Chapter 776: Chapter 775: Giving Him Trouble
Considering the recent event, Hoo Die was definitely capable of subduing Sang Tian. With their leader dead, the remaining lackeys were like scattered sand, ripe for defeat—it was just a matter of ti.
Yet Ah Jiu let Sang Tian go and even agreed to give five thousand taels of silver as a resettlent fee. He was the first to treat bandits so kindly.
“Our own ranks have also suffered losses, and besides, after fighting for so long, everyone’s energy is limited. If they keep coming at us in waves, we cannot guarantee a favorable outco,” said Ah Jiu calmly, “Moreover, the existence of Sky Ghost Fort is a matter for Nanyue. Why should I do such thankless work on behalf of the Emperor of Nanyue? If I destroy it, what benefit do I get? Why should I let Nanyue have peace and quiet?”
Wufu uttered a sound of realization, “So, this too is a matter of political stance!”
“You could say that,” Ah Jiu sipped his tea, glanced at Wufu, and said, “The more chaotic and rotten Nanyue becos, the more advantageous it is for our Beiyan.”
Wufu fell silent.
“Do you despise ?” Ah Jiu asked hesitantly.
Wufu laughed, “Why would I despise you? Everyone has their own stance. It’s all about ‘to each his own politics’!”
“But you are from Nanyue,” Ah Jiu looked at her and said, “If one day Beiyan consus Nanyue and it becos a fallen nation, Wufu, would you hate ?”
Wufu countered, “Will the imperial court of Beiyan make life better for the citizens of Nanyue, or worse?”
“Of course not, Beiyan will usher in a golden age!” Ah Jiu declared.
“Well, there you have it!” Wufu said with a smile, “Ah Jiu, to the common people, it doesn’t matter who the emperor is. As long as they have a good life, that’s all that matters! I feel the sa way.”
Besides, she was an outsider to begin with, having no real attachnt to the Nanyue Kingdom.
Seeing that her deanor did not seem deceitful, Ah Jiu’s furrowed brows relaxed, “Rest assured, I will ensure the safety of you and your family.”
Wufu uttered an affirmative sound, “Then why give five thousand taels of silver? It’s like giving it away for nothing—a real waste!”
“The dead have families, and if Sang Tian has any compassion, he will surely distribute the silver,” Ah Jiu spoke indifferently, “My approach may seem sowhat hypocritical, but it’s enough; destroying everything is no victory.”
“Furthermore, after giving away five thousand taels of silver, Sang Tian might not end up any better off. After this battle, those who don’t serve him will probably increase in number. After a grand fight and countless casualties, all they get is five thousand taels of silver. Tell , if you were one of his n, what would you think?”
“You’re just adding trouble for him!”
Ah Jiu said, “I don’t want Sang Tian to have an easy ti, nor do I want Nanyue to be at peace. Consider the five thousand taels as expenses for the dead’s funeral arrangents.”
Wufu looked at him, “So it’s clear, you are not soone to provoke or offend!”
Ah Jiu glanced sideways at her, “If you provoke , I won’t fight back. You’re welco to try at any ti.”
His words carried a deep and aningful implication.
“Oh? Ninth Master, what kind of provocation do you like?” Wufu squinted, her expression a mix of teasing and mirth.
Bai Xiaobai, who had been sitting quietly like an invisible person, couldn’t stand it any longer and stood up, exclaiming, “Is there no end to this flirtatious banter?”
“Why haven’t you left yet!” Ah Jiu and Wufu both asked simultaneously.
Bai Xiaobai was furious. They had been all sweet-talk when asking him to co and tend to the wounds. Now that he was done, they were rudely brushing him off, almost as if he were disposable. The sheer nerve, the shalessness.
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