abnabooks Chapter 2265 New Regulations for the People's Republic of China
Chapter 2265 New Regulations for the People's Republic of China
Chapter 2265 New Regulations for the People's Republic of China
With such a vast territory and countless cities, giving up the output of three cities is insignificant, yet it can secure the cooperation of an ancient major sect. From any perspective, it is the most worthwhile deal.
After he finished speaking, Liu Qingdao smiled kindly and said, "If you have any other requests, please feel free to make them all at once, Sect Leader Yuan. Would you like Wei Ancheng to help Qixia Sect renovate its mountain gate? Your sect has been in seclusion for over a hundred years, and the buildings and facilities must be quite weathered and dilapidated."
Upon hearing his concern, Sect Leader Yuan frowned secretly: "That's not necessary, Elder Liu is very kind. But our agreement must be signed with the blood oath of the King of Cangyan to ensure its effectiveness."
Is Bingyuan Si planning to send people into the Qixia Sect's territory? Ha.
He was also very considerate: "This is a matter of great importance. Elder Liu can report it to King Cangyan and let the king and his ministers discuss it at their leisure. We are not in a hurry."
The Qixia Sect also sent its disciples to serve as officials in the world, knowing that discussions in the imperial court were not going to happen quickly.
The real concern is for Wei'an City, which is on the verge of running out of water, with millions of people thirsty. The pressure naturally falls on the Cangyan Kingdom. What is there for the Qixia Sect to be worried about?
His attitude struck Liu Qingdao as odd.
Logically speaking, it would be very energy-consuming for Qixia Sect to maintain the existence of such a large mountain range. In addition, it would be necessary to ensure that the mountain range would not be dug up, which would be a confrontation with Cang Yan's power, further aggravating the energy consumption.
Qixia Sect has only been out of seclusion for a short time. Logically speaking, their reserves of Xuanjing should be insufficient to support such consumption.
Could it be that it has a powerful backer?
The first thing Liu Qingdao thought of was Lingshan.
Did Lingshan secretly contact them and incite them to fight against Cang Yan?
He had spent ten years in Cangyan, and was in charge of the Bingyuan Division. Liu Qingdao had a clear understanding of the relationship between Cangyan and Lingshan.
Over the years, with the arrival of immortals and demons from various regions, the power of Mount Ling has actually grown greater than before. However, Cang Yan's attitude towards Mount Ling has always been polite yet indifferent, and he usually deals more with the Mu Kingdom, thus bypassing Mount Ling altogether.
Cangyan's territory is vast, and how much resources, mystic crystals, and spiritual energy does it possess? Unfortunately, most of it cannot be used by Lingshan, and Lingshan really doesn't have a good way to deal with Cangyan. The interests of the two sides occasionally conflict. For example, newly emerging powerful demons or immortal sects used to only have two places to rely on or befriend: either Bega or Lingshan. But now, in addition to the above two, there are also Mu Kingdom and Cangyan to choose from—Cangyan's spiritual energy is also very abundant, and emerging countries often have a new atmosphere and are more welcoming to newcomers.
Therefore, Lingshan occasionally tripped up Cang Yan, which the latter also investigated.
Is it Lingshan causing trouble again this time?
Liu Qingdao's mind raced, but he shook his head and said, "No need for that."
"Can Elder Liu make that decision?"
Liu Qingdao smiled: "In recent years, many immortals and demons have entered the mortal world, trying to negotiate terms and set rules for Cang Yan, but none of their methods are as sophisticated as Sect Leader Yuan's. Therefore, Cang Yan had a contingency plan for this, and it was also an order personally issued by the Emperor—"
"Newly arrived immortal sects and demon races, if they wish to live in harmony with humans, must behave themselves and refrain from slaughtering, plundering, or oppressing civilians, let alone abducting mortals as slaves or cattle; otherwise, they may retreat to the mountains and forests to fend for themselves, but they must also abide by the rules and regulations of Cangyan. Those who do not wish to do any of the above, please leave the territory of Cangyan!"
