Bringing the farm to another world

Chapter 16269 Reconciliation
Standing on Qingfeng Mountain, Xu Ying was still a little nervous. This was his first time representing the Myriad Laws Sect to negotiate. Although they already knew the outcome, Xu Ying was still somewhat nervous.

A moment later, a figure landed right beside him. Xu Ying turned his head and saw that it was Wan Hai. Xu Ying clasped his hands in greeting to Wan Hai and said with a smile, "Greetings, Patriarch Wan."

Wan Hai looked at Xu Ying, frowned, and then said, "Bishop Xu, is that you?"

Xu Ying smiled slightly and said, "What? Patriarch Wan seems quite disappointed that you didn't see our sect leader? Is Patriarch Wan worried that I can't make decisions, or do you have some thoughts about our sect leader?"

Wan Hai was taken aback, but he immediately understood what Xu Ying meant. He gave Xu Ying a cold look and then said, "Bishop Xu, you are judging a gentleman by your own petty standards. We have come with sincerity this time, and we hope you will not misunderstand."

Xu Ying smiled slightly and said in a deep voice, "I don't want to know what you mean. I just want to tell you that I am the person who can fully represent the Myriad Laws Divine Sect. The Myriad Laws Divine Sect will recognize what I say today, so you can rest assured."

Upon hearing Xu Ying's words, Wan Hai was taken aback. He then glanced at Xu Ying and nodded, saying, "Alright, then please just say what the Myriad Laws Divine Sect is thinking."

Looking at him, Xu Ying smiled and said, "Actually, our thinking is very simple. Although we still have grudges against the aristocratic families, we also know that it is impossible to wipe them out. So it's better to stop while we're ahead. Therefore, we don't want to fight with the aristocratic families anymore. If you agree, then we will cease hostilities with them. How about it?"

Wan Hai looked at Xu Ying, then said in a deep voice, "Okay, we agree to this. Do you have any other requirements?"

Xu Ying said in a deep voice, "It's simple. We will rebuild the Temple of Ten Thousand Laws in each city. You cannot stop us, nor can you attack or destroy it."

Wan Hai nodded and said, "Sure, is there any more?"

Xu Ying nodded, her face serious, and said, "There's one last clause. If either party breaches the agreement, then our agreement today is null and void, and we will automatically revert to a hostile relationship. What do you say? Do you agree?"

Upon hearing this, Wan Hai frowned and said, "Doesn't that mean that if you say we want to stop fighting today, then we will stop fighting, but if you attacked us yesterday, it means we will start fighting again? Doesn't that mean the initiative is entirely in your hands? Do you think that's fair?"

Upon hearing Wan Hai's words, Xu Ying couldn't help but smile, and then said, "The initiative to cease hostilities today is indeed in our hands, but the initiative to start a war is not only in our hands, but also in yours. If you make the first move, then the initiative will be in your hands, won't it?"

Upon hearing Xu Ying's words, Wan Hai fell silent. Xu Ying looked at him and continued, "Actually, even if we were to continue fighting you now, it wouldn't be impossible. It's nothing extraordinary. It's just that we don't want to do that. It's not only because we know we can't eliminate you, but also because we want to give His Majesty face. His Majesty once wanted to appoint our leader as the Imperial Preceptor. However, our leader used this reward to exchange for an opportunity to wage war against you. But we can't fight too fiercely, otherwise it will displease His Majesty. We don't want to offend His Majesty, so we want to cease hostilities."

Upon hearing Xu Ying's words, Wan Hai fell even more silent. After a long while, he finally spoke, "Alright, we agree to this point. I just hope you can keep your promise. Our agreement to cease hostilities with you this time is actually out of respect for His Majesty. Don't underestimate the power of our aristocratic families. We are not afraid of you. If you really break the agreement first, we will join forces with the sects to deal with you. At that time, you will be in trouble."

Xu Ying smiled slightly and said, "Of course we understand this principle, which is why we agreed to a ceasefire with you. If you get too close to the sects, it will displease His Majesty. So, if we go to war with the sects, you'd better not attack us. Otherwise, His Majesty will think that you are cooperating with the sects. Whether you are really cooperating with the sects or not is not important. What is important is that if His Majesty thinks that you are cooperating with the sects, then you will be punished. Of course, we will not provoke you at this time, otherwise it will displease His Majesty. So our agreement is still very solid."

