Dead Either Way

With Lin Shen's decision, both the Di Man Race and the Celestial Race were overjoyed.

After Chi Jiu and the others returned, they convened with the rest of the Envoy Group to discuss how to negotiate with the Celestial Race, hoping to bring back the Celestial Divine Statue at the lowest possible cost.

"You discuss it. Let me know once you've reached a conclusion." Lin Shen sat for a while, then rose and left directly.

Chi Jiu and the others had no intention of keeping him either, and continued their meeting to study tomorrow's negotiation strategy.

Banquet hall of the General's Residence on Di Man Star.

Seated in the host's seat was a Di Man Race man with a lean build, a long face, a hooked nose, and eyes whose moods were impossible to read.

He was merely sitting there casually, yet he carried an air of authority without needing to show anger.

"General Sasson, this toast is to our pleasant cooperation." The one seated in the guest's seat was unexpectedly an elder of the Celestial Race.

This Celestial Race elder was a fat man. Though his feathers had nearly all turned gray, his face glowed with health. His gray hair was combed sleek and shining, making him look like a man of considerable wealth.

General Sasson did not raise his cup. He merely said flatly, "The transaction with the Celestial Race Envoy Group has not yet been completed. It is too early to celebrate. Tian Jiu You, you should still handle your own affairs properly. Do not let anything go wrong."

Tian Jiu You set down his cup without anger, still smiling as he said, "Please rest assured, General. The informant I planted within the Celestial Race Envoy Group has already sent word. They are making every effort to