An Unexpected Plan

Thinking of this, Ning Weiyue picked up the wine glass next to her, tilted her head back, and drank it down.

She looked up at the blue sky and white clouds, and the vast ocean.

No one knows what she's thinking; the only constant is the blue sky and white clouds.

In the barren land where yellow sand filled the sky, Liu Yue sat in a chair, looked up at the sand that blotted out the sun, and smiled as he turned to look at Bai Zhong beside him.

"They're here."

Bai Zhong was half-closing his eyes, pretending to be asleep. Upon hearing this, his half-closed eyes suddenly opened, and he looked in one direction.

"They arrived quite quickly this time. It seems they agreed to our conditions almost without hesitation."

Liu Yue stood up and said, "Actually, at first they put us on the hot seat, but now it's different. Everything has turned around. Now it depends on how well His Majesty cooperates."

Bai Zhong did not reply, because the tall man had already pushed aside the yellow sand and come closer.

"Greetings to both of you."

This was the third time he had come, and the tall man's attitude had completely changed, becoming respectful and deferential.

She didn't even dare to move her fingers, for fear that she might accidentally anger the two people in front of her and cause her an unimaginable consequence.

Don't be fooled by how quickly Xu Bai has reached the Saintly Realm. In this world, any Saintly Realm expert, regardless of the era, is a top-tier existence.

They can command the wind and rain, and Change Heaven and Earth; apart from those of the same level, no one in this world dares to provoke them.

Liu Yue waved his hand, still looking impatient. "I've said it before, you're only fit to deliver messages, you're not qualified to sit down and talk with us. If anyone's going to talk, it's your superiors. Since you won't listen to me, then I'll take your life."

Words appeared on Liu Yue's body, swirling around Liu Yue like dancing musical notes.

Liu Yue a wave of his hand, one of the characters gradually enlarged, carrying a chilling aura capable of suppressing all terrifying things in the world.

The tall man instantly felt an immense pressure, like a tidal wave crashing down on him, giving him goosebumps all over his body.

It's like being at the foot of a high mountain; the sense of oppression is terrifying.

Even the surrounding yellow sand stopped spinning at this moment, freezing in mid-air, oblivious to the concept of time.

Just one word was enough to make the tall man feel that he dared not disobey.

He had seen people enter sainthood before, but he had never faced it so directly.

This experience made him realize that everything is illusory in the face of sainthood, nothing more than yellow sand that will be blown away by the wind.

The tall man watched the word gradually enlarge without making any move.

It's not that he doesn't want to do it, but that he simply doesn't have the ability.

But he could still speak, and in that split second, he presented all his words to Liu Yue and Bai Zhong in the most concise and direct way.

"Please forgive me, sir, but I did bring something useful. This mirror allows me to speak directly with my superiors."

A smooth, round mirror appeared in the tall man's hand. When he used all his strength to finish the last word, he realized that the word was already pressing against his forehead.

He was less than half an inch away from being decapitated and becoming a cold, lifeless corpse.

Hearing this, Liu Yue roughly understood what the other party was thinking.

That's true. Running back and forth like this not only wastes time, but also opportunities.

The most important thing is to be able to communicate directly and safely.

Liu Yue examined the beautiful patterns on the back of the mirror; they felt very textured to the touch.

Before he could figure out how to use it, a voice came from inside the mirror.

As the sound rang out, a layer of mist appeared in the mirror, like an impenetrable fog on a mountaintop, giving it a mysterious feel.

The figure behind the mist, even if you can't see it clearly, is quite terrifying.

Of course, this terror is relative; Liu Yue saw the opponent's strength in an instant.

"Oh?"

"I thought it was something else. You, the person above, are merely someone who has one foot in the path of sainthood. Such strength seems insufficient."

His words carried a disdainful attitude.

Bai Zhong also curiously approached, sensing something different. "Military Formation Method?"

