It's not that he can't hold his breath, but after observing Zijindong's words and deeds, he clearly understands that Zijindong is determined to take a bite this time. The previous plan to solve the problem based on face has given up on that hope, and he will continue to talk nonsense. There’s really no point in beating around the bush.
What needs to be faced now is how to reduce losses and solve the problem.
However, what he said was so direct, which made Gong Linche a little unhappy and ugly. He needed a fig leaf to seize someone's weakness and take the opportunity to blackmail him, and it was not easy to make a direct offer for a while.
To put it nicely, if you want to take advantage of someone, you have to be reasonable, otherwise the Sky Fire Sect is not dead. If you can make trouble unreasonably, they can do the same to the disciples of Zijindong later.
"Elder Niu, you are the party involved. What do you think of what Chief Yuwen said?" Gong Linche suddenly asked Niu Youdao a question. Niu Youdao wanted 20%. He estimated that Niu Youdao wanted the higher price. The higher the better.
To put it bluntly, he hopes that Niu Youdao will be the big-mouthed person, allowing Niu Youdao to buffer and cover his shame, and then he will reconcile and make profits.
Niu Youdao was a little surprised. He was prepared to listen calmly and remain silent, but he didn't expect Gong Linche to point his finger at him.
He is not stupid, how could he not understand the intentions of White House Lince? He would not be such a villain and let the anger of the Sky Fire Sect be vented on him. It would be more appropriate for Zijin Cave to take the blame for this.
He came here this time to pluck himself clean, that is, he wanted to pluck himself clean here in Zijin Cave, and he also wanted to pluck himself clean in Tianhuo Sect. That is, he wanted to use the power of Zijin Cave to achieve his goals, and he also wanted to pluck himself clean in Zijin Cave. He has been planning this for a long time so as not to get into trouble.
So he didn't take the issue at all, which was justified. He stood up, bowed his hands respectfully to Gong Lince and said, "I don't have any opinion. Everything is decided by the sect!"
These words seemed simple and ordinary, but in fact they were said to the letter. They not only made Gong Lince lose his temper, but also made the people here in Zijin Cave feel comfortable. At least they made Yan Li and others see that Niu Youdao was doing the right thing this time. Erba Jing kept his promise and really handed over the full power of the couple to the sect.
Niu Youdao didn't take this negotiation seriously at all, because he knew very well that if Zijindong had to get the power to deal with the two couples, it would not just be a trivial matter to the Tianhuo Sect. The lion opened his mouth.
And the Sky Fire Sect will not let it go. Since it is difficult for both parties to reach an agreement, the Sky Fire Sect must try another possibility. He has already warned the Sky Fire Sect about that possibility.
Niu Youdao was ready for everything that happened today. He was just waiting here, waiting for the matter to spread beyond negotiations and be resolved.
As for now, he will not reveal any clues, will not arouse the suspicion of the Sky Fire Sect, and will not anger Zijindong.
So to him, this negotiation is just nonsense, just listen and take a look. Of course, he came here in person to prevent things from going beyond his plan. Once an accident occurred, he had to find a way to correct it and bring the situation back to the track of his plan.
Yan Li finally felt at ease with Niu Youdao's attitude. He was afraid that Niu Youdao was playing tricks.
Yu Wenyan glanced sideways at Niu Youdao, already thinking about the situation in the letter. He had previously suspected that it was related to Niu Youdao, but there was no evidence to prove that it was related to Niu Youdao. Especially looking at the current situation, it seemed that this matter could not be helped. Niu Youdao calls the shots.
Gong Linche was a little puzzled. The usually arrogant and loud guy turned out to be so well-behaved. He didn't know if he was pretending to show it to outsiders or something. He couldn't blame him for not cooperating with him. He had full power to the sect to keep his word. Come to deal with it, what can he say
He could only nod slightly, so Niu Youdao sat back and listened honestly.
"Brother Gong, it seems that you have to decide the price yourself." Yu Wenyan sneered. He was not a fool. He made it clear directly, "Don't go around. I can't understand it, and it's troublesome for you. How much do you want? , or what you want, you might as well say it and let me listen."
He is forcing Gong Lince to 'blackmail', just to prove that Zijin Cave is blackmailing him. As long as he is convinced, his Tianhuo Sect will find this place sooner or later. People from Zijin Cave will not stay here and not get out. There will be people walking around outside. Zijindong can do the first grade of junior high school, and Tianhuo Cult can do the fifteenth grade!
Gong Linche was not stupid enough to post it, and said in a deep voice: "Brother Yuwen said that is wrong, what is asking price? If you insist on discussing the price, then I would like to ask you, how much is Zijin Cave's face worth? Money, how much is the face of the Sky Fire Sect worth? If you insist on saying this, then there is nothing to talk about. The bet was signed willingly by both parties. People from the world's banks have testified. Accept the bet and admit defeat. We will implement the bet. But, lest we continue to argue and hurt the harmony."
The reason why he insists on insisting is because of the issue of 'face'. It is the disciples of Tianhuo Sect who come to make trouble unreasonably. He should be punished with small punishments and big warnings.
The other party's behavior of setting up a memorial arch after being a bitch made Yu Wenyan very angry, but as he said, they are reasonable and you are here to ask for help.
Yu Wenyan had to swallow this breath, "Then let's put it another way, how can we get Zijin Cave to release people."
