"In a few days, Lei Zhongmo will come bearing thorns to beg forgiveness. Besides some of the treasures owed from the wager, he'll bring an additional batch of divine items, including three Great Scholar Literary Treasures, as compensation. It seems quite sincere," Fang Yun said with a half-smile.
Kong Delun scoffed. "What sincerity? If you ask me, they've decided you won't live another two years, so they'll stall until those two years are over. That sounds harsh, but it's certainly what they're thinking."
"Fang Yun, what do you think of the Lei Family coming to beg forgiveness this time?" Yan Yukong asked.
Fang Yun smiled. "Whatever they say, I'll listen. Whether you believe them or not, I certainly do."
Yan Yukong and Kong Delun smiled, understanding what Fang Yun meant.
Fang Yun smiled. "Still, since my reputation among the Lei Family is bad anyway, I've added a little interest to this compensation."
"Oh? What did you demand?"
"You'll find out later."
With that, Fang Yun took out his Official Seal and contacted Ao Qingyue.
"Literary Star Dragon Noble Edict! Mobilize the strength of the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace to investigate the location of the Lei Family Secret Grounds. Do not reveal it to outsiders!"
"Understood!"
Ao Qingyue first answered with complete seriousness, then said, "However... the Lei Family are descendants of the Thunder Ancestor. Doing this would somewhat violate Dragon Race Law. Of course, the edict comes from you, and the official on the spot holds more sway than the magistrate above him. But if the Grand Censorate imposes punishment later, or any karmic recompense arises, it will all fall upon you."
"Let all karmic recompense for this matter fall upon me," Fang Yun said.
This so-called karmic recompense meant the reward of virtue and the consequences of deeds: every