"Speak freely. I know you are merely a messenger. So long as you do not spout nonsense or talk utter rubbish, that will be enough!"
Jian Shang also knew that his prior conduct had made the Otherworlders feel he was highly resistant toward the Otherworlder populace, while his friendliness toward the Otherworlder Faction had waxed and waned. Thus, he did not blame Long Gui for hesitating, and instead reminded him calmly.
Long Gui pondered for a moment, then spoke slowly in an even tone:
"The Otherworld Heavenly Court's intention is this: since Night Domain is returning home, it shall follow precedent and abide by the rules for extra-territorial regions. We respect Huan King's naming of Night Domain and shall rename it Night Province Extra-Territorial Region. Huan King shall serve as the first administrator of the extra-territorial region, permitted to make independent decisions within a certain scope. We also hope Huan King can accept the Heavenly Court dispatching some personnel to participate in all sectors, including the ruler's political affairs. Likewise, Huan King may enjoy all benefits accorded to Great Xia's extra-territorial regions at the corresponding level... and so on!"
Once he finished, Long Gui looked directly at Jian Shang. Seeing that Long Gui seemed to have no intention of continuing, Jian Shang nevertheless asked, "That is all?"
After a pause, Long Gui nodded. Jian Shang glanced at the Great Xia Otherworlders around Long Gui, the people of Night Domain, and the rest before stating simply and directly, "I presume you all know that what I want is Night Province within Forging the Sacred Court, not Night Domain in the Otherworld. Although Night Domain in the Otherworld has helped me considerably, it is not essential! Furthermore, since Forging the Sacred Court can interfere with the Otherworld, many of the Otherworld's rules