Lord Huaishi frowned. "You came to see me. Surely you're not asking me to get a Sea Catch Order issued?"
Dian Junming immediately rose from his seat and clasped his fists. "Brother Huaishi, you truly understand me. I beg you to help me, no matter what."
Lord Huaishi said, "Brother Dian knows that even the Divine Lord has only a few Sea Catch Orders in his hands. Getting one issued comes at a steep price. Of course, I'll do everything I can for you, but I really can't guarantee anything. After all, Divine Lord Cao is in charge of this matter, and he'll have to handle it himself."
Lord Huaishi had practically spelled it out. Dian Junming's heart sank; he knew he'd have to bleed another handful of Incense Beads. But when he thought of Xu Yi's terror, and the five Incense Beads he'd already handed over, it didn't seem so hard to accept.
After Dian Junming explained the matter, Lord Huaishi immediately took out the Ruyi Pearl and spoke with Divine Lord Cao right in front of him. He hinted that Dian Junming was willing to offer three Incense Beads. At Lord Huaishi's urgent insistence, Divine Lord Cao finally approved his request.
He told Dian Junming to find a time to submit the target's information for the Sea Catch Order.
With Divine Lord Cao's promise, Dian Junming finally relaxed and smiled.
The price was indeed steep, but peace of mind mattered more than anything.
Ever since his scheme against Xu Yi had failed and he'd barely escaped with his life, Dian Junming hadn't known a moment's peace.
He knew all too well how terrifying Xu Yi was. Neither that elaborate setup nor that deadly ambush had managed to take his life. Given time to grow, the man might well