During the negotiations.
That Estate Master merely added one sentence in an even tone: "If you cannot repay this debt, I will pay a visit to the Five Elements Immortal Sect and speak with that one."
This statement was incomparably calm, without the slightest hint of threat, as though he were merely saying that he would visit an old friend.
Yet Ji Yan, who remained unruffled even with Mount Tai pressing down upon his head, ultimately showed a flicker of unusual emotion. He smiled gently and softly uttered a single word: "Fine."
Ji Yan had always known that, in everything he did now, outsiders either regarded Du Shi's standing or assumed it was Du Shi's intention.
He had never thought there was anything wrong with that. On the contrary, he was quite happy with it; this had been one of his goals.
But before leaving, the Estate Master's gaze deepened as he turned back and said, "Nine Heavens Alliance Leader, if this debt were lent to the Five Elements Dao Ancestor, the Spirit Bank likely would not charge so much interest."
After saying that, he revealed a meaningful smile and led his group away.
At these words, a trace of anger appeared in Tian Li's eyes. This old fellow actually dared to look down on Ji Yan?!
If they obtained the opportunity to become immortals, he hoped this old thing would still dare to speak such words to their faces!
Tian Li remembered this man.
Yet Ji Yan's expression froze slightly, and a similarly meaningful smile appeared at the corner of his lips. He murmured, "Interesting. Did he see through something?"
The Estate Master's words conveyed only one meaning: these Spirit Stones were lent to you, not to that Five Elements Dao Ancestor. He thought highly of the Nine Heavens