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His demeanor was calm and composed, as if he were one with the surrounding forest, yet he possessed a unique air that involuntarily calmed people's minds.

The demonic power that Chief Yueti had gathered suddenly froze, and eight or nine tenths of it dissipated.

She recognized the newcomer and felt a chill run down her spine. She immediately suppressed her almost explosive impulse, hiding her massive body even deeper in the shadows and concealing all her aura. She wanted to see how Mr. Qin, who was relied upon by both the Demon Alliance's higher-ups and the Dao Alliance's giants, would handle this thorny case in person.

Yue Tixia had never attended the high-level meetings of the two clans and did not recognize Qin Chuan.

She noticed that this person had an extraordinary demeanor and was calm as water. He suddenly appeared at this moment when the two sides were deadlocked, so she naturally regarded him as the "Inspector General" sent by the two tribes to handle the dispute.

Yue Tixia was like a drowning person grabbing onto the last piece of driftwood, or a lost young animal seeing a guiding light and running towards it.

She gave a slight bow, her cheeks flushing even more with excitement and shyness, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz yet filled with eager anticipation:

"Your Excellency the Inspector! You've come at the perfect time! Please, I beg you, think of a way to persuade everyone!"

She lowered her head shyly, not daring to look Qin Chuan in the eye. Her slender white hands nervously twisted the hem of her dress, which was embroidered with vine patterns, as she waited for this "adult" who had suddenly appeared and seemed to carry some kind of authority to give a perfect answer.

A miraculous solution that can both save the tree family from the axe and saw and allow these grieving human uncles to live.

All the unease, grievances, and faint hopes were placed on this unfamiliar yet calm man in a blue robe.

Qin Chuan nodded gently to her, his gaze calmly sweeping over the group of wary, silent woodcutters, then slowly passing over the ancient, verdant trees that seemed to exude sorrow, before finally speaking slowly.

Chapter 57 There's Always a Way to Overcome Difficulties

"I've heard that the Moon Cry Clan possesses extraordinary talents, able to communicate with plants and trees, and to accelerate the growth of fruits. Their produce is sweet and delicious, brimming with vitality, and is highly sought after in the demon realm, with no market available for it."

Upon hearing this, not only was Yue Tixia stunned, but even the anxious woodcutters looked at each other, puzzled.

What does this have to do with the current tense tree-cutting dispute?

Yue Tixia blinked her clear eyes, her cheeks flushed even more, and she hesitated softly:

"Inspector...are you...hungry?"

She thought that the other person might have come from afar and was tired from the journey, and that mentioning fruits at this moment might be because they were hungry.

Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan's lips curled into a slight smile. He glanced around at everyone present and said gently:

"Not only me, but these gentlemen have also been working hard all day and must be starving and thirsty. If we can't reach an agreement, why don't we put the argument aside for now, sit down, and try Miss Yueti's cooking? We can eat and talk at the same time, how about that?"

His suggestion surprised everyone. Yue Tixia didn't react for a moment, but upon hearing "try my cooking" and seeing Qin Chuan's gentle attitude, she subconsciously nodded in agreement.

"Okay...okay! Everyone, please...please follow me."

She thought that as long as they didn't cut down the trees for the time being, it was fine no matter what.

The woodcutters looked at each other, their stomachs were indeed empty, and seeing that this extraordinary "inspector" had spoken and that Yue Tixia's attitude was sincere, they put down their axes and saws for the time being, and followed behind, muttering to themselves.

Chief Yueti, who was secretly observing, frowned even more, completely unable to fathom Qin Chuan's intentions.

Yuetixia's residence is hidden deep in the ancient forest. It is an elegant courtyard that is cleverly woven from a huge treehouse and vines, and is full of natural atmosphere.

However, as soon as they approached, they were startled by a creature at the entrance of the courtyard.

It turned out to be a large, robust black donkey with glossy black fur. What was even more surprising was that it stood upright on its hind legs like a human, with its front hooves holding a bundle of fresh hay, and its large eyes were observing the visitors with remarkable intelligence.