As someone in this line of work, Bai Zhong had once commanded thousands of troops and was able to fight on equal terms with Rising Dusk King.

Although he was slightly at a disadvantage, he entered sainthood in a dignified and upright manner, without any exaggeration.

Now, a single glance is enough to understand everything.

Because everyone is in the same line of work, and after Bai Zhong finished speaking, new information finally appeared in the mirror.

"I didn't expect to run into people from the military here. It's really not easy."

This is a mature and charming female voice, with a sense of nostalgia in her tone, but also a strong sense of oppression.

The terrifying yellow sand in the sky remained stagnant, unable to be blown away at all.

Liu Yue waved his hand. "Now is not the time for you to discuss your professions. Since you can communicate through this mirror, stop with the formalities and just state your purpose."

From inside the mirror, Ning Weiyue's voice came. "Instead of me explaining, you should explain what suitable conditions you have. As long as the conditions are right, we will absolutely agree to cooperate."

During the conversation, the tall man didn't dare to breathe, remaining silent for a long time, looking down at the insteps of his feet, as if he were invisible, not daring to say a word.

Liu Yue laughed and said, "To be honest, if it weren't for the person behind you, you wouldn't even be qualified to talk to me. I know there were many outstanding people in your era, but they were nothing compared to me. Since you want our terms, why shouldn't I tell you?"

Ning Weiyue didn't say a word or refute, because what the other party said made no mistake.

In the past, even if she was of a high generation, she was nothing compared to those who attained sainthood.

What the other party fears is only the existence behind them, and that existence is also their condition.

Liu Yue continued, "Actually, I also have a selfish reason for this. Back then, that old fellow Chief Mu, promised me that by combining the fate of the nation with the profession of a scholar, I could leap into the Exiting Sainthood in one fell swoop. However, he did, but I did not. So I came up with a brilliant method."

"Think about it, all you want is to kill these people. If I can control this world and the fate of the nation, then your goal will be achieved with ease."

"After all, when fortune and national destiny decline, everything ceases to exist."

Ning Weiyue scoffed, "So you mean you want us to charge into battle while you sit back and reap the rewards, and then help us out later? You're being far too confident."

"Why don't you think about this carefully? If we can hunt them down, why would we need you to control the fate of the nation, or even to gain anything from it..."

Before he could finish speaking, Liu Yue interrupted him.

"You are infinitely close to the Sainthood realm. There is only one Sainthood position left in the world, but you have not entered it, which proves that you cannot enter it."

"So why aren't you willing to charge into battle?"

After saying this, Ning Weiyue fell silent.

Bai Zhong stood to the side the whole time. Except for speaking at the beginning, he remained rooted to the spot like a block of wood. He was happy, since he didn't have to put on any show. But after hearing what Liu Yue said, he sighed inwardly and called him an old fox.

He just doesn't want to use his brain, that doesn't mean he doesn't have one.

He knew that Liu Yue was negotiating in the simplest yet most irresistible way.

Negotiation, to put it simply, is the same as doing business. You first offer a high price, a condition that the other party cannot accept.

Once you bring it up, the other party will definitely find it unacceptable, and at that point, you've taken the initiative.

Next, the discussion will not be about whether cooperation is possible, but about the quality of the conditions.

Moreover, through normal negotiations, a relatively comfortable outcome can definitely be achieved.

It's actually quite simple. It's like selling something. You start by setting a high price, and when the other party tries to bargain, you gradually lower the price. Even if you only reduce it by half, you're still guaranteed to make a profit.

But it creates a comfortable psychological environment for the other party, making them feel like they're getting a bargain.

Liu Yue wasn't in a hurry. After saying those words, he didn't say another word. He just held the round mirror in his hand, seemingly uninterested.

The tall man didn't dare to speak, but he could sense that the two sides were having some kind of breakdown in their negotiations, and a layer of white sweat appeared on his back again.

