Hei Tong pondered for a mont, lowering his head to look at the young girl in his arms. Her delicate brows were slightly furrowed, her expression alternating between happiness and worry, each look captivating and elegantly touching. This indicated that he had started to instill Bai Suzhen’s mories into the girl.
He slowly handed the girl over to Xue Damo, saying in a deep voice, "Alright, I’ll be the one to search for the Divine Doctor. I’ll return within a month, whether I find the doctor or not."
In the span of a month, even if the Divine Doctor couldn’t be found, the girl’s fate would be determined, whether life or death.
Xue Damo took the girl’s body and reminded, "The Divine Doctor escaped the God-searching Palace in the chaos that day and must be hiding his identity to avoid retaliation. However, as long as he wants to survive, he’ll need to earn a living through his dical skills. If you can’t find him alone, I suggest you seek help from the Black Wind Village Chief. His family is large and influential, and now that the Abnormal People have returned, there are many hands available, which might be of assistance to us."
"Black Wind Village Chief..."
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Two days later.
Jiang Dali had already ridden a dragon to the Leshan Lingyun Cave.
The Lingyun Cave was now one of the Black Wind Village’s largest resource points, with the Qilin Ore unearthed there being a rare and expensive material for crafting Divine Weapons at Divine Iron City.
Thus, the Leshan Branch was also becoming more powerful under the drive of Lingyun Cave, attracting more players either transferred from other branches or newly recruited, tasked with maintaining the safety of the resource point and regulating the daily number of players entering Lingyun Cave.
Lingyun Cave still followed the old custom, opening only to one hundred players each day. Only these hundred can enter to mine Qilin Ore, and after exiting, all mined Qilin Ore must be handed over to Black Wind Village, with rewards given based on the quantity mined.
Despite this, every day there were countless players vying to enter Lingyun Cave to labor at mining, not only lifestyle players, but many were professional players as well.
This is not just because the rewards for mining are quite good, but more importantly, once a certain amount of minerals is mined, there’s a privilege for discounted purchases of Qilin Ore or obtaining casting coupons from Divine Iron City.
Qilin Ore, apart from being specially supplied to Divine Iron City and several cooperative forces of Black Wind Village, does not circulate in any Martial World markets.
Moreover, the weapons forged by Divine Iron City’s renowned craftsn are hard to find in the Martial World, considered "Divine Weapons" in the minds of players.
Therefore, many players flock to the mining benefits, with even the Four Great Families stationing mbers nearby to compete for mining quotas, further driving the developnt of nearby Leshan City.
At this ti, in the Black Wind Restaurant managed by their own Black Wind Village, Jiang Dali stood by the window on the fifth floor of the restaurant, his gaze steady as he watched the opposite riverbank and the Great Buddha, observing the crowded gathering of players and Martial World guests on the embanknt.
Several dium-sized transport ships from Black Wind Village swayed with the rippling waves on the water.
Stout Mountain Village Disciples clad in short, sturdy attire stood on the ships, majestically surveying all directions.
It was not yet lunchti, but the restaurant was already bustling. The thirty tables on the lower levels were filled with Martial World people or players with deep pockets, and light and heavy footsteps intermittently echoed in the stairways.
The street below the restaurant was also crowded with rchants and trading players; so rchants road through the streets and alleys shouting their wares amid so eccentric players, creating a scene of liveliness and vitality typical of the Martial World.
"Deng deng deng——"
At this mont, a burly man over seven feet tall with broad shoulders and a thick neck, like an iron tower, quickly ascended the stairs, bowed respectfully to Jiang Dali, and said, "Village Chief, there are people downstairs seeking an audience!"
"Hmm! Let them co up."
Jiang Dali said with a faint smile, hands behind his back.
"Yes!"
Soon, several footsteps of varying heaviness echoed from below.
Jiang Dali turned to look back, his gaze slowly sweeping over three people.
He saw Ting Shui, Heartbroken Little Knife, and a woman with her face covered in black gauze entered. She was dressed in black, with an enchanting and graceful figure, nimble steps. The three t his gaze and collectively bowed their fists in salute.
