Ning Fengzhi pushed a neatly folded parchment roll in front of Qian Renyuan.
"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is willing to provide funds, open core trade routes, and facilitate Spirit Hall's material mobilization." Ning Fengzhi folded his hands on his knees and spoke calmly and clearly, "In addition, the intelligence network accumulated by the sect over the years can also be shared with His Highness. As the greatest sincerity, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will publicly support Prince Xue Qinghe in governing the country."
He looked at the young man opposite and made his final appeal. "Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can be Spirit Hall's most solid ally. We maintain the complete independence of the sect's structure and do not accept any form of incorporation. Both parties exchange what they need on an equal basis."
Qian Renyuan leaned on the back of the chair and listened quietly. He did not interrupt the other party, but took out a pure gold Tiger Tally from his sleeve and threw it on the table.
The metal hit the wooden table with a dull sound.
"If this gift list prepared by Sect Master Ning had been taken out earlier, Spirit Hall would indeed rush to welcome it." Qian Renyuan pointed his fingertips at the Golden Tiger Tally that represented Heaven Dou City Defense Army's rights., "But now the situation has changed. Xue Ye is indeed still sitting on the throne, but Heaven Dou City's defense, Royal Knights, Heaven Dou Royal Academy and North Korea-China government affairs are all firmly in the hands of Xue Qinghe."
Qian Renyuan pushed Tiger Tally forward half an inch. "Heaven Dou Empire This house looks unchanged from the outside, but the beams and pillars inside have been replaced. At this time, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect still wants to negotiate equality with the old price. Don't Sect Master Ning think it's a little late?"
Ning Fengzhi looked at the Tiger Tally, his eyes lingering on the lines symbolizing imperial power for a moment.
"Heaven Dou Empire's heritage is not limited to Heaven Dou City. The garrisons and local nobles in each province are still intertwined." Ning Fengzhi did not give in and continued to state the value of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, "Spirit Hall wants to smoothly take over a complete empire, rather than get a scorched earth where wars rage. Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's financial resources and appeal are indispensable cornerstones. Without us to appease the major sects and neutral nobles, His Highness the Crown Prince will not be able to secure his position even if he gets military power."
"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's financial resources and influence among the nobility are indeed very valuable." Qian Renyuan sat upright, stretched out his hand to press on the parchment roll Ning Fengzhi pushed, and pushed it back intact.
"But the things that this wealth can be exchanged for now are no longer the same as in the past." Qian Renyuan looked at Ning Fengzhi and gave the final conclusion, "The old price has expired. Sect Master Ning, these things you brought can only be regarded as Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's ticket to sit at this card table."
Ning Fengzhi was not angry because the parchment was returned. He folded his hands and softened his tone a little. "Since the price in the past has expired, let's talk about the present." Ning Fengzhi looked at Qian Renyuan and threw the new chips, "Ning Rongrong, that kid, has been His Highness the Holy Son all this time. Elite Guard works for. She has always been pampered, and it is her good fortune to stay with His Highness for training. With this bond between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Spirit Hall, there should be some room for change. For the sake of Ning Rongrong, Your Highness, can you give Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect a more respectable position?"
The door curtain of the side hall was suddenly opened, and Ning Rongrong walked out quickly.
"Dad." Ning Rongrong walked to the front of Ning Fengzhi, stopped and looked at his father sitting on the chair, "I am the daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and this will never change. No matter what difficulties the sect encounters, I We will all stand with you. But I stay in Elite Guard because of my own choice, not to give the sect some room. Don't use me as a bargaining chip on the negotiation table. This is unfair to His Highness the Holy Son and unfair to me."
Ning Fengzhi looked at his daughter's firm eyes, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, but soon turned into a helpless sigh. He did not open his mouth to reprimand, but nodded slightly.
Qian Renyuan leaned on the back of the chair, looked at the father and daughter, and said calmly, "Sect Master Ning, Spirit Hall is not reduced to taking a girl as a hostage. Ning Rongrong is mine., as long as she does not betray, Spirit Hall will protect her. But sitting here today, what I want is for you to make a choice for the whole sect as the leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Family affection is family affection, and sect is sect. The two cannot be confused."
"In this case, His Highness might as well make an offer directly." Ning Fengzhi put away the returned parchment, completely gave up on the roundabout test, and looked directly at Qian Renyuan, "Spirit Hall How far does Spirit Hall want Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to do before we are willing to stay in Heaven Dou City safely?"
"Four principles." Qian Renyuan raised four fingers and spoke smoothly and clearly, leaving Ning Fengzhi without any illusion of bargaining. "First, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect retains the sect's name and Martial Soul inheritance, and daily internal affairs are not interfered with. Second, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect must publicly express its full support for the Heaven Dou new order led by Xue Qinghe. Third, the core trade routes and intelligence networks under the sect's name must accept unified coordination. Fourth, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's major external actions in the future must obey my unified schedule."
