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Chapter 426: Status of the Northern Territory
Thunder Ancient City!
The royal team headed by Overlord Tang Tianque and Marshal Huwei have been waiting here for eight days. During this period, the masters of Qingyun Sect and Xinghe Sect came here one after another, but they did not wait for Qin Ming, not even any news. ggaawwx
The atmosphere in the city was very tense, even more tense than when the two princesses came.
Li Lingdai and the others had never seen such a big shot before, and they didn't know how to entertain him. Even the well-informed head of the Huyan family seemed embarrassed.
The prince and the marshal came in person, and the unique majesty of the superiors overwhelmed many people. However, Qin Ming's delay in returning made the royal team secretly dissatisfied and gradually became harsh, and the entire city was shrouded in depression.
If it weren't for the two holy warriors, the master of the Qingyun Sect and the master of the Xinghe Sect, Li Lingdai and the others might have panicked.
Tu Wei went outside to greet him three times a day, but he couldn't wait for the news. He was so anxious that he began to worry about whether Qin Ming had an accident on the road.
"Speak clearly! Where is Qin Ming?" The armrests of the wooden chair held by Marshal Huwei creaked, cracks spread clearly, and strong pressure filled the room.
Li Lingdai and the others couldn't stand the atmosphere in the room and had already left. Only the two sect leaders were with them.
"We just have something to say to Qin Ming, we have no other intention." Tang Tianque didn't understand why Qin Ming was hiding. Could he be preparing some countermeasures? He and Qin Ming left Wanjie Mountain on the same day. Even if Qin Ming had some minor problems on the way, it wouldn't have delayed him for so long, at least half a month later than him.
"Your Highness, Marshal, don't get me wrong. We have nothing to plan for in the Northern Territory, and we don't dare to neglect it. Qin Ming has not come back for a long time. It is really a special situation."
"What special situation? Let's talk about it. Why are you two sect masters here? Where is the sect master of the Blood Evil Sect? Where is the sect master of the Earth Spirit Sect? Where is the sect master of the Baihua Sect?!" Marshal Huwei was not angry but powerful, his tone was revealing. oppression.
The leader of the Galaxy Sect retorted in a deep voice: "Then according to the marshal, what are we trying to do? You didn't say hello before coming here. Qin Ming didn't know you were coming. Slow down on the road and deal with some things. Isn't it normal? Besides, , Qin Ming did not stay in the Heavenly King's Hall to practice for a few months, and left directly after the end, he has already made his attitude clear, what else do you want?"
The already depressing atmosphere became even more tense.
The leader of the Huyan family laughed twice, trying to lighten the atmosphere. But he is usually very articulate, but now he really doesn’t know what to say.
An elder from the royal family looked gloomy: "Regardless of whether Qin Ming is hiding or not, we can wait for at most two days."
Sect Leader Li of the Qingyun Sect said: "You have all seen what kind of person Qin Ming is at the palace banquet. It is impossible for him to deliberately not come out and leave you here. Everyone is considerate of each other. Qin Ming either had an accident. Either there is something important to deal with. In this case, I will go to Sect Master Qiu Lin and the others to see what happened."
At this time, rapid footsteps came from outside: "Qin Ming is back! He has entered the city!"
Sect Master Li and others secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Where on earth did this brat go? There is also Qiu Lin, who asked us to come early, but he himself has not shown up.
Tang Tianque and others' expressions softened slightly. After all, they came here to negotiate terms and did not want to make things worse.
Soon after, Qin Ming, Yao'er, and the three sect leaders entered the city. After appeasing the Qin family, they came straight here.
"Huh!" Seeing Qin Ming and Yao'er coming hand in hand, Tang Yushuang snorted coldly on the spot. It turned out that he went to the Blood Evil Sect’s secret meeting to have sex
Qin Ming glanced at everyone in the room, came in with a smile, and saluted and said hello in turn. "I've kept you waiting for a long time."
"Sent us away after a long wait? Your Highness, the Immortal King, won't you give us an explanation?" Tang Yushuang emphasized the word 'Immortal King' with cold eyes. We've been waiting for you for eight days and you didn't even give you an explanation when you came in
"A little personal matter. I didn't expect you all to come in such a hurry and have been waiting for a long time." Qin Ming sat on the wicker chair at the top, ignored Tang Yushuang's stern eyes, and said straight to the point: "Your Highness, before leaving the Heavenly King's Palace, I will tell you If so, I wonder if there is a personal emperor? What is the attitude of the royal family?"
Marshal Huwei said expressionlessly: "We want to hear your attitude first."
They couldn't just listen to Tang Tianque and make decisions related to the future stability and face of the dynasty, so this time they sent him, the old marshal, and three highly respected elders from the royal family. They wanted to listen to Qin's words together. Whatever fate says, look at his posture and meaning.
