This was a clear depiction of human nature, following short-term interests and benefits without caring about what happened in the long run.
Even though they were experts that had gone through quite a bit in their lives, the possible money that Eric had promised them had blinded their eyes and made them unable to hear Monk Tao's words of reason.
Monk Tao understood the situation as well because if he were in their place he would have most probably been the same.
It was the words of a greedy Master against the monetary benefits coming from a genius young one with quite the power behind him.
All of a sudden the situation had turned against monk Tao who could only watch these greedy vultures look at him as if he was a tasty meal.
He was a Realm 4 expert, he didn't fear them as they didn't have much of a chance against him, if he wanted to run he was confident that none of them would be able to stop him.
