The High Priest's eye twitched, but he maintained his polite façade. "Indeed, Shopkeeper. We fully support your vision. Our proposal simply ensures a fair… allocation of resources, given our cult's proximity and our efforts in securing the tower first."
Lin Mo crossed his arms, his smile sharpening. "Proximity is one thing, High Priest. Monopoly is another. The Abyssal Forest is a volatile region. This tower's appearance here poses a threat to everyone, not just your cult. Not to mention, this place was filled with demonic beasts. Any agreement must reflect a united front against external threats, not internal squabbles over loot."
He paused, then gestured to the spectral contract scroll that had been floating for so long as if waiting for them to finalize the terms written on it.
After reading through them, he added a line.