In truth, they were all old foxes.
Of course, they knew Ye Tianyi would not leave things at that.
But to be honest, if you were asking for help, you had to show the proper attitude.
"I said, Grand Elder, to be honest, even I can't stand watching this anymore."
Bai Li Kong stood there and continued, "If we're asking for help, we need to show the proper attitude. What's more, more than a dozen lives are at stake. Look at yourself—does tossing out one sentence that sounds vaguely like a request count as begging? Of course not. And you're still holding your head high. Is that the attitude of someone asking for help? Honestly, if I were Junior Brother Ye, I'd already be very displeased. I certainly wouldn't still be greeting you with a smile."
Crack, crack, crack—
The Grand Elder clenched his fists tightly.
"What do you want this old man to do?"
Bai Li Kong said, "You're asking for help, so show the attitude of someone asking for help. Is that so difficult? Put aside that arrogant bearing of yours and bow to Junior Brother Ye. Is that so hard?"
"Never!"
The Grand Elder roared.
"Ah—"
Another scream came from within one of the formations!
"Grand Elder... hurry... there really isn't any time left..."
"Grand Elder, please... stop caring about your reputation... it really isn't that important. Too late—I'm really going to die!"
"Grand Elder... reputation really isn't that important... besides, besides, if you beg him today, everyone will only say how loyal and righteous you are, that you were willing to lower your head to save our lives. Grand Elder, Grand Elder, we really cannot resist much longer!"
"..."
The Grand Elder gritted his teeth.
In the end, he chose to compromise.
But to be fair,