It was practically a joke, like the Federation and the Empire preaching freedom and democracy. Wild Bazaar on the Endless Sea had suddenly started talking about the law!
As though it had finally discovered that such a thing existed in this world!
Naturally, they could not simply say they would not pay when dealing with outsiders. Wild Bazaar's reputation was on the line too—if you refused to pay his family today, what would stop you from refusing to pay mine tomorrow?
It was just that Wild Bazaar was large and prosperous. It was perfectly normal for such a huge sum of money to suddenly become difficult to turn over. Besides, wasn't the sovereignty disputed? Never mind where the dispute came from—just answer whether there was one or not!
What, you expected me to just hand it over?
Besides, they had not said they would not pay. They said they would pay later, pay slowly, pay according to a plan...
In short, they would not pay.
Anyway, that was the face they showed. If its ugliness offended you, then excuse us.
But that was just how Wild Bazaar was.
"Wild Bazaar breaking its word isn't anything new. There's no need to make such a fuss over it. It happens all the time."
Wild Bazaar's leader, Chen Xingzhou, was highly experienced in such matters. "Laws and procedures are nothing but excuses. The law of the jungle is Wild Bazaar's true nature. Even Wild Bazaar's own rules can only continue to be maintained through the iron fists of the Chieftains. Otherwise, what would the An Family and the Yuan Family be doing?" Facing Ji Jue's question, he spoke bluntly over the phone. "This matter isn't actually complicated. The problem is that it will be difficult to get the outcome you want peacefully."
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