Galaxy City, Jihuang Sword Palace's residence.
Purple Zenith set down the invitation and said calmly, "Tianli Sect didn't mention lowering the price. They only invited us to join their city inspection tour—the meaning is clear. They want us to inspect the goods first, then discuss the price."
Wordless snorted. "Then let's inspect them. We can pick out a few flaws and use the chance to drive down the price."
Green Mandarin Duck nodded. "We were already giving Tianli Sect priority consideration. It wouldn't hurt to take a look and get a clearer picture."
A trace of coldness flashed through Purple Zenith's eyes. "Besides, we won't be the only ones there. With so many factions present, if everyone pushes together, Tianli Sect will have no choice but to lower their price."
Wordless suddenly smiled. "Tell me, if the Mechanical Empire attends as well... wouldn't that make things even more interesting?"
The three exchanged glances, each understanding without a word.
Tianli Sect's plan to organize a city inspection tour spread like wildfire. Previously, only factions seeking cooperation had contacted Tianli Sect, but now even those who had never considered partnering with them could no longer sit still and began sending requests to Tianli Sect.
The number of factions signing up continued to grow.
"The Mechanical Empire has also submitted an application to join our city inspection tour. What do you all think?"
True Monarch Qingshui looked at Han Li and the others, his expression grave.
Han Li pondered for a moment before saying,
"There are two reasons. First, they want to probe our foundations and see how far our technology has advanced. Second, they want to undermine our technological level during the inspection, elevate themselves in contrast, and strengthen the terms under which the three sects cooperate with them!"
"Then reject them!"