Seeing Xu Qing's relaxed expression, Lu Yin teased, "You didn't know the Heavenly Demon Lineage had appeared either, Commander Xu Qing? It seems the Heavenly Demon Empire doesn't trust you very much."
He decided to start by needling him a couple of times.
Xu Qing paused, then burst out laughing. "Alliance Leader Lu, you're quite interesting. Even in this situation, you still have the leisure to play mind games. I'll tell you this: before the expedition, the Demon Emperor made it clear that experts would secretly accompany us. I truly didn't expect them to be from the Heavenly Demon royal lineage, but this is a pleasant surprise, isn't it?"
Lu Yin replied calmly, "If you say so. Then what guidance do you have for me, Commander Xu Qing?"
Xu Qing said casually, "Nothing much. I just wanted to ask whether you still want those three Star Envoys. I have plenty of subordinates who like eating meat, especially the meat of Star Envoys."
"Of course I do. Name your terms," Lu Yin said directly.
Xu Qing looked surprised. "Alliance Leader Lu, you're quite straightforward. Fine, I'll name my terms, but not like this. I want you to come stand before me so I can tell you face-to-face."
Lu Yin's gaze sharpened. "What do you mean?"
Xu Qing's lips curved. "I want you, Alliance Leader Lu, to come before me alone. Then I'll state my terms. Do you dare? Don't worry, I'll guarantee your safety. When two armies are at war, they don't behead envoys. I'll strictly abide by that rule."
Lu Yin stared deeply at Xu Qing. Shui Chuanxiao's words came to mind: Xu Qing was skilled at psychological warfare, both on and off the battlefield, and even better at suppressing his opponents. This condition was obviously meant to put him