A Possible Alliance

In the Meeting Room Zijing had prepared, Xiao Yan invited Yao Tian and Yao Ling in first. After arranging seats for them, Xiao Yan did not waste words.

"Young Master Yao Tian, Miss Yao Ling, let us get straight to the point."

Xiao Yan lightly clasped his hands together and looked at the two with a smile as he spoke slowly.

"To be frank, I very much hope to form an alliance with the Yao Clan. Although the Tianhe Alliance is now the foremost force in the Central Continent, there is still a vast gap between our standing and that of the Yao Clan. If we can gain the Yao Clan's support, I believe the Tianhe Alliance will develop more smoothly in the future. That much is undeniable."

"Furthermore, the two of you should have heard that I am an alchemist myself and am quite driven in the path of alchemy. If I can receive guidance from the Yao Clan in the future, my alchemical skill will certainly advance even further."

"Whether for public or private reasons, I would be very pleased to see our two sides form an alliance. I also hope we can reach a consensus on this matter."

Xiao Yan spoke gently and courteously, his words carrying not the slightest breach of etiquette. What he said also allowed Yao Tian and Yao Ling to feel his sincerity. Xiao Yan's subtle placement of the Yao Clan above the Tianhe Alliance made the two feel particularly comfortable, precisely the outcome Xiao Yan had hoped for.

"Since Executor Xiao holds our Yao Clan in such high regard, why not agree to the alliance here and now?" Yao Tian spread his hands and said amiably, "Although our Yao Clan's martial strength can only be considered middling among the Eight Ancient Clans,