"I see."
After hearing Shu Xiaohua's explanation, Purple Grandma finally understood what had happened. She raised a hand, signaling the others not to act rashly, then addressed Mo Xie.
"Since the women of Xiayu were at fault first, we won't make things difficult for you. Return the sacred spring, and I'll allow you to cultivate in it for a month. After that, you may leave Xiayu freely, but you must swear on your soul never to reveal its secrets."
"Hmph. Sorry, but I'm not negotiating. I don't share my spoils. Besides... heh, I don't believe you'd let me leave just like that. All I can say is, every last one of you here is trash."
Mo Xie sneered. He swept his gaze over the crowd and spread his arms in contempt.
"How arrogant!"
"Make sure there's nothing left of his body!"
"Grand Granny, don't let him defile our ancestors' treasure! Use his head instead of the bull's for this year's ancestral offering!"
The men and women of Xiayu erupted in furious curses. They wanted nothing more than to rush forward and beat him.
Grand Granny raised her hand again, signaling everyone to be quiet.
She had kept her composure, unlike the others.
I didn't expect this brat to be so cautious. He even guessed that I'd kill him afterward, whether I let him cultivate or not...
A vicious glint crossed Grand Granny's eyes, but she continued to speak as though she held the moral high ground. She pointed toward the sea.
"You cannot defeat us. I don't mind telling you that our Haidongqing God stands at the very pinnacle of monarchs. I haven't called on it to kill you because my girls provoked you first. That doesn't mean we'll truly yield to you. You have until sunset to make your