Demanding a City!

Golden Crocodile finished reading, swallowed hard, and looked thoroughly displeased.

Chuan Ling really didn't hold back at all.

It took several deep breaths for Golden Crocodile to calm down.

"Grand Spirit Lord, you really don't hold back, do you?"

"Money and resources are one thing."

"But territory... isn't this asking a bit much, Grand Spirit Lord?"

Golden Crocodile tapped the table. He hadn't expected Chuan Ling to be this ruthless.

"You jest, Senior. A deal only happens when both sides agree."

"If you don't want it, Chuan Ling won't force you."

Xu Xiao wore a smile that didn't reach his eyes, entirely unconcerned that they might refuse.

Qian Daoliu read through it too, and his face darkened.

Chuan Ling really was ruthless.

But they had named their price outright, and the deal was voluntary. He couldn't find any grounds to object.

If he didn't like it, he didn't have to ask for their help.

"Grand Spirit Lord."

"We can agree to the rest."

"But the city isn't mine alone to give away."

Qian Daoliu spoke up.

"I'm asking for a city controlled by Spirit Hall, not the Heaven Dou Empire."

"How is that not your decision?"

Xu Xiao's tone was teasing.

"Spirit Hall doesn't control many cities to begin with. Are you sure?" Qian Daoliu asked.

"Of course. The question is whether you're willing to part with one, Great Enshrined."

"And I'll choose the city myself."

Xu Xiao only needed a city. Nothing else mattered.

At worst, he could take every town standing between them himself.

"Fine. I agree."

"I'll give you a city."

With a sweep of his hand, Qian Daoliu gave away a city.

"How generous, Great Enshrined." Xu Xiao gave him a thumbs-up.

"Grand Spirit Lord, come with me now."

"That wretched son of mine may not