"Qian Bai family traitors, Li Li family traitors, dare to take on this business?"

Hearing this.

Ying Wuji instinctively looked at Bai Yi's face, and indeed found that his mother's face became extremely ugly.

He couldn't help but snort: "Cousin, you are truly outstanding among men. I have seen all kinds of business in this world, selling gold, silver, body, and even selling oneself. I have seen it all. But I have never seen anyone like you who sells their own people. However, I am not interested in the traitors of Qian Bai family. I wonder how much the price is, and the beggar at the door, I want to breed with him!"

"You!"

Bai Jie, who considered himself to have strong self-control, still couldn't hold back.

His anger surged up in an instant.

He grew up in a noble family since childhood, although his parents were both from the military and had fewer formalities than other nobles, but this was the first time in his life that he heard such offensive words.

The true energy in his meridians instinctively started to move.

But as soon as it started, he realized it was inappropriate and suppressed it on his own.

A faint smile appeared on his face: "Cousin, Aunt, I know you have grievances in your hearts, but this is the world. The ideas that the Bai family follows are already outdated, and many of our people are thinking about the Tianren tribe, which is simply not tolerated by the Great Qian.

My father once advised our people to turn back, but no one listened.

If it weren't for my father's persuasion, the Emperor would probably have slaughtered all the rebellious Bai family members!

So, why the trade today?

Although this deal sounds unpleasant, it is the only lifeline for the Bai family.

Even if my father and I have to bear the blame."

"Shame on you!"

Bai Yi was suddenly furious, with a murderous look in her eyes: "How can you say such nonsense? If it weren't for your cowardly father's betrayal, how could the entire Bai family have been wiped out by that murderer? The whole Bai family was destroyed by your father's hands, and you still have the nerve to talk about favors?"

Having been together for so long, Ying Wuji saw Bai Yi so angry for the first time.

Although she occasionally showed a hint of dignity that came from years of high status, she was overall a gentle woman.

But it was understandable that she was angry.

Ying Wuji had been curious before. Even though the Bai family's bloodline was declining, they were still descendants of the Tianren tribe, with an average strength stronger than any local noble.

Even though they had a much smaller population than ordinary nobles due to their shorter development time, they were not easy to deal with. How could they have been wiped out by Lao Bidi?

Now the case was solved.

There was a traitor among them.

Ying Wuji recalled that there was indeed a general surnamed Bai in the Kingdom Qian who had been promoted rapidly recently, and he must be Bai Jie's father.

Targeting relatives and friends?

How is this different from fraud?

Could it be that they were deceived?

Being scolded by Bai Yi, Bai Jie was not angry, but calmly said, "Aunt, don't be angry! Although my father is at fault in this matter, have you ever thought that the world of the human race is no longer the ancient era when our Bai family left the human race?

At that time, although the Tianren tribe intended to distinguish themselves from ordinary human tribes, they still coexisted in the same world as the human tribe.

Even then, they almost formed two different races.

...

The Tianren tribe has been separated from the world by Emperor Zhuanxu for thousands of years. If the Bai family insists on welcoming them, it will be a disaster!

Not to mention that the Emperor does not agree.

Even in the Kingdom Li where you are, the Mu and Zhao families are direct descendants of Emperor Zhuanxu.

Will they agree?

In the past, the ancestors of the Bai family knew the righteousness of the human race and took the initiative to break down the non-existent barriers between the Tianren tribe and the human tribe.

How come now, they are confused?

We wandered for thousands of years before returning to the Central Plains!

We came to join the human race.

Not to destroy the human race."

Ying Wuji sneered, and this statement did make some sense.

Bai Yi, however, sneered, "We came to join the human race, but the path of the human race should go in that direction. Relying solely on the loyalty of your dog-like King Qian, can you lead the human race to resist the demon race?

Among the Bai family, there are indeed some who want to welcome the Tianren tribe, but they only have this idea in order to preserve the human race in their own way.

If the Tianren tribe is more harmful than the demon race now, we Bai family will be the first to refuse!

It's a disgrace that you still have the blood of the Bai family, but now you are wholeheartedly trying to be a dog of the King Qian!

Mouthful of talk about the righteousness of the human race.

