Silard looked at True Monarch Qingshui's faint smile, and a bad feeling rose in his heart.
Earlier, the Tianli Sect had opened its jaws like a lion, looking ready to launch an all-out war if they were not compensated. Yet ever since they had arrived, their attitude had changed considerably. For instance, they had been allowed to see the captives, and the sect had only demanded one billion.
They had originally thought the other side would seize the chance to raise the price, and they had already prepared to be fleeced. Yet the other side's butcher's knife had been gently lowered.
And now, the other side's attitude was even stranger. They actually wanted to discuss releasing someone.
Watching Silard's reaction, True Monarch Qingshui found it amusing. Sure enough, they did not truly want to ransom anyone. Fang Mo had guessed correctly. Smiling, he said, "To show our sincerity, and for the sake of peaceful coexistence between our two sides, the Sect Master has instructed us that you may ransom one person back!"
This is bad!
Silard's heart skipped a beat. He looked toward Raya and the other two, and sure enough, all three had grown agitated.
"What a vicious move!"
He gritted his teeth. The other side was planning to sow discord. No matter which one he chose to ransom back, the other two would likely resent it, perhaps even betray the Empire because of it.
"One person? That is not appropriate, is it? We want to ransom them all!"
Though Silard seethed with hatred, he had no choice but to say it. He could not let resentment take root in their hearts. Being driven into betrayal and choosing betrayal were two different things.
Qingshui smiled faintly.
"You can ransom them all! As long as you meet every condition we