Great Master Fa Tian was completely dumbfounded. He hadn't even noticed when Xu Yi had come to stand before him.
"Monk, tell me: should I kill you, or let you live?"
Xu Yi gazed coolly at Great Master Fa Tian.
Through his pitch-black eyes, Great Master Fa Tian saw only a boundless sea of blood. His whole body trembled as he pressed one palm to the other in salute. "Benefactor, this humble monk has not killed a single person from Great Yue. Why make things difficult for me?"
The eminent monk, who had been so cocky just moments ago, had suddenly lost all his spiritual cultivation and become a mere humble monk.
Xu Yi sneered. "That's a pretty flimsy excuse. How about this: pay for your life."
Great Master Fa Tian let out a long breath of relief. "As the benefactor commands, this humble monk will obey. How much is my paltry life worth?"
"Ten million gold. Have the money ready by noon tomorrow and deliver it to him."
Xu Yi pointed at Zhou Jintai, who was sprawled atop the wall. The latter shook his head frantically.
Great Master Fa Tian sucked in a sharp breath. He had never imagined the price would be so outrageous.
"What's the matter? Do you have a problem with that, or do you think your life isn't worth ten million gold?"
As soon as the words left his mouth, Xu Yi sent a strand of his true soul into Great Master Fa Tian's spiritual platform. The latter instantly broke down, wailing and howling, "It's worth it, it's worth it! This humble monk will deliver the money tomorrow!"
"Get lost!"
Great Master Fa Tian fled as if granted a pardon, vanishing in an instant.
Xu Yi turned and clasped his hands in salute. "Third Madam,