Chapter 113: Conditions of Exchange

Fire Family residence.

Huo Lie proposed, "Young friend Wu, I heard your team has encountered some trouble; why not transfer to Blazing Academy?"

"Xiao Wu (Huo Wu) has told me your thoughts. Rest assured, the academy will absolutely not interfere with your training."

Wu Qi shook his head and changed the subject, "It is just that the Crown Prince is away, so things are rowdy for the time being."

"By the way, I wonder why the three Sect Masters summoned me here today?"

Feng Zhanglin took over the conversation, "Young friend Wu, regarding your proposal, our three families have considered it seriously."

"There is something I would like to ask: if our three families unite to form a large family, is Senior Dugu truly willing to help us strike at the Elephant Armored Sect?"

A word game!

Wu Qi sneered.

Feng Zhanglin always liked to play these empty, clever little tricks; it was truly meaningless.

"Sect Master Feng, you and I are neither relatives nor friends. Since you are uniting to establish a family, why should I let the old man come forward to resolve your predicament?"

"Hehe, do not let a slip of the tongue cause others to misunderstand your family's perspective."

Feng Zhanglin gave an awkward smile.

Everyone has the desire to get something for nothing; when pointed out to their faces, it is inevitable to feel guilty.

Huo Lie took over the conversation, "Young friend, do not take offense. Old Feng just wanted to ask about the situation; there was no other meaning."

"We have seen the improvement in the strength of Xiao Wu (Huo Wu) and Wushuang with our own eyes. Likewise, you have fulfilled your promise and let us see your capabilities."

"However, I have one more matter that requires an accurate answer from you."

Wu Qi nodded with a smile, "Speak freely."

The three of them looked at each other, and finally decided that Shui Ningbing should speak, "Young friend Wu, let us speak plainly."

"We all understand your meaning, and we have also discussed it for a long time."

"Your relationship with His Excellency Dugu should be enough to guarantee that he will help us resist the Elephant Armored Sect. It is no problem for us to become your vassals, but the ability you have displayed is not enough."

"In other words, we do not quite believe in your ability to lead our three families to a better life."

Shui Ningbing spoke relatively tactfully, "Since our three families are uniting, we naturally must do so for the sake of profit and a better life. Otherwise, once the alliance breaks, it may even cause us to turn against each other."

"Therefore, I hope you can stand from our perspective and consider the problem carefully."

"Joining your ranks, we will reserve our thoughts, but at the same time, you need to draft a development plan that satisfies us."

Wu Qi understood in his heart.

Having lost the Heaven Dou Imperial Family as their backer, and coupled with the suppression from the Elephant Armored Sect, the family businesses of these three had shrunk severely.

I am afraid that apart from renting out shops on their fiefs, they have no other long-term, stable sources of income.

As for the academies of the three families, do not look at their superficial glory; in reality, they are barely breaking even.

The Elephant Armored Sect often attacks their students, so I am afraid it will not be long before a large number of students "cannot bear the burden" and choose to drop out.

In his past life, Wu Qi had heard of some theories of capital.

Capitalists are all profit-driven; only in a safe, stable environment can one earn more profit.

With the Wind, Water, and Fire families beset by difficulties both internally and externally, I am afraid no merchant dares to cooperate with them.

The only way to break the deadlock is to seek an extremely powerful backer to solve their immediate predicament.

But then again, if the other party does not explicitly state they are joining his ranks, and they go back on their word after the matter is settled, would Wu Qi not become a sucker?

Not to mention, this piece of fat meat is very likely being eyed by Bibi Dong.

If he stumbles here, the Elders Hall will inevitably lose confidence in him.

Thinking of this, Wu Qi understood that if not handled well, this is a dead loop from which he cannot escape.

After a moment of silence, having deduced countless possibilities in his mind, he finally spoke.

"I can understand the concerns of the three Sect Masters, and I am also willing to provide a solution."

"We would like to hear the details." The three expressed their curiosity.

Wu Qi continued, "The commercial market of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect needs to expand. If the three of you trust me, I am willing to come forward and let you reach a cooperation with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"As for your threat, Senior Dugu can take action to resolve it today."

Being able to leverage the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is no empty talk.

The three Sect Masters know full well the relationship between Wu Qi and Ning Rongrong.

Ning Fengzhi cherishes talent, and Wu Qi is the most monstrous genius on the continent; how could Ning Fengzhi miss the chance to be on good terms with him?

Furthermore, this move was also carefully considered by Wu Qi.

Since the Elders Hall is willing to give the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect some benefits, binding the Wind, Water, and Fire families to the latter's chariot for the time being, even if Qian Daoliu wants to change his mind in the future, he will have to carefully weigh this alliance agreement.

Wu Qi has never forgotten the cultivation provided by the Elders Hall, but looking at the original timeline, Qian Daoliu was never tough.

Even in the later stages, he made one bad move after another, indirectly leading to the final destruction of the Spirit Hall.

Seeing the three of them waver, Wu Qi added, "Three Sect Masters, good opportunities do not come often; I hope you can seize this chance."

"I have not spent much time with Ning Sect Master, but I can tell that he does not like two-faced fellows."

Huo Lie waved his hand nonchalantly, and a family disciple came before Wu Qi.

"Young friend, please go and rest first, and allow us to consider this carefully."

After exiting the main hall, to Wu Qi's surprise, Feng Xiaotian and the other two had been waiting there for a long time.

"What is this?"

Huo Wu asked hurriedly, "Did Grandfather agree?"

"Agree to what?" Wu Qi feigned ignorance.

Before the matter was settled, he decided not to speak of it.

If the goal is not achieved in the end, how will Feng Xiaotian and the others conduct themselves in the team in the future?

However, it was clear that Feng Xiaotian and the others had heard about this matter beforehand.

Huo Wushuang stated, "Captain, as teammates, you are worthy of trust."

"In the Sunset Forest, your many decisions led us to resolve multiple crises. At the Great Spirit Arena, your command made us invincible in Spirit Fighting."

"We all believe that under your leadership, the team will surely be able to win the championship of the Spirit Master Tournament."

Feng Xiaotian added, "I also believe that under your leadership, the future development of our three families will surely be better. Therefore, if our grandfathers do not agree, we will act as lobbyists."

"You..." Wu Qi gradually became stunned.

He did not expect that after only a little over a month of contact, Feng Xiaotian and the others would actually regard him as a partner worthy of entrusting everything to.

They were all heirs to their respective families and enjoyed a certain degree of influence; with the three of them helping, they could, to a certain extent, sway the thoughts of the three family heads.

But.

"I have my own plans for this matter; you do not need to help, trust me," Wu Qi said solemnly.

This time, for him, it was not necessarily not a test.

Winning over the three families by his own strength and relying on Feng Xiaotian and the others to lobby to secure the three families are two things that cannot be mentioned in the same breath.

To make the three families completely at ease with him, he must demonstrate his ability.

After speaking, Wu Qi immediately wrote a letter and entrusted Feng Xiaotian to send it to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

(End of this chapter)