socalfunplaces 1064. Matching conditions
1064. Matching conditions
"I called you here today because I have something to discuss with you." Ling Cang wasted no time and went straight to the point.
Xiao Yan and Yan Jin exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing a suppressed joy. Ling Cang's identity was so important; if he was willing to communicate and talk, it would be the best news for Guiyuan Mansion and for them.
"Alright, Elder Lingcang, please speak frankly."
"I know my life still has some meaning to you, and I know what you want to do, so I am willing to cooperate with you."
Ling Cang spoke directly, as if he had prepared this for a long time, but after he finished speaking, a look of pain still appeared on his face. For someone as devoted to the Spirit Clan as he was, having already witnessed the fall of so many of its powerful members, it was an extremely cruel thing for him to be the one to truly bury the Spirit Clan. But he had no choice; if he didn't do it, the Spirit Clan would be utterly doomed.
"I can tell you everything about my Spirit Clan, including my library, all the important cultivation techniques and combat skills, research findings on various aspects of soul power, the control and details of the Spirit Clan's grand formations, and even the number of the Spirit Clan's core personnel!"
With each word Ling Cang spoke, Xiao Yan's heart pounded. It wasn't that Xiao Yan lacked self-control; it was simply that every single thing Ling Cang mentioned was crucial. Each and every one of them was the outcome that Guiyuan Mansion most desperately desired. Their conquest of the Spirit Clan wasn't just about wanting a small world.
As a family descended from a Dou Di (a powerful deity in Chinese mythology), the resources accumulated over thousands of years are astronomical, and each family naturally takes great care in protecting the resources under its control.
Even though Yan Jin was a nine-star Dou Sheng level expert, he didn't dare to act rashly because he valued these resources. Generally speaking, without the control of the Spirit Clan, if they tried to forcibly start the plunder, they might actually destroy all these precious things.
If resources are already so scarce, then the Spirit Clan's grand formation is even more so. Currently, Mu Wei of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan is keeping a close eye on this grand formation day and night.
Finding the loopholes and exploiting them with superior strength is easy.
However, how to utilize this grand formation, how to strengthen it with existing resources, and make it the largest barrier for Guiyuan Prefecture now and in the future, is no small project.
If Ling Cang is willing to cooperate and release all the key information, Mu Wei will only need to do one or two tenths of what he needs to do, and they can make the most of the Spirit Realm as quickly as possible.
It can be said that only if Ling Cang is willing to cooperate can Guiyuan Mansion fully receive the results of the surprise attack.
However, Xiao Yan forcibly suppressed his excited emotions. There is no such thing as a free lunch in the world. Since Ling Cang was willing to cooperate, he must have his own reasons.
"Elder Lingcang, if you're going to be straightforward, then we won't mince words either. To be honest, we really need what you've said, so we'd like to hear your requirements." Because Lingcang was now willing to cooperate, Xiao Yan's tone softened even more, as if he was afraid that being too forceful would frighten Lingcang and make him unwilling to cooperate.
"My demand is that you must not commit massacres within the Spirit Realm. My Spirit Clan has many members. Although we were once enemies, they will never be able to mount any resistance against you in the future. I do not want the entire Spirit Clan to be buried because of our mistakes."
When Ling Cang said this, he was also thinking of many people, especially the true core figures of the Spirit Clan who had worked with him. It was their willful act of going to war with the Pill Tower, forging a blood feud between Xiao Yan and the Pill Tower, which became a major reason why the Spirit Clan was suddenly attacked.
Upon hearing this request, Xiao Yan and Yan Jin both fell silent for a moment.
Faced with everything before him, Ling Cang sighed again: "I know this request is a bit excessive, so I don't ask you not to take action against any members of the Spirit Clan."
"I am well aware of what we have done, but in the end, only a small number of people benefit from the Spirit Clan bloodline. There are many more descendants who only have a thin bloodline of our race and have been raised in the Spirit Realm. They have no access to anything important and have not committed any major crimes. I just hope you can let these people go."
Ling Cang spoke earnestly, his tone full of pleading. Combined with his current white-haired appearance, he clearly embodied the image of an old man who had abandoned all dignity and face in order to fight for a little benefit for his people.
What he didn't know was that Xiao Yan and the others had already discussed their options and wouldn't harm all the Spirit Clan members. The conditions he requested would be fulfilled even if he didn't speak them.
Of course, neither Xiao Yan nor Yan Jin were particularly kind-hearted people, so it was impossible for them to tell Ling Cang all the information at this moment.
"Is that the only condition?"
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Ling Cang knew that his words were open to negotiation and not entirely hopeless. He was overjoyed: "This is my only condition; I will not ask for anything more!"
"Okay, I agree!" Xiao Yan said, emphasizing each word.
"I will spare the lives of most of the Spirit Clan's descendants. Of course, I will eliminate those who are determined to oppose us, as well as the true high-ranking members of the Spirit Clan. Due to our stance, I will absolutely not let them go." Xiao Yan's tone was not very warm. His goodwill was never excessive. If it would increase the risk to those around him, he would never agree to it.
Ling Cang hurriedly agreed, "It's alright, it's alright. As long as the bloodline of the Spirit Clan is not severed, it doesn't matter what kind of treatment we receive... In the end, it's all our own doing."
Looking at Ling Cang's current state, Xiao Yan couldn't help but think of his ancestors.
The Xiao family members of the past were mostly like this in the face of the Soul Clan, single-mindedly seeking only to ensure the continuation of their descendants. However, the Xiao family's opponents at that time were not like themselves, and were absolutely unwilling to leave the Xiao family with even the slightest hope. So even though they eventually managed to escape, by Xiao Yan's generation, the Xiao family had completely declined, becoming a family that could only eke out a living in the Jia Ma Empire.
Ling Cang seemed somewhat incredulous at Xiao Yan's quick agreement, as if worried that Xiao Yan's words would have no effect, and couldn't help but shift his gaze to Yan Jin.
The latter immediately understood his meaning and said directly, "You can rest assured that Xiao Yan is now the master of Guiyuan Mansion, and I am just his subordinate."
Xiao Yan added again, "Elder Ling Cang, rest assured. I can't guarantee anything else, but I, Xiao Yan, will keep my word. Guiyuan Prefecture, now and in the future, will not exterminate anyone with the bloodline of the Spirit Clan."