"Young Hero Xu, let us speak plainly. What price must we pay for you to show mercy and spare him?"
Because they had spoken far too arrogantly at the start, they could not back down now. They could hardly pretend the man was not at the Ye Family. The Ye Family head could only swallow the bitter consequences of his earlier bluster.
In truth, the Ghost Shadow Sword who had injured someone was merely a Seven Apertures guest elder of the Ye Family. He was important enough, but not so important that the resources spent on him mattered that much.
But he had acted for the Ye Family. If they failed to protect him and simply handed him over, their people would lose heart. Who would be willing to risk their lives for the Ye Family in the future?
"Spare him? Why should I? The resources you offer as compensation are merely to cover the victim's treatment and emotional damages. Does the culprit not deserve punishment? Compensation is compensation, punishment is punishment. They are two different matters."
Xu Yue looked back at him with an expression of surprise.
What, did paying civil damages mean you no longer bore criminal responsibility?
Then if someone killed you and paid for your funeral, would that mean they could not be held accountable either?
Hearing Xu Yue's words, the Ye Family head could only sigh.
"I understand. Please wait a moment, Young Hero Xu..."
Then, as though he had aged several years at once, he turned and walked into the house on this day that should have been one of great celebration.
Xu Yue's display made Shan Xiumei's eyes sparkle as she said in a syrupy voice,
"Ah Yue, you're amazing."
By the standards of this world, Shan Xiumei was actually a little older