The unknown inspired fear. Before ever visiting Lakeside Isle, Chief Shi would rather have died than gone there, given all the terrifying legends about it.
But after being forced to make the trip and personally confronting that supposed terror, he discovered it did not seem like such a big deal-especially after the Ninth Lord's behavior, which he found hard to forgive.
Yet the instant those words left his mouth, they gave everyone beside him a fright. They had finally escaped, so why deliver themselves back there? There were better ways to court death.
Never mind Xu Anchang, who could not understand it; even Wu Jinliang's eyes widened in disbelief.
Still, Wu Jinliang considered himself someone who understood Shi Chun fairly well. He knew this Chief never stirred without something to gain.
For the Chief to willingly brave such an enormous risk, the profits he had in mind had to be extraordinarily rich. A fly's-head scrap of profit certainly could not move him, because it would not be worth it. Their standing was no longer what it had been in the Land of Exile. They had money, beauties, and Magical Treasures. They certainly would not risk their lives for a few full meals anymore.
A hundred pieces of sandalwood gold had once been enough to make both of them risk their lives. Now, even a million would be useless. They had not actually enjoyed the good life for very long, but people were that changeable.
While they stared at one another, Shi Chun gestured to Xu and You. "You two are coming with me."
"Ah..." Xu and You spoke in unison. After exchanging a glance, they looked back at Shi Chun, both wanting to speak but holding back.
Shi Chun did not care in the slightest whether they were willing. They