So be it!
Guan Fangyi took the initiative to touch Wen Mo 'er's hand. After checking her cultivation and confirming that she wasn't a threat, Niu Youdao agreed to let Wen Mo' er stay.
Actually, even if Purple Golden Cave didn't come looking for him, he was still considering how to befriend the three major sects.
Just as he said, he had reached a bottleneck. Some things had to be faced sooner or later and couldn't be avoided. He didn't have the strength to go against the three major sects!
It wasn't easy to have a foot in several boats. He first considered Xiao Yao Palace because he had more contact with Xiao Yao Palace and understood them better.
When Xiao Yao Palace took the initiative to reveal their intentions, he didn't agree. It wasn't because he liked Yi Shu, but because he felt that he was too passive.
His own conditions weren't good enough, so he didn't have the right to speak when he arrived at Xiao Yao Palace. In a situation where he was too passive, as an outsider, facing the people of Xiao Yao Palace was like a lamb in a pack of wolves. He could only allow himself to be manipulated.
In the Kingdom War, the Shang Chaozhong and Meng Shanming had fought beautifully. The South Prefecture that Niu Youdao controlled had displayed the ability to turn the tide. The South Prefecture's influence had displayed the strength of the Yan Kingdom's mainstay. It had also greatly increased Niu Youdao's influence, giving him the conditions to negotiate with the Xiao Yao Palace.
However, Shang Chaozong had gone too far. He had killed Xiao Yao Palace's Elder Shi Sheng. It was hard for him to estimate how big of an impact this would have on Xiao Yao Palace.
Coincidentally, Purple Golden Cave took the initiative to look for him. They offered generous and sincere conditions and agreed to grant him the position of an Elder.
Putting aside the fact that the other three major sects couldn't offer better conditions, even if they could, he didn't want to be half-hearted and wait for the best offer. He didn't want to bargain anymore. The cooperation had to make everyone happy. If he didn't want to make the other party unhappy, it didn't matter if he had more or less benefits. Making Gong Lince happy was also his benefit, and it also gave him room for negotiation. At least, Gong Lince would be willing to listen to his opinion.
Sometimes, when he took a step back, the other party took a step back!
Gong Lince was quite resolute. He gave Niu Youdao everything in one go. Niu Youdao had to show his satisfaction!
Wen Mo 'er could stay, but she had to make things clear before she did so.
The communication channel here was temporarily lent to Wen Mo 'er to use, so that Wen Mo' er could report back about the negotiations.
Gong Lince was surprised when he received Wen Mo 'er's news. He didn't expect it to be settled so easily.
The details of the negotiations weren't clear, and it couldn't be clearly expressed on paper. He didn't know how much role Wen Mo 'er played in it, but it was obviously not a mistake to send Wen Mo' er over. Gong Lince was very happy and felt that he didn't choose the wrong person.
Once they captured Niu Youdao, once Niu Youdao joined Purple Golden Cave, it would mean that Purple Golden Cave would have control over Nanzhou.
The strength of the Southern Province could affect the fate of the entire Yan Nation. Controlling the Southern Province meant that the Yan Nation would have a bigger say, and it also meant that the three major sects would have a say in the division of benefits in the Yan Nation. How could Gong Lince not be happy?
But then again, this was the overall situation. It was the Purple Golden Cave that controlled the Southern Province. Under this overall situation, he hoped that the situation was under his control. To be more precise, he hoped that the Purple Golden Cave would be the one directly controlling the Southern Province.
Therefore, he still hoped that Niu Youdao would marry Wen Mo 'er, his adopted daughter!
Both sides had reached an agreement on cooperation. The only thing left was to see when it would be implemented. Gong Lince naturally wanted it to be implemented as soon as possible.
He quickly replied the message.
Smoke and dust billowed, and the army marched forward. On the way, Meng Shanming looked at Gong Lince outside the window from time to time. He didn't know if it was his illusion.
He found that Gong Lince's attitude towards him seemed to have improved a lot, and he smiled more.
It was not his illusion. He was about to become one of them, so Gong Lince's attitude towards him naturally changed. Moreover, after some contact, he already had a good impression of Meng Shanming.
…
The lake reflected the stars in the sky. The raft was floating freely, and the three people on it were still there.
There was a reply from Gong Lince, hoping that the matter would be implemented as soon as possible. But Niu Youdao didn't want to be too anxious, so he asked to wait.
This was the first time Wen Mo 'er shouldered the heavy responsibility given by the Sect Leader, so she couldn't be vague with him. Otherwise, she wouldn't be able to explain herself. She directly asked the question, "If we don't settle the matter now, does Brother Niu still want to delay and wait for changes?"
"You think too much." Niu Youdao sat cross-legged on the raft, one hand holding the sword, the other gently stroking the calm lake water reflecting the stars in the night sky. It was cool and smooth to the touch. "Haven't you heard that Heaven Capital Mystery Land is about to open?"
Wen Mo 'er frowned, "You want to enter Heaven Capital Mystery Land?" "You're a Rogue Cultivator, so you don't have the right to enter. Even if you want to enter, you have to wait until you join Purple Golden Cave."
Niu Youdao listened and rolled his eyes. He raised his head and asked, "Miss Wen, are you crazy or am I? I know it's a dead end, but I still want to go in. Am I tired of living? "
"…" Wen Mo 'er was speechless and asked, "What do you mean?"
