Ye Xiu was not so arrogant as to believe he could casually twist the wills of others and defy the laws by which the entire world operated.
To go against heaven was to make an enemy of the world. He had no such inexplicable adolescent delusions. Modern people had always believed in making as many friends as possible and as few enemies as possible.
If enmity truly had to be made, then it should be made only after extracting as much benefit as possible.
Seeing the confusion in everyone's eyes, Ye Xiu coughed twice.
"Perhaps I wasn't clear enough, but let's first discuss what concerns you most."
"Just as we agreed before, not a single Alliance post promised to you will be missing."
"Those who survived this war will receive Alliance posts and support afterward. Of course, there is no need to mention the corresponding responsibilities you must bear."
"As for those who died, the Alliance owes them for their sacrifice. We cannot bring the dead back to life or regrow flesh upon white bones, but we can at least take proper care of their relatives and families."
"Direct family members will likewise be granted Alliance positions. If there are gifted youths among them, the Alliance will also support their entry into the Academy for study."
"Other than the taxes due, all spoils gained in this battle will belong to the individuals who seized them. Upon our return, an additional sum will be allocated as a reward, and corresponding traveling commendation ceremonies will be held within Heyang City."
As Ye Xiu laid out the rewards that had already been decided upon one by one, the gazes of the cultivators present gradually softened.
In truth, most people did not ask for much. So long as they could be assured that their