The Sli King proposed using knowledge as a bargaining chip for exchange, but Yang Yu refused, opting instead for a strategic retreat,
"The knowledge gathered by you slis may be interesting.
But personally, I still prefer tangible rewards.
Before arriving at the palace, we've seen that slis possess a unique civilization, with many things that must be intriguing.
Since His Majesty the King wishes to reward , I hope to pick sothing myself."
After a mont of contemplation, the Sli King agreed to Yang Yu's request:
"So things cannot be casually given to you.
If there's sothing you fancy, write it down on a piece of paper.
I will evaluate their value and ultimately decide whether to give it to you."
"Thank you for your generosity, Your Majesty.
Now, can you show your kingdom's legal code?
After all, while touring, it would be unfortunate to accidentally breach the laws, causing our evaluation among the slis to drop, which is sothing I wish to avoid."
"No problem. I understand you."
The Sli King beckoned, and a green sli clad in white lifted its hand, summoning a thick copy of the legal code to hand over to Yang Yu.
Flipping through a few pages casually, Yang Yu saved the legal code into the system.
The characters inscribed were ones Yang Yu had never seen before. They seed to be a writing system developed by the slis themselves, so it needed to be deciphered by He ng.
After storing the legal code safely, Yang Yu pulled out a large pink sack the size of a burlap bag,
"We certainly couldn't co empty-handed for a visit. I have prepared bountiful gifts for His Majesty."
Relying on gifts to gain favor, does he really think this would work?
The Sli King initially wanted to outright refuse Yang Yu, but suddenly a fragrant aroma wafted from the pink sack Yang Yu produced.
What is this fragrance about, and why does it have such a strong clover scent?
The Sli King beca curious and didn't refuse Yang Yu, allowing a nearby guard to bring over the pink sack Yang Yu held.
The clover fragrance spread through the palace as the guard moved, rendering the ministers almost unable to resist.
Once opened, a lush batch of clover ca into the Sli King's view.
The Sli King was astounded; the clover provided by Yang Yu was comparable in quality to the high-grade produce from the plantations.
To be able to transport such high-quality ingredients to an underground place like this without their quality diminishing at all, how exactly did he do it?
Yang Yu flashed a polite smile:
"Your Majesty, this is the clover I cultivated; please enjoy it.
As for the other officials here, since I initially didn't know how many of you there would be, I didn't prepare corresponding gifts.
However, it's rare for us to et, and I'd be willing to offer so clover to all present slis as a gesture of sincerity.
I wonder if Your Majesty would allow to prepare gifts for the ministers here on the spot?"
"On the spot?!"
The ministers present were surprised, looking at Yang Yu, then collectively shifted their gaze to the Sli King.
Noticing the expectation in the ministers' eyes and having just received the gifts, the Sli King was in a bind and could only agree:
"Since you have this intention and wish to demonstrate your sincerity, we shall make an exception this ti.
Of course, the ministers cannot receive gifts without reciprocation; they must return gifts to you upon receiving them, to prevent owing a debt of gratitude."
In unison, the slis agreed to the King's command.
Yang Yu's lips curved slightly; he finally managed to play his ace.
After bowing to the Sli King, Yang Yu produced a giant flowerpot, scattering clover seeds into it and activating the skill [Clover Cultivation].
With a loud "bang," a swath of clover burst open like fireworks, reaching the relatively low palace ceiling.
Under the stunned gazes of the slis, Yang Yu took out several bottles, approached the clover patch, and picked equivalent weights of clover, distributing them to each minister through the guard.
There weren't many ministers in the Sli Palace, only twenty-six, so Yang Yu didn't take much ti.
As a reward for helping him, Yang Yu even picked a few leaves of clover for the guards who had assisted him.
Receiving their jar of clover, the ministers were shocked by the quality and quantity of the clover, their gazes fixated on Yang Yu at the center and the Clover Tree, from which only a third had been picked.
Yang Yu slightly furrowed his brow and, slightly resigned, addressed the slis:
"I'm sorry, I lost control of the power and grew too much clover at once.
The excess clover I will take with .
Later where I'm going, there are sure to be other slis, so consider this a et-and-greet gift."
With a wave of his hand, a huge array appeared under the flowerpot where the clover was planted, swallowing the entire clover plant.
The gigantic Clover Tree vanished into thin air, disappointnt creeping onto the faces of one sli minister after another.
"Well then, Your Majesty, I'll now go see what rewards your Sli Kingdom has suitable for ."
After bowing to the King once more, Yang Yu turned to leave. The Sli King called out to Helot, instructing him to guide Yang Yu and his companions.
Helot did not refuse, accepting the task.
Glancing at his jar filled with clover, then at the departing Yang Yu, a minister finally couldn't help but speak out:
"What kind of magic did you use? Why can your flowerpot grow such a large amount of clover all at once!
We find clover extrely difficult to cultivate, let alone growing such tender and juicy clover."
Facing the minister's query, Yang Yu turned back with a smile, saying, "That's a secret," then followed Helot out of the palace without a backward glance.
Yang Yu utilized the strategy of baiting once more.
This feeling of wanting but being unable to attain it can be addictive and irresistible.
If he were to reveal that he could easily cultivate clover and had plenty of clover seeds, it would lessen the leverage in subsequent negotiations.
Only by purposely showing that even without the slis' help, he could find other ways to resolve the issues and wasn't solely dependent on them could he maintain an advantage in future negotiations.
If the strategy of baiting didn't work, Yang Yu would employ so ans to gain the slis' assistance.
To obtain delicious clover, many slis might choose to risk moving to the surface.
The value of clover to the slis shows its worth.
As the saying goes, 'money makes the world go round,' so could clover sway high-level slis to serve as rcenaries, perhaps even betraying the Sli Kingdom?
If things didn't work out, he could also recruit so low-level slis, sign contracts with them, and take them to the surface for trials, gaining abundant experience to help them level up.
Of course, that would be a last resort.
After all, pulling slis who know nothing to the point where they could barely assist in combat would consu a lot of ti and effort.
Preferably, Yang Yu would rather make use of what was readily available.
User Comments
0 comments from readers