Chapter 1820: Te With Benefits (1/2)
Duke Xiaoyao didn’t hesitate for too long before he nodded “Alright, I leave the negotiation with Shao Yuan in your hands Xiahou Ying won’t be a probleive away some of the clan’s treasure at your discretion House Xiahou will do our best to satisfy his needs!”
He didn’t have et Shao Yuan to spare the some of their own interests, he wouldn’t hesitate to do so
His bone-deep hatred for the genius ht now, he had to think with his head rather than his heart
As one of the top factions in Eternal Divine Nation, House Xiahou had an aive sohtened once Duke Xiaoyao approved of his plan “Don’t worry, Your Grace This subordinate won’t disappoint you I’ll be back with good news”
“If you accomplish this task, we’ll make sure to reward you when the time comes,” promised Duke Xiaoyao
The elder went off with his orders and located Jiang Chen in no ti some time to recuperate after a round of attacks, which had left House Xiahou’s fortress severely darity had been co master Chen, House Xiahou is the real deal Even with my relentless and powerful attacks, I’ve failed to destroy the outer walls of the fort I’ve only dah their defenses”
The Ver others Thus, itChen chuckled “The fact that House Xiahouand almost succeed proves their foundation to be solid”
“True However, they’re still so in the way they hold themselves, when compared to the sacred land”
At thisChen’s consciousness He spotted a person sneaking past layers of defenses and entering his area
“Brother Veret that ht theChen
“I am here on the duke’s orders to seek you out, Sir Shao Yuan”
“The duke? YouChen was surprised What was there for the Xiahou patriarch to talk to him about?
“Please hear reatly admires your talent and cultivation He toldand some wealth as part of a deal with you”
“What deal?” Jiang Chen asked with a half-set Senior Vermilion to pull away from the battle and thus spare House Xiahou, our patriarch illingly offer you our clan’s treasure”
“Tsk, since as House Xiahou so generous?”
“It’s not a nizes it’s time to cut our losses He knows that once House Xiahou falls, all of our possessions will becoe for us to cut a deal with you”
Jiang Chen smiled and didn’t immediately respond
The elder continued at a deliberate pace, “Sir Shao Yuan, you weren’t born and raised in the sacred land I’e Besides, do you really think the sacred land will fully trust an outsider like one of their own? Will they really be willing to pass the torch to you one day?
“We all have to think for ourselves You’ve reat contributions to the sacred land, but what have they done for you in return?”
The elder had a silver tongue He was able to identify the key points and enius, he would’ve entertained soht tempted
But he was no ordinary man Not only wasn’t he tempted at all, the offer was a colossal joke to hiazed back at the elder
“I’ve disruptedChen se?”
“There is no permanent enemy in the world, just a permanent pursuit of profit House Xiahou is the only faction that can pose a threat to the sacred land within this nation, Sir Shao Yuan If we fall, leaving the sacred land the authoritarian ruler, they are bound to change Are you sure you will always be the young genius they value the most? Are you sure you’ll receive the best resources?”
“No per to enerous offer”