What was going on?
Cheng Aofang and the two Advisors didn't seem too concerned at first, but when they heard the latter half of the conversation, they suddenly felt their hearts skip a beat. They were a little dumbfounded. Traversing Water Palace was clearly the one that was going to be destroyed, and they were just discussing the matter of plucking the fruits. Why did it suddenly become Traversing Wood Palace that was going to suffer?
"Where do you take this empress's place to be? You can come and go as you please!"
Pa! Cheng Aofang suddenly slammed the table and stood up.
How could she let them leave without even making things clear? Alas, she couldn't possibly lower herself to beg them to stay, so she had no choice but to use this method.
The two of them stopped in their tracks and turned their heads to look at each other. Naturally, the two of them were not really going to leave. Since the other party had given them a way out, they would just follow it.
Both of them turned around, and Miao Yi asked calmly, "Does Palace Lord Cheng have something to say to me?"
The reason why he didn't mention the Sun Palace was because he didn't want the other party to know his territory the moment they met. Otherwise, the other party would block his path of retreat and take a mile after taking an inch. He didn't have a way out in the first place. He could only think of a way to raise the status of both sides as much as possible and avoid being suppressed by the other side in terms of momentum. Only then would he be able to lead the way.
Cheng Aofang naturally took the opportunity to back down. It was easy to shout and kill these two people, but there was no way to negotiate. "How dare you act so presumptuously in front of me. I wanted to execute the two of you, but out of respect for the Traversing Moon Palace's Palace Lord, Zhang Tianxiao, I'll let you off today. I just want you all to know that it's not that I'm looking down on your Traversing Water Palace's forces, but you all know better than anyone whether or not your Traversing Water Palace's forces can withstand a battle. You're just a bunch of rabble, and you want to attack my Traversing Wood Palace? Ask yourselves this: do you have the guts to do so? "
Miao Yi straightened his back and replied firmly, "Yes! I admit that Palace Lord Cheng's words make sense, but times have changed. If only one side had set their sights on our Traversing Water Palace, our forces would have already surrendered by now. There would be no need for you to do anything! But you've gone too far. Traversing Wood Palace actually wants to join forces with Traversing Sun Palace to destroy our Traversing Water Palace! If I may ask, are you aware of the geographical advantages of the Traversing Water Palace? "
Shang Liuhuan and Zhuang Youwen stood up as well. The latter said calmly, "Does your Traversing Water Palace still have a geographical advantage? He's just a caged bird. "
"That's right! But does Advisor Zhuang know that caged birds and beasts are also a form of geographical advantage? "Miao Yi strode back from the door, gesturing with his hand in front of the three of them. "Traversing Water Palace is currently besieged on three sides. The Celestial Nation and the Boundless Nation are neighbors, and both sides have long since come to an agreement that they will not allow any cultivators from the other nation to escape. This side has already cut off our only path of survival. The other two sides were blocked by Traversing Sun Palace and Traversing Wood Palace. It could be said that all three paths of survival had been cut off! Advisor Zhuang only knows the birds and beasts in the cage. Do you know how to cut off all means of retreat, do you know how to fight to the death? "
Shang Liuhuan deliberately mocked, "No matter how nicely you put it, it's still a dead end."
Miao Yi didn't care about the other party's attempt to suppress his own morale. He didn't have much confidence in this topic, so he could only try to boost his own morale. "Everyone, do you know the current morale of my Traversing Water Palace?"
Zhuang Youwen continued to mock, "Is there any morale? I'm afraid everyone is panicking! "
"That's right! Indeed, everyone is panicking! " Miao Yi shouted, "Logically speaking, the forces of Traversing Water Palace should have already surrendered by now. However, given the current state of affairs, do you see anyone from Traversing Water Palace surrendering? Why not? Because everyone knew that they had no way out. They knew that the forces of the two Palaces wouldn't give them a chance to live. The more the forces of the two Palaces killed, the more empty spots there would be. No one would show any mercy. Even if they surrendered, they would still die. Since they were going to die either way, they could only fight to the bitter end! Traversing Water Palace was indeed panicking right now. However, this was human nature when faced with a life and death situation. Who wouldn't want to live? However, everyone had no other choice. Even a rabbit would bite when cornered! Traversing Water Palace's forces are indeed inferior to yours, but even if a hundred and thirty thousand pigs were to charge out and fight to the death, they would still be able to throw you all into disarray! "
He didn't know if anyone from Traversing Water Palace had surrendered. In any case, he didn't hear about it on his way here. However, he knew that the real reason why Traversing Water Palace's forces hadn't surrendered had nothing to do with fighting to the death or fighting to the death. It was because they all knew that they were useless, and were afraid that the other side wouldn't accept them even if they surrendered. Furthermore, the situation was still unclear, so they didn't know which side they should surrender to.
Outsiders might not know, but Miao Yi had been in Traversing Water Palace for so many years. How could he not know what kind of people they were? However, it wasn't good to air one's dirty linen in public! Even if they were ugly, they had to put on a pretty face for everyone to see. It was just like how women put on makeup.
It was only human nature to fight to the death when there was no other way out! The three of them agreed with Miao Yi's words, and were all convinced.