Gong Linche: "It's not difficult to let people go! What's difficult is that there's no way to let people go easily. Zijin Cave can't let people just pick up troubles and leave easily after making troubles. There's no reason to let people go easily. Let them go easily. I can’t give an explanation to the people below me for letting him go, I have to give an explanation to the people above me, right?”
Yu Wenyan: "What do you want to explain?"
Niu Youdao, who was listening in the audience, was secretly amused. He went around and around again, just for the sake of an explanation, and kept going in circles.
Gong Lince: "I apologize!"
Yu Wenyan: "I apologized as soon as I came here, isn't that enough?"
Gong Linche: "Brother Yuwen, with a red mouth and white teeth, take it here easily. Do you think I can give an explanation to the people in this sect like this?"
Yu Wenyan: "It seems that we need something more substantial."
Gong Linche: "Does Brother Yuwen think it shouldn't be done?"
Yu Wenyan: "What kind of apology do I need to make me take people away?"
When the words reached this point, Gong Linche became more polite, "It's not easy for both of you and my sect to get to where we are today. The sect's face is priceless. Even though it's priceless, I won't make it difficult for Brother Yuwen. Let's do this, the three of us. One hundred thousand war horses, plus three hundred million gold coins!”
Niu Youdao's brows moved slightly. The price offered was indeed a bit too high, but it was understandable that the price must be higher so that both parties could have room for negotiation.
However, as soon as these words came out, many people in the Sky Fire Sect on the opposite side suddenly stood up, and they all looked furious.
Yu Wenyan didn't want to make things worse, so he quickly raised his hand to stop it, signaling everyone to sit down and calm down.
"Brother Gong, your price is a bit too much. You should know about the war horses. To mobilize 300,000 war horses from the entire Qi Kingdom is beyond the scope of my Tianhuo Sect family to make the decision! There are also those 300 million gold coins. , this is a sky-high price, where can I find so much money to give you. You said you won’t make it difficult for me, so what if you don’t make it difficult for me?” Yu Wenyan asked sternly.
Gong Linche was not angry and asked: "Brother Yuwen, how much do you think my Zijindong's face is worth? Can you tell me?" He allowed the other party to counteroffer.
Yu Wenyan: "Let's just talk about the matter and don't lose face. I, the Heavenly Fire Sect, amends and apologizes to give face. Three hundred thousand war horses and three hundred million gold coins are impossible. I can only give ten million gold coins at most! I will compensate ten million for this." , I, the Tianhuo Sect, have already lost all my face, and I have given you Zijindong enough face! If you, Zijindong, are really trying to save face, you can kill Kunlinshu and his wife now, and I, the Skyfire Sect, will admit it!"
It is impossible to kill Kunlinshu as a bargaining chip now. As for the ten million gold coins, this is too far from Zijindong's expectation, and the result can be imagined.
The two sides immediately started arguing, not with Gong Lince and Yu Wenyan, but with other people on both sides.
Niu Youdao sat there and watched the two sides quarreling back and forth without saying a word. He was the quietest one and was very conspicuous. He also noticed that Yu Wenyan was looking at him from time to time.
After the quarrel, it became clear that the conversation could no longer go on, so we paused.
The people from the Sky Fire Sect continued to stay and think about it. Despite the quarrel, there was still no shortage of food, drinks and entertainment.
Gong Lince also led a group of people from Zijin Cave to leave the place temporarily.
After leaving the place where the distinguished guests were entertained, Niu Youdao broke up and left. Gong Lince called out to him, "Junior Brother Niu, let's go to the main hall to discuss this matter together."
Niu Youdao shrugged, "It's better to waive it. I don't have the power to participate in the decision-making. Besides, this matter has been handed over to the sect. I keep my word. You can talk slowly. I will go back first and then negotiate. Just call me when you are ready." He cupped his hands and left, not wanting to get involved in this boring negotiation.
"We worked hard, but he seemed like nothing happened. He just sat back and waited to share in the end." Elder Mo Lingxue said slightly dissatisfied.
Yan Li sighed, "Senior Sister Mo, it seems that you really don't understand him. Once he intervenes, things may change. I think it's a good thing that he can avoid participating in this matter."
Facing Niu Youdao's leaving figure, everyone watched for a moment without saying much, and then returned to the sect's meeting hall to discuss.
Returning to the Maolu Courtyard, Guan Fangyi who was waiting immediately asked Niu Youdao how the conversation was going. Niu Youdao briefly summarized it and said that don't worry about it, it is impossible to reach an agreement in just one or two times, and we should remain unchanged to cope with the ever-changing situation. , just one word, wait!
In the evening, the monks of Nanshan Temple started chanting sutras, sending birds returning to the forest to their nests. Yu Wenyan led a group of people to the thatched cottage.
Faced with the lion's open mouth in the Zijin Cave, and the posture of not letting go until he bites hard, the Tianhuo Sect had to think of a way. After all, the letter left a mark in the hearts of the Tianhuo Sect's people, and in the end they felt that it should be Let's test it out and be ready to see what happens.
Of course, I would not tell Zijindong what I wanted to do. I just wanted to confirm whether Kunlinshu and his wife were still alive. If they were gone, there would be no need for the Skyfire Sect to talk.
Faced with this request, Zijindong could not refuse and could only ask the other party to confirm the hostages.
The sunset is infinitely beautiful, the trees are dyed in the dusk, and the mountains and forests are all natural and beautiful.
Yan Li arrived first and told Niu Youdao about the situation.
Just after explaining the situation and obtaining Niu Youdao's consent, Yu Wenyan and others also came, and Gong Lince also brought some people to accompany them.