Duanmu Yang sat in the chair with a gloomy expression, unable to say a word for quite some time.
Lin Bai once again suppressed the anger roiling in his heart and said indifferently, "Since the Duanmu Family has already made its choice, Elder Duanmu Yang, don't beat around the bush."
"Tell me, what is the Duanmu Family's decision?"
Elder Duanmu Yang drew a deep breath, let out a sigh, and said, "The Duanmu Family is willing to accept the Palace Master's proposal."
"That is the Duanmu Family's decision."
When Lin Bai heard this, an amused smile appeared on his face, as if he had expected it all along.
Elder Duanmu Yang smiled bitterly. "It seems you had already guessed the Duanmu Family's decision? Was that because of the Palace Master's reminder?"
Lin Bai shook his head. "The Palace Master didn't give me any reminder. I figured it out through analysis."
"By accepting the Palace Master's proposal, the Duanmu Family can continue to remain in the Yaotai Thousand Provinces. As for the territories they lose, they can slowly plot to reclaim them in the future."
"If the Duanmu Family refuses the proposal, they can only leave the Yaotai Thousand Provinces."
"You should know... once a place like the Yaotai Thousand Provinces is left by the Duanmu Family, returning won't be so simple!"
"So, considering the long term, as long as the Duanmu Family's higher-ups aren't fools, they'll all agree to the Palace Master's proposal."
Hearing this, Duanmu Yang smiled and nodded. "I didn't expect the Imperial Son to see through the matter so clearly. This old man is deeply impressed."
Lin Bai immediately took a document from his Storage Bag and placed it before Duanmu Yang.
"Although the Duanmu Family is willing to pay a price, my relationship with the Duanmu