However, how could they possibly be short of breath? Cheng Aofang sneered, "You make it sound so good. You're acting as if you're serious. Whether or not you can do it, we'll only know after fighting. "
"It's not as good as you make it sound!" Miao Yi immediately thumped his chest and said passionately, "Among the ten Hall Masters of Traversing Water Palace, I have the lowest cultivation. I'm the only one who hasn't even reached the Red Lotus realm. However, once we start a war against Traversing Wood Palace, I, Miao Yi, am untalented! I am willing to volunteer to be Palace Lord Tao's vanguard. I am willing to lead the forces of Suppressing First Hall into Traversing Wood Palace's territory. I would like to see how many of the talented Hall Masters of Traversing Wood Palace are capable of stopping me! As long as Palace Lord Cheng dares to let us go, I will definitely let you wait and see! "
"Alright! Let's not talk about such useless things. " Cheng Aofang turned around and returned to her seat of honor. She straightened her skirt and sat up straight. Without batting an eyelid, she quietly avoided the unpleasantness from earlier and gave everyone a way out. She asked, "Why didn't Tao Qingli ask you to go to Traversing Sun Palace first? Why did she ask me to surrender first?"
It was as if she hadn't heard Miao Yi mention that he was going to join forces with the Sun Traversing Palace to attack her Wood Traversing Palace. She then changed the topic to the Traversing Water Palace submitting to her Wood Traversing Palace instead of the other way around.
'As expected of someone who managed to become a Palace Lord. This woman isn't one to be trifled with!' Miao Yi thought to himself. However, he was now reassured, knowing that he had managed to convince her with all his might.
Zhao Fei could tell that he had a good grasp of the situation as well. He was secretly impressed by Miao Yi. If it had been anyone else from Traversing Water Palace, things wouldn't have gone as smoothly.
Miao Yi went with the flow and cupped his fists, saying, "Perhaps Palace Lord Cheng doesn't know this. Firstly, the Old Palace Lord and Palace Lord Cheng were quite close when she was alive. Palace Lord Tao had a good impression of Palace Lord Cheng, and since we are both women, she was able to accept it."
Cheng Aofang's lips curled into a teasing smile as she said, "Granny Tao and I were indeed close when she was alive. I can accept this reason, but this is the first time I've heard of it. Is it because we are both women that it's easier for her to accept it? Since you wish to form an alliance with me, then you have to tell me the truth. I don't want to be betrayed without knowing it. "
Miao Yi hesitated for a moment, then said, "It's not that I don't want to tell the truth. I'm just afraid that the truth will make Palace Lord Cheng unhappy."
Cheng Aofang picked up the teacup at the side and lifted the lid to reveal the floating tea leaves. She said, "I'll forgive you for telling me the truth. I only wish to hear the truth."
Miao Yi cupped his fists and said, "Then forgive me for being so bold. It is indeed because Palace Lord Tao and Palace Lord Cheng are both women. Just like Palace Lord Cheng, Palace Lord Tao has also found a subordinate to be her man. Now that the Hall Master of Traversing Water Palace's Suppressing Third Hall, Sikong Wuwei, is Palace Lord Tao's man, it's naturally easier for him to accept being subservient to Palace Lord Cheng! We can also find common topics to talk about in the future! "
"Pffft … cough cough …" Cheng Aofang almost choked to death upon hearing this. She quickly placed the teacup back on the table, then took the handkerchief from the handmaiden and tilted her head to the side. She covered her mouth and coughed a few more times.
Shang Liuhuan and Zhuang Youwen's expressions immediately became very interesting. They gritted their teeth and tried hard not to laugh.
'Sikong Wuwei, oh Sikong Wuwei. You're lucky you didn't come. Otherwise, you would definitely be calling Miao Yi' Sir '!' Zhao Fei let out a long sigh in his heart. He was completely speechless as he looked at Miao Yi. He realized that this bastard could really say anything for the sake of forming an alliance.
Cheng Aofang found it both hilarious and infuriating at the same time. Instead of dying in battle, she choked to death on a cup of tea. After she calmed herself down, she asked in surprise, "Tao Qingli also found a Hall Master under her to be her man?"
Miao Yi pretended not to see how flustered she looked when she choked on her tea. He spread his hands and said, "There's no way to hide this. Palace Lord Cheng will naturally find out about it later. There's no need for me to lie about something like this. Of course, there's another reason why I'm willing to submit to Palace Lord Cheng. Perhaps it's the most important one. "
Cheng Aofang had already regained her composure. She calmly said, "Speak!"
Miao Yi replied, "This matter is related to something the old Palace Lord did all those years ago. Right now, there's a Advisor in Traversing Water Palace called Zhu Yaoxian. He was originally an Advisor of Traversing Water Palace, but he was later chased out by the old Palace Lord. Zhu Yaoxian hates the old Palace Lord to the core. Palace Lord Tao was afraid that things would get out of hand, so she decided to give the gift to Palace Lord Cheng first. Of course, if Palace Lord Cheng doesn't like it, we'll have no choice but to negotiate with the Sun Traversing Palace. No matter how much Zhu Yaoxian hates Old Palace Lord Tao, he won't be able to force the Sun Traversing Palace to give up on such a huge benefit! "
There was no way Traversing Wood Palace wouldn't be unaware of the background of the important figures in the Sun Traversing Palace. Naturally, they would know about Zhu Yaoxian's situation.
Cheng Aofang asked, "So you're saying that we should work together and take down the Sun Traversing Palace together? Then, all of the Sun Traversing Palace's territory will belong to me, and your Traversing Water Palace will have to hand over half of its profits to me every year in exchange for autonomy?"
Miao Yi cupped his fists and said, "Palace Lord Cheng is wise. That's exactly what I'm thinking!"
Zhuang Youwen rebuked, "Your plan seems tempting, but how do we know that you're not harboring any ulterior motives?"
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