Now Qin Ming is no longer as simple as the hero of Phantom Spirit Fatian, but attracts the attention of the whole world. If they had a stalemate with Qin Ming, they would only attract ridicule from the outside world, and the ridicule would be directed more towards their Jinpeng royal family.
"First of all, the royal family needs to re-clarify the status of Thunder Ancient City and the five sects of the Northern Territory. We don't want to provoke the royal family, let alone do things that harm the dynasty. We just hope to be more independent and free. Secondly, we will also assist the royal family in managing the Northern Territory. Protect Phantom Magic Heaven and resist foreign enemies. Thirdly, Thunder Ancient City and the five sects of the Northern Territory will pay tribute to the royal family every year. As for the value of the tribute, it needs to be agreed upon by both parties."
When Qin's third order came out, the expressions of everyone in the royal family immediately softened.
What does the royal family want? What you need is attitude, and what you need even more is face!
It doesn't matter how much the tribute is, the royal family does not lack the resources, even if it is just a few spiritual herbs. But paying tribute shows an attitude, respect for the royal family, and is done to show to the various families in the dynasty and major foreign lands.
Before they came, they were thinking about whether Qin Ming could pay tribute to the royal family, but Qin Ming actually offered it. This couldn't be better.
Qin Ming glanced at the masters of the Qingyun Sect and the Xinghe Sect. He had discussed this with the three sect masters Qiu Lin on the way here, and had not had time to discuss it with these two sect masters.
Sect Leader Li and others understood the stakes and had no objection, indicating that Qin Ming would have full authority to make the decision.
Qin Ming continued: "We have always emphasized that the Northern Territory will never be independent, let alone have any other intentions. No matter before or now, our attitude will not change. As long as the royal family gives us enough respect, we will also give the royal family enough respect. Absolute support. If the dynasty encounters threats in the future and needs the support of the Northern Territory, we will do our best, and these can be written in the treaty."
Qin Ming had signed an agreement with the royal family before, but with his title of king, the status of Thunder Ancient City has completely changed. It can basically be said that it no longer belongs to the Jinpeng Dynasty, so certain agreements have to be readjusted. Even if it is a system that does not need to be revised, it will have a different meaning if it is proposed again now.
Marshal Huwei and others listened patiently. At least as far as Qin Ming's current attitude is concerned, it is still very good. He is not aggressive or arrogantly demanding anything. Everything is reasonable and much better than they expected.
The three royal family elders were well prepared for negotiations before they came. If it didn't work out, they would close the door and argue with their sleeves and open their voices. In short, they had to safeguard the interests of the royal family. But now, Qin Ming's gesture made them full of enthusiasm. If you are weak, how can you talk about it? No need to talk directly! Not bad, not bad, very good attitude.
The resentment of the past eight days slowly dissipated.
"Is there anything else?" Tang Tianque was very satisfied with Qin Ming's attitude and did not become arrogant and arrogant just because he was granted the title of king. But he is still waiting for a condition mentioned by Qin Ming before, which is that he must leave the dynasty!
As long as Qin Ming is in the dynasty, the threat will be there. Only by leaving can the royal family feel at ease.
Qin Ming himself is very talented, and he is the direct controller of the Eighteen King Statues. Now there are figures of the kings of the Heavenly King Palace behind him, who may appear next to him at any time. Qin Ming is young now and doesn't have so many ideas. What if he suddenly changes his mind one day in the future? Only when Qin Ming leaves can the royal family be stable.
But this condition is a bit harsh, like 'expulsion', it depends on how Qin Ming understands it.
"Within one year, I will leave the Northern Territory and travel around the world. In this life, I will never harm the Jinpeng Dynasty. The prerequisite is that the Jinpeng Dynasty protects the ancient city of Thunder and treats the five sects of the Northern Territory well."
The look in Tang Tianque's eyes was enough. Since Qin Ming kept his stance very low, there was no need for us to bargain and we could discuss the specific details.
Tang Yushuang glanced at the silent Tang Yuzhen, how about it? Does he have eyes for you? Throughout the whole process, where was the marriage mentioned
Tang Tianque and the others no longer have the energy to care about the two princesses' thoughts, and they will not mention the marriage again. Qin Ming had sternly refused the marriage at the beginning, but now that he had been crowned king and had the initiative, the royal family really couldn't force anything more.
"I'm not feeling well, so I'm leaving first." Tang Yuzhen stood up with a smile and silently left the living room.
An old member of the royal family said: "Let's express our opinions. First of all, we respectfully congratulate the Lord of Qin City for the title of king. This time we came here and brought some small gifts to express our feelings."
"Wait a minute, I have one more condition."