Moore Tims's words slightly relieved Terence Daniel, grateful that Moore Tims wasn't a fool, aware of the situation's gravity. Although there was a veiled threat in his words, he had still softened his stance and taken the initiative to offer compensation of a hundred thousand taels of silver. Terence Daniel saw a glimmer of hope for resolution. He certainly didn't want the two men to truly come to blows; such a disturbance would really be quite a spectacle, even with Finn Lewis present.
"A hundred thousand taels of silver, Mr. Tims certainly talks big. Mr. Tims really is generous!" Finn Lewis gave Moore Tims a thumbs-up.
A big talk? Who's a bigger talker than you! Hugh King couldn't help but deride inwardly; however, being a minor character, he could only watch the drama unfold. This was a battle of deities, and mortals like them simply couldn't participate.
