The young master said, "If we want others to risk their lives for us, we must be sincere upfront. Isn't that right?"
The elder replied, "Human hearts are complex. It's inevitable they will harbor other thoughts."
A noncommittal laugh echoed from within the phoenix carriage, and the young master spoke again. "If that place is truly what we suspect it to be, how could it be so easily trifled with? Elder Lin, you worry too much."
The elder fell silent for a moment before adding, "Another thing is that you are being far too generous with these people from the Lower Realm! How can you so readily bestow a treasure like Star Sand? If the eldest young master finds out, I'm afraid he'll scold you for being so extravagant!"
The young master replied, "What's the harm? People only work harder when they see the benefits. If I don't offer them some incentive, what if they try to deceive me with some worthless substitutes?"
