After Hall Master Jiang Hui appeared at Red Leaf Ridge, she had always carried herself with considerable gentleness and courtesy.
Yet now she could decisively say, "Not enough." The whole tone had shifted somewhat.
But that also showed she was truly serious.
"Red Leaf Ridge is giving away a batch of weapons for free," Qu Jianlei said sternly. "How is that not enough?"
"I waited for over a month just to meet Ridge Lord Qu," Jiang Hui said unhurriedly and gracefully. "It was not for this."
The corner of Qu Jianlei's mouth twitched. Did I ask you to wait? Or do you think you were wronged by lowering yourself to come here?
Jiang Hui continued, "The purpose of my visit is to invite the esteemed cultivators of Red Leaf Ridge to take up residence in Central Province!"
This had been expected. Qu Jianlei looked at True Immortal Yuan Yi. "The deacon knew about this too?"
How could I not know? The rotating deacon was deeply speechless, but he could not admit it—otherwise, he could forget about continuing as deacon.
He had stayed behind to serve as a witness and buffer for the negotiations between the two sides, to prevent any accidents.
Who could have expected Ridge Lord Qu to pull something like this, clearly intending to embarrass him?
He forced a smile and answered evasively, "Central Province is in grave danger. Star Palace manages this realm on behalf of the Upper Realm. Ridge Lord Qu, please reconsider."
"Dongsheng is also part of the Cangwu Realm," Qu Jianlei said in a deep voice. "I have feelings for this place."
His attitude sounded very firm, but Jiang Hui understood. She nodded slightly. "It seems Ridge Lord Qu is not absolutely refusing."
Without waiting for him to respond, she continued, "Then it is