If the negotiations really fall apart, he estimates he won't be able to get back alive.

Fortunately, his worries did not last long.

Ning Weiyue spoke up, "Tell me, what do you want to do? And what can we do?"

Although there was no clear answer, Liu Yue knew that Ning Weiyue had already made a compromise.

Liu Yue laughed and said, "Actually, it's quite simple. You should know that the Luck Power is related to the size of a country. I want you to gather all the people together, establish a country, and then make me your king. At that time, I will be able to step into the Exiting Sainthood."

"You people from the Era of Ten Thousand Kingdoms are very strong. In terms of mid-to-high-level combat power, we are above them. The only thing we lack is the top tier. If you support me as king, perhaps I can concentrate all the Luck Power and achieve what I want."

Ning Weiyue resolutely refused, saying, "That's impossible."

She wasn't stupid; she could see something unusual about it.

"You establish a nation, seize its destiny, and combine it with scholars to successfully Exiting Sainthood. But once you establish it, your goal will be exposed, and you will suffer a fatal blow."

Liu Yue shrugged and said, "If we build here, they won't notice. You have to believe that. My goal is different from theirs. They win by sheer quantity, while I win by quality. You are all experts in the field. With you joining, we will surely succeed. This barren land just happens to be a place where you can survive."

The mirror was silent; Ning Weiyue in thought.

After thinking for a while, Ning Weiyue slowly said, "Your argument seems to make sense, but I need to see some reward first. We can't expect to get nothing out of it, nor can we wait until you succeed before we get any benefits."

Liu Yue narrowed his eyes. "What do you mean? Tell me more clearly."

Ning Weiyue replied, "It's very simple. Kill people. The more you kill, the more I'll be willing to cooperate with you. I know that the Great Chu Kingdom is currently impregnable, but I want to see if you have the ability. Otherwise, I won't cooperate with a fool."

Liu Yue scoffed. "It's not that you're unwilling to cooperate with an idiot, it's that you also have no way to break through this impenetrable fortress, right?"

He was not Ning Weiyue's subordinate; he was a scholar, and the foremost scholar in the land. He easily saw through Ning Weiyue's true intentions.

Beside him, the tall man could not hide the shock in his eyes, but he quickly suppressed it.

He thought to himself, "So, the general has no real solution; he's just trying to calm us down."

Bai Zhong glanced at the tall man, a smile playing on his lips.

He knew why Liu Yue would say that.

Based on what we just discussed, especially when it came to the fact that Ning Weiyue didn't actually have a good solution, the tall man's expression already revealed some information.

He knew that Liu Yue should do something unplanned, which might have unexpected effects.

Of course, he didn't say anything, and just watched quietly.

Ning Weiyue said directly, "That's right, that's how it is. Are you willing?"

Liu Yue shrugged. "Of course I'm willing. How about you wait for my good news?"

On the other side of the mirror, Ning Weiyue clearly hadn't expected Liu Yue to agree so easily, and her thoughts immediately went blank.

But Ning Weiyue quickly recovered and said, "Okay, then I'll wait for your good news. The more you kill, the greater the chance of our cooperation. Don't worry, I definitely won't play you for a fool."

Liu Yue said, "I hope you're not playing me. If you are, you'll know what it means to perish together with the enemy."

The two did not continue their conversation.

The image on the mirror disappeared.

The tall man let out a sigh of relief and was about to reach out to take the mirror, but Liu Yue casually squeezed it, and the mirror turned to ashes.

This action stunned the tall man; he didn't understand why he was being asked to do it.

Liu Yue waved his hand. "Did you hear what I just said?"

The tall man looked puzzled, but nodded to indicate that he had heard.

Liu Yue turned his head and winked at Bai Zhong.

Bai Zhong's lips curled up as he said, "Your so-called leader doesn't seem to care about you much, and is even deceiving you. How could you possibly win with someone like that?"

The tall man fell silent upon hearing this.