The contents of Xu Zhi's letter quickly drew the Federation higher-ups' attention. Even the transaction mentioned in it was taken extremely seriously.
Just as Xu Zhi had said in her letter, she seemed to understand the Federation's current predicament very well: they were powerless.
And her proposal was quite tempting.
It would allow the Federation's supernaturals to enter Cloud City and help the Federation solve its deadly troubles. The only issue was that the price they had to pay was painful to contemplate.
"What do you all think?"
At that moment, everyone in the Federation who had the authority to make a final decision on the deal had gathered together.
"What is there to think about? Agree or refuse."
"Bullshit!"
"Hurry up and decide. Whatever it is, the people under me are dwindling by the day. After a while, maybe even I won't be able to show up here anymore."
"What do you mean by that? You think we should agree? Just because of this letter?"
"This isn't some trivial matter!"
"Not trivial? Is there anything trivial left for the Federation now? Make a decision already!"
"Wait. She's in Cloud City, yet she knows so much about the Federation's affairs. Maybe she's in cahoots with those people!"
"If we fall for it and believe her, then we're truly finished!"
"Finished? Aren't we already slowly falling apart?"
"It's only the difference between a slow death and a quick one."
"Why not try? Otherwise, do any of you have another solution?"
More than a dozen people argued all at once. As they talked, countless calls came in and were answered by assistants. Everyone seemed busy, and the fact that they had taken time out to gather for this meeting was enough to show how seriously they regarded the matter.
In the end,