Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 235 - One Hundred Eighty-Three: Compromise_2

Chapter 235: Chapter One Hundred Eighty-Three: Compromise_2

Xu Yuan fell silent for a moment, then sighed:

"Not entirely, but it would be best if we can avoid war."

"Is it because you can’t bear it?" Lou Ji asked with interest.

"....."

Xu Yuan didn’t respond immediately, gently rubbing his knuckles. After a while, he shook his head:

"There’s no need to talk about these things, but yes, there’s also that reason....."

Upon hearing this, Lou Ji raised her hand and gently touched his head, whispering tenderly:

"Changtian really is kind-hearted."

Xu Yuan let out a snort of laughter, his eyes downcast looking at his hands, his voice emotionless:

"No, the main reason I don’t want to act is that the gains would be too low. Our plan has proceeded so rapidly to a large extent because it’s a case of the prepared versus the unprepared. The Myriad Manifestation Sect fighting to the death would shatter everything, and our casualties would be higher.

"Even if we win, Wanxiang City would be completely transformed into the ruins of a battlefield, and their Sect’s treasury inside the mountain gates would likely be burned by them in a situation of mutual destruction.

"Moreover,

"Even if we have a legitimate reason, annihilating the Myriad Manifestation Sect would also affect how other Sects across the world view us, but on the contrary, it would make them lower their guard."

Having said that,

Xu Yuan raised his hand to rub his temples, turning his gaze, only to find Lou Ji staring at him unblinkingly:

"What, did I say something wrong?"

The corners of Lou Ji’s beautiful eyes curved into crescent moons,

"Changtian, you’ve really become more handsome."

Xu Yuan rolled his eyes:

"You can see my face with a mask on?"

"Sister is, of course, referring to your actions and handling of affairs."

Lou Ji spoke softly, and then suddenly asked, "By the way, why do you insist on killing the Sect Master’s daughter?"

"To make that Sect Master feel pain," Xu Yuan replied directly without thinking.

Lou Ji nodded in agreement:

"It’s a reason. Sister also finds that title very unpleasant."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan’s expression became a bit strange.

Lou Ji scolded him with a pinch:

"What, although sister is a bit of a viper, she still has a conscience, you know~"

Ah, of course, of course.

Xu Yuan mentally rolled his eyes.

Lou Ji huffed, her slender fingers curling a strand of hair at her temple, twirling it around her fingertip while a trace of reminiscence appeared in her eyes:

"Sister used to be one of those ’rabble’ according to the language of those Sects. Is it strange to be unhappy about it?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan understood: "Not strange."

The next instant,

Lou Ji suddenly leaned in close to Xu Yuan, staring at him with a smile and said, "But for you, Changtian, this reason isn’t enough."

After a short silence, Xu Yuan still spoke the truth:

"I know that Zhou Xiaohe."

"...."

It took only an instant for Lou Ji to grasp Xu Yuan’s intention, given her background in intelligence.

To silence her.

Observing Xu Yuan’s demeanor, she very understandingly remained silent.

Xu Yuan, with his gaze lowered, murmured:

"She and another person saw me and Ran Qingmo in Shengshan County, although they didn’t recognize our true identities. With her status, she might recognize us at any moment."

"Well done," Lou Ji praised.

Xu Yuan exhaled, looking toward Shengshan County, noncommittal:

"Back then, for the sake of saving the people, they traveled thousands of miles to Shengshan County to help the Border Army kill Demonic Beasts, and now, well... But her choice was also correct."

Lou Ji, hearing this, raised her hand to pull Xu Yuan’s head over to rest on her shoulder, stroking his hair, saying softly:

"Changtian, don’t think too much. Your big brother and your father have done very well. If the stance differs, killing is justified; if not you, they would have turned to kill you."

As she spoke, Lou Ji paused and then gently said:

"Come, tell sister the name of the other person."

"Dead."

Xu Yuan spoke lightly: "That person was a fool, couldn’t accept what his Sect was doing, insisted on going outside Shengshan County to kill Demonic Beasts to atone, right amidst a Demonic Beast tide. By now, he’s most likely already fallen in battle."

Saying this, Xu Yuan sighed:

"The beliefs Xinyao holds are probably because such people exist."

Lou Ji raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, said nothing, and did not inquire further, merely gently stroking the head of Xu Yuan in her arms, but in her heart, she had already silently taken note of this person.

Righteous death, very commendable, quite admirable.

But for Changtian’s safety, she needed to confirm this person had already perished under the Demonic Beast tide.

...

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...

At the Myriad Manifestation Sect, in the Grand Discussion Hall.

The list had been quickly circulated around, and the higher-ups of the Myriad Manifestation Sect directly exploded into an uproar.

Although their necks had already begun to seep blood, this did not hinder their reluctance to let go of their interests.

The Sect Master and the Great Elder of the Myriad Manifestation Sect silently watched the furious shouting and discussions below.

"Ninety million taels? They’re trying to destroy the foundation of our Myriad Manifestation Sect!"

"Sect Master, if we engage the Prime Minister’s Mansion in total war, even if we win, they won’t gain any advantages! Let’s fight! The Prime Minister’s Mansion wouldn’t dare!"

"I think we should consider negotiating, but the payments should be made in installments. Some of the properties on this list can be handed over, especially those related to the needs of the commoners, but the Demonic Beasts, Formation Patterns, medicinals, and other vital properties absolutely cannot be given to them. If they are, it would shake our foundation."

"What are you implying?! Those agricultural tool industries belong to our Gu family; why don’t you suggest handing over the Demonic Beast industries?!"

"Demonic Beasts? You have the nerve to mention them; this is the foundation of our Sect. If we lose the few large Demonic Beast breeding grounds, the Beast Pulse Commerce would directly lose its supply, dramatically affecting the income of the Sect! Not to mention we need them for military use to organize our troops, you also saw those flying Demonic Beasts that attacked today....."