"Heh heh, the other prehistoric fiends were nothing more than piles of straw. This tentacled monster was the key obstacle blocking our path. If we let it leave Skysunder Mountain, even Sky City would fall into disaster—perhaps no less severe than an allied siege by the Wandering Outsiders. If you want the old woman to give you the Chaos Stone, that can be arranged. Use that black, murky ball of yours to wipe it out. How about it? The old woman will agree to your terms. It can also serve as a test of our cooperation." Ye Xianyan spoke with sinister intent.
When Shao Zi heard this, she immediately grew displeased. "Master, don't listen to her. If you kill this tentacle monster and she loses her opponent, why would she obediently hand over the Chaos Stone?"
I raised a hand to stop Shao Zi from continuing, then looked at Ye Xianyan. "That won't be a problem, but my technique requires the right timing. I can't complete it with my strength alone right now. I'm afraid I'll need Senior Ye's help."
"Of course. Do you think the old woman expects you to destroy it by yourself? This thing is a monster that we've surrounded and attacked countless times over several thousand years, yet it has died and revived several times. Only abnormal methods might work. Otherwise, if even the slightest thing goes wrong, all our previous efforts will be wasted! Besides, the old woman's greatest threat right now isn't it, but you. You won't let me go, and it won't let you go. Add in this whole chaotic mess of vines and weeds chasing us from all sides, and the old woman can't leave either. One side has to compromise first." Ye Xianyan explained.
I nodded and agreed. "Fine. Let's scheme."