Old Duo's forehead was lined with black veins; he almost immediately understood the other's intention—it was a shakedown!
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Sure enough, Thousand Poisons shamelessly produced a list and said, "Just in time, I need some materials. You all chip in."
Old Duo took the list with resignation, and after just one glance, he felt like breaking into a sweat.
Thousand Poisons said indifferently, "Consider it compensation from your Yunjian Pavilion. I won't pursue the matter of you bullying... cough, bullying my disciple any further!"
Old Duo retorted, "Thousand Poisons, don't go too far. We haven't bullied your disciple... Besides, he didn't reveal his identity. How were we to know he was your disciple?"
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