Murong Chouyuan stared at the long-haired man and asked, "What exactly do you mean by that? Are you trying to drive up the price while the Murong Family is recruiting?"
The long-haired man smiled. "Although we have been staying in Water Ripple Town, we have kept ourselves fully informed about the rumors circulating throughout Heng Province these days. Five of the Eight Great Noble Families of Heng Province have already been wiped out. Although they were all destroyed by martial artists seeking treasures, we all know that the Eternal Devil Sect must be lurking behind it all."
"Now that we have received the Murong Family's summons, it is highly likely that the Murong Family intends to use us as shields and cannon fodder. Since that is the case, we ask that the Murong Family pay us our reward in advance. We will certainly fight with all our might for the Murong Family."
Murong Chouyuan asked with a faint smile, "What if you obtained the Dragon Immortal Jade and then turned around and left?"
The long-haired man smiled slightly. "I am not that kind of person."
Murong Chouyuan said, "I can provisionally believe that you are not that kind of person, but there are several hundred Dao God-realm martial artists recruited by the Murong Family here. How can I determine that they are not that kind of people either?"
The long-haired man said, "Since you are unwilling to trust them, then you only need to pay me."
"Sorry, but before the main matter is accomplished, the Murong Family cannot possibly pay any of you Dragon Immortal Jade beyond the deposit." Murong Chouyuan's tone was exceptionally resolute.
The long-haired man said, "Since that is the case, forgive me for being unable to comply. Farewell!"
"Wait!" Murong Chouyuan said coldly. "You may leave