Wan Hai gave Xu Ying a deep look. He hadn't expected Xu Ying to have thought everything through. He looked at Xu Ying again and then said, "Alright, it's settled then. I hope you can remember this agreement." After saying that, Wan Hai gave Xu Ying another deep look, then he moved and flew away.

Xu Ying glanced at Wan Hai, then smiled slightly. He then moved and flew away. He flew in the sky for a while, then suddenly disappeared, vanishing into the air as if he had never been there at all.

Not long after he disappeared, several people suddenly appeared at the spot where Xu Ying had vanished. Their faces were extremely grim. They glanced around, and then one of them said, "He got away. He didn't use invisibility magic?" Another person said, "It wasn't invisibility magic. It should be some kind of magic array. I suspect he was carrying one of those magic arrays or artifacts that can be used by one person. This kind of magic array or artifact can release illusion arrays and at the same time shield his energy, which is why he suddenly disappeared."

"Could it be that he discovered us?"

"Impossible. We've been hiding very well. I don't believe he would find us. I think he might not have found us, but rather that they're just naturally cautious. Don't forget, this was supposed to be a meeting between Zhao Hai and Wan Hai, but it was Xu Ying who came to see Wan Hai instead. That shows how careful they are."

"Damn it, we paid a heavy price to get this information, but we got nothing in return. These guys from the Myriad Laws Cult are really cunning."

"It seems we shouldn't expect to wipe out the people of the Temple of Ten Thousand Laws in one go. The Temple of Ten Thousand Laws has now reconciled with the aristocratic families. Will they resume the construction of the Temple of Ten Thousand Laws next? If they dare to resume the construction of the Temple of Ten Thousand Laws, then we can deal with them. We will deal with each Temple of Ten Thousand Laws they build. I really don't believe they will keep building the Temple of Ten Thousand Laws. We will definitely force them out."

"It seems that's the only way. Let's go. We must report this matter."

Everyone responded and then left. An hour passed peacefully after they left, when suddenly a few more people appeared. These people seemed to have vanished into thin air; they appeared there suddenly. One of them said, "Looks like they really left a long time ago." Another nodded, and then they disappeared again.

Another hour passed, and several more people appeared there. These were the same people who had left earlier. After they appeared, one of them said, "It's been so long, I wonder if there's any trace left. Let's give it a try."

The others all nodded, and then one of them took out a magic array. He quickly cast several spells into the array, and the array lit up the next moment. Then a golden light appeared on the array, but the golden light kept spinning in place.

The group glanced at the golden light, then shook their heads and said, "There's no energy fluctuation at all. It seems that the opponent's formation can indeed shield energy fluctuations."

The group nodded, then put away the magic array and left. Meanwhile, Xu Ying and the others were watching a projection showing the situation there. Xu Ying had indeed left long ago, but some magic insects that could be used to observe the situation had been left behind. The others hadn't noticed the magic insects, so their conversation was all under Xu Ying's watchful eye.

Xu Ying watched those people leave before he smiled slightly and said, "Not bad. These guys seem to be from a sect. I don't know who they bribed in the aristocratic families to find out about the situation at Qingfeng Mountain. It seems they were planning to ambush you, young master, but when they found out it was me, they wanted to follow me to find our base and wipe us out in one fell swoop. But unfortunately, they didn't get the chance."

The other elders all nodded, and Xu Ying said, "Now that the matter of the aristocratic families is resolved, the next step is to deal with those sects. Let's choose a target. However, I think it's best to discuss this with Uncle Chang and the others. They already control quite a few sects. If we talk to them about this, they should tell us which sects can be our targets. It wouldn't be good if we ended up attacking our own people."

The group all nodded, and then Xu Ying said, "I'll go find Uncle Chang now and talk to him about this." The group all nodded, and then Xu Ying disappeared.

Meanwhile, Gongliang Juewen was listening to the eunuch's report. After the eunuch finished speaking, Gongliang Juewen said, "So, the Myriad Laws Divine Sect has now reconciled with the aristocratic families? The Myriad Laws Divine Sect is preparing to rebuild the temple? And then they plan to deal with those sects?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Interesting. These guys from the Myriad Laws Cult are getting bolder and bolder. But that's fine too. Now that they've built a temple, they have a foothold and are easier to control. But when you go downstairs, send a letter directly to the Myriad Laws Cult and the sects. Tell them that I don't care how they fight among themselves, but they must remember one thing: they absolutely cannot harm the ordinary people in the city. If they do, don't blame me for being ruthless. Whoever harms the ordinary people in the city, I will punish both families." The eunuch acknowledged and then left Gongliang Juewen's room.