Chapter 415: Reaching an Agreement

“Shen Yifeng, what do you mean by that?”Bai Ying’s face changed drastically upon hearing Shen Yifeng’s words.

She had already intended to cooperate with the Evil Moon Sect.

But Shen Yifeng’s tone was rather unpleasant.

“Senior Bai should be very clear, I wouldn’t want to waste any more time with your Bai Family.

I gave you a day to investigate the mysteries of this strange land.

Now, what I said is exactly what I mean.

But with these two choices, I think it will be easy for Senior Bai to make a choice.”

As Shen Yifeng finished speaking, his aura became even sharper.

The killing intent of the Killing Sword surged and swirled around him, still locking onto every member of the Bai Family.

Bai Ying frowned again.

She retaliated with her own Soul Formation stage aura, but she couldn’t help but ask, “What do you mean when you say you can control this place?”

Yes, what Bai Ying cared about most at this moment was this.

If Shen Yifeng could truly prove that he controlled everything in this strange land, then the Bai Family wouldn’t have a chance.

There wouldn’t be any room for choice, and she was well aware of this.

“I presume you’ve been staying here since you came from the center area.

Senior Bai, why don’t you try to see if you can leave now?”

Shen Yifeng’s tone was laced with a hint of mockery.

Hearing this, before Bai Ying could move, Bai Qingshan and Bai Qingstone had already moved towards the edge.

The two of them unleashed their respective spells, but they only hit the barrier.

Their figures couldn’t leave the strange land at all.

The barrier rose again.

Bai Ying’s face changed drastically.

Last time, she and Shen Yifeng had exerted all their strength to barely break through the barrier.

Now, she could sense that this barrier was even more powerful than the one they had broken through.

She remained silent and slammed her dragon-headed cane onto the ground. A surge of energy shot through the earth and slammed into the barrier.

A geyser of earth erupted, colliding with the barrier.

But it didn’t budge at all.

At this moment, the commotion had already awakened Bai Susu and the other Bai Family disciples who were in a state of cultivation.

Bai Susu and the younger generation of the Bai Family looked at Su Jingzhen and the others with surprise.

They didn’t understand the situation at hand.

They silently walked behind Bai Ying and the others.

“Shen Yifeng, what kind of cooperation are you Evil Moon Sect proposing? Can you lay it out now?”

Bai Ying looked at Shen Yifeng and said.

She had already tested Shen Yifeng’s strength yesterday, and there was no need to test him further now.

She knew that if they couldn’t reach a cooperation agreement, all the people from the Bai Family present today would be killed by Shen Yifeng.

Bai Ying was very aware of the importance of this strange land. If she were in control, she would have no hesitation in exterminating the other party.

She wouldn’t even give them two choices.

Being unable to escape was the biggest problem!

Hearing Bai Ying’s words, Shen Yifeng directly sheathed his Killing Sword.

“The matter of cooperation is not something that an old man like me can decide. It has to be discussed by the younger generation.”

Shen Yifeng turned his gaze to Luo Yuebai and Su Jingzhen.

Since the establishment of the Linjiang Branch, he had mostly provided military protection or offered advice based on his experience.

But for other matters, he was happy to let Luo Yuebai and Su Jingzhen handle them.

Luo Yuebai didn’t hesitate and stepped forward directly.

In fact, she had already thought about cooperating with the Bai Family.

At this moment, Luo Yuebai looked directly at Bai Ying and said: “First, I need to make a statement.

The Bai Family is not cooperating with the Evil Moon Sect, but with the Evil Moon Sect Linjiang Branch. There is no relationship with the main sect!

And the Linjiang Branch is not cooperating with you, but with your Holy City Bai Family. Can Senior Bai make this decision?”

Bai Ying frowned: “It’s not that I look down on your Linjiang Branch, but your branch is just newly established.

To be honest, the only cultivator who can be considered powerful is Shen Yifeng. Wanting to cooperate with my entire Bai Family might be a bit inappropriate.”

The Bai Family was indeed a top power in the Qingzhou region.

Although it couldn’t compare to the entire Evil Moon Sect, it was undeniably stronger than the Linjiang Branch overall.

Furthermore, in the Bai Family Bai Ying wasn’t the only at the Soul Formation stage.

If she agreed now, she was afraid that it would be difficult to deal with other people in the Bai family.

However, just as Bai Ying’s words fell, Shen Yifeng’s Killing Sword once again hovered in the air.

The sharp aura emanating from him once again locked onto everyone in the Bai Family.

“It seems Senior Bai has no intention of cooperating with our Linjiang Branch. That’s right, our Linjiang Branch is just a small branch of the Evil Moon Sect. How could we possibly be worthy of your Bai Family!”