It's just a tool to disguise your desire for wealth and glory!"

After hearing this, Bai Jie's face suddenly became extremely ugly, because what Bai Yi said was the truth. As a young outstanding member of the Bai family, he had naturally been in contact with the elders of the Bai family, and of course, he knew that the real position of the elders of the Bai family, whether they supported the King Qian or were inclined to welcome the Tianren tribe, was the human race.

It was just that some of them were more stubborn.

On the day when the Bai family was surrounded by the Qian army, even the elders who supported the King Qian led the people to break through at the risk of their lives, and were unwilling to submit to Ying Yue.

It was because they felt that the Bai family's path needed to be taken by the Bai family.No matter how they choose, the decision is in the hands of the Bai clan, and will not be entirely handed over to Ying Yue.

It is precisely because of this disloyal heart that Ying Yue would be so ruthless to the Bai family, even depriving his own queen of all power.

Ying Wuji sneered, "Mother! I understand now. People in this life are always trying to make up for what they lack. The more unscrupulous and spineless a person is, the more they want to proclaim themselves as a saint.

This cousin Bai Jie, if he is honest about seeking wealth and glory, and truly does not consider himself a member of the Bai clan, I would respect him as a hero.

Now...

Bai Jie.

The high-class brothels in our Li Kingdom are more prosperous than your Kingdom Qian.

Do you want to come and learn how to establish a virtuous reputation?

Oh, can't control your energy, can you?

The sword looks good.

It's actually a replica of the Lu Lu sword.

Sold a few uncles and brothers for it?

A whole bunch of relatives.

First, you were sold to the Qian royal family.

Then you were resold to the Li Kingdom.

In the Li Kingdom, there's no one as outrageous as you who sold their own mother to a brothel.

No wonder you're good at doing business!

Killing two birds with one stone!

As the richest man in the Great Li, I can't help but shed tears."

"You, you..."

Bai Jie was so angry that his whole body trembled. This person's insults were really harsh, no wonder Ying Yue smashed the house all day after returning to the Li Kingdom.

...

For a moment.

The energy throughout his body was uncontrollably boiling.

A series of small skills were thrown out uncontrollably.

Ying Wuji looked at him mockingly, "Oh, are you angry? You're really strange. When you do unscrupulous things, you're not angry, but when others talk about it, you get angry. How despicable can you be?"

Bai Jie: "Huff, huff..."

He really wanted to make a move.

But this was the territory of the Li Kingdom, and he didn't dare.

With strong willpower, he managed to suppress his anger.

He coldly snorted, "Since you don't understand the painstaking efforts of our father and son, we won't force it. In any case, the last hope of the Bai clan is now in your hands. I heard that the Li family will be wiped out in two days. You still have two days to consider."

With that, he turned around and prepared to leave.

But Ying Wuji directly stopped him, "With your attitude, you're still doing business with others? You really haven't learned anything from your father's unscrupulousness."

Bai Jie: "???"

Ying Wuji sneered and ordered someone to bring over a small stool, "Sit! Let's discuss the details of the business!"

Bai Jie's face was extremely gloomy, but indeed, the details of the business should be discussed.

Of course, he couldn't sit on the small stool.

What's the difference between that and kneeling?

He coldly snorted and could only stand back.

But standing like this, with Ying Wuji sitting, gave him a feeling of being lectured by a superior.

But there was no other way, he could only endure it.

Ying Wuji looked at him and directly stated his price, "All of the Bai clan in exchange for all of the Li clan. How about it?"

"Impossible!"

Bai Jie directly refused. Although he was far from being part of the core circle of the Bai clan, his father was, and naturally, he had heard about the Bai clan's biggest bargaining chip from his father.

That demonic vein!

This time, under the order of King Qian, he naturally couldn't not know about this thing.

If all the Bai clan members were released, how could Ying Wuji possibly share the resources of the demonic vein with the Kingdom Qian?

Ying Wuji also knew it was impossible, so he smiled and said, "Then there's no way to do business. Although I haven't seen the Bai clan members, they are all my relatives. I can't negotiate with you as if they were bargaining chips.

But there's one thing you need to understand.

I dare to wipe out the Li family.

But your Kingdom Qian doesn't dare to wipe out the Bai family.

