Supreme Elder Tang Xuan, Elder Tang Shi, Elder Tang Du Zi, and several other core elders were already waiting for him in the council hall. They knew Lin Taichu would return, and they knew that once he did, he would have important matters to discuss with them.
When Tang Xuan saw Lin Taichu enter, he immediately said, "Taichu, you're back. You must have had a hard journey. We have already heard about Black Wind Valley. You did very well and did not disappoint us."
Lin Taichu clasped his hands in salute to the elders and said, "Thank you for your praise, Supreme Elder. It was only my duty."
"We were able to defeat the Dark Race this time largely because of the King of Rice Country's full support. Without their hundred thousand soldiers and ample supplies, we could never have won so smoothly."
Elder Tang Du Zi said, "Rice Country did indeed help us greatly this time. However, we were merely making use of each other and helping each other. There is no need to take it too seriously."
Lin Taichu fell silent for a moment before saying, "Supreme Elder, elders, aside from reporting on the battle at Black Wind Valley, I have another important matter to discuss with you after returning from Rice Country."
Tang Xuan nodded. "Go on. What is it?"
Lin Taichu took a deep breath and slowly told the elders, word by word, of Zhao Yuanhao's proposal for Rice Country and the Tang Sect to establish diplomatic relations.
After hearing Lin Taichu's report, the council hall instantly fell silent. Every elder's expression turned grave. No one spoke, and the atmosphere became exceptionally heavy.
Lin Taichu knew the elders were considering the matter and weighing its pros and cons. He did not urge them, merely standing quietly