Fifty-five million mysterious power stones were the equivalent of eleven hundred drops of Water of Life. If the little tree was to produce it all, then it would be forty-four million stones. An easy reduction of ten million stones… made this a feasible alternative in Li Hao’s eyes.0

As for the option of challenging the puppets, that was a nonstarter in his eyes. Could he fight ten puppets by himself? Of course not. However, the little tree needed some time to convert the appropriate amount of Water of Life. Would he be granted that time?0

“Make your decision!” The Black Armor grew irritated. “All of you will be executed if you still do not choose!”0

Being the honest person he was, Li Hao didn’t choose to remain stubbornly against the natural course of action. “I choose to pay the fine…”2

“Very good! A very wise decision!” The Black Armor nodded with satisfaction.0

“Then… can I delay the payment somewhat?” asked the young man. “I’m going to convert Water of Life through a plant spirit, which will save me a little. Will that do?”0

“That is acceptable. Payment within three days is fine!”0

Li Hao breathed out with ...0