vstars Chapter 166 Delaying time
Chapter 166 Delaying time
"First, I want to use this information to get you to refuse to provide assistance to the Red Jade Society."
"It seems you really are a member of the Green Wood Society, but I'm sorry I can't agree to this condition. The Red Jade Society is an ally of the Heavenly River Society. We can't just stand by and watch our ally die in danger. Please find another condition!" Bai Lu refused without hesitation.
"Since Chairman Bai is acting out of righteousness, I shouldn't ruin the friendship between your two families."
How about exchanging the location of the fourth Kunyuan Palace for ten days of assistance from the Tianhe Society? I think with so many Kunyuan Beasts on the road, it's normal for some accidents to happen and cause delays.
If even this condition is not agreed to by Chief Bai, then I think there is no need for us to continue negotiating.
Upon hearing Shen Xu's conditions, Bai Lu fell into deep thought, then slowly said, "Five days at most."
The Tianhe Society borders the Hongyu Society. It should take three or four days to get from the Tianhe Society's base to the Hongyu Society's base. Even if it's only one day longer, it would be enough for him to get to the Hongyu Society's base ahead of time.
Shen Xu chuckled twice and said, "Alright, I won't haggle with you anymore. After all, compared to what's coming, this news is just an appetizer. The benefits I'm giving you are a way to celebrate a good start to our deal."
“I can tell you definitively that the fourth Kunyuan Palace is located behind the Misty Forest, where a brand new world of red earth exists, a place you have never set foot in before.”
The fourth Kunyuan Palace that you have been dreaming of is located in a huge blue lake on that red soil. It can be said to be a secret realm within a secret realm tailor-made for your Tianhe Society.
"So, are you all satisfied with this news?" Shen Xu's demon mask grew even more ferocious.
Upon hearing Shen Xu's words, the people inside the tent began to discuss among themselves.
"I told you it was in the Misty Forest!"
"They're talking about the area behind the Misty Forest, the Misty Forest indeed!"
"A brand new world of red earth, blue lakes—doesn't that sound like something made up?"
Hearing these comments, Bai Lu frowned. "How can you prove that what you're saying is true?"
"I'm sorry, but I'm afraid you won't believe anything I offer. But the existence of the Misty Forest is real, and the disappearances of the people you send out are also real. You think they've vanished into the mist, but in reality, they've entered a new world, a world that is incredibly cruel."
"You mean you went in and then came out?" someone asked.
"To be precise, it's not that I went in, but that I was teleported in from the beginning and only came out recently, which is the main reason why you haven't heard of me."
"Is that so! I think what he said is very likely true, because some people have indeed disappeared without a trace after being teleported in. I suspect they were teleported to that new continent."
"Then how did you get out?" Bai Lu asked immediately.
"This is the content of the second deal. I have no more needs. Let's see what you can offer."
Seeing the silence of the crowd, Shen Xu continued, "Actually, as long as you take people one by one to fill the gaps, you will eventually find a way to that continent. There is no need to trade with me. It would take me a lot of time and effort to take you there."
Bai Lu said softly, "Everyone has their value. Since there's an easy way, I won't choose to let them risk being eliminated to explore the Misty Forest. Just tell me what you want, and if I can agree, I certainly won't refuse."
"I will come back to you after we destroy the Crimson Jade Society, and it won't be too late. If you trust me, you can take this time to negotiate terms with the Golden Rainbow Society. If you don't trust me, then there's nothing I can do."
"Are you really not offering any other conditions?" Bai Lu asked, frowning.
"Of course I have, but now is not the time to tell you. Don't worry, I will definitely come again. Remember to save me a seat then, it's like I'm being interrogated."
"Sorry!" Bai Lu said, somewhat embarrassed.
"Now that our first deal has been reached, I won't stay any longer. Please excuse me for taking my leave." After saying this, Shen Xu strode out of the tent.
"What do you think of what he said?" Bai Lu asked the people in the tent after Shen Xu left.
"We have no chance of winning against the Golden Rainbow Society. Since we have the Kunyuan Palace behind us, why should we fight the Golden Rainbow Society to the death?"
"The key question is whether what he said is true, or whether Aoki is deliberately putting up a smokescreen to get something for nothing."
"I found his words to be very convincing, and there was a lot of evidence to support them, so his credibility is extremely high."
"There is evidence, but unfortunately there is no conclusive evidence, so I find it hard to believe him."
"What constitutes decisive evidence? Does knocking a tile off the Kunyuan Hall count as decisive evidence? Don't you think anyone in the entire secret realm could do something like that?"
At this moment, Lu Qingshan slowly said, "Since he asked for five days, it means that the Hongyu Society will have a result within this period of time. Why don't we wait for him?"
Given the difficulty of dealing with the Kunyuan Palace, it's estimated that the other two alliances won't make any significant progress in the next few days. Moreover, as long as we keep stalling with the Golden Rainbow Society, they certainly won't dare to be the first to explore the Kunyuan Palace in that dense forest.
This led to a stalemate, and only a decisive victory between the Green Wood Society and the Red Jade Society would trigger a major shift in the overall situation within the secret realm.
“Qingshan is right. Let’s wait and see! Guanbi and Wenhan, when you lead your teams to the Red Jade Gathering, you must delay until the fifth day before arriving, and you must do it in a way that leaves no trace.”
"Yes, Chief!" The two people sitting near Bailu walked to the center of the tent and replied.
At this moment, Shen Xu was rushing to the Red Jade Society's base. He couldn't help but sigh that he was destined to be a workaholic. He hadn't had a break in the past few days. Traveling day and night made him miss the days in his previous life when he could fly on a sword when he was at the Qi Sea Realm.
Sometimes he didn't understand why he cared so much about Zuo Chen's plans, even though they brought him no benefit and only caused trouble.
In the end, all they got was a slim hope, not to mention the possibility that Zuo Chen might be deceiving them for his own benefit.
But it was this sliver of hope that made him automatically ignore all of Zuo Chen's suspicions, and in return, he received Zuo Chen's unwavering help.
To be honest, he didn't have much affection for Xingchuan Region. He just wanted the people of Qingzhu Mountain to be able to live. Zuo Chen proposed a feasible plan to keep Qingzhu Mountain peaceful.