Zu An had never expected this man to arrive at such a bad time. He also finally understood why the earth and fire rooms’ power had reached this place.

The emperor’s demands immediately placed him in a difficult spot. He wouldn’t mind giving anything else away if it could be exchanged for Bi Linglong, but the Everlasting Spring Flower was tied to Mi Li’s fate. They might never find another one if they missed this opportunity.

Mi Li didn’t say anything and instead stared at him with interest, wondering what kind of decision he’d make.

Zu An decided to appease the other party with words first. “Let her go first; otherwise, what if you go back on your promise? Your cultivation is so high that we won’t have any power to fight back.”

Mi Li raised her brows when she heard Zu An’s words. However, she still didn’t say anything.

“Stop speaking nonsense. You don’t have a choice right now. Hand that thing over, or else I’ll kill her immediately,” Zhao Ruizhi said coldly. With his status and temper, no one had the right to negotiate with...