The Stone Realm, reception hall.
Listening to Shi Mo's lament, Shi Lin and Shi Qing knew he was right.
The Spirit Clan had done nothing, yet it was being extorted for 1,000 kinds of high-tier medicinal ingredients, three heavenly flames, and the Tou She Ancient God Jade it had guarded for generations.
What, then, would become of their Stone Clan?
After all, that reckless fool Shi Zhong Tian was the chief culprit behind the Xiao Clan's failure to surround and kill Hun Tiandi. If they did not offer more in compensation than the Spirit Clan, would the Xiao Clan let the Stone Clan off so easily?
As for Shi Zhong Tian's death, they dared not bring that up again. There was no helping it. Humiliating though it was, the facts were plain: the Stone Clan could not beat the Xiao Clan.
After a long stretch of silence, Shi Qing finally sighed. "Brother Mo, Brother Lin, I'm afraid this won't end well. Xiao Tian Ce showed no regard for our Stone Clan's dignity. Clearly, he doesn't think anything of us."
"Circumstances are stronger than men, Brother Qing. We can only bow our heads in this matter.
"As long as we can preserve the Stone Clan's legacy, what does losing face matter?" Shi Mo said with a heavy sigh.
"But the Tou She Ancient God Jade is of tremendous importance. Our clan has guarded it for generations. If we lose it, how could we face our ancestors in the world below?" Shi Lin said gravely.
"Exactly, Brother Mo. Everything else is negotiable. It's only compensation, and our clan has plenty to give. But if we hand over the Tou She Ancient God Jade just like that, how are we supposed to answer to our clansmen?" Shi Qing added.
Hearing this, Shi Mo