"We came precisely because of this matter."
Listening to the fine-featured Mohist's words and seeing the confidence written all over his face, the two officials immediately felt their anger rise. Before this, they had weighed every possibility, fearing that one careless misstep on their part would disrupt the relationship between the two sides and prevent their superiors' objective from being achieved. Thus, they had swallowed their humiliation and borne their burdens. After all, neither of them held high office; their words carried little weight.
But things were different now. With Qiu Yan's words backing them, the two officials felt their confidence swell, their backs straighten. Besides, they had only come this time to deliver a notice.
Thus, once the Mohist had finished speaking, the two officials politely returned the salute. Then they said, "The Marquis of Pacifying the Realm said that this matter concerns the safety of your Heaven Will Continent in Zhutuolan and cannot tolerate the slightest neglect. That is why he intended to negotiate with you at once. But since Your Excellency lacks the courage to take responsibility for this matter immediately, you should return first and find someone who can make decisions."
When they saw the Mohist's stunned expression, both men felt immensely gratified.
Then the other official said, "We came only to inform Your Excellency of this news. From this point onward, all negotiations between our two sides shall be temporarily suspended. We will no longer be responsible for them. Once your side sends someone else, come visit us again. Farewell."
With that, the two prepared to leave.
"Wait!"
How could the fine-featured Mohist remain seated at such a moment? The words escaped him instinctively.
The others nearby also revealed anxious expressions. Even the strategist, though he barely maintained his composure, had an eyelid that kept