"Whoever causes trouble must bear the consequences. The whole world is a witness. They are the ones who killed Da Xia's mercenaries."
Number One slammed the table, his decision made with a wave of his hand.
Those below also expressed their agreement.
No wonder Zhou Lin had always wanted money. The feeling of having money was different, it was exhilarating.
Inside the tomb at this moment.
Zhou Lin looked at Jing Xia and Professor Zuo Lin, who were already stunned by fear beside him.
The lava still needed to cool down, and they couldn't walk past it yet. It was better to settle the accounts.
Captain Zhao saw only a pile of ashes where the bones of his brothers should have been, with wisps of smoke still rising.
His heart felt heavy.
Finally, he looked at Song Lin beside him, his heart filled with hatred. It was all their fault. They had caused the deaths of their brothers, yet he couldn't avenge them.
Song Lin noticed the strange look in Captain Zhao's eyes and a cold smile played on his lips.
All the way here, it was their Sakura Country people who were dying. Couldn't Da Xia people also contribute to the coffin lining?
Captain Zhao's fingers clenched tightly, his gaze towards Song Lin filled with a desire to kill.
Just as he was about to speak, his shoulder was patted. Captain Zhao looked at the owner of the hand in surprise.
"Captain Zhao, you should rest."
Zhou Lin smiled gently at him and winked.
The latter understood and said no more, sitting down to watch.
"Professor Jing Xia, shall we settle the accounts now?"
Zhou Lin's voice echoed throughout the space.
Upon hearing this, Jing Xia and Zuo Lin's hearts sank, a bad premonition rising within them.
"What did you say? What accounts?"
Jing Xia remembered that he had said he didn't want money at the time, and had already knelt.
"Saving you doesn't cost money. After all, you've already knelt, and I'm not an unreasonable person. But we're talking about these mercenaries now."
"You were greedy and caused the deaths of our Da Xia people. Shouldn't you compensate? Shouldn't these accounts be settled?"
As soon as Zhou Lin finished speaking, he saw Jing Xia, Zuo Lin, and the others filled with shock.
"You lost people, and we didn't? This is Da Xia's territory. Our people died, shouldn't you be responsible?"
Jing Xia immediately jumped up in anger, shouting indignantly.
"Did I ask you to follow? You insisted on it. Furthermore, who took out that bead? Was it your Sakura Country? I warned you, but you didn't listen."
"And these dead people are one account. Don't you also have to compensate those of us who are alive?"
Zhou Lin finished speaking and glanced at the professors and students behind him, then gave them a wink.
"Oh, I'm so scared. My heart condition is acting up. I'll have to be hospitalized when we get back."
The metaphysics professor, seeing Zhou Lin's wink, quickly clutched his chest and leaned on Huo Qi's shoulder.
"Hold on, you'll be hospitalized when we get back. At this age, the body can't handle such frights."
Huo Qi was happy to play along. Not taking money would be foolish.
The students behind them also began to clutch their chests, some secretly pinching their thighs, their eyes welling up with tears.
All the Da Xia students felt fear and lingering dread, their faces looking unwell.
However, the Sakura Country people's expressions turned even uglier upon seeing this.
This was extortion...
"It's not much. Our emotional distress compensation, plus compensation for the families of the deceased, and nutritional and hospitalization fees. That's five hundred million Da Xia currency. That's not excessive."
Zhou Lin, seeing Da Xia's people playing along so well, held up five fingers.
Jing Xia was furious at Zhou Lin's exorbitant demand.
"What did you say?"
Just as Jing Xia was about to lose his temper, Zuo Lin pulled him back.
"Professor, just give it to them. It's our fault now."
Zuo Lin quickly said.
"Why? Da Xia wasn't the only one who lost people. Why should we compensate?"
Jing Xia was displeased.
"The whole world is watching our video. We are in the wrong wherever we go now. What can you do? These mercenaries are national personnel. If we want compensation now, we have to explain it to the country."
Zuo Lin clarified the entire situation. Jing Xia also calmed down.
Finally, he took out his phone and called the people above.
Then, he unleashed a torrent of abuse on Jing Xia, stepping forward to curse him.
Coupled with the response from Da Xia, Number One of Sakura Country was also furious, even cursing vehemently.
He considered these Da Xia people a rabble, greedy and petty individuals.
But they had to pay. For this tomb, they had sent their best students, many of whom were from prominent families. If they all died, and these families retaliated, they would also be in trouble.
In the end, they could only agree to Zhou Lin and Da Xia's request.
Zhou Lin was in a great mood seeing the money arrive.
"Everyone, we have the money now. Go back and get hospitalized if you need it, do whatever you need to do."
Zhou Lin looked at the students and professors behind him, his mood greatly improved.
Captain Zhao knew that Zhou Lin was doing this for him and his brothers. Their brothers were already dead, and killing the culprits would be useless. It was better to get the money.
At least it could provide some comfort to their families.
Captain Zhao felt an unpleasant gaze and looked at Professor Song Lin opposite him.
Professor Song Lin's face no longer held its previous smugness, but a cold glint.
Now it was Captain Zhao's turn to show a cold smile.
The Sakura Country students, seeing that the Da Xia students were getting money while they were the ones being exploited, couldn't help but feel envious.
Not only could they not earn money, but they also had to spend money to buy their lives. They might as well have stayed home.
Jing Xia felt like he could vomit blood from anger.
He tried to calm his emotions, but it took a long time for him to settle down.
Time passed slowly, and the temperature of the lava cooled down. Zhou Lin, seeing that the time was right, led everyone towards the inner area.
Jing Xia and his students followed behind.
In the live broadcast room.
"You are truly shameless. Even now, you haven't forgotten to follow? How much have you lost? And you still won't give up?"
"Exactly. They're still following like this. Isn't it ridiculous?"
"This is dedication to historical artifacts. That's our thirst for knowledge. You Da Xia people wouldn't understand."
"Don't think you have the exclusive right to pursue history. We do too."
"Oh, please. People like you from Sakura Country, and you talk about thirst for historical knowledge? Didn't you just buy your way through?"
"You paid for everything along the way."
...
Inside the tomb.
Huo Qi walked and observed...