Jianghu was not merely about fighting and killing; it was even more about human relationships and worldly affairs. But that had a prerequisite.
"When you can't simply eliminate your opponent, naturally, you have no choice but to negotiate properly with them."
That was the prerequisite. Platforms for "communication" like the United Nations were necessary, especially in an era where the big shots all had the power to destroy one another.
When both sides were big shots, even without resorting to their ultimate measures, a real fight would leave neither side feeling good. It was best to talk things out whenever possible; fighting and killing were always the final resort.
Of course, if the difference in strength was obvious, one side could wipe out the other in a single wave, and there was no punishment mechanism to speak of, then there was no need to negotiate.
"This time, the South One Church was in the wrong. They will offer compensation."
When Lu PingAn heard the mediation from the intermediary, Your Excellency Xiu Yi, even he was somewhat surprised.
He had not expected the local power behind the scenes to include the human-side South One Church, nor had he expected them to be so "gentle." Even if a conflict had truly arisen, he had not expected them to step forward and so readily "own up" to it.
"The commercial deeds for an entire street? This..."
After the initial three shops, the other side had actually voluntarily raised their offer, directly giving Lu PingAn an entire street.
Lu PingAn's face was full of surprise. He knew how powerful they were. If the conflict truly escalated, leaving aside how difficult it would be to handle once the big shots got involved, even a few Rule-level beings could turn it into a hard battle. Why