Chapter 554: Teleportation Fluctuations, Closing the Net

Wu Family City’s protective formation could repair itself remarkably well. Very soon after being breached, it restored itself.

Such a disturbance drew everyone’s attention.

“Not good. Something is wrong.”

Sensing the sudden shift in the city defense formation, Wu Ming felt a jolt in his heart.

“Cui Ding, let us discuss our grievances afterward. If this truly turns out to be the work of my Wu Family, even if the culprit is a direct bloodline member, I will hand them over to you. But for now, we must prioritize the greater situation. Most of these humans are likely still within the city. Let us capture them first. Regardless of whether my clan is responsible, I will cede twenty percent of the spoils to you. Can you agree to a temporary truce?”

Wu Ming was the first to withdraw his spiritual pressure, his intention clear: continuing this stalemate would benefit neither side.

“You had better not try to play games with me.”

Cui Ding withdrew his aura as well when Wu Ming offered twenty percent of the spoils.

Even if Cui Ding’s grandson had died at the Wu Family’s hands, that had to be confirmed first. Here on Wu territory, the Cui Family would suffer the greatest losses if he attacked. With none of the advantages of timing, ground, or support, Cui Ding might destroy half the Wu estate in a forced battle, but the Cui elders attending and the disciples deployed outside would probably all die here.

Just as Wu Ming noted, the matter remained uninvestigated, making a reckless clash unwise. Having already displayed his stance, a temporary halt was acceptable.

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