Good News and Bad News
"There's good news and bad news. Hey, this spread looks great!"
Shi Boxue saw not only thinly sliced wagyu beef, but also sea cucumber, abalone, beef aorta, frozen tofu... There were more than a dozen ingredients. Beside the square table stood a six-tier rack, every level holding stainless-steel bowls brimming with food. A hotpot bringing together the finest and the humblest ingredients was a rare sight indeed.
"Could I hear it?"
Li Bai figured he'd be leaving soon anyway, so he didn't want to cause the organization any trouble.
"The good news is that our superiors have recognized and rewarded our accomplishments. The bad news is that they'll be making some concessions to Canada. After all, we're on their turf. Even a strong dragon can't crush a local snake, so we have to show them some respect and compromise a little. As for the rest, it's not our concern."
Shi Boxue wasn't a fool. He could tell that Li Bai's words were about more than one issue.
"Got it! So the land belonging to Three Rivers Pavilion still can't be saved!"
Li Bai had naturally understood the implication.
"Huh? What are you two talking about?"
Zhao Ziwu's Senior Brother Benjamin Cao was completely baffled. He couldn't make heads or tails of the hints the two were exchanging.
"Don't ask about things you shouldn't. Isn't this spread enough for you?"
A palm smacked the back of Senior Brother Benjamin Cao's head, and Talisman Master Pang Zhi plopped down in his seat.
The hairs on the back of Benjamin Cao's neck stood on end. He immediately shut his mouth and, like Qingyao Demoness, focused on eating obediently instead of thinking about all that other stuff.
Wasn't a free hotpot dinner a good thing?
It was certainly better