Courtesy before force

Gu Yuanqing said, "What does it matter if I live or die?"

Xiao Liyang said, "If they are dead, then it is their fate. If they are still alive, then we will ask Daoist Friend for this favor."

Standing to the side, Qin Anrong looked nervous. Although she also hoped that the Northern Underworld Immortal Sect could take action to destroy the Qian Yuan Sect, she knew that it was impossible. Xiao Liyang would never become a mortal enemy of a Sect with a Celestial Person being just because of a past favor.

At least, before we figure out the opponent's strength!

Now, she is even more worried that the other party will reveal that her Senior Brother is dead.

Gu Yuanqing chuckled, "Is that so? I thought you came here to interrogate me, to stand up for the North Sea Sect."

Xiao Liyang said, "Daoist Friend, you jest. My Northern Underworld Immortal Sect has always valued harmony and never does anything domineering. Even if the other party is a small sect, we will persuade them with reason."

"Very well, since you put it that way, I will speak the truth. The person is indeed still alive, but I cannot sell this favor to Daoist Friend like this." Gu Yuanqing stood with his hands behind his back in mid-air, his expression indifferent.

"I understand what you mean, Daoist Friend. I've come here to act as a go-between. As for the rest, Daoist Friend name your price," Xiao Liyang said.

Qin Anrong of the Purple Qi Palace hesitated, but ultimately didn't dare to interrupt.

Gu Yuanqing smiled faintly and said, "Daoist Friend, you misunderstand. These Six Sects of the North Sea came together to threaten my Qian Yuan Sect. I gave them a chance, but it is clear that they did not cherish it. Since that is the case, they have only themselves to blame."

Xiao Liyang said, "Daoist Friend, Heaven is ultimately benevolent. Cultivator in the North Sea is not easy. Although they have been disrespectful, their sins do not warrant death. Daoist Friend, why not show Old Man for my sake? What do you think?"

Gu Yuanqing stared at Xiao Liyang, then glanced at Qin Anrong, and said, "You came at the invitation of the Purple Qi Palace?"

Xiao Liyang nodded and said, "Since you asked, I will tell you the truth. Before I entered Daoist Friend Dao, I received a favor from the Purple Qi Palace, who gave me the Kunpeng Token. I made a promise to them, and I have come here today to repay that favor."

Gu Yuanqing smiled wryly, "You owe someone a favor, so you want to ask me for it back? But... we are not related, isn't that too abrupt?"

Feng Haoran to the side, said in a deep voice, "Senior, you may not know this, but my Master is the Enforcement Elder of the Northern Underworld Immortal Sect, and also Supervision external affairs. There are countless people who would love to owe my Master a favor!"

"Disciple, you mustn't speak nonsense. These are merely mundane matters of the Sect."

As one of the Three Heavenly Humans of the Northern Underworld Immortal Sect, Xiao Liyang holds a high position in the Sect, second only to the Sect Master. Furthermore, because the Northern Underworld Immortal Sect is skilled in crafting Immortal Boat and selling them to the outside world, and has good relations with many sects, Xiao Liyang is also very popular in the Cultivation World.

Gu Yuanqing smiled enigmatically, "So, if I don't give you face, it would seem like I'm being ungrateful."

Xiao Liyang said, "Daoist Friend, please don't say that. In the Cultivation World, having more friends always means having more paths to take. Your Sect has been living in seclusion for a long time. Daoist Friend, you've done me a favor today. I'll Daoist Friend in the future. Wouldn't that be better for both of us, and would also save us from Life and Death feud? Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Gu Yuanqing smiled after hearing this and said, "That makes sense. Very well, I'll give you face and spare the lives of the people from the Six Great Sects of the North Sea."

"Thank you, Daoist Friend!" Xiao Liming's eyes lit up, and he cupped his hands in thanks.

"Don't rush to judge me, I haven't finished speaking."

"Daoist Friend, please speak! What kind of compensation do you require? Please name your price, and as long as it is reasonable, I will agree on behalf of the Sect of the North Sea." Xiao Liyang said with a smile.

Gu Yuanqing chuckled and said, "I don't need the things. Anyone who comes to my Qian Yuan Island will serve Servant on the island for a hundred years. That will be enough to atone for their sins."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Liyang's expression faltered slightly.

"No, we are disciples of the Purple Qi Palace, dignified Cultivator. My Senior Brother is even the sect leader, a half-step Celestial Person. How could we be Servant? Although you are a senior expert, you are going too far!" Qin Anrong said urgently.

Xiao Liyang frowned slightly. "Yes, Daoist Friend you're willing to give me face, let's go all the way..."

Gu Yuanqing said with a half-smile, "Do good deeds to the end? Do you think I look like such a Great Sage? Daoist Friend, you came at my invitation. I'm already doing you a favor by sparing their lives and giving face to the Northern Underworld Immortal Sect. Let's not mention anything else. Otherwise, everyone will come to my Qian Yuan Sect to test us in the future. Anyway, there's no loss in causing trouble. Wouldn't my Qian Yuan Sect never have peace? People who do wrong things must pay the price. It's always been like this since ancient times. What do you say, Daoist Friend?"

Xiao Liyang sighed softly and said, "Daoist Friend, you might want to reconsider. After all, I don't want to make things difficult for Daoist Friend."

"Making things difficult for me? Does Elder Xiao mean to try diplomacy first and then resort to force?" Gu Yuanqing didn't take it seriously.

Xiao Liyang said, "After all, the Purple Qi Palace came with the Kunpeng Token, so this matter is not just about my personal favor and face, but also about the promise of the Northern Underworld Immortal Sect. Although I don't want to make things difficult for you, Daoist Friend, I can't let the Cultivator Fellow Cultivator that the Northern Underworld Immortal Sect is untrustworthy. So... if it really comes to that, please forgive Daoist Friend!"

Gu Yuanqing shook his head and smiled, saying, "People always find an excuse for themselves when they do things. It seems that if they are wrong, they can avoid blaming themselves and just do what they had no other choice. However, I still want to remind Daoist Friend, fellow Daoist Friend, that cultivation is not easy and you should act with caution. If you really make a move, it won't be something that can be resolved with a simple 'please forgive me.' One wrong move and you'll lose everything."

"Can I take it that your words are a threat to me, a threat to the Northern Underworld Immortal Sect?" Xiao Liyang's smile vanished completely; no one had done this in many years.

Gu Yuanqing said calmly, "It's not a threat, but rather a suggestion. But if you want to interpret it that way, that's fine too, since... they're pretty much the same anyway."

Xiao Liyang suddenly burst into laughter. "The Qian Yuan Sect is certainly full of confidence. Very well, since we can't reach an agreement on the second matter, let's talk about the third one first."

"Oh? The third thing? What does that refer to?"

Xiao Liyang said indifferently, "That is the Sea Shaking Profound Star Boat in your possession!"

"This doesn't seem to concern you, does it?"

"How could it be unrelated? The Sea Shaking Profound Star Boat was originally crafted by my Northern Underworld Immortal Sect. Although the Seven Sects of the North Sea bought it, this ship can only be used by them. Now, all six Sea Shaking Boat have fallen into your hands. These ships contain the Secret Method of my Northern Underworld Immortal Sect and cannot fall into the hands of outsiders. Therefore, we request that you return them!"

"Return it?" Gu Yuanqing's eyes showed a hint of surprise.

In fact, because the Elder of the Northern Underworld Immortal Sect had always been very polite, Gu Yuanqing had initially held some goodwill towards him, but after hearing these words, that goodwill completely vanished.