Undercurrents: Negotiations and Schemes
Lin Li looked at Murong Xue and the White-robed Youth, his mind racing. He had no intention of handing over the Magic Stone easily; it was his vital leverage for reaching a higher realm. The atmosphere was fraught with tension. The Silver-armored Cavalry stood ready for battle, and Fatty gripped his Battle Axe tightly at Lin Li’s side. The White-robed Youth toyed with his Jade Flute with a mocking smile, though his eyes never strayed from the Magic Stone.
Breaking the silence, Lin Li addressed Murong Xue and the White-robed Youth. "The two of you, I will not easily hand over this Magic Stone. But we are all intelligent people; fighting to the death over a rock is simply not worth it. Why don't we sit down and discuss this calmly?"
Chapter 123