"I pay respects to the Village Chief!"
"Feng Ying?"
Jiang Dali recognized the woman’s identity as Feng Ying, the Black Wind Village’s Vice Hall Master who initially clashed with Black Wind Village, the second female in the players, known as Film Queen. As for the other female role, it had been rewritten to be Ning Su, known as the Bandit Queen of Black Wind Village.
Feng Ying felt a fluttering in her heart, quite nervous, as she removed the black gauze covering her face, revealing a delicate and beautiful face. Her dark eyes gazed at Jiang Dali, bowing with a respectful smile, "I never would have thought the Village Chief would still rember . It’s truly my honor."
"Only two years and not seen, such a person would not slip from my mory so easily."
Jiang Dali smiled casually and waved his hand, "Please, have a seat. I trust you’ve brought the sincerity of your Four Great Families."
He originally thought that those coming to negotiate with him this ti would still be Heartbroken Little Knife and Ting Shui, no one else. After all, regarding the "Hell Soul Swapping Scripture," the fewer players who knew, the better.
But with Feng Ying also here, it was apparent that her status within the Yun Family held so special significance, perhaps representing a person or faction, to ensure the normal progression of the entire negotiation.
All three promptly followed his word and sat down.
With a thought, Jiang Dali released a portion of his Power of the Primordial Spirit, transforming into an imperceptible Spiritual Wave that spread around, ensuring that no one could overhear the ensuing conversation.
The subsequent dialogue with the three was not unexpected.
The cooperation precondition from the Four Great Families indeed required him not to use the "Hell Soul Swapping Scripture" or similar thods on any player to cause panic. Moreover, he had to ensure the cooperation of the Four Great Families to block within the Martial World, strictly forbidding the usage of such ans by anyone, with any discovered instance needing to be eradicated.
Upon agreeing to these terms, the Four Great Families not only were willing to provide various ancient books needed but also wished to ally with Jiang Dali henceforth to prevent mutual harm.
Upon discussing this final point, Jiang Dali remained leisurely, tapping his fingers on the tabletop, saying lightly, "Not enough! It’s not enough! I’m currently in a leading position, and you’ve been consistently providing ancient book information to . This additional condition of forming an alliance only benefits you, not showing obvious advantages to ."
Ting Shui couldn’t help but smile, saying, "Chief, if you have further requirents, please feel free to bring them up."
Jiang Dali indifferently said, "I first want your Four Great Families to provide detailed information about the Wan Family, and when necessary, mobilize your top-tier forces to assist in dealing with the Wan Family. Previously, you collaborated with the Wan Family to set traps for . Now turning the tables, you should have no objections, right?"
"This..."
All three faces showed change in expression.
Though anticipating Jiang Dali to make exorbitant demands, the proposal was exceedingly challenging, beyond their permissible extent due to the fact that only the Elder Council of the Supre Alliance had the authority to mobilize the family’s top-tier forces.
"You’d better return to consult with your higher-ups."
Jiang Dali saw their expressions, and knowing well the situation, smiled calmly.
Even if the cooperation agreent with the Four Great Families could just be a piece of paper, at any fleeting mont, driven by maximum interest, either side could break ties, but he was confident that if they agreed, there would be no backtracking as he wouldn’t allow such an opportunity.
The three reluctantly accepted it, recognizing that the negotiation so far confird Jiang Dali wouldn’t rashly tear up relations, as he still needed the benefits provided by the Four Great Families. This attitude was sufficient to relieve them; the headache would be passed upwards to the higher echelons.
Then, Ting Shui presented a portion of information requested by Jiang Dali concerning the Holy Dynasty and Ying Country, set the ti for the next negotiation, and along with Heartbroken Little Knife and Feng Ying, they took leave, saluting with fists and donning their hats and veils as they departed.
"The docunts concerning the Holy Dynasty’s Lingyun Pavilion and that Regent King... these families do have so sincerity this ti."
Jiang Dali’s gaze landed on the hefty stacks of scrolls on the table, a grin of approval surfacing on his rugged face...
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(Extra Chapter late at night, asking for a monthly ticket)
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