Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu-Chapter 274 - 171 The Situation is Settled

Chapter 274: Chapter 171: The Situation is Settled

Chapter 274 -171: The Situation is Settled

The night was deep, and Jili Mountain appeared especially cold and desolate.

After three cups of tea, everyone finally saw an old Daoist with a goatee, dressed in sky-blue Daoist robe, swaying into the main hall step by step.

Upon entering the hall, he couldn’t recognize Xuan Cuo and Bai Mao and thought they were also high-ranking Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Iron Country.

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He then spoke calmly, “Gentlemen, I am Lan Roshu, the Great Elder of the Lancang Tribe of the Water Country, here specifically to point out a clear path for you.”

Xuan Cuo put down his teacup and said leisurely, “I wonder what clear path you’re referring to?”

Lan Roshu smiled confidently, “Wu Country’s Yan Shiyin and the two renegades of Qingxu, they kill people wantonly and have massacred countless Foundation Establishment cultivators.”

“If you gentlemen do not plan your paths early, you will surely become nothing but souls under their blades sooner or later!”

Bai Mao laughed heartily and stood up, “Yan Shiyin is an unparalleled hero, fighting for the path of Foundation Establishment for all of Nanli!”

“All Foundation Establishment of Nanli, upon joining his banner, are promised the opportunity to reach the Mystic Gate Realm!”

“How can you accuse him of wanton slaughter of the innocent? Yan Shiyin fights for the future of Nanli!”

Lan Roshu, aware that Iron Country’s Foundation Establishment is quite similar to Loose Cultivators, with only one or two Foundation Establishment per tribe, acknowledged the possibility of their allegiance to Yan Shiyin.

He continued, “What about Qingxu?”

“This person gathered a grand army to march south, decimating the Vermilion Bird Tribe and slaughtering over five hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators!”

“He imprisoned Zhu Yan, the lord of the Vermilion Bird Tribe, and forced her into marriage with one of his generals, humiliating the Vermilion Bird Tribe!”

“I’ve also heard news just days ago, Qingxu led his army to battle against Yan Shiyin outside of Lin Country’s Giant Wood Forest, resulting in the death of over a thousand Foundation Establishment cultivators, bodies strewn everywhere!”

“With such barbaric behavior, aren’t you afraid, gentlemen?”

Xuan Cuo rose and said, “Qingxu is the Divinely Favored of the Miao God, commanding by His decree to wield the Miao God’s gifted sword to cleanse the universe and chastise the Nine Nations for regional peace!”

“Venturing into the Death Realm to secure a future for Nanli!”

“The Vermilion Bird Tribe, ungrateful traitors of the past, attempted to hinder the Divinely Favored from paying homage to the Miao God, was it not an act of treason?”

“Disrespect towards the Miao God, they deserved death!”

“Later, Yan Shiyin led his army in a surprise attack on the Li Bingwei lord’s army, forcing the lord to retaliate in desperation.”

“Yan Shiyin dared to openly attack the Divinely Favored of the Miao God, also a traitor!”

Lan Roshu was about to argue when he heard Bai Mao say, “I won’t debate this with you. I just ask, can the Water Country contend with Yan Shiyin?”

Lan Roshu thought for a moment, then declared, “Of course, we can defeat Yan Shiyin!”

Xuan Cuo chuckled, “Then let’s wait until the Water Country has defeated Yan Shiyin or Qingxu to discuss further.”

Shi Xintie watched as Xuan Cuo and Bai Mao made Lan Roshu speechless, staying silent himself.

Even if he had to seek allegiance, the Water Country wouldn’t be his choice.

Shi Xintie followed Xuan Cuo’s words, “Then please, let’s wait for the Water Country to defeat both Yan Shiyin and Qingxu before discussing this matter, escort our guest out!”

Lan Roshu cried out, “Let me say a few more words…”

Yet, he was already being dragged out.

Seeing the hall fall silent again, Shi Xintie spoke directly, “I now understand the intentions of both gentlemen, and my question is quite simple.”

“What terms can you offer?”

“Iron Country is a bitterly cold land, so forgive my limited perspective.”

Xuan Cuo sat down and asked, “Forgive me for asking what seems inappropriate, but how many Foundation Establishment cultivators do you control, sir?”

The four veteran generals around them all glared at Xuan Cuo furiously, yet Shi Xintie waved them down, “Be seated.”

“Iron Country has the smallest number of Foundation Establishment cultivators among the Nine Nations, it’s no secret.”

“Currently, under my command, I can control about six hundred.”

“Of course, our six hundred Iron Country Foundation Establishment can rival ten thousand soldiers!”

Bai Mao said, “In our Mystic Gate Army, everyone is equal. With your martial prowess and the valor of your soldiers, wouldn’t achievements come easily?”

“Our Mystic Gate Army has clear punishments and rewards. We will not withhold one bit of deserved reward.”

“Those who err shall not be left to ruin the land.”

Shi Xintie nodded slightly, looking at Xuan Cuo.

Xuan Cuo pondered for a moment, then said, “As long as Tie Kui can lead his army under our Lord Wei’s banner, we can ensure that your six hundred soldiers have the means to reach Foundation Establishment Great Perfection!”

“For those who fall in battle, another can be nurtured from their family to Foundation Establishment!”

“Your soldiers joining our Li Bingwei will all receive the Dragon Horse Gu and Xuanjia Gu!”

In terms of wealth, Yan Shiyin couldn’t match Chen Qing at all.

Chen Qing’s subordinates currently held both the richest Yan Country and Lin Country.

One must admit, the terms Chen Qing could offer were much more generous than what Yan Shiyin was offering.

Yet, Shi Xintie was hesitant.

The reason was simple: currently, it appeared that Chen Qing was strong and had the potential to unify the south of Foundation Establishment.

But this involved the issue of authority distribution after victory.

Joining Yan Shiyin’s ranks, there was almost no difference from others because Yan Shiyin’s Mystic Gate Army promised everyone could reach Mystic Gate.

Relying on Iron Country’s valiant Foundation Establishment, surely they could dominate under Yan Shiyin.

However, pledging allegiance to the multitudinous forces under Chen Qing was different.

Under Chen Qing were too many great powers, and joining now would merely stoke an already fervent blaze.

Yet joining the Mystic Gate Army would be a timely boon.

Simply put: joining Yan Shiyin might lead to a status under one but above thousands after victory.

Whereas joining Li Bingwei meant sharing authority with fellow heroes.