Chapter 2471: I will offer tenfold, a hundredfold

Although before coming, Lin Dong had already guessed this outcome.

But when the eleven Celestial Officials present actually spoke these words, Lin Dong still couldn't help but flare up in anger.

It's utterly bullying; they had clearly agreed earlier, but these guys, after just one night, pulled this on him first thing in the morning.

Who wouldn't be angry?

Moreover, facing his anger, these old fogeys each say, "You look, I see fuck all."

He glared angrily at everyone present, yet in the face of Lin Dong's fury, the crowd remained utterly unmoved.

Everyone is a Heavenly Palace Celestial Official, everyone is at the Realm of Ultimate Strength, and there are eleven of them, so they naturally do not fear Lin Dong.

Before, it was only because they were both in the Heavenly Palace that they didn't want to offend each other over a Tianlin.

But now it's different; Ye Zhangqing's offer leaves them no way to refuse, so they can only offend him.

So, facing Lin Dong's anger, the Celestial Official who spoke first said calmly.

"Celestial Official Lin Dong, calm down; we're just discussing the matter, with no intention of targeting anyone."

"Bullshit, you haven't been targeting anyone?"

However, Lin Dong doesn't believe any of this at all; from the moment he entered until now, not a single word from these old fogeys hasn't been aimed at him.

Since they've already torn apart their faces, Lin Dong simply stopped caring and said coldly.

"I don't care where you went last night, who you contacted, or what you said; I have one thing to say: I've handled the Tianlin matter, and I will see it through to the end."

Lin Dong laid his cards on the table, but the other Celestial Officials present gave him no face, and someone else spoke lightly.

"You can't pull this off."

"I can't?"

Lin Dong glared, and another Celestial Official continued.

"Exactly, you can't pull this off."

"Heh, good, good, good—indeed a fine tactic; what benefit did that Heavenly Family old fogey give you? I, Lin Dong, will offer tenfold, a hundredfold."

"As long as you nod, I, Lin Dong, will satisfy you even if I have to squander my fortune; is that enough?"

Lin Dong laughed bitterly from extreme anger, saying coldly.

As a Heavenly Palace Celestial Official who has spent many years Beyond the Heavens and hails from the Blissful Palace, Lin Dong's wealth is naturally substantial.

Today he still doesn't believe it; even if he has to pay a price, he will see the Tianlin matter through.

Having come this far, how could he possibly willingly retreat?

Nevertheless, the eleven Celestial Officials present still shook their heads and refused.

"Friend Lin Dong, this isn't about money."

"It's not about money; then what is it? I've said it—no matter what conditions that old fogey offers, I'll add tenfold, a hundredfold for you."

Lin Dong gritted his teeth and said.

"We all wholeheartedly serve the Heavenly Palace, upholding the authority of the Heavenly Statutes, not for ourselves."

"Not bad; you're indeed not suited to meddle further in this—someone else should take over."

"We're doing this for the sake of the bigger picture."

"You………………………"

Even offering money wouldn't work; seeing everyone present refuse without hesitation, Lin Dong only felt a surge of anger and blood.

They're bullying excessively; this bunch of old fogeys really is bullying excessively.

And these eleven Celestial Officials, at this moment, feel absolutely no sway from Lin Dong's promise.

After all, they've all reached this realm; none of them lacks these treasures, the Immortal Crystals.

Even if they took them, half would likely be given to their juniors for use, or kept.

Truly usable treasures for oneself are really few.

And Ye Zhangqing's offer is something Lin Dong absolutely cannot match, after all, he lacks that kind of Divine Culinary Art.

So there's nothing to haggle over; Lin Dong's terms have no appeal.

"You really want to go through with this?"

Seeing that the matter cannot be done, Lin Dong coldly gazed at the crowd and asked.

As for that, the eleven Celestial Officials all nodded in response without hesitation.

"Good, good, good—I, Lin Mou, have noted this down; you're really something, we have a long future ahead."

Whether following the Heavenly Palace's rules or his own strength, Lin Dong clearly sees that he holds no advantage in this matter.

The eleven Celestial Officials unanimously agreed, in line with the Heavenly Palace's rules, leaving Lin Dong with nothing to say.

Yet if he were to act forcibly, although Lin Dong is a Supreme Powerhouse, among the eleven present, none is weaker than him.

One versus eleven—even a fool knows he's no match.

So in the end, Lin Dong could only hold his nose and swallow this bitter anger.

He felt indignant, but more than failing to help the Blissful Palace take revenge, it was his own humiliation.

After all, as many Beyond the Heavens say, once you arrive Beyond the Heavens, your dealings with the Immortal Realm become pitifully scarce.

Over the years, feelings naturally grow ever more indifferent.

Lin Dong is no different; after all these years, even though he broke through to the Realm of Ultimate Strength Beyond the Heavens, his feelings for the Blissful Palace have dwindled to one in ten.

Whether to take revenge or not, for Lin Dong, is not the main point.

The main issue is losing all face, which Lin Dong cannot accept.

He flicked his sleeves and left; no one stopped him, and only after Lin Dong departed did someone speak up.

"Since that's the case, then this matter is settled as such; who will be responsible afterward?"

"I'm fine with any."

Kick out Lin Dong, replace him with someone else; as for this person selection, anyone among the eleven present can do it.

Anyway, everyone knows what the final outcome will be; just go through the motions, let the Heavenly Family elder give an explanation, then release the person.

As for them, they naturally need to properly savor that deliciousness.

Finally, the people casually selected one person to handle the matter of Tianlin taking action in Immortal City Beyond the Heavens, and then they dispersed.

The Heavenly Officials' meeting ended, and Lin Dong returned to his residence fuming with anger.

His face was dark as iron, what a ruthless tactic—this Heavenly Family old thing really is a ruthless tactic.

Even after all that, he still couldn't convince those guys; I don't know what conditions that old thing has offered.

It's amazing that he could make them so resolute in their attitude.

He was full of doubts; he could never just let this matter go, and it's best not to let him seize the opportunity.

That evening, the eleven Heavenly Officials came again to the Heavenly Family's mansion in Beyond the Heavens.

Ye Zhangqing kept his promise, preparing a table full of dishes for everyone, the flavor still leaving everyone intoxicated.

Such deliciousness is simply a delight to enjoy.

By comparison, even the other Immortal Chefs of the Immortal Realm in Beyond the Heavens make nothing but trash.

It's not even on the same level; the difference is worlds apart.

Having eaten their fill, the Heavenly Official who had taken charge of the Tianlin case looked toward the Heavenly Family elder and said with a smile.

"Heavenly Brother, if you have time tomorrow, come to the Heavenly Palace for a visit so we can properly discuss the Tianlin matter."

Upon hearing that, the Heavenly Family elder naturally nodded happily; the talk was feasible, and as for what price to pay, the Heavenly Family elder didn't care.

After all, this is Beyond the Heavens; expecting to settle things without giving anything is impossible.

But as long as Tianlin's safety can be guaranteed, these things are nothing to the Heavenly Family elder and can be fully accepted.

The two agreed to meet at the Heavenly Palace tomorrow; after that they laughed and went their separate ways, with the Heavenly Family elder personally seeing them off.