“Oh? Discuss cooperation? What kind of cooperation?” Lin Yun asked, folding his arms across his chest.
“I have already communicated with our sect leader. As long as you are willing to return that origin artefact, our Blood Moon Alliance is prepared to sign a contract with you. All grudges between us will be wiped clean. We will certainly not target you!” Elder Wei said.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yun immediately understood their intention. They had come to negotiate and retrieve the origin artefact.
“Is that so? Previously, when your sect leader manifested a projection, didn’t he threaten to kill me?” Lin Yun revealed a playful smile.
“This… The sect leader was merely angry in the moment. As long as you return the origin artefact, everything is negotiable.” Elder Wei said with a forced laugh.
Originally, the Blood Moon Alliance had planned to kill Lin Yun and seize back the origin artefact after the peak tournament ended.
However, after learning that Lin Yun might seek protection from the Dao Alliance, they had no choice but to change their approach.
If Lin Yun truly used the origin artefact as a bargaining chip to gain the Dao Alliance’s shelter, the Blood Moon Alliance would neither recover the artefact nor be able to kill him.
For the Blood Moon Alliance, retrieving the origin artefact outweighed holding a grudge. Interests ultimately mattered more than hatred.
The origin artefact was simply too important. To recover it, the Blood Moon Alliance had no option but to “negotiate” with Lin Yun.
Although Elder Wei harboured hatred towards Lin Yun in his heart, for the sake of the artefact, he had to swallow his pride and approach him.
“If I hand the weapon to the Dao Alliance, they can protect me not only from your Blood Moon Alliance, but also from the Heavenly Fire Divine Hall and the Underworld Palace. Giving it to you would only guarantee that your alliance leaves me alone. The calculation is straightforward. I am sure you understand which deal benefits me more.” Lin Yun said, leaning back in his chair.
“This…” Elder Wei’s expression changed.
He certainly understood the logic.
“Bang!”
“Young man, make no mistake! This origin artefact originally belongs to our Blood Moon Alliance!”
The elder beside him slammed the table fiercely, stood up, and shouted.
“It may have been yours originally, but now it is in my hands. Who told you to fail to protect it and still dare to use it in battle?” Lin Yun said, narrowing his eyes.
Lin Yun continued. “Moreover, I had no intention of negotiating with you. You are the ones who came to me uninvited. Since your attitude is like this, there is no need to talk further. I still have to go discuss matters with the Dao Alliance.”
At that moment, An Yun entered from outside.
“Young master, elders from the Void Clan and the Dual Venerable Pavilion are waiting at the door. They say they have received orders from the Dao Alliance and have come on its behalf to meet you.” An Yun reported.
“I did not expect the Dao Alliance to take the initiative. In that case, you may leave first.” Lin Yun stood up and issued the order to leave to the three from the Blood Moon Alliance.
“No, no, no!” Elder Wei hurriedly waved his hands.
“Elder Jia, sit down first!” Elder Wei glared at the elder who had just shouted.
Then Elder Wei turned to Lin Yun, forced a smile, and said, “Elder Jia did not mean to offend just now. Please forgive him. Shall we continue talking? Tell us, what would it take for you to return the origin artefact?”
Elder Wei had no choice. Since the origin artefact was now in Lin Yun’s possession, Lin Yun held the initiative in the negotiations.
The Blood Moon Alliance was in the passive position.
Moreover, it was Elder Wei who had lost the artefact. The sect leader had severely scolded him and issued a strict order: he must recover it and ensure the Dao Alliance did not take it, or face severe punishment.
“It is not entirely impossible for me to return the origin artefact. My demand is that not only must your Blood Moon Alliance sign a contract forbidding you from actively targeting me, but you must also make the Heavenly Fire Divine Hall and the Underworld Palace sign contracts to leave me alone. If you can achieve that, I will return it.” Lin Yun said calmly.
“What? Although our Blood Moon Alliance is allied with the Heavenly Fire Divine Hall and the Underworld Palace, how could we easily command them? This… this is simply impossible!” Elder Wei’s voice rose sharply.
He had not expected Lin Yun to make such an excessive demand.
“My request is already very modest. If I go to the Dao Alliance, they can similarly protect me from their attacks. The outcome is the same for me. If you cannot do it, then please leave.” Lin Yun said calmly.
“This…”
“This matter is beyond my authority to decide. I must first return and discuss it with our alliance leader through transmission.” Elder Wei could only say this.
“An Yun, see our guests out on my behalf, and then invite the elders from the Dual Venerable Pavilion and the Void Clan in.” Lin Yun said.
