The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect welcomed a mysterious guest.
This was not the first time a mysterious guest had visited, but this particular guest carried far greater weight.
For secrecy, the meeting took place in Ning Fengzhi's study. The Sword Bone Douluo stood guard outside, forbidding anyone from approaching or spying by any means.
"I certainly never expected you to be the one who came." All trace of a smile vanished from Ning Fengzhi's face, replaced by solemn gravity.
"I presume you already know my proposal, Sect Master Ning, so I won't beat around the bush." The mysterious Black-Robed Person did not lift her veil, maintaining her air of mystery throughout.
"As long as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect agrees to support the Star Luo Empire's team, your sect will receive forty percent of the opportunities and treasures obtained, while we take sixty percent."
Ning Fengzhi shook his head. "Impossible. You should know our relationship with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will never betray the Heaven Dou Empire."
The mysterious Black-Robed Person was not angered. She picked up her teacup and took a small sip, moistening her dry lips before speaking with the ghost of a smile. "You are a clever man, Sect Master Ning. What if I offered additional terms?"
"Such as?" Ning Fengzhi narrowed his eyes slightly.
Dipping her finger in tea, the mysterious guest drew an outline of the Douluo Continent on Ning Fengzhi's desk, along with the border between the two great empires. Then she drew a circle around the entire territory of the Star Luo Empire.
"I hear the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is a renowned gem merchant on the continent. Would opening the gem business throughout the Star Luo Empire to your sect interest you,