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673 Xu Qing’s Friendly Negotiation
Xu Qing’s words reverberated throughout the surroundings.
His voice was calm, and there was only a hint of madness in his eyes.
After experiencing so many things and engaging in friendly negotiations on multiple occasions, Xu Qing was already adept at discussing matters in a more amicable manner.
For example, he had reached an agreement with the Ancient Spirit Emperor and the god’s finger with his gentle discussion. Such successful cases made Xu Qing feel no psychological pressure from the Quasi-Immortal Race before him.
He was very clear that when discussing business, sincerity was the most effective weapon.
He had to be sincere in order to move the other party.
The simpler and more direct, the better the effect.
Hence, what he said earlier was the truth.
If Fenghai County was going to fall, then why should the Sword Holding Palace seal the god for the various races?
Releasing the god regardless of life or death was the most logical action.
It was logical and the pros and cons were clear. This would allow this friendly negotiation to have the effect it deserved.
Hence, after Xu Qing finished speaking, the three Quasi-Immortal Race cultivators in the sky had ugly expressions.
They were all ancestors with extremely high statuses in the Quasi-Immortal Race. However, even they had to admit that once Xu Qing really unsealed the god, then… the Quasi-Immortal Race, who was also in the county capital, would definitely be the first target to be devoured by the god.
This was because there were indeed too many mortals in the capital city and it was protected by a net formed by many Taboo magic treasures. It was clear to see which choice the god would make—whether to exert great effort to devour mere snacks or to indulge in a lavish feast with minimal effort.
Although this would mean that Fenghai County would completely collapse.
However, the reality now was that if they didn’t have enough supplies, the collapse of the frontline would definitely happen. The outcome would be the same.
As such, Xu Qing’s question ‘do you guys dare?’ continued to echo in the minds of the three Quasi-Immortal Race ancestors.
After a long time, the female Quasi-Immortal Race cultivator spoke.
“You’re the first human I’ve seen who dares to threaten us with such a cultivation base. Your true goal in coming to the Full Spirit Race first should be to lure us out. Good plan, good scheme.”
“It’s naturally better for us if Fenghai County maintains its original state.”
“So, what are your demands?”
“This is a negotiation.” Xu Qing seriously corrected her.
He wasn’t surprised by the other party’s compromise. As long as one was rational, they would deal with such a matter like this. He knew that the matter wasn’t over yet.
“All the resources needed for the battlefield are to be sold at a reasonable price, and we are allowed to purchase on credit!” Xu Qing looked at the three people in the sky and slowly spoke.
“You have really opened my eyes to what a negotiation is. As for your request… so be it! All the subordinates of our Near Immortal Clan will comply.” The Quasi-Immortal woman expressionlessly glanced at Xu Qing.
“The alliance agreement continues. Since the Palace Master suggested sealing your territory, you shall maintain it.” Xu Qing spoke again. This request wasn’t too much. The three Quasi-Immortal Race members pondered for a moment and nodded.
“However, you have to stop killing the Full Spirit Race!”
In reality, this was also beneficial to them. They didn’t want to participate in the battle. This was also the reason why they had agreed when the Palace Master went to negotiate back then. It was just that now, there were additional concerns about Xu Qing releasing the god.
However, it didn’t matter. If they were given some time to specially prepare for this, they could still avoid it to a certain extent. It was just that it would take a longer time.
The discussion was over. As for the details, everything was simple during wartime. They didn’t make a contract and Xu Qing wasn’t worried that the other party would go back on their word.
The other nonhuman races would probably know very soon that the Quasi-Immortal Race had compromised and more than half of the Full Spirit Race had been wiped out. Naturally, they wouldn’t dare to act rashly.
Now that the discussion was over, the gap behind the three Quasi-Immortal Race members opened again. The woman suddenly spoke.
“What’s your name?”
Xu Qing thought about it. There was actually no need to hide it. It was too easy for the other party to know. Hence, he calmly spoke.
“Zhang Siyun!”
Xu Qing had a cautious personality. Even though it was very easy for the other party to know his information, he didn’t want to say it out loud. This was especially so now that everything was over. It was very easy to be careless when it seemed like everything was going smoothly.