“No deal, then let’s not talk.”

As soon as the words left his mouth, killing intent surged.

For Shen Yifeng, this negotiation was always optional.

Their Linjiang Branch didn’t necessarily need to cooperate with the Bai Family.

With the Killing Sword drawn, Shen Yifeng was instantly prepared to strike.

Bai Ying’s face grew serious and gripped her dragon-headed cane tightly.

But Bai Susu, who stood behind her, suddenly stepped forward.

“Senior, please wait!

My Bai family is willing to cooperate!”

The sword energy that Shen Yifeng subconsciously released was only one foot away from Bai Susu.

Bai Susu’s expression was heavy, but her composure remained.

The sword qi dissipated, but it still sliced off a strand of Bai Susu’s hair.

Shen Yifeng smiled, “Little girl, can you make the decisions for the Bai Family?”

Bai Susu nodded firmly, “Yes!”

She then looked at Bai Ying, “Elder, we can agree to this!

We can find ways to explain it to the rest of the family, but this is also an opportunity for our Bai Family. The Evil Moon Sect’s Linjiang Branch is different from other sects’ branches.”

Bai Susu’s tone remained serious and solemn.

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No matter what, she wouldn’t choose to fight and die in this situation.

She had initially only wanted the people in front of them to cooperate with the Linjiang Branch, not the entire Bai Family.

She had thought there would be room for negotiation after she said those words.

But with Shen Yifeng, there was no such thing.

After a moment of thought, Bai Ying silently nodded, “I’m old, since the Evil Moon Sect is letting the younger generation handle this negotiation, then Susu, you represent the Bai Family. You have the authority.”

After saying that, Bai Ying took a step back.

She also intended to fully entrust the matter to Bai Susu.

She also believed Bai Susu had the ability to handle it well.

Bai Susu’s face remained icy, just like when Su Jingzhen had seen her in Yunmeng City last time.

However, because of this, Su Jingzhen felt nothing special about her.

In Su Jingzhen’s eyes, the woman was too proud.

But at this moment, for the Bai Family, they were under someone else’s roof and had to bow their heads.

She glanced at Su Jingzhen and nodded slightly.

Then she turned to Luo Yuebai, “Allow me to introduce myself, I am Bai Susu, the current daughter of Bai Yuntian, the head of the Bai Family.”

Hearing this, Su Jingzhen’s heart skipped a beat.

He had already guessed that Bai Susu’s identity might be extraordinary, but he hadn’t expected it to be to this extent.

It was understandable that she could help Feng Qingya in Yunmeng City.

With her current status, she certainly had the authority to make decisions for the Bai Family, at least here.

After revealing her identity, Bai Susu continued, “Regarding the first request made by Sect Leader Luo, the Bai Family agrees!”

Luo Yuebai nodded, but instead of making further demands, she simply stared intently at Bai Susu.

Bai Susu reacted quickly.

She pointed to the sky and then to the ground.

“I, Bai Susu, swear by heaven and earth that what I have said is true and I have no intention of deceiving anyone!

If this condition cannot be met, I, Bai Susu, will have my cultivation shattered!”

As soon as the oath was uttered, Luo Yuebai finally nodded in satisfaction.

Bai Susu was undoubtedly a very important young member of the Bai Family. Her single oath to heaven and earth was sufficient for this condition.

Luo Yuebai then said, “The second point is that the Bai Family collaborates with my Evil Moon Sect’s Linjiang Branch, which is primarily for this unique land.

We will not prevent the younger generation of the Bai Family from entering to cultivate.

However, for every day of cultivation within, each person will need to pay a certain amount of low-grade spirit stones to the Linjiang Branch!”

After saying this, a smile appeared on Luo Yuebai’s lips.

A handful of low-grade spirit stones per person per day might not be expensive for a top power in the Qingzhou region, but it certainly wouldn’t be cheap either.

After all, it was common for many cultivators to retreat for days or even months at a time.

Over time, this would amount to a staggering sum.

Luo Yuebai’s move effectively limited the number of people from the Bai Family who could come.

It also ensured that those who did come were elite cultivators, maximizing the “quality over quantity” effect.

This way, their unique land wouldn’t become overcrowded either.

“I believe the Bai Family, as a top family from the Holy City, shouldn’t have trouble affording this amount of spirit stones, right?

As far as I know, your Bai Family also controls several small spirit stone mines. Spirit stones are a resource, and this unique land is also a resource. Exchanging resources for resources, the Bai Family won’t be at a loss.”

This was the advantage of holding the upper hand.

No matter what Luo Yuebai said, the Bai Family had no way to refute it.

