Only after Shifeng spoke did Cleansed Rue and the others snap out of their daze.
"Yes! Thank you, President Hei Yan, for taking time out of your busy schedule. I am Cleansed Rue, one of the Hundred Flowers Palace's Vice Guild Leaders. I am here on behalf of the Hundred Flowers Palace to cooperate with the Ling YI Society, "Cleansed Rue said after snapping out of her daze.
"To have the Dark Night Empire's famous Goddess of Fire and Ice come here, it seems this cooperation must be extraordinary. Can you please explain the situation in detail? That way, I can make a better decision, "Shifeng asked calmly when he saw Cleansed Rue's tense expression.
"Of course."
Cleansed Rue nodded. She then explained the Hundred Flowers Palace's reason for developing in the Twin Towers Kingdom without hiding anything. Although the Hundred Flowers Palace's upper echelons had been dissatisfied with Cleansed Rue's disclosure of the situation, their dissatisfaction vanished the moment they entered Ling Yi's Residence.
Seeing Shifeng remain silent for a long time, the upper echelons of the Hundred Flowers Palace grew anxious.
The Ling YI Society was much stronger than they had imagined. Originally, they had thought that Ling YI Society did not have the resources to enter the Twin Towers Kingdom and had only asked the Assassin's Alliance to do so on its behalf.
However, after entering Ling Yi's Residence, they understood that Ling Yi was fully capable of developing in the Twin Towers Kingdom and did not need anyone else's help.
"What you said is very interesting, but please forgive me for rejecting your proposal," Shifeng said, shaking his head.
"Why is that? If the Hundred Flowers Palace competes with the other first-rate Guilds for the Twin Towers Kingdom's resources, we can definitely take over the kingdom's central region in a short time. At that time, we can provide even more than the resources the Assassin's Alliance can provide Ling Yi! "Cleansed Rue impulsively asked as she looked at Shifeng's expressionless face.
"As you can see, the Ling YI Society did not have the ability to devour the Twin Towers Kingdom's territory. However, things are different now. With Ling Yi's rapid development, Ling Yi needs more territory. It is no longer a matter of resources." Shifeng pointed at Silent Blade and the others present and said, "If we hand over the Twin Towers Kingdom's territory to the Hundred Flowers Palace, we will face a shortage of territory. It's not that I don't want to help you, but that I can't before the Guild's development.
Shifeng's words's words's words.
She couldn't think of any words to refute Shi Feng's claim. A Guild Leader always had to consider the Guild's interests. How could he possibly give up such a good opportunity to expand the Guild for another Guild? This was especially true now that Zero Wing had defeated Star-Moon Kingdom's Starlight Alliance and stabilized its position as the Witch's Hill's overlord.
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When the Hundred Flowers Palace's members heard Shifeng's words, they fell into despair.
"What should we do now?"
Currently, the Hundred Flowers Palace had already begun to relocate to the Dark Night Empire. With the Palace's current strength and foundation, it was simply too difficult for it to compete with the first-rate Guilds of other kingdoms.
Just as Cleansed Rue and the others were panicking, Youlan, who stood not far from Cleansed Rue, stepped forward with a smile on her face.
"Guild Leader, I have a proposal that would be beneficial to both the Hundred Flowers Palace and Ling Yi. May I know if you're willing to share it with us?" Youlan asked respectfully.
"Beneficial to both of our sides? Let's hear it, then. After all, the Hundred Flowers Palace is here to cooperate with us. We can't disappoint them too much, "Shifeng said, nodding after giving the matter some thought.
"Understood!" Youlan said. "The Hundred Flowers Palace's current predicament is that it doesn't have enough territory to survive. Starlink can't help the Palace survive in the Dark Night Empire, but if the Palace can fend off Starlink, it won't have to leave the empire.
"However, fending off a superpower like Starlink won't be easy. Even if we dispatch an army, I'm afraid it'll be difficult. We'll need the Palace's support."
"Support us?" Cleansed Rue's eyes glowed when she heard Youlan's words. Hurriedly, she said, "If it's about funds and manpower, we won't have any problems! As long as we can defend the empire, the Hundred Flowers Palace will provide the Dark Night Empire's resources in bulk! "
She now had a rough understanding of Ling Yi's Guild's strength.
If Ling Yi was willing to help, with Ling Yi's current strength and the Hundred Flowers Palace's support, the Hundred Flowers Palace shouldn't have any problems defending at least half of its territory.
"Although I've said that, it's too risky to make an enemy out of a superpower right now. Moreover, it'll definitely be a war of attrition. Ling Yi also has plenty of superpowers that we need to keep an eye on at all times. These aren't things that can be solved with a little funding and resources. Once the war comes, Ling Yi might face a complete collapse. I'm afraid that no one in the Guild wants to see that happen," Youlan said, shaking her head as she glanced at Cleansed Rue.
"Is there no way to help them?" Shifeng asked, pretending to sigh when he heard Youlan's words. He was very satisfied with Youlan's reaction.
"There is! If our two Guilds can form a common interest and obtain the management rights to the Hundred Flowers Palace's Shops and Lands, becoming a solid ally of Ling Yi, Ling Yi can develop steadily in the Dark Night Empire and contend with Starlink. We won't need to harm the strength of other regions. Moreover, the Guild's players won't complain about helping an ally, "Youlan said after giving the matter some thought.
"This …" Cleansed Rue hesitated. A Guild's Shops were the Guild's foundation, but the Hundred Flowers Palace's situation was equally urgent. Gritting her teeth, she asked, "May I know how many Shops Ling Yi needs?"
"If we want to maintain sufficient resources in the Dark Night Empire, roughly 60% of the Hundred Flowers Palace's should be enough," Youlan said seriously.
“60%？！ Isn't that a little too much? "Cleansed Rue couldn't help but sweat.
A large portion of the Guild's funds and resources came from the Guild's Shops and Lands. If they lost 60% of the Shops and Lands, it would have a massive impact on the Guild's development.
"Youlan, the Hundred Flowers Palace is Ling Yi's solid ally in the future. Can't you think of a way to reduce the Palace's contribution?" Shifeng asked.
"Since the Guild Leader has said so, and considering that we need to contend with Starlink's strength in the long term, let's settle for 50%. Any lower, and we'll have to use the resources and funds of other regions. If that happens, we'll have to contend with the superpowers of other regions," Youlan said after giving the matter some thought.
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