The Transaction Concludes

Xue Zhonggao's expression remained calm, but his tone carried an unquestionable resolve as he said evenly, "Sect Master Tang, let's speak frankly. I'll be direct: Tang Sect's terms are indeed somewhat difficult for us to accept."

He paused slightly, his steady gaze fixed on Tang Wulin. "Buying weapons but being unable to use them freely—such a restriction is simply too harsh for us."

"If Tang Sect is willing to lift this restriction, we are willing to increase the originally agreed price by another ten percent. Sect Master Tang, this is already the greatest sincerity I can offer."

An increase of ten percent? At first glance, it did not seem like much. However, this transaction involved a large batch of fixed-installation Soul Guidance weapons, whose total value was astronomical.

If the situation had not been so urgent and war had not been imminent, Xue Zhonggao would never have so readily offered such tempting terms. At the end of the day, the Dou Ling Continent's Soul Guidance technology was simply far too backward compared to the outside world.

In this era, where technology determined strength, the lag in Soul Guidance technology severely restricted the development of the Dou Ling Continent, leaving it in an extremely passive position when facing the Federation.

In order to gain even a sliver of hope in the coming war and strengthen themselves, Xue Zhonggao had no choice but to make such concessions.

At the same time, Tang Sect had operated on the Dou Ling Continent for many years. Its foundations were deep, and its influence was tangled throughout the land. Xue Zhonggao knew well that completely falling out with Tang Sect would undoubtedly bring him a great deal of trouble.

Even if he had long-term plans to contend with Tang Sect in the future, he still needed