"Ah! Everyone, don't be afraid!"

Yue Tixia quickly stepped forward and explained softly:

"This is Ah Zhu, my good friend. He is very kind and will not hurt anyone."

She gently patted the black donkey's neck.

This black donkey, Ah Zhu, is actually the chief steward of the Moon Cry Clan. He is highly skilled in cultivation, but prefers to remain in his original form and never transforms into a human. As a result, he is unable to speak human language.

It usually communicates with people using a small wooden sign and a charcoal pencil that hang around its neck.

At that moment, it saw a group of human woodcutters following behind Yue Tixia. It only glanced at them lazily at first, but when its gaze fell on the last man in the blue robe, the huge donkey body suddenly stiffened, and the hay it was holding almost fell to the ground.

It had met Qin Chuan at the meeting between the two ethnic groups!

Ah Zhu felt an invisible pressure descend upon it. The usually fearless dog suddenly felt its hooves go weak and instinctively wanted to paw at the ground, but it forced itself to resist.

Qin Chuan's gaze did indeed linger on A Zhu for a moment longer, a barely perceptible hint of surprise flashing in his eyes as he saw through the immense demonic power within its body, power that had reached the level of a Great Demon King.

Such cultivation is already top-tier in the demon realm, yet he is willing to serve as a steward for the Moon Cry Clan, which is quite rare.

Yue Tixia was completely unaware of all this. She was busy greeting the guests, asking everyone to sit down at a huge round table carved from tree roots, and then hurriedly went into the kitchen to get busy.

Soon, several plates of refreshing dishes and a large plate of juicy fruits were served.

The dishes are simply stir-fried seasonal vegetables and cold-dressed fresh mushrooms, and the fruits are simply washed and cut into pieces, but all of them exude an enticing fragrance and abundant vitality.

"Please...everyone, please have some. It's all grown by myself..."

Yueti Xia shyly set out the bowls and chopsticks.

Qin Chuan took a bite first and nodded in praise:

"Sweet and refreshing, full of vitality, it truly lives up to its reputation."

The woodcutters picked up the fruit with some skepticism and took a bite. The next moment, their eyes widened in surprise.

They had never tasted such delicious fruit before. It was juicy and sweet as honey. A cool sensation went down their throats, as if washing away some of their fatigue. Amazed and satisfied expressions appeared on their faces.

Yue Tixia lowered her head in embarrassment at the praise, her fingers twisting the sash of her skirt, but her heart was filled with sweetness.

Just then, Qin Chuan put down the fruit in his hand and subtly changed the subject:

"Delicious food is before us, but we have gathered here today to resolve one issue."

He looked at Yue Tixia, then at the woodcutters:

"The Moon Cry Clan regards the forest as their kin, and their responsibility to protect it stems from their bloodline and nature, which is not wrong. You all cut down trees to make a living so that your wives and children can have enough to eat, which is also the basis of your survival, and that is not wrong either."

Yue Tixia's heart jumped again, and she looked at him anxiously.

"Since neither side is at fault, yet their positions are opposite, whether I rule today to prohibit logging or to allow logging, it will inevitably severely damage the interests of the other side, sow the seeds of resentment, and run counter to the general trend of reconciliation between the two tribes."

Qin Chuan spoke slowly, pointing out the core of the problem.

"Then...is there really no way?"

Yue Tixia's voice was tinged with sobs. Was it really impossible to both protect her family and let others live?

There are always more solutions than problems.

Qin Chuan's tone remained calm, carrying a convincing power:

"Since neither side is willing to back down, why not break free from the 'you lose, I win' mentality and think about how to achieve 'cooperation and win-win'?"

He turned to the group of woodcutters who were still savoring the taste of the melons and fruits:

"Gentlemen, is chopping wood an extremely arduous job with very little pay?"

Upon hearing this, the woodcutters all nodded and sighed.

"Yes, they work from dawn till dusk, climbing high and risking danger, and a load of firewood doesn't even sell for much money, just enough to make ends meet..."

