"How about it? This offer is definitely worth it, right? Even if you add the cost of building the ship for me, it should be enough, isn't it?" Ye Qiubai asked with a smile.
Mo Xun swallowed hard and said, "No, seven days."
Ye Qiubai smiled and said, "Four days."
"At least five days!"
"Deal." Ye Qiubai handed the Azure Cloud Sword to Mo Xun and said, "You'd better not pull too much out at once, pull it out little by little. Also, put away all the mechanical weapons around you first, otherwise they'll probably all break."
It's unclear whether Mo Xun listened or not, but he immediately buried his head in observing the Azure Cloud Sword.
This is what sets someone who is immersed in a near-madness apart from others.
If it were anyone else, upon seeing the Azure Cloud Sword, they probably wouldn't ask about the sword itself first, but rather about its owner, Ye Qiubai.
But Mo Xun didn't mention it at all, as if he didn't want to know at all.
In his eyes, only things related to mechanisms and weapon crafting could arouse his interest.
Ye Qiubai shook his head helplessly and sat down to begin cultivating.
He had to keep an eye on Mo Xun, not because he was afraid Mo Xun would steal the Azure Cloud Sword, but because he was afraid Mo Xun would lose control of his curiosity and pull the Azure Cloud Sword out to a degree that he couldn't withstand, which would kill him.
On the other side.
After returning to the Dai Clan, Dai Heng told the head of the Dai Clan and all the elders about the matter in detail.
When they heard these words, everyone was initially filled with anger.
However, after hearing the whole story, the head of the Dai Clan and all the elders fell silent.
His rage turned into silence.
It has to be said that what Ye Qiubai said perfectly reflects their current predicament.
Going forward might come at a huge cost.
The Ai Clan's external support has been steadily increasing over the past few days; the other side is recruiting external aid in a way that disregards costs.
If I back out, I will definitely lose face.
The Dai Clan, currently a top-tier power, stopped fighting the Ai Clan after only a short period of open conflict?
Isn't this just believing that the Dai Clan is nothing more than sheep in sheep's clothing?
At that time, the Dai Clan's prestige will also decline sharply, which will definitely have a very serious impact on its future development.
What's more, now there's Ye Qiubai, this inexplicably powerful figure, backing up the Ai Clan.
If the Dai Clan had previously only considered this factor, their primary focus was on continuing the fight against the Ai Clan.
Upon hearing about Ye Qiubai and Mo Xun, the Dai Clan patriarch and the elders all looked rather displeased.
It's obvious.
Mo Xun clearly treats Ye Qiubai better than he treats the Dai Clan.
Moreover, Mo Xun would temporarily refuse any business dealings with the Dai Clan for Ye Qiubai's sake.
This is a very bad sign!
The head of the Dai Clan looked at the elders and asked with a grave expression, "Elders, what are your thoughts?"
Seeing his father's softening attitude, Dai Heng's expression changed drastically, and he asked urgently, "Father, are you really going to consider Ye Qiubai's opinion?!"
"Alas, we have no other choice." One of the elders shook his head helplessly. "The safest and most respectable way to preserve the Dai Clan's reputation is through that Ye family's method."
Another elder looked at Dai Heng and said, "Young Master, your vision is still too limited. You must remember that as long as you're not fighting to the death, there are no eternal enemies or eternal friends."
The head of the Dai Clan also looked at Dai Heng and frowned, saying, "It's still not good enough. You need to practice more. You have to think about it. If you continue fighting, even if you win in the end, you will pay a huge price, which will lead to the current situation of the Ai Clan, being targeted and attacked by other forces. You should know that there is also the City Lord's Manor watching us covetously. Do you really think he will remain a neutral force and not care about anything?"
At this point, the head of the Dai Clan sneered, "Maintaining neutrality is merely an excuse to sit back and watch the tigers fight. Once we show any weakness, the City Lord's Manor will directly annex us. At that time, Jade Qilin City will only have one top-tier power, and that will be the City Lord's Manor."
Who could resist such temptation?
"Moreover, if we continue fighting, we might provoke two extremely powerful individuals at the same time..."
One is Ye Qiubai, and the other is Mo Xun...
Therefore, this kind of deal is definitely not worthwhile.
It's better to cut your losses in time.
It must be said that the head of the Dai Clan and the elders were quite decisive; most people wouldn't be willing to make such a decision.
"Alright, you can deliver the Primordial Beginning Metal yourself... and bring some other things with you to the Ai Clan as well," the Dai Clan head said after a moment's thought.
Dai Heng asked, puzzled, "Why?"
The head of the Dai Clan said with exasperation, "Since you're going to turn enemies into friends, you need to show some attitude, understand?"
Dai Heng looked frustrated, but he still took the Primordial Beginning Metal and other resources to the Ai Clan.
Watching Dai Heng's retreating figure, the head of the Dai Clan wondered if Dai Heng was unsuitable for the position.
Although he is her biological son, it wouldn't be good if he were to ruin the Dai Clan.
Little did Dai Heng know that this incident would cost him even his position as the young master...
soon.
The news that the Dai Clan and the Ai Clan planned to cooperate spread throughout the entire Jade Qilin City.
The two companies plan to jointly develop the Qingming Sea to acquire higher-level resources.
This has left many people confused. Weren't they still arguing? Why the sudden change of attitude?
However, some top figures immediately spotted the problem.
In Mo Xun's small attic.
Ai Zhi delivered the Primordial Beginning Metal and informed Ye Qiubai of the news.
"Brother Ye, Father asked me to thank you. I've also prepared half of the materials you needed, and I expect it won't be long before I have the rest."
Looking at the bright-eyed girl staring at him, Ye Qiubai smiled faintly, "It's a mutually beneficial arrangement. I'll naturally fulfill my promise before I can leave."
Upon hearing this, Ai Zhi's face stiffened. "Brother Ye, are you leaving?"
Ye Qiubai nodded and said, "I'll be leaving in five days. There are three other ingredients I need to find."
Ai Zhi's face fell.
However, she also knew that Ye Qiubai couldn't stay in a small place like theirs forever, so she forced a smile after thinking about it.
"When I become stronger, I'll come find Brother Ye!"
"But... can I come and ask Brother Ye to teach me swordsmanship during this time?"
Ye Qiubai hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay."
Ai Zhi is also a sword cultivator.
So, during these five days...
Ye Qiubai then began teaching Ai Zhi how to repair swords.
Although his talent wasn't top-notch, only slightly better than average, his hard work made Ye Qiubai nod in approval.
Until the fifth day.
Mo Xun returned the Azure Cloud Sword to Ye Qiubai, and Ye Qiubai also planned to leave...