Guan Fangyi, who was at the side, giggled and said, "Miss Wen, you misunderstood this Dao Master's meaning. This Dao Master doesn't want to enter the Heaven Capital Mystic Realm, so he's delaying it. Think about it, he's a Rogue Cultivator and doesn't have the right to enter. Once he becomes a disciple of Purple Golden Cave, he won't be able to control himself. Maybe he'll have to go in. "
Wen Mo 'er suddenly understood and said, "That's impossible! Brother Niu, Heaven Capital Mystery Land only opens once every fifty years. The list of candidates from each country is selected and reported by the Misty Pavilion. If you become a disciple of Purple Golden Cave, even if Purple Golden Cave wants to send someone, they won't send you out. If that's the case, wouldn't they be shooting themselves in the foot? There's no need to spend so much effort to invite you to join Purple Golden Cave. You're thinking too much. "
Niu Youdao shook his head. "You can't say it like that. There are a lot of things that no one knows what will happen. I've offended a lot of people from various countries. If I'm really sent into Heaven Capital Mystery Land, it'll be a big problem. I'll be chased from the beginning to the end. Do you think I dare to take this risk? I have to take precautions! I can obviously stay out of it, so there's no need to put myself in an uncertain position! "
Wen Mo 'er said, "Brother Niu, as long as you join Purple Golden Cave, the Sect Leader will never let this happen. Even if we take ten thousand steps back, Purple Golden Cave will certainly call on the other cultivators of Yan City to protect you. They won't let anything happen to you. "
Niu Youdao waved his hand and shook off the water on his hand. "It's not just because of Heaven Capital Mystery Land! The war hasn't ended yet, so I can't openly stand on Purple Golden Cave's side. Have you ever thought that since things have come to this, would Xiao Yao Palace and Spirit Sword Mountain just sit back and watch this happen? They don't want to see Purple Golden Cave take advantage of this, so they will certainly try their best to stop it. "
"Based on the current war situation, Yan City is in a very dangerous situation. It's the time to unite against foreign enemies, so we can't have internal strife. If we lose because of this, the loss outweighs the gain. If Yan City is gone, does it matter whether I join Purple Golden Cave or not? Therefore, the current internal situation can't go wrong. We must stabilize the situation. Now is indeed not the time to join Purple Golden Cave. Don't worry, I keep my word. Once the war is over, I will join Purple Golden Cave. I won't go back on my word. Besides, don't you still stay here to keep an eye on things? "
Gong Lince still insisted that Wen Mo 'er stay here. Since he was so insistent, Niu Youdao didn't want to contradict him on such a small matter. As long as he maintained his position, Wen Mo' er wouldn't be able to stir up any waves. Therefore, he agreed.
Wen Mo 'er was silent. This reason was indeed worthy of the Sect Leader's careful consideration.
Niu Youdao continued, "Let's talk about your 'take ten thousand steps back'. If I join Purple Golden Cave now, once I enter Heaven Capital's Secret Territory, would Purple Golden Cave still want to summon Yan Sect cultivators to protect me? Are Xiao Yao Palace and Spirit Sword Mountain just for show? I'm afraid at that time, not only would the cultivators from the other countries want to kill me, even the Yan Sect cultivators wouldn't let me go. At that time, I would be surrounded by enemies from both inside and outside. Would I still have a way out? If I join Purple Golden Cave now, Xiao Yao Palace and Spirit Sword Mountain would take the opportunity to get me into Heaven Capital's Secret Territory. Miss Wen, let's relax a bit. There's no hurry. "
With that, he lay back, crossed his arms, hugged the sword, and used it as a pillow. He looked at the stars in the night sky, drifting with the waves on the wooden raft. He lay there leisurely!
Wen Mo 'er stared at him for a while. Slowly, she said, "Zhao Country killed Yan Emissary, Qi Country injured Heavenly Fire Cult's disciple, Thatched Cottage Villa fought against the imperial court. I thought Brother Niu was fearless. Today, I've seen you in person … You don't live up to your reputation."
Niu Youdao chuckled. "You want to say that I'm greedy for life and afraid of death?"
Wen Mo 'er didn't admit nor deny it. She turned around and wrote a secret letter, asking for the Golden Wings to fly under the moonlight.
After that, she turned around and found Guan Fangyi looking at her with a smile. Wen Mo 'er always felt that the other party's smile was strange.
Guan Fangyi asked, "You talk to him like that, aren't you afraid that he'll become an Elder of Purple Golden Cave and take revenge on you?"
Wen Mo 'er didn't say anything.
Guan Fangyi approached her, grabbed her hand, and asked with a smile, "Miss Wen, are you really not going to leave?"
Wen Mo 'er said, "Is Matchmaker in a hurry to drive me away?"
"Not really. I just want to remind you that he's not a good person. He's a lecher. He can't bear to see a beautiful woman like you, so he would use all kinds of dirty tricks. I'm afraid you're not safe." Guan Fangyi pointed at Niu Youdao who was lying there and kindly reminded her.
Wen Mo 'er tilted her head to look at Niu Youdao.
Niu Youdao's eyes were closed, but there was a smile at the corner of his mouth.
Of course, he had his reasons for delaying the matter, but it was also because the current situation was still uncertain. He used the excuse of stabilizing Purple Golden Cave first and then wait and see.
Under the ripples of the moonlight, the man lying on the raft with his sword across his chest, the two women standing hand in hand. The night was quiet, like a dream of the stars and the moon …
After receiving Wen Mo 'er's reply, Gong Lince, who was standing outside the tent, looked around the army camp. "Sigh!" He sighed softly, realizing that he was indeed a little too hasty. He had to admit that what Niu Youdao said made sense. The matter of Heaven Capital Mystery Territory wasn't a problem, but the current Niu Youdao really wasn't suitable to rush to pick a side. At the moment, the war was more important, and it really wasn't suitable for internal strife.
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