In this business deal.

You have to kneel and negotiate with me!"

Bai Jie's face darkened. He didn't expect Ying Wuji to touch the bottom line of Kingdom Qian so quickly.

If Kingdom Qian dared to wipe out the Bai clan, then the demonic vein would truly be lost. This place was not far from the territory of Kingdom Qian, but not far from the new territory of the Li Kingdom.

Wiping out the Bai clan would mean driving Ying Wuji away completely.

Ying Wuji sneered, "Name your price. You only have one chance. If I'm not satisfied, you can leave immediately."

"Hmph!"

Bai Jie coldly laughed, "Cousin Wuji, you don't need to act so tough with me. You have no feelings for the Bai clan, but others do. This is the only force that truly has the potential to be loyal to you. I'll name my price directly. Don't get too excited, think about it carefully before you speak."

...

Ying Wuji: "Hmm?"

Bai Jie said in a deep voice, "Half of the Bai clan in exchange for half of the Li clan."

Ying Wuji was amused, "You're thinking quite beautifully. Keeping half of the Bai clan there would still give Kingdom Qian leverage over me. Taking half of the Li clan away, you can still support a group of breeding tools. You're thinking beautifully!"

Bai Jie said indifferently, "In any case, this is the deal. Whether you do it or not is up to you."Ying Wuji narrowed his eyes and said, "The price is not what you said. You need to be clear about two things. First, as I said before, Lao Bidi dare not destroy the Bai family. This business is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you.

Second, Li Kingdom is not under my sole control. If you want to do this business, I also need to pay a price to Li Kingdom.

Either you continue to be tough and ask for a sky-high price, then pack up and leave on your own.

Or, I set the price, and before negotiating, you should consider what kind of punishment you will receive if you return empty-handed."

Bai Jie looked a bit hesitant.

Because Ying Wuji was not wrong at all.

There is indeed only one chance for negotiation with Kingdom Qian.

After much thought, he nodded heavily and said, "Tell me!"

Ying Wuji smiled and said, "I can give you half of the Li family, but it will be separated by gender. If you want a Li female, you need to exchange with fifty percent of the Bai family. If you want a Li male, you need to exchange with ninety percent, and we will decide the list!"

Bai Jie: "......"

He began to struggle.

He didn't expect Ying Wuji to come up with such a cunning plan.

Although the Li family's inheritance is attributed to the females, the father of the female must be a true member of the Li family.

The general idea is...

Women who have reproductive value are expendable, like leeks.

But the men who produce women with reproductive value are the roots of the leeks.

The dominance of the Li family men over the women is also rooted in this.

The plan proposed by Ying Wuji is to separate the Li family men and women.

If you want the men, after the Li family enters Kingdom Qian, there will inevitably be a period of marriage suspension. There are quite a few people in Kingdom Qian who look down on the Li family, and this window of time can only be protected by King Qian at a high cost.

If you want the women, without the roots of the leeks, there is only one crop.

The former is ninety percent.

The latter is fifty percent.

Comparatively, the latter is more reasonable.

But Bai Jie found it hard to accept this price.

Bai Jie frowned and said, "If we want the Li family men, the Bai family can give you ninety percent, but the list cannot be entirely decided by you.

You are good at doing business, so I won't beat around the bush.

A part of the Bai family is very stubborn and not easy to control. I will definitely send this part to Kingdom Qian. I will also leave a part that you care enough about and can be used as leverage, otherwise, we will not be able to control the demonic veins.

His Majesty said you are very clever.

So you should be very clear that this is the bottom line of Kingdom Qian.

If you refuse, then this deal will be impossible."

Bai Jie was very unhappy.

He was just mocked by Ying Wuji for being good at doing business, but in fact, it was not the case at all.

The reason why King Qian sent him was simply because he was good at negotiating.

...

If it was really about doing business, how could Ying Wuji easily force him to reveal the bottom line with just a few words.

It can only be said that His Majesty's prediction of Ying Wuji was very accurate.

He had anticipated this scene.

But he didn't expect it to go so smoothly.

He felt a lump in his chest at how quickly he was disarmed.

