Thunder Ancient City!
The royal team headed by Overlord Tang Tianque and Marshal Huwei has been waiting here for eight days. During this period, the Qingyun Sect Master and the Xinghe Sect Master came here one after another, but they did not wait for Qin Ming, and there was no news at all.
The atmosphere in the city mansion was very tense, even more tense than when the two princesses came.
Li Lingdai and the others had never seen such a big person before, and they didn't know how to entertain them. Even the well-informed Patriarch Huyan seemed awkward.
The prince and marshal came in person, and the majesty and majesty of the superior overwhelmed many people. However, Qin Ming did not come back, which made the royal team secretly dissatisfied and gradually became strict. The whole city was shrouded in depression.
If it weren't for the two holy warriors, the suzerain of Qingyun sect and the suzerain of Xinghe sect, Li Lingdai and the others might have panicked.
Tuwei 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 whether Qin Ming had an accident on the road.
"Speak clearly! Where is Qin Ming?" The armrest of the wooden chair held by Marshal Huwei creaked, cracks spread clearly, and the powerful pressure filled the room.
Li Lingdai and the others couldn't stand the atmosphere in the room, they had already left, and only the two suzerains were here with them.
"We just have something to say to Qin Ming, and we have no other intention." Tang Tianque didn't understand why Qin Ming wanted to hide it. Could it be that he was preparing some countermeasure? He left Wanjie Mountain on the same day as Qin Ming, even if something happened on Qin Ming's road, it would not have been delayed for so long, at least half a month later than him.
"Your Highness, Marshal, don't get me wrong. We have nothing to attempt in the Northern Territory, and we dare not neglect. Qin Ming has not come back for a long time. It is really a special situation."
"What special circumstances? Tell me. Why are you two suzerains here? Where is the suzerain of the blood evil sect? Where is the suzerain of the earth spirit sect? Where is the suzerain of the Baihua sect?!" oppression.
The head of Xinghe Sect retorted in a deep voice: "Then according to the Marshal, what are we trying to do? You didn't say hello before you came here. Qin Ming didn't know that you would come. Slow down on the way and deal with things. Isn't it normal? Let's talk , Qin Ming did not stay in the Heavenly King Hall to practice for a few months, and left directly after the end, which has already shown his attitude, what else do you want?"
The already tense atmosphere became even more tense.
The leader of Huyan's family laughed twice, trying to reconcile the atmosphere. But usually eloquent, but now I really don't know what to say.
An old royal family member looked gloomy: "Regardless of whether Qin Ming is hiding or not, we will wait for two days at most."
Sect Master Li of the Qingyun Sect said: "What kind of person is Qin Ming? You all met him at the palace banquet. It is impossible for him not to come out and leave you here on purpose. Everyone is considerate to each other. Either something happened to Qin Ming, Either there is something important to deal with. How about this, I will contact Sect Master Qiu Lin and the others to see what happened."
At this time, hurried footsteps came from outside: "Qin Ming is back! He has entered the city!"
Sect Master Li and the others secretly breathed a sigh of relief, where did this brat go? And that Qiu Lin, who asked us to come early, was fine by himself and never showed up.
Tang Tianque and the others' faces softened a little. After all, they came here to negotiate terms, and they didn't want to make matters worse.
Not long after, Qin Ming, Yao'er, and the three suzerains entered the city mansion, and after appeasing the Qin family, they came straight here.
"Hmph!" 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 to meet his lover privately
Qin Ming glanced at the people in the room, came in with a smile, and saluted one by one. "Keep everyone waiting for a long time."
"Send us away after waiting for a long time? His Highness the Immortal King won't give you an explanation?" Tang Yushuang bit down on the word 'Immortal King' with cold eyes. We waited for you for eight days and didn't even give you an explanation
"A little personal matter. I didn't expect you to come in such a hurry. I've 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 Palace of Heavenly Kings, let me tell you If so, I don’t know 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 can't just listen to Tang Tianque's words and make decisions that affect the future stability and face of the dynasty, so this time they sent him, the old marshal, and three highly respected clan elders in the royal family. How to say fate, look at his posture and meaning.
