Nilu stared at the man in military uniform with a look of doubt and wariness.
He called himself a member of the Wolf Clan, named Gore. He was tall and imposing, with a full beard, and looked at people with his nostrils pointing upwards, very arrogant.
"This must be the clan's princess, right?"
Gore made no attempt to hide the greed and mockery in his eyes as he bluntly questioned Nilu.
Nilu frowned slightly and raised her hand to stop Balo's arm from striking. "It's alright."
"Indeed, I am the clan princess. What brings you here today?"
Nilu spoke eloquently and gracefully, without being obsequious or timid, displaying exceptional politeness.
Gore looked around for a moment, then clicked his tongue impatiently. "Nothing much, just that our boss wants me to come and sue for peace."
As soon as these words were spoken, the clan elders looked at each other in bewilderment, and for a moment no one responded.
Nilu, however, had many thoughts in her mind. She frowned slightly and asked, "What do you mean by that?"
Seeing their hesitant and indecisive manner, Gore scoffed and immediately slammed his hand on the table, making a clanging sound. "Seeking peace naturally means ceasing all conflict!"
"Your great clan can't even understand these few words?"
Faced with such blatant mockery, the elders were the first to lose their composure. The First Elder spoke coldly, "You are nothing but a peace envoy. Watch your words and don't be so presumptuous!"
Upon hearing this, Gore shrugged dismissively, "So what if I'm being presumptuous?"
After speaking, he even laughed loudly several times, staring intently at Nilu, "I wonder what this beautiful and charming princess thinks?"
Upon hearing this, Nilu subconsciously looked at Xu Nian.
Xu Nian had been listening with her arms crossed for quite a while, and now she only had one thought in mind.
If the wolf clan truly desired peace, they would never have sent such a crude and uncouth person.
If that's the case, this so-called peace treaty is either meant to lull the clan into a false sense of security or is a deliberate attempt to mock them.
Xu Nian cleared her throat and asked in a gentle voice, "What are the conditions for seeking peace?"
As soon as he said that, Gore looked over, and then his eyes lit up.
He had never seen such a delicate girl in the wolf clan. She had snow-white skin, bright eyes and white teeth, and wore a pure white robe. She was so beautiful that one could not take their eyes off her.
Gu Zhan clearly noticed his burning gaze, and unconsciously let out a cold snort, spreading his aura in all directions.
Suddenly, the small room was filled with the cold aura of the imperial general, making people shiver involuntarily.
Gore also noticed Gu Zhan's presence, and his usually arrogant expression suddenly stiffened.
This man exudes a very dangerous aura!
He glanced at her again and saw the petite girl who had spoken earlier standing beside the man, in a very familiar and relaxed posture. The two must have a close relationship.
Thinking of this, Gore smiled and said, "This girl is quite clever."
He then turned his gaze to Nilu and changed the subject, "It's true that we're seeking peace, but there are conditions, which our master specifically instructed me to convey word for word."
"First, both races shall cease hostilities, and all past transgressions shall be forgiven."
Gore spoke slowly, his face radiating confidence and arrogance.
Xu Nian, however, was slightly wary.
The wolf pack would never do a losing business, so why would they stop attacking?
As expected, Gore said again, "Second, your clan will submit to my wolf clan, and your clan name and title will remain unchanged, but you will be subordinate to us and called by our names. In return, we will give you everything."
These words caused an uproar in the audience.
Nilu unconsciously clenched her fists, gritting her teeth, "Heh, Mr. Gore really knows how to joke."
Seeing Nilu's murderous look, Gore was not afraid at all. Instead, he asked, "Oh? What are you joking about? This condition is entirely beneficial to your clan."
He suddenly spoke, his voice ringing out, "Our wolf clan has fertile land and vast territory, where everyone lives in peace and prosperity. Your clan occupies half the territory, yet you live a life of subservience. What's wrong with our leader giving you a chance?"
Gore spoke nonchalantly, completely oblivious to the anger of the surrounding clansmen.
"Under no circumstances will I submit to you!"
The usually aloof Seventh Elder slammed his fist on the table and stood up, his eyes filled with resentment.
Their clan and the wolf clan have been sworn enemies since ancient times. How could the hatred and beliefs passed down from generation to generation be forgotten?
The other elders shared the same sentiment; they had been watching the clan's development for a long time and naturally did not want the clan to clip its wings to please others.
However, there were not only elders in the room, but also several young people, whose expressions softened slightly.
Xu Nian immediately saw that the clan was divided into two factions: one side adhered to their original intentions and was unwilling to give up the clan's reputation; the other side disregarded these things and only sought a peaceful life.
Xu Nian could understand both sides' thoughts, but she was unwilling to agree with them.
[Hiss, if it were me, I probably wouldn't give up my family's honor even if it meant dying on the battlefield. It's really important!]
I agree. If my sworn enemy suddenly came along and said he wanted to take over my family, I'd definitely think he was crazy.
But the clan is really struggling right now. Would things get better if we handed it over to the wolf clan?
Can wolves truly consider their clan as family? They were fighting each other on the battlefield not long ago.
This question instantly ignited the chat, becoming arguably the most discussed question since Xu Nian started her live streams.
The conflicting opinions intrigued Xu Nian. She glanced at them a few times before turning her gaze back to Nilu.
Regardless of what others say, Nilu is in charge right now.
Gore also keenly sensed the divisions within the clan, and immediately waved his hand, taking the initiative to sit down to the side, "You may discuss this freely."
In short, he achieved his goal this time and even got to see a beautiful woman.
Thinking this, Gore glanced at Xu Nian with a hint of greed.
Xu Nian naturally noticed his almost perverted gaze, but she was too lazy to pay attention to him and just rolled her eyes.
Gu Zhan, standing to the side, had a gloomy look in his eyes, and his aura was terrifying, as if he had just experienced some dramatic change.
Gore knew when to stop and didn't provoke Gu Zhan.
"Hiss, General, why are you angry?" Xu Nian poked Gu Zhan's palm, wanting to tease him.
He has practiced martial arts for many years, and his palms are covered with calluses, neither too thin nor too thick.
Xu Nian poked at it a few times and found it quite fun. She raised her hand to stroke the cocoon, but before she could speak, her body suddenly froze.
Gu Zhan grabbed her fingers with his other hand, trapping them inch by inch in his palm.
From the outside, the two appear to be holding hands.
Xu Nian blushed and desperately pulled her hand away, realizing with a start that her behavior just now seemed to have gone a bit too far.
She glanced at Gu Zhan tentatively, but didn't sense any anger; the general remained calm.
Xu Nian was deflated, and Nilu, who was standing in front of her, suddenly spoke up as well.
"We do not agree to seek peace!"
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