Ying Wuji also knew that he was not joking. After thinking for a while, he turned to Bai Yi and said, "Mother! I have done my best. Do you think this price is acceptable? If it is, I will go to the palace to negotiate!"

Bai Yi glared angrily at Bai Jie, who just showed a polite and distant smile.

Her expression suddenly became complicated.

Ninety percent of the Bai family is a considerable force, but the leverage is still in the hands of Kingdom Qian, and there are also many unstable factors on the Li Kingdom's side.

This has a positive meaning for herself, of course.

But for Li Kingdom, there are more negative implications.

This condition.

Will definitely put Ying Wuji under a lot of pressure.

She took a deep breath and said, "If that's the case, let's not talk about it for now. When there is a chance in the future, we will bring the Bai family back."

Upon hearing this, Bai Jie was shocked, "Aunt! You..."

"You wicked creature!"

Bai Yi scolded, "Anyone can come to talk about the Bai family's business, but you and your father are not worthy! Do you want the entire Bai family to exchange your father and son's glory for the favor of your master in Kingdom Qian? Go back to Kingdom Qian and kneel at your master's feet!"

Bai Jie's eyes widened, and he looked a bit confused.

Ying Wuji also looked at Bai Yi in surprise, not expecting his mother to be so explosive.

He actually didn't know much about the Bai family from Bai Yi's side.

But he had heard a few words.

In Bai Yi's words, the people of the Bai family are quite individualistic and only do what they think is right.

Just like in ancient times, they could have followed the mainstream of the heavenly and human races, but they still broke the barriers between the heavenly and human races.

This time is the same.

Some of the elders of the Bai family support cooperation with Kingdom Qian, while others insist on welcoming back the heavenly and human races, just because they think it is right, not because they are favoring one side.

If the heavenly and human races do something they don't like, their reaction will be as intense as this time's resistance to Kingdom Qian.So Bai Yi finally gave Ying Wuji a conclusion: Most of the Bai family members believe in you because they believe in the prophecy of the Bai family Daoist, but if you lose their trust, they will also abandon you. Another part insists on welcoming back the Tianren tribe, and you are even more difficult to control.

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Sigh...

Headache!

Bai Yi's refusal this time is probably also because of Bai Jie's words, completely disregarding the self-esteem of the Bai family.

Ying Wuji did not immediately do as Bai Yi said. If he really did, Bai Yi would probably not get over it for a long time.

After pondering for a moment, he smiled slightly and said, "Mother! There's no need to rush to make a decision. My old man hasn't confirmed it yet. I'll go and sound him out first!"

"Wuji, you..."

Bai Yi was somewhat surprised, not expecting Ying Wuji to take a step back.

This scene.

Also somewhat unexpected for Bai Jie.

He was briefly stunned for a moment, and then a playful smile appeared on his face: "Cousin Wuji knows what's best!"

....

Ying Wuji smiled faintly, "I am a businessman, I don't play with those empty-headed things with you!"

Bai Jie raised his chin slightly. Seeing Ying Wuji's compromise, he showed that arrogant look again: "Cousin Wuji, you are very clever, but His Majesty's judgment of you is correct. Your biggest weakness is being too emotional, even if it means getting into danger because of it."

Ying Wuji sneered, "You've been holding back all day, finally found a chance to talk, feeling uncomfortable if you don't talk?"

Bai Jie did not deny it, "So what? Will you give up doing business because of a few words from me?"

Ying Wuji was also very frank, "That won't happen!"

Bai Jie raised the corners of his mouth, bowed and said, "In that case, I'll wait for Cousin's message in two days. Goodbye!"

With that, he turned and left.

Ying Wuji quickly caught up, "Why is Cousin in such a hurry to leave? Let me see you off!"

Bai Jie was somewhat puzzled about what he wanted to do, but let him follow, and said in a low voice with a teasing tone, "What? Is there something that's not convenient to say in front of Auntie?"

"Not really!"

Ying Wuji smiled, "But there are some things that are not suitable to be done in the mansion!"

Bai Jie was puzzled and didn't understand what he meant by things that were not suitable to be done in the mansion.

Could it be that.

He had some additional conditions for this business deal that he didn't dare to discuss in front of Bai Yi?

