It wasn't certain yet. Master Xiao knew that this Monarch was not going to let him get the metal easily, but did want to have a deal about it.
His performance was also something rather valuable for the Monarch's Hall. Monarch's Hall was weak, and the Monarch wanted to improve the organization with Master Xiao's performance.
They both needed something from each other, so they both wanted a good deal. Master Xiao was asked to give more, and he could endure it for the metal that he needed. However…
Master Xiao was cursing in the head. 'F*ck you, Xiao Monarch! Do you think I am a god or something? You have over one thousand men in the Monarch's Hall! How am I going to make you all improve? That is too much to ask!'
'If I am that powerful, I would have built a secret army of mine already, and I would have ruled the world!'