Seeing Xuan Ming's proud demeanor, the others felt a pang in their teeth. You old man, you can't even understand the words, why are you pretending to be so accomplished?
Shang Tang spoke again, "Zhan'er, are we just going to let Second Elder Ye go like this?"
"How could that be? This old fellow has such good family conditions, shouldn't we ask for some ransom? Just watch me. Oh, and quickly tell my great-grandfather and the others to kill all those Quasi-Kings from the Ten Thousand Races. Otherwise, Ye Bu Er will definitely demand their release. Damn it, he stained himself with human blood and still wants to leave alive? Is that possible?" Lin Zhan said, winking at Da Yu.
The Human Emperors exchanged glances. Indeed, this kid was ruthless.
Da Yu retracted the Kyushu Ding. Ye Lao Er looked at them and said, "You shameless old men, what exactly do you plan to do?"
Lin Zhan walked over with a smile, helped Ye Lao Er up, and said politely, "Elder Ye, although we are enemies, it is for the sake of national righteousness. We can only fight each other, but we have no personal grudges. Moreover, you and I are both commanders. I have long admired your methods of warfare."
Ye Lao Er was so flattered by Lin Zhan's praise that he was beaming and said cheerfully, "Oh, you're from a military background too? Not bad, not bad. You have potential, you speak well, and you're a good person. Tell me, how do you plan for me to die?"
Lin Zhan then put on an act of being a good person and said, "Elder, you misunderstand. I know you haven't left behind any military treatises. Although we are enemies, military strategy knows no race. To let you die now would be the greatest blasphemy against the art of war."
"I've also discussed with the Ancestors, and we plan to let you go. Once you leave behind your military treatises and teach students, we can meet on the battlefield again and decide life and death. What do you say?"
Ye Bu Er was overjoyed, "Holy cow, where did this silly kid come from? He's going to let me go? Then he happily said, "You're a principled kid. Don't worry, we'll do things by the book. You let me go, and I'll pay the ransom commensurate with my status. It definitely won't make things difficult for you. Besides, I find you pleasing to the eye. If you are ever captured by any race in the future, just mention my name, and I'll definitely save your life."
Lin Zhan said with admiration, "Thank you, Elder. You are truly righteous."
"Oh, Elder, I also captured a fox-man named Rommel. Although he was defeated by me, I used a trick and advanced weapons, so it doesn't count as skill. Please redeem him according to the rules. Next time I have the chance, I will defeat him fair and square."
Ye Bu Er looked at Lin Zhan as if he had found a treasure, "Holy cow, this silly kid must be protected. Which of the Ten Thousand Races is so blind to harm this kid? If they do, I'll exterminate their entire clan. In the future, if anyone is captured, they can just come to this silly kid for redemption. He's a treasure!"
Shang Tang, with a dark face, let Ye Bu Er out and said, "Zhan'er, you're too kind. If it were me, I would have just killed him and been done with it."
Lin Zhan put on a pedantic look and said, "Ancestor, that would be wrong of us. If it were a battle between armies, killing would be justified, but we cannot do something that is not a just victory."
Seeing Shang Tang being lectured, Ye Bu Er became even happier. He looked at Lin Zhan with a smile, as if he had recognized his kindred spirit. Ye Bu Er had indeed met the right person.
"Kid, in this bag are 10 Emperor-grade crystal cores, 100 King-grade crystal cores, nearly 300 kinds of heavenly treasures, spiritual qi, and spiritual treasures. It's enough to redeem two of me. How about it? You're a principled kid, and I won't make things difficult for you." Ye Bu Er handed Lin Zhan a storage bag.
Lin Zhan counted with his thumb, "Elder, you're principled, and I must also show some consideration. Take Rommel away directly."
Ye Bu Er saw that Lin Zhan was easy to talk to and a bit slow-witted, so he brought up the remaining nearly a hundred Quasi-Kings of the Ten Thousand Races, "Kid, I still have about 100 surrendered Quasi-Kings of the Ten Thousand Races. Can I take them with me? I'll pay ransom separately."
Lin Zhan readily agreed, "No problem. Elder, you can go and pick them up directly. Just give me the ransom."
Taking another storage bag from Ye Bu Er, Lin Zhan was about to speak when Di Xin ran over from behind and said, "Zhan'er, hurry back. Xiu'er is about to give birth."
Lin Zhan's face lit up with joy, "Elder, if you have any business, please talk to the Ancestors. My wife is about to give birth, and I need to rush back."
Seeing this, Ye Bu Er thought it was a good opportunity to get closer to Lin Zhan and quickly said, "Kid, wait a moment. Here are two King-grade Life Pearls produced by the Tree Demon race among the Ten Thousand Races. Take them back. One for your wife, and one for your child, as a congratulatory gift from me, your elder."
Lin Zhan's eyes widened, "Holy cow, this is a good thing!" He immediately used his mental link to contact Xiao Jin and then said to Ye Bu Er, "Thank you, Elder. Then I........"
Just as Lin Zhan finished thanking him, Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu ran over again and shouted, "Hurry, Zhan'er, your wife is having triplets! The Ancestor is overjoyed and wants to reward you!"
At the same time, Shang Tang and the other Human Emperors showed expressions of respect when Liu Xiu mentioned the Ancestor.
Seeing the expressions of the Human Emperors, Ye Bu Er's heart skipped a beat, "Holy cow, humans have a Great Emperor among them! This silly kid is of Great Emperor bloodline. I must maintain a better relationship with this kid."
Then Ye Bu Er stopped Lin Zhan, who was about to leave, and said, "Kid, take care. Since it's triplets, what I gave you earlier isn't enough. I'll give you two more Life Pearls, and for the triplets, which is a joyous occasion, I have these last three Emperor-grade crystal cores for your three children."
"No, Elder, this is too precious. I cannot accept it." Lin Zhan tried to refuse.
"Take it. It's all for the children. Who told me I find you pleasing to the eye? Don't refuse anymore. Hurry back. Your wife and children are waiting for you."
"Then I will respectfully obey. Goodbye, Elder. We will meet again." After saying that, Lin Zhan rode Xiao Ji and flew back quickly.
Shang Tang glanced at Ye Bu Er and said, "Let's go, old pervert. Today, you just happened to meet Zhan'er. Otherwise, I would have taken you back as a sacrifice."
Then he muttered to himself, "Zhan'er's family is expanding, which is a great joyous occasion. The Ancestor certainly won't let me shed blood. Forget it, letting him go is letting him go."
Ye Bu Er's conviction that the human race had a Great Emperor among them was further strengthened by Shang Tang's words. He also greatly admired his own foresight in befriending Lin Zhan.
When Shang Tang accompanied Ye Bu Er to take away the remaining Quasi-Kings of the Ten Thousand Races, they discovered it was too late. They had all been beheaded by Lin Hai and the others.
Ye Bu Er said, "Then what about my ransom?"
Shang Tang rolled his eyes and said, "Damn it, you didn't give it to me anyway. Get lost, or I'll chop you too."