The Peerless Emperor
Chapter 650: 651: Joining

Chapter 650: Chapter 651: Joining

Lin Qian deeply understood that for the rise of a massive empire like the Huaxia Empire, the most important thing was the foundation, which was resources.

The resources had to be not only plentiful but also of high quality.

The emergence of the Muling Clan, Green Spirit Clan, and Earth Spirit Clan would be crucial in enhancing the quantity and quality of the Huaxia Empire’s resources—they were of utmost importance!

Therefore, Lin Qian took this meeting with the Clan Leaders of the Green Spirit Clan and Earth Spirit Clan very seriously.

After all, these two clans were different from the Muling Clan; they had not been expelled. The Muling Clan, having been ousted and left with no other recourse, naturally joined the Huaxia Empire without hesitation.

At this moment, Lin Qian could not take the Clan Leaders of the two clans on a tour of the Huaxia Empire. If he wanted them to join the Huaxia Empire, he had to persuade them.

So, upon learning that the Clan Leaders of the Green Spirit Clan and Earth Spirit Clan were about to arrive, Lin Qian returned to his residence to deliberate carefully, pondering over what aspects of the Huaxia Empire could be most attractive to them.

However, as Lin Qian considered carefully, using the Muling Clan as an example would still hold significant allure for the two clans.

“Just like that!” After deliberating for half an hour, Lin Qian finally had his plan in place, fully prepared.

Lin Qian believed that with his heartfelt and rational narrative, the Clan Leaders of the Green Spirit Clan and Earth Spirit Clan would agree to join the Huaxia Empire.

Three days later, in this medium-sized fort of the Green Spirit Clan, two esteemed figures arrived—the Clan Leaders of the Green Spirit Clan and the Earth Spirit Clan.

In the central house of the fort, where the great grandfather used to reside, numerous figures were already present.

Among them was the great grandfather himself, who lived in the house, personally brewing Spiritual Tea and placing it on the table.

At this moment, Lin Qian and Ye Xin were sitting on chairs, with three elders standing behind each of them respectively.

Originally, Lin Qian wanted the three elders to sit beside him, but they insisted on standing behind him, and no matter how he persuaded, it was to no avail.

According to the three elders, Lin Qian was their young master, the Emperor of the Huaxia Empire, and for such formal affairs, they needed to maintain a certain presence. Standing behind him would also highlight their strength.

Facing Lin Qian, two figures were seated.

One was an elder of the Green Spirit Clan, with a youthful appearance despite his white hair, who still looked handsome. His long white hair was tied up high, giving him a refined and graceful demeanor.

Sitting beside him was a robust man dressed in animal hides, dark-skinned, bald, big and tall, with a strong build. Despite his black face, two tusks protruded, and when he smiled, a row of teeth shone stark white.

The handsome, youthful-looking elder was the Green Spirit Clan’s Leader, Cui Bailin!

The dark-skinned, tusked, robust elder was the Earth Spirit Clan’s Leader, Zhu Dingtian!

“Clan Leaders, I am Lin Qian, the Emperor of the Huaxia Empire,” Lin Qian said with a smile as he looked at the two Clan Leaders before him, “May I know the purpose of your visit?”

Facing Lin Qian, the Green Spirit Clan Leader, Cui Bailin, bowed and spoke with a smile: “Emperor Lin is truly young and promising, governing such a vast empire with such a high realm of power is impressive indeed.”

“Ah, why all this pointless chatter,” Zhu Dingtian, upon hearing Cui Bailin’s polite words, showed impatience. When he looked at Lin Qian, he started to smile in a flattering manner, “Hehe, Emperor Lin, the purpose of our visit is to ask a favor of you.”

Seeing Zhu Dingtian’s flattery, Lin Qian felt a chill despite his composed demeanor. Gesturing with his hand, he urged, “Chief Zhu, whatever it is you seek from me, feel free to speak freely.”

As Lin Qian finished speaking, Zhu Dingtian patted his chest and stood up: “Since Emperor Lin is so straightforward, then I’ll get straight to the point.”

Immediately after, Zhu Dingtian paused, then bowed deeply to Lin Qian, pleading, “Emperor Lin, we humbly ask you to accept our Earth Spirit Clan, and let us become citizens of the Huaxia Empire.”

“Our Green Spirit Clan also implores Emperor Lin to allow our clan to join the Huaxia Empire and become part of it,” Cui Bailin quickly rose and spoke urgently upon seeing Zhu Dingtian’s forthrightness.

“This…” Lin Qian was taken aback by their words and didn’t know what to say momentarily.

Ye Xin, who was beside him, was also stunned, unsure what to do as she looked at the scene before her. She turned to Lin Qian and found him looking equally bewildered.

However, in an instant, Lin Qian regained his composure.

These two Clan Leaders had not played by the book at all—he had prepared thoroughly, thinking that today he would deliver an exceptional speech to willingly persuade the two Clan Leaders to join the Huaxia Empire.

But unexpectedly, before he could even speak, the others had taken the initiative to request to join the Huaxia Empire.

Happiness had come so suddenly that Lin Qian was initially caught off guard. After clearing his throat twice, he looked at them: “I wonder why the two Clan Leaders have such thoughts in mind, seeing that the Huaxia Empire is controlled by the Human Clan.”

“Your sudden request to join the Huaxia Empire, what are your intentions!” It was at that moment that the imperial authority within Lin Qian erupted, pressing down upon them.

Just as Lin Qian had said, it was unusual for them to voluntarily ask to join the Huaxia Empire. Was there an issue?

Lin Qian wasn’t sure, so he used this method to test the sincerity of the two Clan Leaders!

When things don’t follow normal patterns there is likely to be an underlying issue, and it’s better to be safe than sorry.

“To tell the truth, in recent times, the affairs of the Huaxia Empire have spread throughout the entire underground world of the Muling,” Cui Bailin, suppressed by Lin Qian’s authority, immediately drenched in sweat, hastened to explain, “But the main reason is that Mu Houde has been in communication with us.”

“He told us a lot about the reality of the Huaxia Empire and Emperor Lin’s attitude towards our weaker-clan, which touched me deeply. Especially Emperor Lin’s words, ‘No matter the race, all are Huaxia People,’ that vision, that empire, it made me yearn to belong. Therefore, I wish to lead the Green Spirit Clan to become a part of the Huaxia Empire and contribute to the empire.”

“You sure know how to talk. I’m not so roundabout,” Zhu Dingtian glanced at Cui Bailin and bowed to Lin Qian, “Emperor Lin, following you, there’s meat to eat!”

Seeing the two Clan Leaders before him, Lin Qian rose and approached them: “Welcome to the Huaxia Empire. Shall we depart for the Huaxia Empire now?”