"The bandits have agreed," Ding Dalin nodded, "but..."
"But what?" Cao Buwei pressed.
"The conditions the bandits have put forth are too harsh..."
"What conditions?"
"They want one million Spirit Stones."
"How much?" Cao Buwei almost bit his own tongue: "One million Spirit Stones? They really dare to ask for that much! Is a scum like Gao Fei worth one million Spirit Stones?"
"They said it's one million Spirit Stones, not one less."
"Did you agree?"
"No! I haven't agreed," Ding Dalin hurriedly shook his head: "Without your consent, how could I dare to agree?"
"Damn it, they're clearly taking advantage of the situation by extorting us," Cao Buwei cursed, "They really think I'm an easy mark!"
"They've said that if we don't agree... they'll let the cat out of the bag, and we won't be able to handle the aftermath..."
"Threatening me!?"