Generally speaking, people who do this are just looking for compensation. But come on! I'm the victim here, so why should I be the one to compensate him? This is against all reason.
However, Liu Ergou thought it through and realized it was the only path available to him. If that Swallow Li stays here, he'll only cause more trouble.
Thinking of this, Liu Ergou decisively caved.
"Ahem, Senior Swallow Li, let's cut to the chase," he said. "Just tell me what you want. We're both straightforward people, so let's speak plainly and not hem and haw about it! If you keep beating around the bush, this conversation is over!"
Hearing Liu Ergou speak so bluntly, Swallow Li's eyes lit up, and he slapped the sofa. He boomed, "Alright! Since you're being so direct, I'll get straight to the point too! My only demand is that you become my disciple! If you become my disciple, I'll act as if nothing happened. I won't pursue the matter of that Great Restoration Pill, and I'll leave immediately!"
