"You only understand now why I came here?" Fang Yun continued directing the many mechanisms.
Ao Yuan smiled. "Literary Star Dragon Noble, you misunderstand. I was only keeping it for you temporarily, to prevent others from taking it. Who knew you would remain in seclusion for so long? I simply had no chance to find you. Then I happened to obtain a treasure-hiding stone carving and had no choice but to come here. How about this? I'll give you that item, and you leave the Hall of Doom. What do you say?"
Fang Yun immediately replied, "Sure. I came here precisely to find out what Wei gave me. As long as you hand that item over, I'll leave this place."
"Make the mechanisms stop first," Ao Yuan said.
"You hand over the item first," Fang Yun said.
Ao Yuan smiled. "If you put it that way, how can we trust you? Since the item is in my hands, you should be the one making concessions."
"Your lives are in my hands too. You're the ones who should compromise," Fang Yun said.
"Hahaha..." Ao Yuan and the other Emperor Realm experts laughed together.
Ao Yuan said, "Fang Yun, that joke is truly hilarious. Besides, would you not know what such an important item was? It seems you never intended to trade with us at all."
Fang Yun fell silent for several breaths, then said, "How about this? We sign a contract and let Dragon City serve as witness. You give me the item, and I will leave the Hall of Doom immediately."
Ao Yuan froze for a moment. "Oh? Can you tell me why you're suddenly in such a hurry?"
"In a hurry? I simply don't want to waste any more of my lifespan here. Of the Emperor Realm experts who