At this thought, a hint of regret flickered through him. If the two had already settled their dispute, obtaining the celestial-grade Wind Fiend resources he desired would likely be far more troublesome.
He wasn't worried about facing retaliation. With his current strength, he could go anywhere he pleased in this vast world. Besides, he still hadn't formally responded to the Demon Suppression Bureau's invitation.
However, with no need to win him over, the Celestial Sea King would naturally not offer an unexpectedly generous reward. His original plan—to watch the tigers fight from the mountain and sell himself to the highest bidder—had now come to nothing.
Just as Zhong Ming was letting his thoughts run wild, the Celestial Sea King, who had also heard Ji Hao's rebuttal, swept a glance over him. Then, the Celestial Sea King calmly said, "Silence!"
HUMMM!
Along with the sound came an immense pressure, as deep as the sea and as vast as an abyss.
