Just as I thought.
Ning Fengzhi thought to himself, understanding Su Ge's intentions.
"In that case, come with me. That place isn't suited to a great mustering of forces."
Su Ge nodded, then took out some specialties from the Far North and trinkets he had bought at Cold Gate Pass, handing them all to Xiao Wu and the others.
Afterward, he followed Ning Fengzhi toward the rear of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"Actually, during your absence, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan contacted us several times."
"In the past, I was always the one actively reaching out to them, hoping to form an alliance. I never expected the day would come when they would come knocking and begging."
As they walked along the path, with only Ning Fengzhi and Su Ge around, the former began discussing some other matters.
"Oh? Did the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan contact you to ransom Yu Xiaogang, or to target me?"
"Both. They wanted to trade benefits in exchange for Yu Xiaogang's return."
In response to Su Ge's questioning, Ning Fengzhi produced a list covered in the names of various expensive medicinal herbs and Heavenly Treasures, as well as considerable sums of money, gemstones, and more.
"That's quite a generous offer. What else?"
Su Ge gave it a cursory glance. The compensation was substantial, definitely more than they would offer merely to ransom Yu Xiaogang.
"They wanted information about you. They said they wanted to make peace with you."
"But I agreed to neither request. I was waiting for you to return before making any decisions."
Su Ge glanced at Ning Fengzhi out of the corner of his eye, then withdrew his gaze.
Although Ning Fengzhi had led the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in playing a relatively active role in the