Bai Jie recalled that when he left, Ying Yue told him that Ying Wuji was particularly impulsive, but in fact, he didn't have much affection for the people of the Bai family, only some fluctuations because they were his mother's relatives.

And this person is very cautious, and may not make King Li feel jealous for the so-called Bai family power.

Could it be... the words just now were just to please Bai Yi?

In the blink of an eye, the two had arrived at the gate of the Marquis's mansion.

This is the most central location in Jiangcheng, second only to the royal palace. Although there were not many people, those who came and went were all important figures in Jiangcheng. Coincidentally, Ying Wuji was also a prominent figure in front of King Li, so many people couldn't help but look over.

Most of the gazes fell on Bai Jie.

Because this person was wearing the clothes of Kingdom Qian.

And someone from Kingdom Qian found Ying Wuji?

For what reason?

What are these two doing at the gate of the Marquis's mansion?

Although there wasn't much curiosity, there was some.

In that moment, most of the people passing by looked over.

In that short moment, they all knew what the two were doing.

Bai Jie also knew what Ying Wuji was not suitable to do in the mansion.

"Smack!"

A resounding slap, extremely loud.

Everyone was stunned.

Bai Jie was also a little dazed. This level of slap had no harm to a strong person in the Taixu realm, and he didn't even feel any pain.

But...

The unexpected sound.

Bai Jie was just stunned for a moment, and then felt a surge of anger.

He dared to hit me?

He dared to hit me in public?

Does this person really not know what etiquette is?

A man may be killed, but not insulted.

"Clang!"

Bai Jie drew his long sword directly.

And then.

"Clang clang clang!"

....

A group of guards from Kingdom Li emerged, some from the alley, some from the walls of the Marquis's mansion.

There weren't many of them, only a dozen or so, but they were all at a high level, with three or four of them in the Taixu realm, all exuding a strong aura of killing, clearly not ordinary people.

"Clang!"

Bai Jie sheathed his long sword.

He looked somewhat ferocious, "Very good! I've heard that Cousin Wuji is not an easy person to deal with. Today's meeting is truly memorable. I will savor it in the future. Goodbye!"

With that, he turned and was about to leave.

But Ying Wuji stopped him, "Huh? Cousin can control his anger even after being humiliated by me like this?"

Bai Jie sneered, "Cousin's ability to provoke emotions is far from enough!"

After speaking, he left directly.【Hint】: When the target emotional fluctuation value reaches 100, you will receive the top-tier spell "Thirty-Six Techniques of Tian Gang: Shadowless Upright".

Wow!

Saying one thing and doing another.

But the body is still quite honest!

The so-called Shadowless Upright is the legendary transformation of reality and illusion. Everything with a physical form will have a shadow.

Without a shadow, there is no substance.

Using this spell can make one immune to all physical attacks.

If one can freely use it, whether in a one-on-one battle or a group fight, it is a genuine divine skill.

What a great cousin.

To give such a valuable gift on the first meeting.

But thinking about it, this gift wasn't given voluntarily.

On the first visit, he even took a glance at Auntie, and didn't even want to give her a basket of eggs.

How disgusting!

"Tsk!"

Ying Wuji spat on the ground and then returned home.

Back in the main hall, he found Hua Chao comforting his grandmother.

Although Bai Yi wasn't particularly angry, her expression was quite unpleasant, clearly more worried than angry.

Seeing Ying Wuji return, she quickly said, "Wuji! I think this is not appropriate."

Ying Wuji smiled and said, "What's inappropriate? It's not easy to have a chance to save ninety percent of the clan members. If we just give up like this, won't you feel upset?"

Bai Yi sighed lightly, "Of course, I will feel upset, but doing this poses a big problem!"

Ying Wuji smiled and asked, "So, what do you think?"

Bai Yi frowned, "First, for the Li Kingdom, letting the Li family go is a big problem. Even if only the men of the Li family are let go, it will produce a group of extremely strong newcomers in two generations; second, after the Bai family arrives in the Li Kingdom, it will only be your power, and King Li will definitely be wary; third, the Bai family has a group of stubborn old folks who firmly believe that only the Tianren tribe can solve the crisis of the human tribe. If you go along with them, it's fine, but if not, even if they can be brought over safely, it will definitely cause a big mess. If there's only one of these three points, everything can still be tolerated. But if all three points come together... Although it can bring back ninety percent of the clan members at once, it's like holding a hot potato. Whether it's you and the Bai family, or you and King Li, there will be tremendous pressure on the relationship."

