The Sect Master of the Heaven Sword Sect suddenly grew solemn, wariness toward Lin Bai showing in her expression.
As the "immediate superior" of the Heaven Sword Sect and the Devil Palace's Imperial Son, it was clearly unusual for Lin Bai to suddenly ask about the distribution of resources within the Wannian Thousand Provinces.
Of course, Lin Bai had every right to ask.
It was simply impolite.
After all, the Wannian Thousand Provinces were the Heaven Sword Sect's fief—in other words, the Heaven Sword Sect's "home." All the resources produced within the Wannian Thousand Provinces were the Heaven Sword Sect's family wealth.
Lin Bai had suddenly asked how much family wealth they possessed and how many resources they could produce each year. This clearly touched upon their secrets.
Seeing the wariness on the Sect Master's face, Lin Bai immediately smiled and explained:
"Hehe."
"Senior, please don't misunderstand. I'm not particularly interested in the Heaven Sword Sect's territorial boundaries or resource distribution."
"It's just that I have a 'business deal' I'd like to discuss with you in detail."
"But to discuss this deal, I need to know the Wannian Thousand Provinces' output in advance."
The Sect Master of the Heaven Sword Sect seemed to understand somewhat, but she remained vigilant. Instead of answering Lin Bai's question truthfully, she changed the subject and asked:
"As the Devil Palace's Imperial Son, Lin Bai naturally has the right to inquire about the specific circumstances of the Wannian Thousand Provinces and the distribution of resources among its provinces."
"For the moment, I don't know how to answer. If Imperial Son Lin Bai is willing to give me some time, I can compile the specific details of the Wannian Thousand Provinces into a Jade Slip document and deliver it to you."
"However..."
She offered a brief