Cangzhou Prefecture, the Provincial Governor's residence.
Provincial Governor Du Ruo entered the courtyard of Ye Fan, leader of the Year Star Dao.
"What brings the Provincial Governor himself to my little courtyard?"
Ye Fan lay in a reclining chair, eyes closed, gently rocking.
Du Ruo ignored Ye Fan's teasing and sat straight down in a chair nearby.
"Ye Fan, what did you do to the Eastern Mausoleum yesterday?"
Du Ruo stared hard at Ye Fan, but not a flicker of emotion crossed his face.
"Even here in the Prefecture City, you're remarkably well informed, Governor."
Ye Fan opened his eyes.
"I imagine you've brought another message as well."
Watching Ye Fan, Du Ruo fell silent for a moment before admitting, "That's right. The Great Xia Imperial Family has sent good news."
"Oh? Good news? Then I'd better listen carefully."
Despite his words, the chair never stopped rocking.
Du Ruo's expression darkened slightly, but he said nothing.
Never mind this attitude-even if Ye Fan told him to get out, he would have to pretend he had heard nothing.
He immediately relayed the message he had received.
"The Great Xia Imperial Family believes the Blood Incense Path has value, so they would like to discuss whether this matter can be resolved more peacefully."
Ye Fan smiled.
"Go on, Governor. Since they want negotiations, shouldn't they lay out their terms first?"
Du Ruo nodded.
"The Great Xia Imperial Family is offering excellent terms!"
"As long as the Blood Incense Path agrees to withdraw from Cangzhou Prefecture, the Great Xia Imperial Family will declare it lawful throughout Great Xia. The Demon-Suppressing Bureau will no longer pursue you."
"Great Xia will also designate a territory no smaller than the area protected by Cangzhou Prefecture's grand feng shui formation for the Blood Incense Path to preach