Ying Wuji deeply agreed with his mother's statement.

Because Bai Yi's previous plan was to find an opportunity to bring the Bai family members over according to her own list, and then peacefully integrate into the Li Kingdom's native land. Because this group of people trusted the Bai family's old ways very much and obeyed Ying Wuji's arrangements, it might not be impossible for them to coexist harmoniously with the Li Kingdom.

But this time, the condition for bringing back the Bai family was to let the Li family go. And there was also a group of stubborn old folks. Stringing it all together would indeed bring considerable pressure.

However...

There is also a solution.

Ying Wuji smiled and said, "Mother! Do you trust me?"

Bai Yi nodded, "As a mother, I naturally trust you."

Ying Wuji asked again, "Can you be sure that most of the clan members will follow the opinions of the old elders and regard me as their leader?"

"Sure! But those stubborn old folks..."

Bai Yi was a little anxious.

Ying Wuji smiled and said, "Alright! As long as you say that, I will have a plan in my heart. There are some inside stories in this matter that I can't tell you for the time being. Some of the things you are worried about may not come true. Rest assured, I care more about the safety of our family than anyone else and won't act recklessly."

"Really?"

Bai Yi's frown relaxed a bit, but she still looked at her son with some concern.

Ying Wuji grinned, "If you trust me, that's enough!"

Of course, Bai Yi naturally trusted her son.

On the side, Hua Chao spoke up, "Wuji, there's another problem!"

Ying Wuji pursed his lips and said, "Hua Chao, what is it?"

Hua Chao sighed lightly, "You should know that Caimei really hates the men of the Li family. If you just let them go, will Caimei...?"

Oh?

Ying Wuji's mouth couldn't help but slightly curve upwards. He didn't expect Hua Chao to think of this aspect. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can also solve this problem. You just stay with Mother, I'll go to the palace first."

With that, he waved his hand.

He left and jumped onto the carriage, whipping the reins and heading towards the palace.

A new stele stood at the palace gate.

The bloodstains on the scene had already been cleaned up.

It was as if nothing had happened.

Ying Wuji got off the carriage, and the eunuch guarding the palace gate immediately let him in, even warmly leading the way.

Before long.

He returned to the Chongli Palace.

Inside the palace, Zhao Ji saw Ying Wuji come and go, and immediately showed a look of disdain, "What? The Princess has already been married off, and you're here to ask for more benefits?"

"How could that be?"

Ying Wuji grinned and approached, respectfully bowing, "I encountered a *** nuisance and came to ask Father King for help."

Zhao Ji raised his eyelids, "Oh? That Bai family kid is causing trouble for you?"

"Exactly."Ying Wuji nodded. His old man was well-informed, and with Bai Jie's visit to Kingdom Li through normal diplomatic channels, there was no way to hide it from his old man's eyes.

Zhao Ji looked at Ying Wuji with a smile that wasn't a smile. "First time meeting your cousin, and you publicly slapped him. Is this a custom in Kingdom Qian? Quite a warm welcome, I must say!"

"Don't make fun of me!"

Ying Wuji said awkwardly, "How could I have known that my relatives were so despicable? They came empty-handed for the first visit, and even threatened us. Shouldn't I give him a lesson? Can I let him bully us on your territory?"

"Tsk tsk!"

Zhao Ji clicked his tongue. Although this kid was emotional, he had to admit that sometimes his temper was right.

But he should say what needs to be said.

Sometimes, he really understood his temper.

He waved his hand. "How did he threaten you? Sit down and tell me slowly."

"Alright!"

Ying Wuji sat down leisurely, took a sip of tea, cleared his throat, and then explained the situation at home.

Zhao Ji probably guessed that Bai Jie had come for the Li family.

Upon receiving news that Bai Jie had appeared at the gate of the Marquis's mansion, he also guessed that he probably wanted to exchange hostages with the Bai family.

He felt that the conditions offered by Ying Wuji were quite reasonable.

But this "reasonableness" was only in terms of the conditions being equal.

