Published: February 12, 2025
“Are you trying to go back on your word?” Lord Xing looked completely unfazed as he addressed the leader of the Radiant Tang Clan.
“This isn’t going back on my word; it’s a refusal to accept unreasonable terms. Everyone knows the current price of Blue Grain outside. Your price is something we of the Radiant Tang Clan cannot accept,” the leader of the Radiant Tang Clan replied, casually sitting back in his chair and sneering, as if to say there was nothing they could do about it.
Lord Xing remained silent, and his expression was obscured, even the other members of the Star-Eye Clan present were quiet. This silence made the Radiant Tang Clan members a bit uneasy.
Shouldn’t they be angry or furious, or seek help from others at this point?
Why could the Star-Eye Clan remain so calm?
“I believe that your stubbornness, besides making the already embarrassed Radiant Tang Clan appear sordid, serves no other purpose,” Lord Xing said nonchalantly, pointing at the transport vehicles. “Today, whether you want it or not, you have to accept it.”
“Haha, I’d like to see how your Star-Eye Clan plans to make us accept it today!” The leader of the Radiant Tang Clan stood again, glaring at Lord Xing.
“Venture, what you’re saying isn’t very appropriate, is it?” A voice suddenly interrupted their conversation, and everyone turned to see the leader of the Zhengji Clan among the Nine Heads.
Venture was the name of the leader of the Radiant Tang Clan.
“What?”
Venture looked at his old friend in surprise, unable to believe it. At the same time, an extremely bad premonition arose in his heart.
“When did we, the people of the Nine Heads, become so untrustworthy?”
“Exactly, old Venture, it was you who proposed the trial of the brave. Now that you’ve lost, you must keep your promise. This is the right thing to do in Dark Strip City,” another added.
“If today the Star-Eye Clan lost and said your previous bet was unreasonable and refused to pay, would you agree?”
“Do not impose on others what you do not desire for yourself, Venture.”
“Just admit it, you can find a way to regain your footing later.”
“Although one hundred million Moon Age Gold is somewhat difficult for the Radiant Tang Clan, squeezing together should still make it possible. Reputation is much more important than this Moon Age Gold!”
The members of the Radiant Tang Clan were dumbfounded. When did all the Nine Heads stand on the side of the Star-Eye Clan?
“What do you mean by that?” One deputy leader of the Radiant Tang Clan jumped up, shouting in anger.
Previously, the Radiant Tang Clan had always supported the Nine Heads, and over the years, their suppression of the Star-Eye Clan had been tacitly accepted by other clans, at least they had kept to themselves. How could they now all be siding with the Star-Eye Clan? Was it just because of today’s defeat? How realistic could they be?
“It means exactly what you heard.” One leader coldly replied.
“Let’s hurry up; everyone’s time is precious.” The esteemed referee suddenly spoke up, letting everyone know he was also on the side of the Star-Eye Clan.
The atmosphere grew tense, and the members of the Radiant Tang Clan felt an unprecedented pressure, even a sense of… despair.
They hadn’t experienced this feeling of being oppressed and forced for a very long time.
“Sir, can we talk privately?”
Suddenly, Venture from the Radiant Tang Clan spoke to the esteemed referee.
Everyone was taken aback as Venture approached the esteemed referee and whispered something to him.
The esteemed referee was momentarily startled, then nodded in acknowledgment.
The two of them moved a little distance away from the crowd. No one knew what Venture said, but it made the esteemed referee smile.
After waiting for a few minutes, Venture returned while the esteemed referee didn’t come back; instead, he waved to this side, glanced at the Star-Eye Clan, and then turned to leave.
He just walked away like that!
This behavior left the entire Star-Eye Clan puzzled.