"Myriad Ghosts, don't push things too far."
Withered Bone wasn't about to accept that. He flew into a rage. "Only your disciples' lives are worth anything? One gets a little hurt, and you demand two Top Grade Magic Items? Aren't my disciples disciples too? Baili Yun was badly injured as well, and he's still unconscious."
"Withered Bone, it seems you don't want to reason this out." Myriad Ghost Ancestor's expression turned cold, and he let out a series of sinister laughs. "In that case, forget compensation. I'll go take it myself~"
"That's enough! Both of you, settle down." Elder Tu was getting angry too. He shouted to stop them. "You're both renowned Golden Core Ancestors, powerful figures in your own right. Squabbling over a mere Top Grade Magic Item is beneath your dignity. Here's what we'll do: one item it is, but Withered Bone, you must pay four hundred thousand Spirit Stones in compensation. Myriad Ghosts, don't keep pushing it either. Ding Wanyan was only injured, and this compensation is already substantial."
Seeing Elder Tu lose his temper, Myriad Ghost Ancestor and Withered Bone finally quieted down. One of them was pained by the loss, but had managed to protect a disciple who might advance to the Golden Core Stage. The other was secretly delighted. This mess had clearly been caused by Lei Dong, but after he'd accused the other side first and muddied the waters, he'd somehow come away with a hefty advantage.
As for Baili Yun waking up later and telling Withered Bone the truth, whether Withered Bone believed him or not, he wouldn't be able to get the sect's support to put pressure on Myriad Ghost Cave. And if Withered Bone came knocking on his own, would Myriad Ghost Cave really be afraid of him?
Seeing that