236 Issue a Declaration of War (1/2)
”No wonder the world says you are like a man from the mountains, Sister Wind Void. From what I see now, you do live up to your name. Alright, then, as your elder, I will get straight to the point,” Dream Clouds said while smiling.
She glanced at the sect members of Chivalry Sect before her gaze landed on Wind Void once again. ”In truth, Class One Hall came to Wuhu because we want to borrow the place.”
Everyone's gazes focused.
Wind Void scowled and said, ”Get straight to the point.”
”Fox Cave.” With a complicated gaze, Dream Clouds watched as Wind Void's expression changed slightly. She said with her smile still remaining on her face. ”Recently, Chivalry Sect has obtained many resources from Fox Cave, and you have been developing swiftly. I have long since had the thought of coming over to observe what is going on. After all, resources that provide great advantages such as those in Fox Cave are rare, and many sects have been longing for them for a long time.
”However, it seems like some trouble had stirred up between Chivalry Sect and Fallen Feathers Sect at that time, and since the both of us are known as the two phoenixes on the Phoenix Rank, I do not want to seem to be adding insult to injury. Hence, I have been suppressing this thought for a long time. In the meantime, Chivalry Sect seems to have been getting stronger day by day. Congratulations!”
”You praise us too much.”
Wind Void might be an upright person, but she was not a fool. Based on what Dream Clouds said, she had noticed the underlying meaning, which was why she answered in a very indifferent manner.
However, this did not stop Dream Clouds' plan of bringing her army into Fox Cave.
”Even though Fox Cave is a resource that every player can enjoy in World of Martial Arts, everyone knows about the areas that Chivalry Sect controls. I have brought my sect members to experience the charm of Fox Cave, but we do not wish to cause any misunderstanding with Chivalry Sect.
”That is why I have invited you to this place. I wanted to explain to you personally in hopes that you can understand the difficulties we women have to face, Sister Wind Void.”
Even though Dream Clouds' original intention was to enter Fox Cave and divide the resources that Chivalry Sect had occupied, when she said those words, they sounded reasonable and like Chivalry Sect was the one who owed her a favor. In fact, she made it seem like she was acting in consideration for Chivalry Sect in every aspect, and if they refused her offer, they would be in the wrong.
Wind Void frowned and opened her mouth to say, ”Sister, you're overthinking things. Fox Cave has never been—”
”Wait!” A resonant voice suddenly spoke from the side and interrupted Wind Void's words.
The two women frowned at the same time. They turned around and found that it was Lin Xiao who had spoken.
He had a solemn gaze while he walked out of his group with steady footsteps. When he looked at Dream Clouds, there was a hint of a mocking smile on his lips. ”Hall Master Clouds, I agree to the words you said just now, but I have a question I would like to ask you. It's something that I simply have to get off of my chest!”
He was a man who was over thirty years old, and he had a lot of experience in the workings of the world. He did not want Wind Void, who still did not have a lot of experience, to fall into the trap Dream Clouds had set up just like that.
”Ah, Vice Sect Master Lin Xiao. You are also known as Chivalry Duke, yes? Please, say whatever you want to.”
Dream Clouds might have said that, but her gaze wandered to Wind Void. There was a hint of a faint smile on her lips.
Anger appeared on Wind Void's expression, but she did not fly into a rage.
Lin Xiao had prestige and reputation that did not lose to hers in the sect. He was the one who managed many of the things, but it was a conversation held between the leaders of the two great sects right then, and Wind Void was a little displeased when he butted in.
”Alright.” Lin Xiao let out a bark of laughter without any reservation. ”We already know the meaning behind your words clearly, Hall Master Clouds. Class One Hall has their eyes on Fox Cave, and you want to take away a portion of it from our hands. But Hall Master Clouds, when you personally came to explain matters to us, did you actually have the intention to divide the resources in Fox Cave equally? Does this mean that we can also head to Rhinoceros Forest and Luohe Plains to divide half of the resources you have there as well?”
”Vice Sect Master Lin, you are indeed eloquent and skilled in debates. But how can we split those resources clearly among us? No one will know just who will get more resources than the other. That's why it's impossible for us to split those resources clearly—”
”Then, Hall Master Clouds, are you saying that once we enter Fox Cave, we should rely on our own abilities to see who gets the vast majority of resources?” When he said that, Lin Xiao laughed loudly. ”Haha! If that's the case, it'll be more interesting. The fight for resources will result in conflicts. Besides, Fox Cave only has one Dead She-wolf respawn each time, and Yao Hua and his wife are also one of a kind. Looks like you've come here to issue a declaration of war to Chivalry Sect this time, Hall Master Dream Clouds!”