“???”
The two clan leaders stiffened slightly, their gazes fixed on him.
So that wasn't compensation just now?
“What does that look mean?”
Qin Tian returned to his seat and said, "Chen Shu is in charge of the negotiations. The Governor of Beiyuan and I are just here to hold the fort!"
"Whether you can return to your country depends entirely on whether Chen Shu agrees!"
"We have to take orders from a junior?"
Clan Leader Ren Yuan's expression turned cold and he said, "Principal Qin, you've gone too far!"
"Clan Leader, please don't be agitated. We are just communicating normally. It's not about taking orders from me!"
Chen Shu smiled gently, calming the emotions of the two men.
The two clan leaders then suppressed their anger slightly and said, "What did that compensation just now mean?"
"Firstly, the ruins are within our territory, so naturally all the rewards within them belong to us!"
Chen Shu said calmly, "The Golden Monarch is simply a return to its rightful owner, isn't it?"
The two of them stiffened slightly, but they did not retort, instead remaining silent.
Chen Shu continued, "Now, to retrieve our possessions, we have consumed a large amount of manpower and time, and the Spirit Suppression Army has suffered casualties. Shouldn't you compensate us?"
Clan Leader Tian He said coldly, "Then what do you want?"
"It's simple. You can leave all the treasures you are carrying behind!"
Chen Shu said dismissively,
Directly aiming to strip them bare with one sentence...
"Impossible!"
Clan Leader Tian He stood up directly, a coldness in his eyes.
The two King-level Beast Tamers, due to their spatial contract spirits, would naturally carry a large amount of resources with them.
Furthermore, these were all top-tier treasures in the Beast Taming world, and it was impossible for them to compensate the other party.
"So, there's no room for negotiation?"
Chen Shu raised an eyebrow, his expression calm.
Clan Leader Ren Yuan made a concession and said,
"Besides our personal belongings, you can have all the resources on everyone else!"
Chen Shu stroked his chin and glanced at the expressions of the Principal and the Governor of Beiyuan.
The two of them gave him a meaningful look, indicating that completely stripping the two King-level individuals might be a bit too much.
"If you don't agree, then it's a fight to the death!"
Clan Leader Tian He, seeing the other party showing some signs of backing down, became more assertive.
Just as Chen Shu was about to speak, new options appeared before his eyes.
[Option One: Back down and stop pressuring the two major families! Reward: Small amount of Beast Taming power]
[Option Two: Abandon negotiations and go to war directly! Reward: Random Silver-grade potion * 5]
[Option Three: Show the strength of a ruthless bandit and squeeze the two families dry! Reward: Invisibility Potion * 1! Note: There is a Legendary-grade contract spirit on the roof!]
Chen Shu looked at the options and immediately spotted the key point!
A smile appeared on his lips. There was actually a Legendary-grade contract spirit guarding the place?
"Then let's fight to the death!"
Chen Shu rested his hands behind his head, appearing relaxed and at ease.
"Do you really intend to do this?"
Clan Leader Tian He's eyes were like knives as he said, "Is this also the intention of the Spirit Suppression Army?"
Just then, Chen Shu yawned and said,
"I suggest you two look up before making a decision!"
"Hmm?"
The four King-level Beast Tamers in the room stiffened slightly, then simultaneously looked towards the ceiling.
In an instant, all four of them's pupils contracted, shock appearing in their eyes.
A humanoid black shadow was hanging above, its eyes cold, as if it had been watching the four of them all along, yet they hadn't perceived it.
"Dark King?"
Qin Tian's expression trembled, and he asked tentatively.
The black shadow nodded and directly left the ceiling, transforming into an elf dressed in black.
His face was like a human's, but his skin was fair, his ears were pointed, and his expression was cold and emotionless, emitting a chilling aura.
Qin Tian's expression was one of immense surprise. The contract spirit before him was the old man's dark element spirit!
Ordinary element spirits had no faces, but a Legendary-grade one had evolved to its peak, naturally undergoing a qualitative change.
"Legendary-grade!!"
The expressions of the two clan leaders were filled with horror, even a trace of fear.
The dark element spirit looked deeply at Chen Shu, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
He had intended to appear when negotiations broke down, but he was detected in advance by a junior.
It was rather baffling to him!
"Now, you two, sit down!"
Chen Shu commanded, casually pointing at the two clan leaders.
He had suddenly become quite overbearing!
"You?!"
The two clan leaders' expressions turned angry, not expecting the other party to be so arrogant.
But at that moment, the dark element spirit's gaze turned cold.
The entire wooden house was enveloped by shadows, as if to swallow everyone inside.
"Uh... let's calm down..."
Cold sweat appeared on Clan Leader Tian He's forehead, and he spoke with a dry chuckle.
A Legendary contract spirit had more deterrent power than two King-level individuals. If a fight were to break out, they might perish.
"That's more like it!"
Chen Shu nodded. Having backing felt really good!
The dark element spirit returned to the ceiling, signaling the five of them to continue negotiations and ignore him.
The two clan leaders breathed a sigh of relief, but when they inadvertently looked up, they immediately saw those cold eyes.
The psychological pressure was immense!
"What were we talking about just now?"
Chen Shu stroked his chin and suddenly remembered, saying,
"All of your resources must be left behind! No room for negotiation!"
The two King-level individuals were about to say something, but at that moment, the dark element spirit spoke:
"My master said that one King-level can be killed to spice things up!"
"???"
The two clan leaders' bodies trembled instantly. Killing one to spice things up was a bit too much!
This was not negotiation, it was blatant extortion!
The dark element spirit did not speak further, seemingly disinclined to talk, but a murderous intent flickered in his eyes.
"We... accept..."
The two exchanged glances, finally slumping powerlessly in their seats.
"Clan Leaders, you truly have courage!"
Chen Shu gave a thumbs-up, admiration in his eyes.
Then, he continued, "Now, we can talk about my personal compensation!"
"You bastard!!"
The two clan leaders could no longer hold back and completely broke down on the spot.
Qin Tian and the Governor of Beiyuan also turned to look, not expecting Chen Shu to be so outrageous.
This was simply trying to drain the two major families dry!
"What's wrong?"
Chen Shu looked innocent and said,
"I was hunted by your people in the ruins, and even my contract spirit was injured. Shouldn't I be compensated?"
As he spoke, he used a partial summon, revealing a pair of adorably round eyes.
"Back then, my Slime was too fat and got stuck in the spatial passage. Your people then launched a sneak attack, severely injuring Little Yellow!"
Chen Shu said indignantly, "Shouldn't this be compensated?"
"But where is the wound?"
"Here it is!"
Chen Shu had Little Yellow turn around, revealing its plump backside. Indeed, there was a scar on it.
Because Chen Shu's Beast Taming space had healing properties, it was actually almost healed.
But did that affect his demand for compensation? Not at all!
"For such a serious injury, ten million is reasonable, right?"
"..."
Clan Leader Tian He's mouth twitched and he said,
"You should have gone to a hospital earlier. If you had waited any longer, the wound would have healed..."
PS: Only two chapters today. It's New Year's Eve recently, and there might be fewer updates. Long live Li Jie!
Happy New Year's Eve, everyone!!