Chapter 129. Not Simple

The officials looked at one another after Amon's words.

"How dare you!" Lin Siaumau uttered, before hurriedly saying to the officials, "Don't listen to him, good sirs. He is just trying to weasel himself out of the punishments for his wrongdoings. He is probably trying to find a way to flee during the exam. Let me take him now so we don't fall for his ploy."

Lin Siaumau came closer to the two as he was spoken. When he was close enough, he whispered, "Perhaps we can come to an agreement? Are five hundred aer stones acceptable?"

The two looked at one another before asking, "For each?"

Lin Siaumau slightly winced at the question. One thousand aer stones were a large sum for him. He wasn't sure the clan would reimburse him for this.

Lin Siaumau was whispering slowly, but Amon's acute hearing could pick up his words. Amon could also read lips, so he was clear of the three's conversation.