"Can."
Zhang Tianjian was not surprised at all by Zhao Tianfu's conditions.
On the contrary, if Zhao Tianfu hadn't brought it up, he might have thought there was a trap. Now, it has saved him a lot of trouble. Both of them are smart people and naturally understand the equivalent exchange of benefits.
Seeing Zhang Tianjian agree so readily, Zhao Tianfu showed a slight surprise, but it was only for a moment before he straightened up and said, "I want to be the top leader, and the Four Seas Pavilion's position must be above all other forces."
Clearly, this is undoubtedly an unfair contract term.
If the Four Seas Pavilion were to rise above other forces, it would certainly be unacceptable to the Sword God Palace.
However, this was also a smokescreen by Zhao Tianfu. He used a condition that no one could accept, and then conceded to one that everyone could accept. In other words, when you want to remove the roof, people will agree to you removing the windows.
This is a very simple principle.
Zhang Tianjian saw through Zhao Tianfu's intention and said directly, "Let's be realistic. No one would agree to such a far-fetched idea."
Zhao Tianfu said firmly, "These are my conditions. You must agree to start the rectification of Sihai Pavilion immediately. If you do not agree, then..."
The threat was quite clear.
Perhaps, at this moment, he really was a little too cocky.
Having always been overshadowed by the Sword God Palace and ranked second for millennia, he harbored some resentment. After many methods failed, that resentment began to fester.
Now, the person in charge of the Sword God Temple has taken the initiative to approach him and ask for something. Naturally, his pride was immediately aroused and became uncontrollable.
Having grown accustomed to Zhang Tianjian's haughty demeanor, Zhao Tianfu found it incredibly satisfying to see him now humble and subservient. As for his previous deal with the Phantom Pavilion, he had long since forgotten about it.
"hehe."
Zhang Tianjian had never been threatened like this before. Fortunately, he had been above the Desolate Heaven Domain for so many years, and the title of the Uncrowned King was not given for nothing.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, a faint killing intent flashing in his long, narrow eyes. "Here's what we'll do: making you the second-in-command is a fitting arrangement for your current position in the Four Seas Pavilion. However, the Four Seas Pavilion cannot be above any other power, or I won't be able to explain it to the Sword God Palace."
"However, I can make the Four Seas Pavilion and the Sword God Palace equal, what do you say?"
As he spoke, he looked at Zhao Tianfu, who merely chuckled, his eyes revealing a sharp edge.
Having been sworn enemies with this guy for years, Zhang Tianjian knew exactly what the kid was thinking. He figured that what he was saying now was exactly what Zhao Tianfu wanted—to force him to say it so that the latter could take the initiative.
However, there's a price to pay for making him take the initiative.
"Of course, I can let bygones be bygones regarding the Phantom Pavilion incident."
Zhang Tianjian hadn't originally planned to bring this up, but after seeing Zhao Tianfu's appearance, he changed his mind.
Clearly, what he meant was, "I have a legitimate reason to target your people, so you'd better express your demands properly while I can speak with you calmly, otherwise..."
Zhao Tianfu was taken aback, then his expression changed slightly. "You knew everything?"
His tone clearly carried a hint of surprise.
Zhang Tianjian smiled slightly and said, "What do you think?"
"Okay, I agree," Zhao Tianfu replied helplessly.
...
Yongning City
The largest city in the wilderness.
It is called the largest because its coverage is extremely wide, encompassing almost one-fifth of the vast Wilderness Domain.
It does not belong to any particular faction.
It is a vacuum zone.
Originally under the jurisdiction of the Sword God Temple, this place was gradually abandoned as the Sword God Temple gradually shifted its center to the Great Wilderness City.
It's no exaggeration to say that Yongning City is useless except for its size. The spiritual energy is thin and it's not suitable for martial arts practitioners to cultivate. You can hardly find the minerals or amethysts commonly used in cultivation.
Over time, it became a neutral city.
Located in the vast desert, its harsh geographical environment is one of the reasons why it has been neglected by many forces in the Desolate Sky Domain.
With sandstorms raging, every night, Yongning City, now without the protection of its walls, becomes a world overrun by ferocious beasts.
However, because many forces did not interfere, the peaceful years gradually led it to become a gathering place for chambers of commerce from all over the world.
The lawless territory has given rise to the premier black market in the Desolate Sky Domain.
Inside a tavern
Zhou Mu and Lu Shan sat facing each other, with Zhang Ling'er and Zhou Dandan sitting quietly to the side, occasionally glancing at the newly served dishes and drooling.
Clearly, Zhou Dandan and Zhou Mu are the same type of person; they are both foodies.
The dishes had barely been served when Zhou Dandan devoured them in a flash. Seeing this, Zhou Mu said helplessly, "Dandan, aren't you going to lose weight?"
Zhou Dandan didn't even glance at Zhou Mu. With her mouth full of food, she mumbled a few words indistinctly before her gaze returned to the dining table.
At this moment, Lu Shan finally voiced his doubts, "This Yongning City..."
"Don't ask." Zhou Mu shook his head, looked around, and when he saw that no one was paying attention to this place, he leaned over and whispered, "I heard that there is a Nine Star Auction venue here, so I came to join in the fun."
"Nine Star Auction House?" Lu Shan was clearly surprised when he first heard the term.
Zhou Mu nodded, and just as he was about to speak, he noticed that someone had noticed them, so he shut up.
night
Since it wasn't very safe to spend the night outside, Zhou Mu only booked two rooms. Zhang Ling'er and Zhou Dandan shared one room, while he and Lu Shan would have to make do for the night.
When it was quiet and no one was around, Lu Shan continued to ask about the previous topic.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Mu sighed softly and said, "That Nine Star Auction House has what I need."
"What is that?"
Judging from this, Lu Shan was determined to get to the bottom of things.
Zhou Mu didn't hide anything and honestly confessed, "It's the Divine Radiance Sword."
"The Divine Radiance Sword..." Lu Shan felt the name sounded familiar, but he couldn't quite place where he had heard it before. He frowned and thought for a long time before finally realizing, "You mean Han Fei's weapon, the Divine Radiance Sword? But doesn't he already have one?"
"That's just an illusion; its power is far less than that of a primal weapon."
Zhou Mu sighed, got up and walked to the window. Looking at the full moon in the sky, his dark eyes revealed a deep longing. "I plan to go to the Great Qin Region in a few days."
As he spoke, he slowly turned his head, his expression resolute, "I'm taking Xiao Jiu home."
Lu Shan remained silent for a long time before standing up and patting Zhou Mu on the shoulder. "I understand how you feel right now."
“You wouldn’t understand.” Zhou Mu shook his head, his face darkening. “What empathy? That’s all nonsense.”
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