Chapter 56

"Then there is no mistake. I have come this time precisely for the authority upon your person."

Jiang Yan spoke, set down the teacup in his hand, and directed his gaze toward Hevulia.

"My... authority?"

A thought flashed in Hevulia's eyes.

"That is correct, Lord Hevulia. I have come here to ask you to join Gui Li Yuan."

"Gui Li Yuan can provide shelter for you and the people under your command, bringing peace."

"And you, Hevulia, need only pay the price of joining Gui Li Yuan's faction and serving His Excellency the Archon."

Hevulia felt somewhat moved.

Gui Li Yuan was jointly established by the Archons, and its own strength was already formidable.

Moreover, it was heard that the people of Gui Li Yuan were very happy, that the Geo Archon was incomparably benevolent, and that the people affectionately called him the Geo Lord.

"But... I myself possess no combat power, and my authority is not a very powerful authority..."

There was no confidence in Hevulia's voice.

Jiang Yan smiled and shook his head.

"It is not that your authority is not powerful enough. Whether now or in the future, your authority will be an indispensable part."

"The strength of your authority lies not in combat, but in the livelihood of the people."

"Therefore, Lord Hevulia, are you willing to form an alliance with us?"

Hevulia hesitated for a long time.

To speak honestly, the conditions Jiang Yan mentioned made her heart flutter.

The Archon of the Mingyun Tribe had already declared that they would expel them and seize the Salt of the Earth, while Jiang Yan's side wanted them to join.

Compared to the Archon of the Mingyun Tribe, the conditions of the Gui Li Yuan faction appeared more tempting.

At the very least, her people could live and work in peace under the protection of Gui Li Yuan.

"Very well... I can join, but there is one thing I must tell you..."

Hevulia told Jiang Yan about the matter of the Archon of the Mingyun Tribe.

Jiang Yan merely smiled slightly in response.

"A trivial matter. I will resolve this."

Afterwards, he stood up and said solemnly to Hevulia.

"You may now take your people to Gui Li Yuan to await orders, until the Geo Archon establishes a contract with you."

"From now on, the Salt of the Earth shall become the territory of Gui Li Yuan, and I will personally resolve the matter of the Mingyun Tribe."

Hevulia stood up and bowed slightly toward Jiang Yan.

"Then I trouble you, Lord Immortal."

"No trouble. Just call me Jiang Yan. From now on, we are all one family."

Jiang Yan waved his hand and said to Little Ganyu beside him:

"Let us go."

"Mm."

Little Ganyu nodded, stood up, smiled and nodded at Hevulia, then followed Jiang Yan away.

Hevulia stood still in place, silent.

She did not know whether this choice of hers was right or wrong.

But before she could think too much, a faint Archon pressure came from outside.

"Not good!"

Hevulia's face changed, and she rushed out the door.

Outside the door, the people of the Salt of the Earth were fleeing in panic, while the Qianyan Army standing at the entrance, with Solemn Expressions, stared at the figure in the sky above, which was like a small mountain.

Jiang Yan stood at the doorway of the house, looking with a calm gaze at that Archon who was high above.