The moment Zhang Tie finished speaking, a brief silence even fell over Rhyme Water Hall.
As he watched the fleeting shock on Wu Qiankun and Yuan Lang's faces, Zhang Tie laughed inwardly.
By throwing out those two million element crystals, Zhang Tie had seized the initiative in the negotiations at a stroke, while also indirectly cutting off any possibility of the Star Emperor Temple seeking reconciliation with element crystals.
He did not care about those two million element crystals—what did that mean? It meant that although the Dragon Emperor Temple was temporarily facing difficulties, he did not regard those element crystals as worth anything at all. And why did he not care about those two million element crystals? Hehe, Wu Qiankun and Yuan Lang could think about that themselves. No matter how the two of them thought it over, Zhang Tie knew that the answer they ultimately reached would certainly have something to do with "his master." This would reinforce the image of the long-departed Dragon Emperor. Even if the Dragon Emperor had already vanished, it could still make everyone believe that the majestic, invincible Dragon Emperor was still alive.
That was the result Zhang Tie wanted.
How could ordinary people possibly fathom the scheming and maneuvering involved?
"The first matter has been settled. I wonder what the second matter Chief Wu came for today might be?" Zhang Tie picked up the teacup before him, lightly skimmed the tea with its lid, then slowly took a sip before asking calmly. He did not mention the Wind God Hall or the two million element crystals again.
Wu Qiankun glanced at Yuan Lang and sighed. "With Your Majesty's wisdom, I presume Your Majesty has already guessed the second matter. My coming here this time was not of my own accord, but upon