The Plant People emperor, however, retained some composure and addressed Xi Yan, who stood with his hands behind his back, playing the big shot. "Your Excellency, since you're standing here talking to us, that means there's still room to negotiate, correct?"
Xi Yan turned around with a strange smile on his face.
"Of course. I'm not actually a cruel person, and I don't want to wipe out your species outright."
Wonderful! Hearing that Xi Yan had no intention of exterminating them outright, the Plant People leaders relaxed a little.
The Plant People emperor ventured, "Then, do you mean that as long as we pay a sufficient price, your human civilization will spare our Plant People civilization?"
"Of course." Xi Yan spread his hands with a grin. "The universe isn't actually full of racial slaughter. When a species knows what's good for it, we're more than willing to take it in as a vassal state."
He sounded so sincere that he almost believed it himself.
"Then, could you let us discuss this..."
"No."
Xi Yan coldly cut off the Plant People emperor. "Now, I shall state my terms. You will listen."
"Yes, yes..."
The Plant People were furious but dared not speak.
Knowing they could never defeat the humans, the Plant People had no choice but to swallow their humiliation for the sake of their species' survival.
Xi Yan thought for a moment. "First, this planet now belongs to us humans."
"As you say."
The Plant People emperor fell silent for a long time before finally accepting the harsh reality and answering without further protest.
"Second, we'll set aside a reservation specifically for your civilization. Hmm, let's make it two percent of this planet. Every one of you must move into it."
"Two percent..."
The Plant People emperor gritted his teeth.