A Father's Request

Dai Tianling had expected this all along, and his smile grew broader as he laughed twice.

"Ha ha ha, Sect Master Wu, what you said is right. But if we do not gamble, I have another proposal for you, with only one condition. If you agree, not only can we accept the terms and raise the price by twenty percent, but if your agreement is truly sincere, we can raise it by thirty percent instead."

"Hmm?"

This caught everyone off guard. It was not just Tang Wu Lin and Wu Yang Jin; the rest of the Shrek group was equally bewildered.

"No need to be surprised, Sect Master Wu, Sect Master Tang. I am not joking. Consider it a personal gift for Sect Master Wu."

"A gift for me?"

Dai Tianling's words immediately set Wu Yang Jin's mind racing. Then, from Dai Tianling's next words and expression, he understood what was going on.

"That is right, a gift for Sect Master Wu. By the way, everyone else may leave for now."

With that, Dai Tianling had the guards and several officials withdraw, leaving behind only those directly involved.

"It seems Your Majesty is quite serious. Then please state your condition," Wu Yang Jin said solemnly.

"Sect Master Wu, there is no need to be so tense. Relax a little; just treat this as a casual chat in your own home. This condition is not difficult, and it does not require you to give anything up. All it requires is your personal agreement."

As he spoke, Dai Tianling glanced at Dai Yun'er, who had walked to his side. His gaze was filled with the affection of an old father looking at his precious daughter.

Then his gaze returned to Wu Yang Jin. At the same time, Dai Yun'er had been watching