novelraw Chapter 277 - 145: Agreement [Second Update]
Chapter 277 - 145: Agreement [Second Update]
Upon hearing Gu Qingqing’s words, Xi turned around incredulously, his eyes filled with astonishment as he looked at Gu Qingqing. Having just understood the treachery of the human heart with Gu Qingqing’s help, Xi couldn’t believe that their request was so simple!"You needn’t be so surprised," Gu Qingqing, understanding what Xi wanted to convey, said. "Although merfolk are exceedingly rare, we don’t lack those Spirit Stones. This is an entirely beneficial transaction for you. By shedding just a few tears, you can gain a lot. Why hesitate? If I were you, I would agree."
Gu Qingqing looked at Xi and continued to persuade him.
A hint of struggle flashed in Xi’s eyes. Honestly, Gu Qingqing’s words were enticing to Xi. The array outside their Golden Palace indeed had issues, and their merfolk clan numbers were few. As things stood, they could still use their singing to control the humans outside, but if humans from the entire Sub-immortal Realm gathered, they might not be able to manage.
Especially facing individuals like Gu Qingqing and Rong Ye, their merfolk clan is no match for them. Ultimately, they would suffer!
If they agreed to Gu Qingqing’s request, just by shedding some tears, they could repair the external array and return to their previous lifestyle, unaffected by humans—this would be the best outcome for them!
He extended his hand, pointed at his mouth, indicating he couldn’t speak yet.
Gu Qingqing looked at him for a moment, then allowed him to speak.
"I can’t make this decision on my own; I need to discuss it with our king." Xi looked at Gu Qingqing and spoke solemnly.
After all, concerning the entire merfolk clan, Xi couldn’t decide alone; he needed to consult the king.
Gu Qingqing and the others learned that the merfolk clan indeed had a king. The four exchanged glances and nodded, but to ensure safety, they decided to keep Xi as a hostage during the negotiation with the Merfolk King.
Xi led them to the king’s residence. The king was resting and was quite surprised to see Xi coming. Upon seeing Gu Qingqing’s group, the king was slightly taken aback by their appearances, realizing they were the humans Xi mentioned earlier—those who rivaled the merfolk’s appearance.
"Xi, why did you bring them here?" The king asked Xi curiously.
"Honorable Merfolk King, we requested him to bring us here." Nan Hua stepped forward, standing alongside Xi, and slightly bowed to the king.
Upon hearing this, the king’s expression changed as he looked at Xi, noticing Xi’s odd demeanor. He moved immediately, attempting to rush forward to bring Xi back.
Rong Ye, the most powerful among the four, had been watching the king. As the king moved, Rong Ye followed suit, stretching out his hand to reveal the Heavenly Awakening Record. Countless talismans flew from the pages, enveloping Xi, while the king’s claws fell onto the talismans, which only shifted without being destroyed, giving the king a shock.
The two swiftly exchanged dozens of moves, pressure exerting simultaneously on each other, surprised upon finding their cultivation was the same.
"Merfolk King, we mean no harm; please hear our intentions first," Gu Qingqing said as the two exchanged blows.
Hearing this, the Merfolk King looked at Rong Ye, unable to do anything against him, so he withdrew, while Rong Ye also retracted the Heavenly Awakening Record and returned to Gu Qingqing’s side.
"Humans, what do you wish to achieve?" The king asked Gu Qingqing with a displeased look.
"Merfolk King, we seek to make a transaction with you," Nan Hua stepped forward and said to the Merfolk King.
"What transaction?" The king frowned, his tone unfriendly.
"We can help repair the array outside your Golden Palace, or even set up a more powerful array. In return, you need to provide us with some Mermaid Tears." Nan Hua stated their purpose nonchalantly.
The king, somewhat surprised, looked at Nan Hua and his group. "Why should I trust you?"
Clearly, the king was harder to deal with than Xi.
"If you don’t believe us, I can repair the array first," Nan Hua said directly, exchanging a glance with Gu Qingqing. "Of course, you’ve noticed that our cultivation is comparable to yours. If we truly wanted to take action, you wouldn’t stand a chance. So I believe it’s in your best interest to accept our deal."
Upon hearing Nan Hua’s words, the king’s face was unpleasant. Albeit unpleasantly phrased, Nan Hua spoke the truth.
The highest cultivated in the Merfolk Clan is the Merfolk King, and the previous encounter showed that Rong Ye’s power was equal to the king’s. It was unlikely that they could gain the upper hand if a true confrontation occurred.
Still, the king thought there was a chance.
"I know you’re thinking about how the merfolk’s singing can enchant hearts," Nan Hua, understanding the Merfolk King’s thoughts from his expression, directly pointed it out. "Unfortunately, we have countermeasures. You can try if you don’t believe it."
The king confidently believed in the power of the merfolk’s song and didn’t trust Nan Hua, ready to showcase his strength. However, as he sung two notes, the woman’s voice across said "Silence"—mysterious and ethereal. The king faltered momentarily and realized he couldn’t make a sound.
His reaction mirrored Xi’s earlier, eyes filled with disbelief as he looked at Gu Qingqing, the same disbelief etched on his face.
"Do you trust now that we can deal with you?" Nan Hua asked with a smile, looking at the king’s incredulous expression.
The king glared at Nan Hua, expression furious.
"Hence, accepting our transaction is beneficial for you; we don’t intend to be enemies of the Merfolk Clan, merely seeking Mermaid Tears." Nan Hua smiled, fanning himself, reminiscent of Yue Zhao, though he didn’t notice this.
The king looked at Gu Qingqing’s group, his gaze shifting as though contemplating the possibility of this deal while they patiently awaited his response.
After about fifteen minutes, as Rong Ye grew impatient, the king seemed to finally resolve, gesturing to his mouth to signal Gu Qingqing to enable him to speak.
Once Gu Qingqing lifted the Word Spirit Technique, he softly spoke, "Alright, I agree to your proposal. But can you tell me what you need the Mermaid Tears for?"