If he really had to accept it, it would be very difficult.

Even a king, no matter how magnanimous, could not easily accept this matter.

The Bai family had many hidden dangers. Although it could strengthen Kingdom Li and even seek further benefits, this benefit was not directly controlled by the royal power.

And sending the men of the Li family to Kingdom Qian would be a real threat two generations later.

If Ying Wuji only came to him with this result.

To be honest.

He would be very dissatisfied.

But this kid was a smart one.

He shouldn't overlook this matter.

Zhao Ji smiled and asked, "Then you have to talk about your own solution first. If it doesn't satisfy me, then you have to solve the problem yourself!"

"Alright!"

Ying Wuji smiled. "My idea is to let the men of the Li family go and exchange them for ninety percent of the Bai clan members."

Zhao Ji's brow furrowed instantly.

Without pausing, Ying Wuji lowered his voice a bit. "Of course, things are not that simple. Next, we can consider doing this... and then this... and finally this..."

After Ying Wuji gave a long analysis, Zhao Ji's brow finally relaxed a bit, but he did not immediately make a decision.

After careful consideration for a long time, he finally nodded.

"Not bad! This design suits my intentions!"

"As long as you agree."

Ying Wuji breathed a sigh of relief.

But Zhao Ji asked again, "But first, you have to say, how many Bai clan members are there in total, and how do you plan to arrange them?"

Ying Wuji smiled. "If we let go of ninety percent, there should be seven to eight hundred, and their cultivation levels are not low. I plan to take them to a new place. As for the specific arrangements, it still depends on you!"

Saying that, he took out a booklet from his pocket and pushed it in front of Zhao Ji with a smile.

Zhao Ji opened the booklet and found the contents to be quite familiar. It was the official position table prepared for the new place.

He raised his head and asked with a smile that wasn't a smile, "What arrangement is this?"

Ying Wuji grinned. "Isn't this to please you? Look at how many official positions are suitable. I will stay within the framework you provide and the rules of the academy. The more arrogant I can appear within that framework, the more annoying I can be."

"You little rascal!"

Zhao Ji couldn't help but smile, then made a series of annotations and threw the booklet back.

Ying Wuji smiled. "Does this mean you agree?"

Zhao Ji gave him a disdainful look. "I didn't agree. You can leave!"

Ying Wuji grinned, feeling that he shouldn't have asked such a question that he already knew the answer to.

Zhao Ji sighed inwardly.

He didn't know if what he was doing was right or wrong.

But since he chose to believe in this kid, he would continue to believe in him, as this kid handled every matter quite sensibly.

He called a eunuch from outside the hall. "Go and bring Wei Qing and Han Qing to me!"

"Yes!"

The eunuch hurriedly left the palace.

Before long, Wei Huan and Han Zhe were brought in.

Wei Huan and Han Zhe were also extremely puzzled, not knowing why Zhao Ji had summoned the two of them.

After all, the new law had already been settled, and Ji Tong's last move for the Zhao family had also failed.

Whether Zhao Ning was a woman or not, they didn't know.

After all, what Ji Tong said was not groundless, and Zhao Ning ultimately did not undergo the test of the battle formation.

But this time, the Li royal family showed an unusually strong stance. This time, it was more of a successful bait than being forced out of the palace.

They didn't know how they had predicted Ji Tong's move.

Whether Zhao Ning was a woman was no longer important, because even if Zhao Ning was a woman, no one could threaten her unless she voluntarily exposed herself.The Wei and Han families seemed to have no choice but to employ various means to defend against the Zhao family's vampiric onslaught before the three-way split of the Li territory.

So, what was Zhao Ji's purpose in summoning the two of them this time?

Could it be...

Tired of bloodsucking?

Ready to spit some out voluntarily?

Don't joke.

Impossible!

With doubts in mind, the two entered Chongli Palace.

Once inside, it took a full half an hour before they emerged.

When they came out, they were dizzy, their eyes filled with disbelief, feeling as if they were in a dream.

The eunuch who had led them into the palace also escorted them out.

And he didn't return to the palace immediately.

Instead, he went straight to the Kingdom Qian embassy.

Before long, he returned to Chongli Palace with Bai Jie, the envoy from Kingdom Qian.