After a few seconds of silence, Bai Susu nodded again. “The second condition, the Bai Family also agrees!”

Just like last time, Bai Susu pointed to the sky and then to the ground for each agreed-upon condition, making a grand oath.

“The third point is that we require Miss Bai to remain here during the cooperation period.”

This request was something Luo Yuebai had come up with on the spot.

It didn’t really matter whether she stayed or not.

But by doing so, she was clearly signaling to Bai Susu that she was to be held as a hostage.

Hearing this, a hint of anger flashed across the faces of the other Bai Family members behind Bai Susu.

Bai Ying’s brow furrowed.

But at this moment, Luo Yuebai also pointed to the sky and then to the ground.

“As long as the Bai Family does not disclose information about this place, and does not take any actions that violate the treaty and harm the interests of my Linjiang Branch, Luo Yuebai swears by heaven and earth that she will not harm Bai Susu in any way, and will do her best to ensure her safety!”

“Alright, I agree!”

For Bai Susu, this wasn’t difficult to accept.

After all, she would need to come here to cultivate in the future. She had already cultivated here for almost a day, and only she could truly understand the benefits.

Moreover, her friend Feng Qingya was also in Linjiang City.

Before going to Clear Wind Mountain, she had briefly communicated with Feng Qingya.

Feng Qingya was extremely optimistic about the future of Linjiang City.

In Bai Susu’s view, staying here might actually be a fortunate thing for the Bai Family.

Luo Yuebai smiled again. “As for other cooperation matters, we can discuss them later.

For now, as long as these three points are met, the cooperation between the Bai Family and the Evil Moon Sect’s Linjiang Branch will be established!

However, to be on the safe side, we will require all present to swear an oath to heaven to not to disclose information about this place!”

Including Bai Ying, everyone readily agreed to this condition.

It was more of an acceptance than a negotiation.

However, what brought Bai Susu comfort was that the demands Luo Yuebai made were not particularly excessive.

Under these circumstances, as long as they didn’t want to die, no matter what Luo Yuebai demanded, they would have no choice but to agree. There was no other way.

“A pleasant cooperation. I believe the Linjiang Branch will not disappoint the Bai Family.”

As soon as Luo Yuebai finished speaking, a vortex channel suddenly appeared on the barrier within the sight of the Bai Family members.

This was naturally done by Su Jingzhen.

But Shen Yifeng spoke up, “Alright, since the cooperation has been reached, according to the previous agreement…”

“Besides Bai Susu, those from the younger generation who want to stay here need to pay enough spirit stones, and they can continue to cultivate here.

As for the rest, please forgive my Linjiang Branch, for not being able to accommodate guests.”

Bai Susu was already the hostage designated by Luo Yuebai, and it was a bit unreasonable to ask her to pay a handful of low-grade spirit stones a day.

At this time, Bai Ying, Bai Qingshan, Bai Qingstone, these Nascent Soul and above cultivators, Shen Yifeng naturally didn’t want them to stay here any longer.

“Since that’s the case, Susu, you stay here for now, and the rest of you return to the Bai Family with me. As for who will come here to cultivate next time, we’ll discuss it later.”

The importance of the secret place was self-evident. Bai Ying also believed that the Linjiang Branch would not unilaterally tear up the cooperation they had themselves drafted.

So she left without any hesitation.

Only the young people of the same generation as Bai Susu were a little reluctant to leave.

But they still dared not disobey the words of their Elders.

Soon, only Bai Susu and Su Jingzhen and the other three were left.

Su Jingzhen’s gaze fell on Bai Susu.

With a thought, a sword-shaped mark condensed from the void and struck her between the eyebrows.

“Miss Bai, please be at ease. Now that you have the permission to enter and exit the secret place, if you don’t want to cultivate, you can go to Linjiang Branch to find a courtyard to live in at any time.”

Seeing this move from Su Jingzhen, Bai Susu’s heart suddenly jolted.

At this moment, she finally realized that the person who seemed to control everything in the secret place was not Shen Yifeng, but Su Jingzhen.

After all, Su Jingzhen had appeared in the very center of the secret place at the beginning.

Her heart was even more turbulent.

After doing all this, Su Jingzhen and the three turned and walked towards Xuening’s location.

Bai Susu was just a hostage to them, and after giving her the necessary permissions, they didn’t need to pay much attention to her.

They also believed that Bai Susu was a smart person who knew what to do and what not to do.

After all, there were so many Dao oaths binding her.

But when the three returned to the mist, Luo Yuebai and Shen Yifeng stopped.

Their eyes met and they stared at Su Jingzhen with displeasure.

“What…what?”

Luo Yuebai and Shen Yifeng said in unison, “Permissions!”