These are the three paths that the Cangyan Kingdom offers to the Immortal Sect and the Demon Clan:
Those who wish to live in human society cannot, as in ancient times, enslave commoners and ruthlessly exploit them.
Those who don't want to live in human society can return to the deep mountains and marshes to compete with both new and old monsters and other immortal sects, just like Zhenyuan Palace. After all, Cangyan is vast, and they can freely roam anywhere outside of human settlements.
Those who do not wish to take either of these paths will have no choice but to be expelled from the Cangyan Kingdom.
A country has its laws, and a family has its rules.
To put it simply: the Immortal Sect cannot demand offerings from commoners in Cangyan!
Whether you want to engage in business and develop your business, or want to annex other immortal sects and demon races, do as you please; it all depends on your own abilities.
But to want something for nothing, to enjoy the offerings of commoners? Ha, Cang Yan will not allow it.
Master Yuan also understood Liu Qingdao's subtext:
Let alone Qixia Sect wanting the profits from the three cities, they can't even take away a township or half a county!
This matter has already been settled in Cang Yan, there's nothing more to discuss.
So this meeting between the two sides wasn't a negotiation, but rather Cang Yan's unilateral ultimatum to the Qixia Sect? Sect Leader Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly: "Good, good. It seems Elder Liu already has a way to solve Wei Ancheng's predicament. I hope Cang Yan will also impress me in the future."
"We were both once on Mount Ling, Sect Leader Yuan, please heed my advice—" Liu Qingdao said solemnly, "Sect Leader Yuan was able to devise a plan to cut off the water supply to Wei'an City, which means he sent people to investigate the outside world. He must have known that the world has undergone tremendous changes, the laws of Yuan power are very different, and the supernatural powers of immortal sects are no longer as powerful as they used to be in the face of the national strength of great powers. Alas, it is not easy for Qixia Sect to continue its three-thousand-year lineage. Sect Leader Yuan, please think it over carefully."
His expression was sincere, but to Master Yuan, every word he said sounded like a threat.
"A great power?" Master Yuan laughed. "In that case, let me see the strength of a great power first."
In this world, the strong are respected, and the status of a "great power" is not certified by words alone.
With that, his figure slowly disappeared from the river stone.
This round of negotiations is now over.
Within the Qixia Sect's residence.
Master Yuan withdrew his supernatural powers and stared at Wei Ancheng in the water mirror for a long time, lost in thought.
At this moment, a disciple came to report:
"Sect Leader, earlier someone approached the entrance to Guye Mountain. It seems that Tianwu led the way and went down to the bottom of the pit and circled around twice."
Elder Chu snorted from the side: "This piece of trash can't take a beating. He turned around and sold his position in the sect."
Fortunately, the Qixia Sect's small cave has two entrances, while Tianwu only knows one.
As soon as Tang Jingye brought back news of Tianwu's capture, Qixia Sect closed the entrance to Guye Mountain to prevent future troubles.
This was a very decisive move; otherwise, the authorities might have already sent people to quietly infiltrate the system.
"These fools, Cang Yan, think they can sneak into our mountain gate? Hahaha, in their next life!" Elder Chu laughed again. "Wei'an City is about to run out of water. I want to enjoy watching them jump up and down in desperation!"
Master Yuan remained silent.
The Law of Elemental Force?
In the mid-Middle Ages, human kingdoms discovered and began to utilize elemental power.
However, in an era of rising spiritual energy, elemental power was not of much use.
Liu Qingdao is now saying that the human world has undergone drastic changes, and the laws of Yuan Power are very different. What does this mean?
……
After speaking with Sect Leader Yuan, Liu Qingdao returned to Bingjiang. Zhou Chengshou immediately stepped forward to greet him: "Elder Liu!"
"Where are my two men?"
Before negotiating with the Qixia Sect, he sent two demons underground to examine the substrate at the bottom of the mountain in order to find out the reason why the so-called "Flying Peak" kept growing.
Zhou Chengshou opened his mouth to answer, but suddenly noticed that one of the people behind Liu Qingdao looked particularly familiar.
(End of this chapter)