“Junior, have it your way!” The five merchants made up their mind and started floating higher.

They made a circle, seemingly creating a large confinement around Li Qiye. They had no choice but to go all out just once, leaving it all to fate.

Accepting defeat didn’t work. Negotiating didn’t either. What more could they do? Getting on their knees and prostrating was too much for them to handle.

People of their level required face and prestige. Even if complete subservience could save them, they would still choose against it.

Plus, they have experienced enough...