactly what happened."
"Yes, Elder You."
Wanqi Wei briefly recounted the course of events, but Elder You's brow only furrowed tighter as he listened.
"The Jin Family is truly something else. Their hand has stretched far too long. Those two maidservants must not die. We must find out why they betrayed the family. If necessary, search their souls.
After this dispute with the Jin Family is settled, move both of their families out of the Wanqi Family's territory as well. Traitors and their