"Where is the boundary between the last two?" Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly and leaned forward involuntarily, "If the schedule harms the foundation of the sect, must Seven Treasure also obey it unconditionally?"
"The first two borders have been given to you." Qian Renyuan met his gaze, "I will not interfere in the internal affairs of the sect. But the core trade routes, intelligence and major external operations must obey the unified schedule. I don't need an ally who will bargain with me at a critical moment."
Chen Xin, who was standing on the left side of Ning Fengzhi, took half a step forward. He did not draw his sword, but an extremely sharp sword intent had already penetrated his body and headed towards the main seat along the gap in the bluestone floor.
Gu Rong's body swayed, and his tall body stood directly in front of Ning Fengzhi, blocking all possible counterattacks. At the same time, he stretched out his big dry hand to press Chen Xin's shoulders, and stopped the old man's forward body in place, preventing him from crossing the line further.
Almost at the same moment that Chen Xin's sword intention left the body, a dull loud noise exploded in the living room. Coiling Dragon Staff in Jiangmo Douluo's hand slammed heavily on the ground, majestic The wave of Soul Power pressed back, crushing the ray of sword intent. On the other side of the living room, Dugu Bo snorted coldly, and the green Soul Power spread out under his feet.
Qian Renyuan was still sitting in the main seat without even moving his fingers. He looked at Chen Xin who was being held down by Gu Rong, and said calmly, "Put away the pressure, this is the living room, not the Soul Fighting stage."
Jiangmo Douluo pulled up Coiling Dragon Staff with one hand, took half a step back, and stood again behind Qian Renyuan. Dugu Bo also restrained his poisonous miasma, leaned back, and reintegrated into the shadow behind the pillar. Chen Xin dispersed the sword intention under the pressure of Gu Rong, and returned to his original position with a cold face.
Ning Fengzhi looked at the scene in front of him and knew that Spirit Hall's bottom line was not to be provoked. He gently pressed Gu Rong's arm to signal him to step back, and then said to Qian Renyuan, "I won't ask anymore. Your Highness, please show me the complete agreement. I need some time to read all the terms inside clearly."
Qian Renyuan raised his finger slightly, and a scroll slid from the table to the opposite side, stopping firmly at Ning Fengzhi's hand.
Ning Fengzhi stretched out his hand to unfold the scroll, and his eyes fell directly on the text.
The living room was so quiet that only the slight scraping of paper was left.
Ning Fengzhi's eyes stayed on the last item for a moment.
If this scroll is pushed back now, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will immediately stand against Qian Renyuan and the entire Spirit Hall; if it is signed, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will lose its external autonomy, but the sect's plaque, core inheritance, daily internal affairs, and disciples will be preserved.
He raised his head and looked to his side.
Chen Xin frowned and said in a low voice, "Fengzhi, think clearly, after signing this, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will no longer be the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect it was before."
Gu Rong crossed his arms, his old face showed no expression, but his voice was very steady. "You are the sect leader. No matter which path you choose, we two old bones will clear the way for you."
Ning Fengzhi looked at the two elders who had been together for many years and nodded lightly. He is the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. He should shoulder all the burdens alone.
He took a deep breath, flipped his right wrist gently, and took out a square Green Jade Sect Master Seal from Storage Soul Tool.
Ning Fengzhi mobilized Soul Power in the body, and the colorful light poured into the sapphire seal along the fingertips. The cinnabar pattern at the bottom of the seal was activated by Soul Power, glowing with a layer of bright red light.
He flattened the end of the scroll, pressed down with his wrist, and firmly placed the suzerain's seal on the signature of the agreement.
Ning Fengzhi let go of his hand, took back the seal, and then pushed the effective agreement back to the center of the long table.
Qian Renyuan stretched out two fingers, held down the agreement, and dragged it back to him.
The door to the living room was pushed open at this time.
Hu Liena walked in quickly and went straight to Qian Renyuan. She was holding a wooden tray in her hand. In the center of the tray were scattered some fragments of letter paper with blackened edges and cracks. The fragments were also wrapped with tiny blue-purple electric arcs, which fell on the wooden tray and made a slight crackling sound.
"Your Highness." Hu Liena lowered his head slightly, "The people sent to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan have returned. After Yu Yuanzhen read the letter, he smashed it to pieces with thunder on the spot, and ordered to recall all foreigners. These are the fragments they returned."
Qian Renyuan's eyes paused on the blackened shredded paper, stood up from the main seat, and straightened his cuffs.
"Seven Treasure has made his choice."
"Next, take the blue electric sacrificial flag."