Chapter 804: Tricking the Patriarch and the High Priest
So, Yuan Xiao didn't plan to escape now, but to solve the problem before leaving. He decided to adapt to the situation and teach the few high-level officials here a lesson as much as possible, at least to make them bleed before leaving.
"Young man, who are you?" The clan leader sitting in the hall began to ask.
"Clan leader, if we hadn't helped to break part of the seal outside, how could the high priest open a crack in the seal inside today." Yuan Xiao answered calmly.
"Are you the one they sent here? Why are you so young?"
"Who said that young people can't do big things?" Yuan Xiao asked back.
"Then you should first reveal your identity and tell me what you want to talk about? I have received a message from them through the seal before. If you can't tell it, don't blame us for turning against you. Because you are a human, it's very suspicious!" The clan leader questioned.
"Okay, clan leader is straightforward, it should be so. I come from the small world of the demon clan, my name is Tangyuan, this time I am here on the order of Lord Python to help you break the seal and discuss the details of the cooperation." Yuan Xiao answered calmly.
"I would like to ask the clan leader, are you sincere in cooperating with our demon clan Duanxianting?"
"This... of course we are sincere, as long as Lord Mang does what he says." The clan leader responded.
"Sincerely? Sincerely holding on to my envoy's arm?" Yuan Xiao sneered.
"High priest, let him go." The clan leader waved his hand, and the high priest had to let go of Yuan Xiao's hand.
But the high priest still had doubts: "Fellow Daoist Tangyuan, since you said you are a demon envoy, why are you a human? How do you explain it? Cooperation is of great importance, and we cannot help but be cautious. Please help us solve the doubts and let us rest assured."
"Since ancient times, great things have been achieved without paying attention to trivial matters. Our small world of the demon clan is a place dedicated to cultivating talents. Although there are many demon children in it, there are also many elite cultivators from both the demon and demon clans. As long as they are willing to be loyal to our demon clan and accept our education, they are all our helpers. How can we only look at their identities? If you want to do great things, you must unite all the forces that can be united. High priest, don't you think so?"
"Besides, who said I am not a demon?" Yuan Xiao smiled contemptuously.
"Please prove it to me, fellow Daoist Tangyuan, so that I have nothing to say, and then we will start talking about the main topic." The high priest responded.
Yuan Xiao smiled faintly, and then released a little bit of the demon aura inherited from the demon ancestor, and suddenly the whole hall was filled with demon aura, with amazing power.
The high priest and the chieftain were both shocked and shouted, "It's OK, it's OK, we are all family, family!"
"Emissary Tang, please take a seat, come, serve tea to Envoy Tang!" The chieftain thought he had confirmed Yuan Xiao's identity and began to take it seriously.
At this time, a tribal woman holding a spear walked to the door of the meeting hall. The guards on both sides bowed to her and called her captain, which showed that this woman's identity was not bad. She was actually the captain of the guard!
The tribal woman just snorted in response. Then she poked her head slightly at the door and saw Yuan Xiao sitting in the hall, and her face was immediately full of joy. This stinky boy is still sitting there drinking tea. It seems that he is living a good life. I worried for a long time in vain! I must teach you a lesson later.
That's right, this tribal woman is Bai Xin, the fake captain of the guard after performing a thousand changes of magical powers!
"Emissary Tang, regarding the borrowing of the Nether Beast, we can only lend out a part of it. Our tribe only has 6 Nether Beasts in total, which are also very precious to us. It is impossible to lend out all of them. As for how many to lend out, it depends on the sincerity of Lord Python." The patriarch said slowly.
"Oh, then what are the conditions of the patriarch? You might as well tell me. There are some matters that I can decide directly, and I will give you a direct answer. If I really can't make a decision, I will report to Lord Python for a decision when I go back."
"Straightforward! First of all, regarding the seal, it cannot be broken into a crack like now, and it will soon merge. Instead, it must be completely opened and abolished, so that our people can come and go freely in the future." The patriarch began to speak.
"The second point is that the vitality and life span devoured by the borrowed Nether Beast can condense many Nether Pearls. We should each share half of these Nether Pearls."
"The third point is to give us a large number of spiritual stones, especially medium-grade and high-grade spiritual stones, to promote the development of our Nether Tribe."
"The fourth point is to ensure the safety of our tribe members when they go out to help Duan Xianting to perform tasks, especially those tribe members who are responsible for controlling the Nether Beast. If they encounter encirclement and suppression, they must support us in time."
"The fifth point is to find a suitable site for us in the human world. We must also establish a base outside. In the future, one on the ground and one underground, we will work for Duan Xianting. Duan Xianting must protect our safety and supply materials."
Yuan Xiao looked at the high priest again and asked, "Does the high priest have anything else to add?"
"There is one more thing I want to add. Our Beipingzhou Nether Tribe and Duan Xianting are in a cooperative relationship, not a superior-subordinate relationship. Therefore, many things in the future must be negotiated and implemented. You cannot force us." The high priest added another point.
Yuan Xiao finished the cup of tea before calmly replying, "The first one is to open all the seals, no problem. The second one is to split the Nether Pearl equally, no problem either. The third one is to provide a large amount of spirit stones. I want to make this clear. Of course, spirit stones will be provided, but the specific amount needs to be further discussed. I can't make any guarantees today."
"Fourth, we can only try our best to ensure the safety of our tribesmen. Since it is a mission, no one dares to say that there is no danger. Sometimes it is really impossible to guarantee it. I think you two can understand. Fifth, the matter of the outside territory is too important, and it must be reported to Lord Python for personal decision. Sixth, the general principle of the status of both parties is equality, but when encountering major events, the decision of our Duanxian Court should be given priority."
"I wonder if the tribe leader and the high priest still have doubts about the above six replies?" Yuan Xiao said and looked at the tribe leader and the high priest. Yuan Xiao deliberately agreed to some and rejected some. Only in this way can the other party be more convinced.
The tribe leader and the high priest looked at each other and felt that the young envoy was very sincere. Although some conditions were not agreed to and some were only agreed to in part, this actually showed that the other party had really considered these conditions and was not perfunctory.
"What Envoy Tang said makes sense. We had a pleasant conversation today, and the basis for cooperation is in place. As for those conditions that are not yet determined, we will discuss them in detail when Lord Mang comes in person next time. Come on, set up the wine and entertain Envoy Tang." The tribe leader laughed loudly.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Yuan Xiao said, "This is my first time in the Netherworld Tribe. Thinking that we will have long-term cooperation in the future, I want to learn more about this place. I want to walk around later to understand the local customs and environment here. I wonder if it's okay? Of course, if you two go to the demon clan world in the future, you can also visit it casually."
"Of course, but you are unfamiliar with the place. I'll let the captain of the guard here, Lan Xiaoyu, take you around later."