"Then why not use this strength in a different way? The Moon Cry Clan is skilled at cultivating spiritual plants and fruits, and you have all tasted their produce just now. If you are responsible for transporting these fruits and vegetables out of the forest and selling them in nearby human towns, the profits can be split 50/50..."

Qin Chuan slowly said:

"Imagine what price those fruits would fetch in the human market. How much more would you get than you would from chopping firewood? And wouldn't it be better to avoid the dangers of axes and saws?"

His words were like the sun breaking through the clouds, instantly illuminating the eyes of Yue Tixia and the woodcutters!

They were both trapped in an either-or mindset, only thinking about how to get the other party to compromise and back down, but never considering that they could join hands to create greater value and achieve better results for both parties!

Chief Yueti, who had been secretly watching the situation closely, was also greatly shaken and suddenly enlightened!

So this is how conflicts can be resolved!

While there are many conflicts between humans and demons due to their differences, there are also many more common interests that can be explored!

As long as the right method is found and the points of convergence of each other's needs are found, even a deadlock can be easily resolved!

"Afterwards, the Demon Alliance and the Dao Alliance will send special personnel to assist you in signing the contract, planning the transportation route, and ensuring the smooth implementation of this matter."

Qin Chuan stood up and smiled gently at Yue Tixia:

"Thank you for your hospitality, young lady. The fruits are delicious."

With the matter settled, he didn't linger any longer. After saying that, he turned and drifted away, his figure in a blue robe quickly disappearing into the lush tree-lined path. He came suddenly and left just as gracefully.

Yue Tixia stared in the direction he had disappeared, momentarily stunned and inexplicably lost.

She didn't even know the name of this "censor" who had solved their enormous problem...

Ah Zhu, who was standing nearby, saw the girl's condition and stamped his feet a few times in frustration.

It longed to tell Yue Tixia what kind of being that was, but dared not reveal it without permission.

In a moment of desperation, its face contorted in pain, and a strange "hoarse" sound came from its throat. Suddenly breaking free from some kind of constraint, it forced out a somewhat hoarse and stiff human sentence:

"He...he is...Mr. Qin from Qingyun Peak..."

Yue Tixia was startled when Azhu suddenly spoke, followed by the joy of her friend finally being able to speak, but the greater astonishment came from the meaning represented by the three words "Mr. Qin".

That legendary half-master? The giant who promoted peace between the two races? He's actually... actually so young and easy-going, and he even personally came to handle their "trivial matter"?

A profound sense of shock and indescribable admiration welled up within Yue Tixia, making her unable to forget the departing figure in green robes.

The Moon Cry Clan Chief, hidden in the shadows, took in his daughter's expression and understood.

She knew her daughter was introverted and shy, and would never have the courage to go see that adult again.

The old woman smiled slightly, already having made up her mind. She revealed herself and spoke gently to Yue Tixia:

“Xiao Xia, Mr. Qin has solved this great problem for our clan, and his kindness is immense. Our clan must not be rude. From now on, you will regularly select some of the best fruits and vegetables and personally deliver them to Mr. Qin to express our gratitude.”

A seemingly insignificant exchange of gifts quietly tied a red thread of fate between them.

Qin Chuan's wisdom in "turning swords into plowshares and conflicts into cooperation" was quickly adopted by the leaders of both races as a classic case and widely used to mediate various frictions and conflicts between humans and demons, becoming a new paradigm for handling disputes of interest in peacetime.

Chapter 58 Admit your mistakes, stand up straight when you're being punished.

The clouds and mist on Qingyun Peak still flowed gently, like a light veil entwining the rugged rocks, making the bamboo house on the peak even more serene.

The copper bells hanging under the eaves sway gently in the wind, their tinkling sounds mingling with the mountain stream, becoming the most frequently heard melody here.

One day, Qin Chuan had just brewed a pot of fresh tea and was about to enjoy some of the fruits and melons that Yue Tixia had sent when he sensed a restrained yet incredibly sharp sword intent piercing through the clouds and landing steadily on the mountaintop.