"Huh?"
Upon hearing this, Hun Ruoruo, who had been standing beside the Scholar with an icy expression, showed a rare flicker of bewilderment in her beautiful eyes.
The Energy Bodies waiting for Xiao Xuan to act were even more dumbfounded, feeling as though their very understanding of the world had been overturned.
No one had expected Xiao Xuan, who usually appeared so imposing and dignified, to say something so absurd at such a critical moment!
The Scholar in White's mouth twitched. His expression darkened slightly as he said coldly, "We can discuss this later. The urgent matter is to replace the Soul of the Heavenly Tomb."
"Hehe, what's the rush? Replacing the Soul of the Heavenly Tomb was your idea. If you want me to work for you for nothing, without paying a price, that's a little hard to justify."
Xiao Xuan cut him off without changing expression, then said with a strange laugh, "Besides, mutually agreeable deals have always been your style. Now that it's come to this, are you trying to get something for nothing?"
"Xiao Xuan!"
For the first time, Hun Tiandi felt a trace of irritation.
By now, with the help of the Emperor Soul Art controlled by Hun Ruoruo, he had suppressed most of the Soul of the Heavenly Tomb. They were at the final, crucial step.
Under such circumstances, if Xiao Xuan went back on his word, all their previous efforts would be wasted. That was clearly something a man as meticulous as him could not accept.
And the condition Xiao Xuan proposed was outrageously absurd!
A child!
He had shamelessly chosen this moment to make demands, disregarding even a strong man's dignity, all just to steal a child!
Taking a deep breath, the Scholar in White quickly regained his composure. He rubbed his