This was because he wasn’t sure if Nihility cultivators had a way to deal a fatal attack to someone by asking them their name.
Just as Xu Qing answered, a rumbling sound rang out from the distant sky. A figure sped over from the direction of the capital city. His speed was so fast that it was quite astonishing. In fact, even the sky formed overlapping shadows. In an instant, this person arrived.
He was the Deputy Governor.
His expression looked grim and anxious. After he appeared, his gaze swept past the three people from the Quasi-Immortal Race and then toward Xu Qing. Noticing that Xu Qing was fine, his expression softened slightly as he let out a low shout.
“Zhang Siyun, how dare you? I’ll definitely report this to the Palace Master after this!”
With that, he cupped his fists at the three Quasi-Immortal Race members with an apologetic expression.
“The three of you, this is a misunderstanding. It is indeed a critical situation on the battlefield, and Zhang Siyun committed this sin out of deep concern. I promise you, once the war is over, I will provide you with a satisfactory explanation for this matter!”
The three Quasi-Immortal Race members snorted coldly.
“Deputy Governor, your human race has produced a good seedling. He dares to threaten us.”
“Zhang Siyun, hurry up and apologize to the three Quasi-Immortal ancestors!” The Deputy Governor berated Xu Qing.
Xu Qing blinked and hurriedly lowered his head. He then cupped his fists toward the three Quasi-Immortal Race members and spoke sincerely.
“Junior was anxious about the war zone and has offended you. Please forgive me.”
The three people from the Quasi-Immortal Race no longer spoke. They had different thoughts as they turned and walked toward the gap in the sky.
However, at this moment, the expression of the woman in the center suddenly changed and she spat out a mouthful of purple blood. She abruptly turned her head and looked at Xu Qing before sweeping her gaze across the Deputy Governor. Her expression was gloomy and her gaze hid a deep meaning.
Xu Qing’s expression was as calm as ever. He could tell that the other party had probably cast some spell but it was obvious that… she had failed.
The Deputy Governor’s eyes widened in hesitation.
“What’s wrong?”
The woman gritted her teeth and didn’t speak. It wasn’t good for her to explain it. As an ancestor of a race, she tried to attack using the name. It was fine if she succeeded, but she failed…
To her, it had been a casual move. She didn’t care if it succeeded or not. However, what she didn’t expect was that not only did it fail, but it also caused a backlash.
Moreover, she even felt as though she was gazed at by an existence in the dark.
Her expression was ugly as she quickly entered the gap and disappeared.
After they left, the distant Full Spirit Ancestor took a few steps back and looked at everything bitterly. As for the Deputy Governor, he stood in the air and looked at Xu Qing before sighing.
“You took too big a risk this time.”
“Gah!” Qingqin’s three heads locked onto the Deputy Governor. It seemed to be a little dissatisfied with him reprimanding its big brother’s friend like this, especially since this little guy even let it have a full meal. Moreover, this little guy could use divine light like it and its big brother.
Seeing this, the Deputy Governor smiled bitterly and cupped his fists and bowed to Qingqin.
Only then did Qingqin retract its gaze.
“Thank you for coming, Deputy Governor. I’ve caused you trouble.” Xu Qing felt apologetic. He knew that he was indeed very crazy this time around. Hence, he cupped his fists and bowed.
The Deputy Governor’s cooperation earlier also made him feel a little closer.
“It’s no trouble. It’s all for the sake of Fenghai County. It’s just that next time… you can tell me in advance.” The haggardness on the Deputy Governor’s face was clearly more deep than a few days ago.
“The Palace Master asked you to return and cooperate in this matter. It’s a sign of trust in you and also in me. Let’s go, we’ll return to the county capital together.”
As the Deputy Governor spoke, he waved at Xu Qing.
Xu Qing nodded. Qingqin flapped its wings and rose into the air. It looked at the messy Full Spirit Race territory below with some reluctance.
At that moment, almost 40% of the Full Spirit Race had died. This was an extremely huge blow to a race, especially since the leaders of two branches had been devoured by Qingqin.
