Cession of Kangxin City

Bai Wanwan looked at Dai Tian in front of her, and a sweet and elegant smile unconsciously appeared on her lips, "First, I've secured the Second Miss of the Nether Duke Mansion, Zhu Zhuqing. As for the engagement, since His Third Prince has already perished, it should naturally be dissolved."

"I don't care how you decide to terminate it; you can decide for yourself."

"Secondly, I want Kangxin City. The entire Kangxin City shall belong to me, and everything within it shall be under my control."

As Bai Wanwan spoke, she slowly extended two fingers.

"We can talk about the first thing, but not the second."

Dai Tian put one hand behind his back, his attitude very resolute.

He didn't care about Zhu Zhuqing's matter at all.

After all, Dai Mubai has already fallen, so the position of Crown Heir Apparent of the Star Luo Empire naturally falls to the First Prince, Dai Weisi, and Zhu Zhuyun, who is engaged to Dai Weisi, is naturally the Crown Princess.

Whether Zhu Zhuqing is dealt with according to the rules or protected by others, it has no impact on the outcome.

But Kangxin City, which Bai Wanwan wanted, was not an option.

In Dai Tian's view, this was absolutely unacceptable.

Kangxin City, also known as the City of Metal, is where the Blacksmith Association is located. Blacksmiths are not highly regarded in the Two Great Empires, but they are needed for everything from weapons and armor used by the army to ironware used by ordinary people in their daily lives.

Moreover, Kangxin City is one of the economic lifelines of the Star Luo Empire. Many strategic resources need to be supplied through Kangxin City. In addition, Kangxin City has a special geographical location, which can almost cut off all supply routes along the border with Spirit City, and can also directly attack the capital of the Star Luo Empire, Star Luo City.

Therefore, from any perspective, Kangxin City absolutely cannot be given up.

"Your Majesty, you still don't seem to understand your situation."

Bai Wanwan's smile remained unchanged, but a chill gradually crept into her deep blue eyes.

I am very clear about my situation.

"Even though I lost this time, what can you really do to me?"

"Your Highness, sometimes knowing when to stop is not a bad choice. If it really comes to a point of mutual destruction, I don't care, but Your Highness still have a lot of youth ahead of them."

Dai Tian looked down at Bai Wanwan, exuding an aura of authority that befitted someone long accustomed to a position of power.

"A fight to the death?"

Bai Wanwan let out a soft laugh, a hint of disdain in her eyes.

"Your Majesty, where do you get the audacity to say such things? With your Star Luo Empire's million-strong army, and the so-called Lower Four Sects?"

"You're now in my hands. I'm not asking you for permission to take Kangxin City, but simply informing you that Kangxin City is mine."

"Little Xie, if he could capture you from an army of 100,000, then tell me, what kind of defense could stop him if he were to assassinate you?"

"Furthermore, if I were to take you back to the Heaven Dou Empire and use you as bait to launch an attack on the Star Luo Empire with the Heaven Dou Empire's army, how many cities do you think I could gain?"

"Don't even think about suicide. I don't want you to die. Even if you want to die, it's a pipe dream. And don't even think about the Star Luo Empire establishing a new ruler. I just said that if Little Xie were to carry out an assassination, no one in your Star Luo Imperial Family would be able to escape."

Bai Wanwan lightly tapped the armrest of the chair with her fingertips, her gaze icy as she looked at Dai Tian in front of her.

Upon hearing this, Dai Tian looked at Bai Wanwan with a shocked expression.

Is this a method that a human could come up with?

He would take the emperor of another country back to his own, then lead a large army and the emperor of that other country to attack that country, and finally assassinate the Heir Apparent to ensure that the country could not establish a new ruler.

Damn it, what a vicious thought!

If that were to happen, would the border guards defend the border or not?

If you don't defend your own emperor who is on the other side, you will lose the entire border and the enemy will be able to advance unimpeded.

And what about his reputation?

As the ruler of a country, to be led by an enemy army to attack his own nation—if this were to get out, he would likely be nailed to the Pillar of Shame among all rulers throughout history.

A hundred years from now, how will he face his ancestors?

Noticing Dai Tian's gaze, Bai Wanwan's expression remained unchanged, and she showed no intention of speaking, simply waiting quietly for Dai Tian's reply.

Hmm~

Although the methods were a bit dirty and even a little bit malicious, they were indeed effective at certain times.

If Dai Tian were to disregard his pride and refuse to comply even at the cost of his life, then she would indeed do just that.

At that time, they will control Dai Tian and knock on the city gate.

Whether or not the city gates can be opened, it would certainly be a major blow to the enemy's morale.

Nether Duke glanced at Bai Wanwan without making a sound, then silently took a few steps back, trying to minimize his presence.

In the eyes of the Nether Duke, Bai Wanwan's current image highly overlaps with that of a little devil with two horns on his head, a Steel Fork in his hand, and a sinister smile.

Qian Renxue also looked at Bai Wanwan with a somewhat surprised expression.

Well, in her opinion, this method was indeed a tiny bit malicious.

However, it would also be perfectly effective in warfare, and would certainly be very useful.

After a while.

Bai Wanwan looked at Dai Tian, who remained silent, and gently snapped her fingers, "Little Xie, go to Star Luo City later and hide."

"Ling Yuan, we invite His Your Majesty to visit the Heaven Dou Empire."

As soon as she finished speaking, Bai Wanwan prepared to get up from her seat.

"Etc..."

"I think we can talk about this."

Dai Tian called out to Bai Wanwan, making a concession to them.

Hmm~

Death is not scary.

But reputation is something you still have to care about, especially since a wrong move could leave you nailed to the Pillar of Shame.

Moreover, if things were to proceed as Bai Wanwan suggested, the Star Luo Empire's losses could far exceed those of a single Kangxin City.

"It would have been so much better if you had agreed sooner."

"Is there no problem with the engagement Zhuqing?"

Bai Wanwan sat down again, looking at Dai Tian with a smile.

"No problem."

I will issue the decree shortly.

Dai Tian sighed helplessly.

"And what about Kangxin City?"

Bai Wanwan asked another question.

"Your Highness will become Dukes of our Star Luo Empire, Kangxin City will be granted to you as your Fief. You will be in charge of everything within this Fief."

Dai Tian closed his eyes, his voice filled with helplessness.

But the hand behind his back clenched tightly without him even noticing.

Yes, he has memorized what happened today. If he has the chance in the future, he will definitely get his revenge many times over, even dozens of times over.

"Then issue the decree now."

"Don't worry, we will absolutely not tell anyone about what happened today."

Bai Wanwan spoke very seriously.