Lin Gengsheng furrowed his brow. The fifteen people facing them outnumbered them, and they were probably no weaker, either.
The man at their head was especially formidable. He was likely the strongest of them all.
They were outnumbered and outmatched. The situation was not in their favor.
Lin Gengsheng and the others had spent some time with Chen Changan and knew what kind of temper he had. The other party's behavior had clearly struck a nerve with him.
If things continued this way, a fight was inevitable. Whatever the outcome, it would be bad—and it was the last thing Lin Gengsheng wanted to see.
After all, Lin Gengsheng had organized this expedition. It was only right that he step forward and settle the matter.
"Everyone, we came to the Star Sea Ruins for the Star Stones."
"This place is full of danger. There's no need for us to quarrel with one another. I doubt anyone wants to see both sides walk away battered."
"Since these three Star Sea Giant Beasts are yours, we'll return their heads to you."
With that, Lin Gengsheng hurriedly glanced back at Chen Changan and the others, then said with a smile, "Put it on my tab. Deduct it from my share."
Lin Gengsheng's thinking was simple: keep the peace. They had already obtained plenty of Star Stones on this expedition. There was no need to fight over these three.
As the expedition's organizer, he felt it was reasonable—and only right—to have the cost deducted from his share.
"What a joke!"
"These three Star Sea Giant Beasts were ours to begin with. You just got there first and killed them. What do you call that? Returning what belongs to its rightful owner."
"What, you return our things to us, and now we're supposed to be grateful?"