Now Qin Ming is no longer as simple as the hero of the phantom spirit Fatian, but attracts the attention of the whole world. If they had a stalemate with Qin Ming, it would only provoke ridicule from the outside world, and the ridicule was more directed at their Jinpeng royal family.
"First of all, the royal family needs to re-clarify the status of the ancient city of Thunder and the five sects of the Northern Territory. We don't want to provoke the royal family, let alone do things that endanger the imperial dynasty. We only hope to be more independent and free. Secondly, we will also assist the royal family in managing the Northern Territory. Protect the magical sky and resist foreign enemies. Third, Lei Ting Ancient City and the Five Northern Regions pay tribute to the royal family every year. As for the value of the tribute, it needs to be agreed by both parties."
The third order of Qin came out, and the expressions of the royal family immediately eased.
What does the royal family want? What you want is attitude, what you want is face!
It doesn't matter how much the tribute is, the royal family is not short of that little resources, even a few spiritual herbs are fine. But the tribute shows an attitude, it is respect for the royal family, and it is for the eyes of the royal family and the major foreign domains.
Before they came, they were thinking about whether Qin Ming could pay tribute to the royal family, but Qin Ming proposed it on his own initiative, which couldn't be better.
Qin Ming glanced at the Qingyun sect master and the Xinghe sect master. This was discussed with the three suzerain masters Qiu Lin on the way here, and he had not had time to discuss with these two suzerain masters.
Zongzhu Li and the others understood the stakes and did not object, indicating that Qin Ming had the full power to decide.
Qin Ming continued: "We have always emphasized that the Northern Territory will never be independent, let alone have other attempts. Whether it was before or now, the attitude will not change. As long as the royal family gives us enough respect, we will also give the royal family 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 signed an agreement with the royal family before, but with his becoming king, the status of Leiting Ancient City has completely changed. It can basically be said that it no longer belongs to the Jinpeng Dynasty, so some agreements have to be readjusted. Even if it is a rule that does not need to be revised, it has a different meaning if it is brought up 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 demanding anything arrogantly. Everything is reasonable and much better than they expected.
The three royal families were ready to negotiate before they got old. If they couldn’t do it, they closed the door and quarreled with their sleeves. In short, they wanted to protect the interests of the royal family. But now, Qin Ming’s attitude made them enthusiastic and slowly The weak ones, how can we talk about this? There is no need to talk about it! Not bad, not bad, very good attitude.
The grievances of the past eight days have slowly dissipated.
"Is there anything else?" Tang Tianque was very satisfied with Qin Ming's attitude, and he didn't become arrogant and conceited just because he was crowned king. But he is still waiting for a condition that Qin Ming mentioned before, that is, he must leave the dynasty!
As long as Qin Ming is in the dynasty, the threat is as long as it is. Only by leaving can the royal family feel at ease.
Qin Ming himself is very talented, and he is also the direct controller of the Eighteen Kings. Now behind him are the figures of the kings of the Palace of Heavenly Kings, who may appear by his side 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 safe.
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 endanger the Jinpeng Dynasty. The premise is that the Jinpeng Dynasty guards the ancient city of Thunder and treats the five sects of the Northern Territory well."
Tang Tianque and the others exchanged glances. It was almost done. Since Qin Ming kept his attitude very low, there was no need for us to haggle over the price. We could discuss the details.
Tang Yushuang glanced at the silent Tang Yuzhen, how is it? Does he see you? After the whole process, where did you mention marriage
Tang Tianque and the others didn't have the energy to pay attention to the thoughts of the two princesses, and they wouldn't mention the marriage anymore. At the beginning, Qin Ming sternly refused to marry, but now that he has been crowned king and has the initiative, it is really hard for the royal family to force anything.
"I'm not feeling well, so I'm leaving first." Tang Yuzhen stood up with a smile, and left the reception hall silently.
A veteran of the royal family said: "Let's talk about our opinions. First of all, we congratulate the city lord Qin on the title of king. This time we came here to bring some small gifts to express our hearts."
"Wait a minute, I still have one condition."