Global Lord: My Undead Can Undergo Fission
Chapter 517: Sky-high Asking Prices or Extreme Greed

Chapter 517: Chapter 517: Sky-high Asking Prices or Extreme Greed

Qin Lan said indifferently, "Who said that? There are many variants among elves. Both Dark Elves and Fallen Elves have black hair and black eyes, much purer than ours."

Indeed, although they always claimed to have black hair and black eyes, it was not entirely pure.

"Moreover, don’t you also have Shadow Elves? They are a variant of Dark Elves. The elves of the Black Flame Empire are actually Black Flame Elves, also a variant of Dark Elves."

Fang Jie thought of Shadow Moon from the shadows, which seemed to be this type.

But Shadow Moon rarely came out, and her presence was too low, so Fang Jie occasionally overlooked it.

Qin Lan somewhat inexplicably stroked her own hair, her hair and eyes had begun evolving toward a pure green ever since she started evolving her Elf Bloodline.

Although it looked very nice and comfortable, she always felt like she was greening herself.

Okay, thinking about how she had actively let the two foxes join in the night, it was like she was greening herself as well.

Thinking of this, Qin Lan felt an inexplicable sadness.

The next day, Fang Jie only let the elves play around a bit and didn’t intend to negotiate. But what Fang Jie didn’t expect was that the elves were even more impatient than him, feeling like it was a waste of time and getting somewhat angry.

Even if there are human countries under his command, those countries would never dare to act this way.

They knew the rules of the elves, so they would not impose their own rules upon them.

Fang Jie had forgotten this as well and instinctively used some traditional arts. As a result, the elves proposed to continue negotiations that very day, and Fang Jie could only come to the negotiation table with them again on the third day.

"With your terms, it’s impossible for us to join your Alliance," he said frankly, "you really show no sincerity."

Seeing some elves getting annoyed, Fang Jie directly said, "According to you, after joining we would basically gain nothing, almost like how it is now. As for a major change, that’s also very rare. On the contrary, we would have to provide a lot of items and personnel to your side, the effort is completely disproportionate."

Hearing this, the previously irritated elves felt a bit embarrassed.

They hadn’t thought of these points before, but having everything laid out directly made them feel somewhat opportunistic. Elves are naive, but that doesn’t mean they consider nothing.

The elves then looked apologetically at Emily, having not considered these aspects before.

Emily also spoke up, "We invited you based on the principle of mutual benefit, since you put it this way, indeed, it was our lack of consideration." Originally, they hadn’t planned on letting humans join, so Emily gracefully stepped back.

"However, although we cannot ally, we can open trade."

Emily waved her hand, letting someone bring up some items, "These are our specialties, here are potions, these are wooden essences, various kinds of wood, and herbs..."

Fang Jie nodded; in this regard, the elves wouldn’t deceive him.

His own farms could also cultivate wood and herbs extensively, but the quality was much poorer compared to the elves’.

Also potions, the elves internally had some special methods, their potions also had special ingredients. But these things had nothing to do with the war, some items were even just luxury goods.

These items were very attractive to human nobles, but Fang Jie didn’t care at all.

"So, what do you want?" asked Fang Jie after thinking a bit.

Emily internally sighed, this human leader was really shrewd. He showed no greed or pleasure from the start, truly befitting a human.

Unfortunately, there were so few elves proficient in negotiation, otherwise the whole team wouldn’t be relying on just her. With other elves, there wasn’t even a chance to discuss.

"We need some food, various weapons, and war supplies, you know, we are currently at war with the North."

"You may not know, but the North is an area occupied by Demons, larger than our Black Flame Empire. Because of the Demons’ unique nature, they attack us yearly, making our lives miserable."

"Is that so? The Empire’s strength is formidable, and with the Beastman Empire supporting as well, those Demons really stand no chance."

Fang Jie had only now learned that beyond the north were Demons. But these Demons, being able to force two empires to fully resist, must indeed possess tremendous strength.

"Food is no problem, weapons and supplies are also no problem, but what exactly do you need?"

Fang Jie thought for a bit and saw no harm, so he spoke up.

"Here’s the list." The other party had already prepared a list and handed it to Fang Jie.

As Fang Jie looked through it, he furrowed his brow, "Are you joking? If we sold you all these, we wouldn’t have anything left."

Looking over the list, which included various war items, as well as Alchemy Puppets.

Even including hiring troops, are these hires meant to be cannon fodder? Although it specified these were just produced troops, aren’t produced troops human after all?

Fang Jie didn’t treat them as normal humans to their face, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t human.

"And this price, are you bullying us for being unworldly?"

Fang Jie pointed at the prices, and these prices were simply swindling. Even if he really needed the items the elves provided, he couldn’t agree to such prices; he’s not brainless.

If he really agreed to this, then it would be constant bleeding by the Black Flame Empire.

Fang Jie was beginning to understand why those countries relying on elves never expanded. With such a greedy empire behind them, it was impressive they hadn’t been completely drained dry.

Of course, perhaps those elves don’t consider themselves greedy, but that’s not really the case.

"You should know, if those Demons were let through, your losses would be far greater."

Was this a threat? Fang Jie was not afraid. If the northernmost demons could make it to the south, then the Black Flame Empire was nearly extinguished. Those demons wouldn’t listen to them, and it wasn’t easy to manipulate them.

"In that case, let the demons come, we can first try it out. If they are unbeatable, we can negotiate other terms." Fang Jie was not afraid of the elves’ threats.

They couldn’t truly let the demons come through, and even if they could guide them a bit, Fang Jie wasn’t afraid of this trouble.