Xu Qing also swept his gaze over but remained silent. Amidst the silence and bitterness of this race, he left with the reluctant Qingqin.
On the way back to Fenghai County, Xu Qing sent a voice transmission and ordered the Secretariat Department to let them spread this news to the various races. They would immediately begin the trade of supplies. At the same time, they would arrange for someone to come to the Full Spirit Race to receive the supplies.
Just like that, after he returned to the Sword Holding Palace, three days passed.
In these three days, all the nonhuman races in the entire Fenghai County, regardless of their size, were shaken intensely. They had heard about the Full Spirit Race and knew about the compromise made by the Quasi-Immortal Race.
This matter caused a huge commotion among the various races. At the same time, Xu Qing’s name was naturally investigated. Everything about his past appeared in front of the higher-ups of the various races.
“His exact background is unknown. We only know that this person entered the Nanhuang Continent’s Seven Blood Eyes when he was young and worked in the Homicide Department. As soon as he took the post, he killed countless criminals. His methods are cruel and he’s good at using poison!”
“While the Seven Blood Eyes was fighting with the Sea Corpse Race, he and his senior brother boldly infiltrated the Sea Corpse Race and stole their ancestral statue’s nose, when they were just at Foundation Building. He also killed the former Dao Child of the Eight Sects Alliance, Saintly Star. He suppressed all the heaven’s chosen of the same generation in the Eight Sects and domineeringly became the new Dao Child of the Eight Sects Alliance!”
“He participated in the Yinghuang Province’s Sword Holder Trial and suppressed the Dao Child of the Grand Affairs Immortal Sect and a group of outstanding talents of the same province. He secured first place with an unparalleled demeanor. He even manifested 100,000 feet long light in the Heart Inquisition by the Emperor, becoming the first to do so in Fenghai County!”
“After stepping into the county capital, he was appointed as the only edict bearer of the Sword Holding Palace’s Palace Master. He also became a Pawn of the Prison Department’s Area C!”
“In the early stages of the war, this person cooperated with the Sword Holding Palace’s Palace Master to handle official matters and established the Secretariat Department. His reputation soared and many people believes him to be a candidate for the next Palace Master position.”
“On Mount Morning Glow, this person was like a divine weapon that descended from the sky, saving Mount Morning Glow from danger. He killed two early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators and caused a mid-stage and late-stage cultivator to choose to retreat. In that battle, he poisoned and killed hundreds of rogue cultivators. His methods were extremely cruel. Anyone who was poisoned would turn into black water and their bodies and souls would be destroyed!”
“This person has a skill to devour other people’s Heavenly Palaces. It can be judged that once he advances to the Nascent Soul realm, he will definitely eat nascent souls. He’s a living demon!”
“From the looks of it, this person cooperated with Qingqin to devour the Full Spirit Race and threatened the three ancestors of the Quasi-Immortal Race. This person’s past experiences have always been crazy!”
All kinds of information continued to spread in Fenghai County. Xu Qing’s name was known by many and his name shook the entire county.
After Ning Yan found out about this, he couldn’t help but sigh with emotion.
“You still don’t know that the crazy things this person did included disguising himself as Black Heaven’s Divine Son, destroying the Ten Guts Trees, and becoming the father of the Heavenly Dao. He almost… reached the highest level in the Holy Wave Race.”
Qing Qiu was also in a daze after hearing these rumors. She suddenly realized a problem. Xu Qing was from the Nanhuang Continent.
She recalled the way the other party looked at her during the trip to the Ten Guts Trees. A guess that she couldn’t believe had just risen in her mind when it was killed by her again.
“Impossible, this person is extremely detestable. Absolutely impossible!”
Qing Qiu took a deep breath and suppressed the thoughts in her mind. The instant she did so, Xu Qing, who was sitting in front of her, cast a puzzled glance at her.
“What’s wrong with you? Why aren’t you continuing to report on the supplies provided by the various races!”
Qing Qiu nodded like she had transformed into a maid back then on the Holy Wave Race’s territory and instinctively continued to report obediently. However, after saying this, she suddenly reacted. She let out a cold snort inwardly and her face under the mask assumed a cold and arrogant expression again.