Chapter 898: Terms (2/2)
“The city lord is determined to go through with this trade. He’s suggested some new terms for your consideration.”
Li Kuanglan didn’t inquire about the offer. “Determined you say…”
At this point, a certain person beside her said with a cold harrumph, “What a big tone of voice.”
Luo Yun was shocked out of his wits to find an old man sitting beside Li Kuanglan. His facial features were ordinary, without any special characteristics to speak of. It was he who had mocked the steward, but the latter hadn’t noticed his presence at all while entering the room!
The old man closed his eyes after saying those words. Luo Yun also shifted his gaze to the floor, not daring to look at him for too long. Luo Yun found his memory of the old man fading rapidly after looking away, and he was no longer able to remember his appearance after a while.
He was worried that he would anger the elderly man if he were to look over again. Luo Yun wasn’t afraid of death, but he didn’t want to delay the city lord’s business. Li Kuanglan’s noble demeanor also made it difficult for one to look straight at her. Luo Yun wasn’t willing to offend anyone at this point.
Fortunately, Li Kuanglan finally said, “So what does the city lord have in mind?”
Luo Yun said, “The city lord wishes to trade Song Zining for Qianye’s cultivation art.”
Li Kuanglan was somewhat moved, not expecting such an offer. After some deliberation, she said, “What is Song Seven’s situation? Your city lord can forget about it if we’re just trading for a cripple.”
Luo Yun replied, “With Qianye’s character, he will surely do the trade as long as Song Zining remains alive. Can Mister Li decide for him?”
These words were fairly sharp, but Li Kuanglan seemed unaffected. “I thought Steward Luo was knowledgeable at first, but you’re apparently quite short-sighted. It would seem the neutral lands isn’t a good place.”
A flash of anger appeared in Luo Yun’s eyes. “How am I short-sighted? Do explain.”
Li Kuanglan replied calmly, “A secret art capable of cultivating Venus Dawn is priceless. What’s more, Qianye’s Venus Dawn is even purer than the Madam City Lord. Even a heavenly monarch will be moved by a complete art of this level. Won’t you say I can just as easily invite a heavenly monarch with it and have him wipe Tidehark off of the surface of the earth?”
As calm as Luo Yun was, he couldn’t help but reveal an astonished expression. “But you won’t be able to save Young Noble Zining that way.”
Li Kanglan said indifferently, “If Zining dies, all related people will accompany him. That’s not a loss.”
Luo Yun said, “These are the neutral lands, not the empire. Even the power of the Song clan might not reach this far.”
Li Kuanglan replied indifferently, “Just as I said, do you think that person on the Throne of Blood will interfere if a heavenly monarch arrives for a short while?”
“So what if a heavenly monarch comes? He can’t stay for very long. Destroying a city is simple, but it’s not so easy to kill everyone. Mister Li and Qianye will have to worry about their own safety before a heavenly monarch really arrives.”
Luo Yun’s words were quite harsh. The old man near Li Kuanglan opened his eyes and shot him a glance. The moment their eyes met, the steward felt as though he had been struck by a sledgehammer and almost blacked out from the pain.
The sensation receded in a flash, leaving Luo Yun drenched in sweat and gasping for air. It took quite a bit of effort for him to remain standing.
The old man finally looked straight at him. “You’re actually standing, your foundation is quite solid it seems. On account of that, I’ll tell you a bit more. Just let your city lord and madam come if they want to touch Kuanglan, I’ll see if they can even enter Southern Blue.”
Luo Yun had no words to follow up with, and he was also extremely shocked. He couldn’t quite guess how a terrifying expert of this caliber would appear near Li Kuanglan, but thinking back to her grace and poise, it didn’t seem so strange all of a sudden. It was just that Luo Yun didn’t dare to keep connecting the dots and guess her true identity.
Li Kuanglan said, “Steward Luo, there’s no meaning in beating around the bush. What is Young Noble Song’s condition? If you’re still not willing to talk, then you may go back. There’s no need to come back again, either.”
Luo Yun replied, “Umm, Young Noble Song is fine. The city lord promises that he will neither be crippled or suffer hidden injuries that will affect his potential.”
Li Kuanglan nodded. “Why didn’t you just say so sooner?”
Luo Yun smiled wryly. “I thought I could gain some more benefits for the city lord.”
Li Kuanglan said coldly, “Without sufficient strength, what do you think your mouth alone will get you?”
Luo Yun was speechless.
Li Kuanglan took another sip of her tea before saying slowly, “These terms aren’t sufficient. If he wants Qianye’s art, tell him he should offer Song Seven in addition to Mortal Enlightenment.”
Luo Yun was surprised. “That might not be appropriate! We should let Mister Qianye decide.”
“This is the last condition. There will be no further discussion if he doesn’t agree.” With that, Li Kuanglan waved her right hand in a gesture to send off the guest.
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