Inside the pavilion, Black Cloud gazed deeply at him, seemingly lost in thought. In the end, however, he did not make a move. Pointing at Lu Ye, he said, "You should be glad that it was this Venerable One who came this time. If any of my senior brothers had come, those words you just spoke would likely have cost you your life."
Lu Ye said, "Then Demon Venerable should also be glad that you were the one who came."
Black Cloud had no retort to that. In truth, when news of the upheaval on Purple Jade Island reached Purple Jade Demon Star, the Demon Venerables had all flown into a rage. It was only after Black Cloud painstakingly persuaded them in every way that he managed to hold them back, then came personally to handle the matter.
He knew the tempers of those Demon Venerables well. They would ignite at the slightest spark. Sending them here would only have made the situation worse and worse.
So Lu Ye was entirely right to say that he ought to be thankful.
Naturally, he knew what consequences would follow if Purple Jade Sunlight killed Lu Ye here.
Lu Ye lifted his teacup and took a sip, saying lightly, "Demon Venerable need not feel you are getting the short end of the stick. This is a very worthwhile deal."
Black Cloud sneered repeatedly. "How is it worthwhile?"
One hundred billion Spirit Jade was one thing; Purple Jade could afford that. The crucial matter was Lionheart's life. He truly had no way to agree to that demand. As a Purple Jade Sunlight, if he accepted such a condition, how would he explain himself to Purple Jade Demon Star after returning?
The Lionheart Clan still held considerable power on Purple Jade Demon Star.
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