"Minister Bai Jie, pays his respects to His Majesty, the King of Li!" Bai Jie's voice was extremely loud, even carrying a hint of excitement.

He looked up at Ying Wuji, who was sitting beside Zhao Ji, not hiding the provocative look in his eyes.

Let's see you act!

Keep acting for me!

Aren't you still coming back to negotiate terms with me?

Who knows what price Ying Wuji, that brat, had to pay to get Zhao Ji to agree to take over the Bai family's troublesome mess.

This round.

Profit!

Although he took a beating and lost face.

He won back the substance!

Zhao Ji said indifferently, "You may rise! If every subject of Li were as loyal to their king and country as you, how wonderful that would be!"

His words.

Were thick with sarcasm.

But they were also true.

If everyone were like Bai Jie, madly flattering the king, even willing to betray their own family.

Whether the country is strong or not, I don't know.

But the king would definitely be overjoyed.

Bai Jie pretended not to hear the sarcasm, and respectfully said, "Loyalty to the king is our duty as subjects. If everyone harbors ulterior motives, living under another's roof yet plotting for personal gain, what kind of subject would that be?"

As he spoke, he glanced at Ying Wuji intentionally or unintentionally.

Ying Wuji curled his lips.

This guy.

Is really bad!

Zhao Ji also pretended not to catch his drift: "The business you mentioned, I am very interested in. The Li family is nothing in my eyes, so let's make a deal! You release the people, and once the Bai family arrives, I will allow you to take the Li family men to Qian!"

...

"Of course!"

Bai Jie smiled: "But I have some conditions!"

Zhao Ji nodded: "Speak!"

Bai Jie took a deep breath: "I need Your Majesty to make a blood oath, to carve out a path into Qian from the Zhao family's territory, and the Zhao clan must not go back on their word and attack us. Additionally, the Li family promised me ten concubines, and I ask for Your Majesty's permission to take them back to Qian with me!"

A flash of anger crossed Zhao Ji's face: "Do you think I would go back on my word?"

Bai Jie quickly bowed: "I wouldn't dare! It's just that I'm used to being the villain, and your son-in-law is also a man of temperament, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

"Hmph!"

Zhao Ji turned his head to Ying Wuji and scolded: "Look! Your reputation as a villain has even spread to Qian!"

Ying Wuji's face turned sour from the scolding, and he turned his head away.

Zhao Ji was somewhat displeased, but still made the blood oath in front of Bai Jie, while also making a request to safely send the Crown Princess's mother back.

Bai Jie would not refuse, after all, she was a dispensable person.

Objective achieved.

Bai Jie finally let out a long sigh of relief.

Although he didn't achieve what he expected.

But gaining concubines for himself was a huge win.

For a moment, his smile crazily stretched, almost reaching his ears.

He bowed again: "One more thing, now that the Li family is part of Qian, I ask Your Majesty not to detain them. Just let them return to the Li family estate, and I can assure you they won't run away."

Zhao Ji snorted through his nose and uttered a single word: "Granted!"

"Then... I shall take my leave!"

"Go!"

Zhao Ji looked at Ying Wuji and said irritably: "You can get lost too!"

Ying Wuji, somewhat unhappy, could only respond: "Yes! Your son takes his leave!"

After speaking.

He left Chongli Palace together with Bai Jie.

Bai Jie, looking at Ying Wuji's sullen face, felt extremely pleased, his face wearing a proud smile: "The Li family's escape from trouble owes much to Cousin Wuji's efforts. Today, I will host a banquet at the Li residence, and I hope Cousin Wuji can grace us with your presence. If possible, perhaps bring the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess along."

"Heh..."

Ying Wuji sneered: "Showing off your power?"

Bai Jie laughed heartily: "Where is the show of power? I was just thinking, the Crown Princess is after all from the Li family, and now that her relatives are moving far away, how can she not see them one last time before they leave? Besides, the Li family women are staying in Li, and they still count on the Crown Princess to look after them! In any case, your humble brother awaits you at the Li residence!"

With that.

He left with a loud laugh.

Ying Wuji watched his retreating figure, the irritation on his face dissipating without a trace.

His gaze was ice-cold.

Craving for some spicy soup.