That was the advantage of information asymmetry.
Say half of it. Reveal what should be revealed, and keep the rest hidden.
Wang Jixuan did not mention at all that Gao Huating, the "treasure key," was now in their hands.
However, Cloaked Galinno was not so easily fooled. It showed neither anger nor impatience, merely pondering things continuously.
Daoist Wang glanced at Number Five, who was still seething beside him.
He was beginning to worry that Number Five would turn around and go settle accounts with the First, Second, and Third Spiritual Practitioners...
"I am temporarily unable to communicate with them."
Cloaked Galinno spoke in a low voice:
"I can sense how urgently you want me to attack that northern city.
"Mysterious cultivator, I believe you underestimate our intelligence.
"As for whether they have found the treasure... I do not believe that obtaining one technology would allow them to reverse their disadvantage in this Star Domain."
Wang Jixuan showed a regretful expression. "So you will not attack the Arctic Circle?"
Cloaked Galinno slowly nodded. "An agreement is an agreement, and both sides must abide by it. If they break their word, we will naturally make them pay the price. But that is not a matter between us... Let us discuss the matter between us instead. How can I persuade you to stop polluting me with that Evil Power? That is why I sat down to negotiate with you."
"What is there for us to discuss?"
"Yes," Cloaked Galinno said sincerely. "We can pay a price in exchange for you no longer being our enemy. We likewise do not wish to bear the cost of being purged by a High-Tier Civilization."
Wang Jixuan leaned back slightly.
"Tell me your terms."
"The psionic energy you need for cultivation, a complete set of materials