I Was Born Stronger Than The  Protagonist

After hearing Thomas's words and seeing that smile on his face, Xing Tian understood something.

"You... You planned everything from the start," he said. "I could've been saved back then with Gu Jian's healing skill... or with some ninth-tier herb!"

Thomas replied calmly, "No, I didn't do that."

"Shut up! Let me finish my prediction."

"When I was breaking through, you knew no one would attack me because the lightning was too powerful. But you stopped the elders from helping—because you wanted witnesses. You wanted people to see that you did me a favor."

Thomas smirked. "Well, since you know... yes, I did that."

Xing Tian narrowed his eyes. "What if I still refuse?"

Thomas leaned back. "I made a backup plan."

Thomas smirked. "Well, when you were breaking through and the other elders were busy... I quietly pulled out my recording crystal and captured everything. If you refuse my proposal, I'll show everyone how I did you a favor—and how you didn't repay it."

Xing Tian sighed. "Well... looks like I lose again."

Then Thomas asked casually, "By the way, why are you so desperate to decline my proposal? If our two clans form an alliance, it would benefit both sides."