Ape Ancestor stared at the Half-Immortal, Half-Demon Shen Luo before him, battle intent blazing in his eyes. He moved to step forward, but Misu raised a hand to stop him.
"I never expected Fellow Daoist Shen's strength to rise to such a level in so short a time, nor that you would master the Heavenly Fiends Divine Baleful Formation. I admit that your strength is no longer beneath ours, and that our earlier actions were somewhat rash. So long as Fellow Daoist Shen returns Tong'er, Ape Ancestor and I will leave at once. What do you say?" Misu said slowly.
"The two of you just tried to kill me. Can a casual apology really make that go away?" Shen Luo sneered.
"Did Fellow Daoist Shen not contract the Heavenly Fiends Divine Baleful Formation because you wished to end this pointless conflict? Now that we are willing to leave, why say such things?" Misu replied with a faint smile.
"I do intend to stop this dispute, and the two of you may leave whenever you wish. However, Tu Shan Tong is the Mirror Demon's captive, so I cannot simply return her to you," Shen Luo said calmly.
"What compensation does Fellow Daoist Shen seek before you will release Tu Shan Tong?" Misu fell silent for a moment before asking.
Tu Shan Tong was the Qingqiu Fox Clan's next clan leader. Nothing could happen to her.
"A piece of Nine-Heavens Metal Essence as large as the previous one. That is not excessive, is it?" Shen Luo said.
"Nine-Heavens Metal Essence is exceedingly precious. That previous piece was merely created through illusion magic," Misu said with a frown.
"In that case, please leave. Come find me again once you have gathered the materials," Shen Luo said, sweeping his sleeve and storing the unconscious