When he heard Sages words, Li Song frowned. While the man in front of him looked like he was fawning over him, in fact hed already started to co up with ways to strengthen his bargaining position. Li Song suddenly felt a headache start. The man in front of him was acting like he was doing them a favor, when actually he was fortifying his position.
In that case, just tear it all down. We certainly wouldnt want you to get a heart demon from unfinished work. If you just cancel the work and take it apart it wouldnt count as sothing unfinished. We can even compensate you for the trouble.
Sage wiped his forehead again and looked behind himself at the array formations and the waist-height wall, Ah, it is as you say. I can tear it all down and it will keep from harming my will. Even as much as I respect the great Cloudtal Consortium, I just dont want to step back from this project. Even though Ive only just started, this wall and formation have inspired . If I complete the project, I have the feeling that I can have a breakthrough in my Formation and Refining skills.
Li Song smashed his hand down on the table, Nonsense! Its just so stones and a hastily set array. How would that provide you with a breakthrough!?
Li Song lost his composure, the earnest expression on Ling Shengs face was just too much for him to handle. The lady at his side, Li Zhen put her hand onto Li Songs shoulder, Please calm down, Brother.
She could also tell that the humble character and earnest expression of the man was an act, but in order to continue friendly negotiations they just had to accept it. Li Zhen helped Li Song take a step back from the discussion and she took over.
It would truly be a fortuitous event if you were to reach a new level in your skills. From what I see so far, youre already quite an accomplished personage. I have a solution. We can offer you double the price for the Mine now, and you can feel free to continue your work. Once youre finished we can evaluate the final product and I promise you we will offer a price far above the market rate for it.
She drew out another scroll and quickly outlined a new contract with the changed stipulations. She handed it over to Sage and he read through it.
Honey instead of vinegar I see. These two make quite the pair. Now that shes pulled back her angry brother she offers an even better deal. They will even call in an independent appraiser to evaluate the protections after I complete them and pledge to offer 50% more than normal for them.
Sage had to admit it was a good move, but he wasnt going to let up now. He held up the scroll and rose from his seat, pacing back and forth in an agitated manner. He glanced at the scroll and then did a few more laps, Good! Truly Wonderful! Li Zhen, you and the Cloudtal Consortium are surely my lucky stars! With this deal, I can rest assured that my work will be valued and appreciated!
Then he stopped and looked around at all the troops that had gathered, both from the Cloudtal Consortium and his own. Then he frowned slightly, It is just I am worried. Theres so many troops here creating a distraction. If you start mining, it will only get worse. Such conditions are far from ideal if Im to breakthrough to a higher level. What if theres a battle or a cave in and the disturbance causes a deviation in my ntal state? Wont my skills not only fail to improve, but suffer a terrible setback?
Li Song heard this new claim and nearly choked on his tea. Coughing and covering his mouth with his hands, it took all his effort not to just spit it all back into the teacup. If he did it would be a truly rude gesture and from the way things were going, this Ling Sheng might use that as even more ammunition to make more ridiculous demands. Li Zhen only smiled gently and nodded, You are quite right, this is a very fragile place to work on a breakthrough. How about this: my n shall set up a special residence for you. You can go into secluded ditation and focus on your upcoming breakthrough. In the anti, we can set up a larger periter to protect the vicinity of the mine and your work.
Who said I was a snake this lady is truly the one with the vicious tongue. She wants to sit aside and set up a bigger and more powerful formation while I just wait and watch? Yeah right!
Sage turned to stare off into the distance. His gaze seeming listless and whimsical, Ahh, if only I could just lock myself off from the world and ruminate on the mysteries of the world. It is so kind of you to offer, Lady Li Zhen. It is just a sha that I cannot accept. Even as we speak now, I can feel my inspiration fading and it pains . I must get back to work imdiately, or this montary flash of insight might be gone forever. Please pull back your n a dozen miles and make sure nobody else approaches. That contract you wrote was so excellent, please let finish first and then we can discuss again.
Without waiting for any further discussion, he turned around from where he was standing and marched back towards the defensive line the Hoplites had ford. The insect n stepping to the side to form a passageway for him. The mont he walked in they imdiately tightened their ranks once again and presented a quite impressive wall of shields and spears.
Li Song called out at him as he walked away, still trying to bring him back to the negotiation table, but Li Zhen could only shake her head and lead their small group back to their soldiers. If they were to be violent right now, they might be victorious, but it might also lead to heavy losses. Even if the Jade Horde finished their wall and formations, they couldnt stand up to the full might of the Cloudtal Consortium. Li Zhen instead sent a ssage to their headquarters to wait for more backup. The ho base of the Cloudtal Consortium was not in the 10,000 Wave or Bronze Tiger province. They had already brought over all the non-essential troops they had available locally. Things had not progressed past negotiations yet, so she didnt dare risk her forces for no reason.
To her side, Li Song was quite annoyed. They had co here expecting to easily secure so rit for themselves. Since when had anyone dared to defy the Cloudtal Consortium? They had already completely destroyed a half dozen different groups in the past, all through different thods. Outside of the Provincial Leaders and the Royal Family, who could stand up to them?
Dont worry, Sister. I have a plan.
Whatever youre thinking, dont! We are to leave the option of friendly negotiation open until others from the main base arrive to handle the situation. We dont have enough military might to ensure a victory right now and once that wall and the second layer of formations are complete, we wont stand a chance. It will only take a couple weeks for the main bases forces to arrive, just endure it.
Li Song smiled, No need to fret, Im not a fool. My plan will not implicate us. We just need to use a borrowed knife to accomplish our goals.
Ahh, good idea, Brother! I know just the knife to borrow. Send a ssage to the Fierce Tigers.
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