Negotiations

Henghui's revenge is not over yet; he hasn't killed all his accomplices from back then, and he will continue to return for revenge.

However, it certainly won't be today. He suffered considerable injuries after his fierce battle with several Golden Gong and will probably need to rest for a while.

The next day, the sun rose as usual, and before Richard and his men could even leave the restaurant, Huaiqing and his men blocked their way at the door.

Since Huaiqing had accepted Emperor Yuanjing's task, she would naturally do it diligently.

Without needing intelligence from the Nightwatchers watchmen's office, her own men could easily find out Richard and his group's location.

After all, they were such a large group, their features were very obvious, and they didn't hide their whereabouts.

"What is it, Princess?" Luo Yuheng frowned.

"Has the National Preceptor forgotten those soldiers who were frozen in ice? I have come here to plead for their lives."

Please spare the lives of those soldiers. Huaiqing thanks you.

Huaiqing didn't beat around the bush and stated her purpose directly. After their last encounter, she had a general understanding of these people's personalities.

There's no need to beat around the bush. Just say what you want to say directly. Beating around the bush will only annoy these people.

So she made her request directly to Ice Empress and Xiao Yao.

She only then realized that these two were actually quite difficult to deal with.

She had never seen the soldiers frozen in ice or bound by branches, but she knew that Emperor Yuanjing would not have sent her to these two unless he had no other choice.

Emperor Yuanjing had many skilled subordinates, but none of them could counter their methods.

This made her somewhat doubtful; were these two really only Third Grade? Perhaps they were more than that?

This is truly terrifying to think about. Third Grade is already extraordinary, and Second Grade is an absolute high-level position in any faction.

In fact, apart from the Buddhism, which is wealthy and powerful and has four First Grade Bodhisattva, there are very few First Grade in this world.

Thinking about this, she became even more cautious around the people in front of her. Who knew how many experts were among them?

Haven't you noticed that ever since some of them went to the Stargazing Tower with the National Preceptor, the Supervisor hasn't shown his face?

Even if something happened to the thousands of soldiers guarding the Capital City, the Supervisor out to handle it. She didn't believe the Supervisor hadn't received the news yet.

The only possibility is that these people reached some kind of tacit agreement with the Supervisor.

"You think you can just untie it like that? But you guys provoked us first." Ice Empress curled his lip in disdain.

The others didn't interrupt, after all, it was Ice Empress and Xiao Yao who had handled things. Huaiqing had come to them for help, so the one who tied the knot had to untie it.

"Then what can we do to help our soldiers break the spell?" Huaiqing asked.

She's not afraid of them negotiating terms; she's afraid they'll ignore her. If that happens, she'll be completely helpless.

She can't resort to violence, there's no doubt that if she did, she would be the one who suffers.

"Wait a minute, let's think about it." Ice Empress replied to her, then pulled Xiao Yao aside and whispered to her.

The two discussed what compensation they wanted.

But it seems there's nothing they need? Especially Xiao Yao, a total rich girl, she really wouldn't care about these things from the Great Feng royal family.

However, they decided to take advantage of the opportunity and made an outrageous demand: the cultivation methods and rare treasures collected by the royal family, with each person requiring at least ten items.

We can't just fool people; the cultivation method must be at least at the Third Grade in this world. And the rare treasures can't be faked; they must be genuine rare treasures.

Huaiqing's lips twitched; these two were really not polite.

Her cultivation level was not weak, and she could hear what the two were saying.

Cultivation methods? Rare treasures? And at least ten items per person? We might as well just give you the royal family as compensation.

"Gentlemen, that won't do. The royal family isn't as wealthy as you imagine."

I can make the decision; we can compensate you with three precious treasures, or even a cultivation method.

It's not three items per person, it's a total of three items we'll compensate you.

Huaiqing interrupted their secret plot directly, saying that calling it a plot was no different from talking in her ear.

"Impossible, do you think you're trying to fob us off?" Ice Empress retorted immediately.

"Yes, our fee isn't that low," Xiao Yao chimed in.

"Gentlemen, this price is really not low. Which of these rare treasures you're asking for wasn't a royal heirloom?"

"I've wanted one of these things all my life, but Father won't give it to me," Princess Huaiqing comforted her.

"No, absolutely not. Let's not talk about this anymore." Ice Empress's attitude was firm.

Xiao Yao didn't care; she just wanted to join in the fun.

She didn't care about those who were tied up at all; she could release them or not.

But if she doesn't want to let go, even if Xu Qian becomes Martial God in the future, he won't be able to break the branches off those people.

"No, please, we don't know your names yet. We can continue our conversation." Huaiqing came with a mission, and she didn't want it to fail.

"Ice Empress." Ice Empress uttered only two words coldly.

"I'm Xiao Yao, pretty lady." Xiao Yao smiled kindly at her.

"Fellow Daoist, what an imposing title! And you, little sister, what an adorable nickname."

Now Huaiqing was certain in his heart that the Ice Empress must be either Demon Race or an ancient god or demon, for only they could have such a title.

"Fellow Ice Empress, Xiao Yao, the royal family's collection of rare treasures is truly limited. Three items are the limit I can promise. Even so, I'll probably get scolded by my father when I return."

"If you don't believe me, you can ask the National Preceptor; she understands our royal family," she continued, trying to persuade the two.

"Sister Luo, is what she said true?" Xiao Yao asked Luo Yuheng.

"More or less. The royal family doesn't have many good things, but they don't have very few either," Luo Yuheng glanced at Huaiqing and then replied.

"Never mind, after all, Sister Luo, you still have to be their National Preceptor, so let's give Sister Luo some face."

You can choose three items for each of us.

Xiao Yao frowned and said.

Seeing that Huaiqing still wanted to speak, she said first, "No more bargaining, this is the price, otherwise we won't save you."

"That's it."

Huaiqing opened his mouth, but then swallowed back the words he was about to say.

She sensed a firm resolve in Xiao Yao's words and could tell that if her conditions weren't met, Xiao Yao really wouldn't talk anymore.

So Huaiqing had no choice but to keep quiet.

In truth, she was already willing to accept this condition, but she was simply trying to secure more benefits for the Great Feng out of habit.

However, she wouldn't agree immediately.

"I need to go back and consult my father first. Please wait a moment."

"We won't wait for you. Come find us when you get back. You'll definitely be able to find us."

"Xiao Yao pouted and said."

"Alright, I'll come back to you after I've consulted with my father." With that, Huaiqing left with his men.

As soon as she walked away, the person behind her said angrily, "Princess, these people are too arrogant."

Princess Huaiqing had warned them not to interrupt before they arrived. So, although they were very angry just now, they did not dare to disobey the princess's instructions.

"If you were really capable, you could be just as arrogant," Huaiqing said dismissively.

She was fairly satisfied with the conversation.

Although the royal family will have to pay a hefty price, at least the matter can be resolved without angering these powerful figures.

That's enough. The Great Feng can't withstand the torment of these powerful figures. If the Supervisor doesn't intervene, the Great Feng will be in serious trouble.

As for the National Preceptor, it's uncertain which side he'll take if a real fight breaks out.

Let's resolve this matter quickly, and then figure out a way to politely send these guys out of the Capital City.

Let's not let these guys stay in the Capital City any longer.