At the critical moment, Maximus Lee finally spoke and agreed to Wyatt Barnes's almost unreasonable demand.
Of course, Wyatt Barnes's request couldn't be entirely deemed as unreasonable.
After all, it was the Joyous Zen Sect that sought him for a pill contest, and they were the ones initiating it, whereas he had been passive all along.
Thus, in deciding the stakes, he had an absolute advantage.
This is my demand. Your Joyous Zen Sect can refuse, and if you do, I'll assume you're afraid to compete with me and admit that your sect's chief immortal alchemist has a lower completion rate for the Rowan Heaven Pill than I do!
That was the strong stance Wyatt Barnes exhibited now.
"Fine! We'll do as you said!"
With Maximus Lee's somber response, Wyatt Barnes, who had just taken a step, paused appropriately.
