Ling Tianyu sat inside the carriage, knowing today would be the day they were targeted first. It was a tough situation, picking easy targets to start with. Really, how shameless.
The Open Sky Dynasty is powerful and knows that if they don't squeeze the easy targets, what's the point?
"Should we pay them or not?" Lazy God asked.
"I suggest we don't pay," Song Taixu said. "Once we pay, the Open Sky Dynasty will keep squeezing us."
"A million isn't much, but this isn't about the silver taels — it's about dignity. Paying the Open Sky Dynasty means we've conceded."
"Once we proceed to the court, they'll only become more excessive."
"Right," Northern Ming Nu and the others nodded in agreement with Song Taixu's words. No matter what, they have to push back. If the Open Sky Dynasty continues to press them, the end result will be them being crushed completely.
"What's your take?" Jie Fei and the others looked at Ling Tianyu, who hadn't spoken yet.
