Chapter 1248: Hong Tianzhu (2/2)

Li Qiye slightly raised his eyebrows and asked: “A pact?”

Hong Tianzhu elaborated: “With your consent, we will send disciples to Peac.o.c.k Land to start a training garrison so that they can become accustomed to the mainland. This will also deepen the friends.h.i.+p between our two lands. Of course, you can also send disciples to my Dongting Lake so that they can train and get used to the sea as well.”

Even though Dongting Lake was huge, its actual landma.s.s was far smaller than Peac.o.c.k Land. There were more lakes than anything else here. Meanwhile, Peac.o.c.k Land was one of the biggest continents in not just the Jade Sea, but the entire Heaven Spirit World. There was a reason why it was considered such a great haven for the human race.

However, despite its great size, Peac.o.c.k Land has never allowed outsiders to be stationed within its territory. No one dared to challenge the Peac.o.c.k Treefather’s authority in this regard either.

“There are not many humans in Heaven Spirit. Our Dongting Lake and your Peac.o.c.k Land are two of the biggest strongholds of our race. You should know that if we cooperate with each other, it will not only be beneficial for our lands, but also for the entire human race.” He finished his suggestion.

“I am actually not an acrimonious person.” Li Qiye said with an indifferent tone: “But you yourself should be laughing at how ridiculous your statement is. Your clans have been vying for power all this time, scheming for all kinds of positions. Don’t you think its funny when your lake talks about the interests of the human race?”

“You can’t even tolerate and accept your own people, what is this talk about helping others?!” He coldly stared at Hong Tianzhu after stating this.

Hong Tianzhu’s face turned red to the point of being slightly ugly after hearing this.

“Young n.o.ble Li, you are speaking out of line.” Hong Yujiao once more interjected on her father’s behalf.

Li Qiye s.h.i.+fted his glare to her and responded: “Your Dongting Lake needs to reflect on this issue. Go back and tell those old geezers there what I have said today. I initially didn’t want to talk about this kind of nonsense as it's not even worth a fart in my eyes!”

His glare was chilling at this moment: “However, I will give your lake a chance out of respect for your ancestors. Go back and tell those old bones that if they don’t wake up, I will personally take action!”

Hong Tianzhu rose from his seat and lowered his voice: “Young n.o.ble Li, your words are too condescending. My lake will take care of our own business. If you do not wish to befriend us, then forget it. Goodbye.”

“Sit down!” The glint in Li Qiye’s eyes bloomed. An oppressive atmosphere came from his eyes; it was as if they could annihilate eternity itself. Hong Tianzhu seemed to be imprisoned by G.o.ds from the glare.

He involuntarily sat back down with a bang as if a hand of G.o.d had directly pushed him down.

“You still don’t understand.” Li Qiye continued his scolding: “Do you really think the phrase “protected by the wise sages of the Hundred-Saints Hall” is merely empty words? When was the last time you all visited and wors.h.i.+ped the souls of your ancestors?”

“The wise sages of the Hundred-Saints Hall?” He couldn’t come up with an answer right away, but he knew of this particular phrase.

“Forget it.” Li Qiye gently sighed: “I am too lazy to care about you all. If you want to work together with Peac.o.c.k Land, I will show you the way by writing a letter to Kong Qinru of the Exquisite Valley. She will make the necessary arrangements for you.”

“The Exquisite Valley Lord?” Hong Tianzhu was taken aback.

He didn’t know the relations.h.i.+p between Li Qiye and Kong Qinru. In theory, Li Qiye was the successor of Peac.o.c.k Land, so he should be in charge of this business.

“Go, Qinru will a.s.sist you.” Li Qiye gently waved his sleeve.

He was tired of this problem with Dongting Lake. Only his love for their ancestors kept him involved.

Hong Tianzhu hesitated and asked: “Well, will the Exquisite Valley agree to a.s.sist us in this matter?” He felt that he by himself was not enough to deal with the valley.

Li Qiye couldn’t help but look at him and ask: “Don’t tell me you haven’t been communicating with the Exquisite Valley?”

“Well…” Hong Tianzhu rubbed his palms together awkwardly and replied: “Our Dongting Lake do have some dealings with the Exquisite Valley, but, but it is only by chance most of the time.”

He became a bit embarra.s.sed at this point and didn’t know what else to say.