Do we really need help to relay the message? We weren't whispering or avoiding anyone; everyone clearly heard it.
Truth be told, the conditions are quite enticing. The eyes of the Mingshan Sect group lit up instantly, and they were visibly tempted.
Although Li Hongjiu didn't fully catch the nuances, he sensed it from their slight reactions. His heart couldn't help but feel a touch of smugness—he knew this bunch came for this. Otherwise, they would've killed him long ago.
For the matter of survival, he felt more at ease.
But who would've thought Shi Chun's expression would suddenly turn solemn, disbelief surfacing before shifting into a look of anguish. "Brother Jiu, what you've said is going too far. You and I are like-minded, our brotherhood is as high as the heavens, as deep as the sea. How can it ever be used as a bargaining chip?"
