Chapter 49: Going to Seek

Ye Yi heard this, his anger uncontainable, slammed the table and rose, the powerful quasi‑saint aura surged toward Di Qun, he was angry at the Demon Race's greed, believing the Human Race's hard‑won results should not be easily taken away.

Facing the situation, Di Qun did not retreat, countering with his own breath; the cave's atmosphere instantly grew tense. Di Qun realized the unique value of this wine.

If it were allowed to circulate freely in the Vast Wilderness World, it would inevitably trigger a massive transformation. Although now the Wu Clan and the Demon Race control everything, other races still have room to survive.

And the wine's allure will make each race hard to resist, prompting them to appear openly to purchase, thereby exposing their existence.

It is precisely these two points that made Di Qun decide to get involved. The Demon Race cares not about so‑called wealth.

He weighed the pros and cons of this matter carefully in his mind.

This negotiation must succeed, even if it requires some concessions. "We split six to four; moreover, on your wine‑transport route, we will provide protection."

He proposed, "We can forgo the brewing process and handle only the finished‑product transport, but we need a clear understanding of every situation on the road."

Ye Yi gave no reply, merely sitting quietly, taking a light sip of wine, his gaze drifting as if pondering a countermeasure.

He knew Di Qun's proposal seemed fair but concealed hidden tricks; if the Human Race accepted it easily, the future would inevitably lead into trouble.

"Zhou Yi, what do you think?" Taiyi Shen asked angrily. Zhou Yi remained silent.

Di Qun let out a sigh inwardly; because of earlier circumstances, negotiating with the Human Race now proved especially thorny.

At that moment, a burst of loud laughter shattered the silence as a group entered the cave.

"You hear the noisy bird even before entering, shall we deal with it for you, Brother Zhou Yi?" said Di Hong.

The Wu Clan had already learned the news and rushed to the scene.

And Zhou Yi had been waiting for this moment.

"Everyone's here, we can have a proper discussion." Zhou Yi set down his wine cup and scanned the crowd.

Wu Clan members naturally sat on both sides and began enjoying the feast.

Di Qun re‑examined Zhou Yi, secretly surprised by the other's seasoned composure.

"Then we'll split it 3‑3‑4: you two each take thirty percent, the Human Race takes forty percent." Zhou Yi put forward his plan, instantly turning the dispute toward the Demon Gods and the Demon Emperor.

Although Di Hong and his group didn't fully grasp what the two intended, their behavior suggested the matter was far from simple.

However, contrary to everyone's expectations, the scene suddenly fell silent.

"As long as those two guys have no further ideas, we're fine; otherwise we deal with them directly."

Zhu Song slammed the table hard and stood up, causing the dishes on the table to tremble slightly.

【5】 At that moment, the food before him had been cleared away.

At this moment, the food before him had already been swept away, leaving nothing.

Taiyi Shen, upon hearing this, turned beet‑red with anger, breathing rapidly.

If Di Qun hadn't repeatedly warned him in advance, he would have rushed forward to clash with the opponent long ago.

At this moment, his fists were clenched tight, his knuckles turning pale from overexertion.

He silently vowed in his heart that once an opportunity arose, he would make the Wu Clan witness his prowess.

"Fine, I agree to this, let's do it that way. But if anyone dares to meddle, don't blame me for being unkind." Di Qun's gaze was icy, his voice low.

Although the matter seemed resolved, his heart was filled with resentment. This time not only did he lose, but the Human Race also pulled a trick on him.

The Wu Clan's involvement undoubtedly added more variables, not to mention the already existing rivalry between the two races.

He feared the plan might ultimately fail to materialize, hoping to eliminate all threats from other races and secure the Demon Race's dominion.

"I'll send people to handle it later." Having said that, Di Qun didn't linger and turned to leave.

Taiyi Shen, though still unwilling, could only follow helplessly.

As he left, he grabbed a serving of roast meat and glared fiercely at those Demon Gods.

"Everyone, enjoy yourselves; the roast meat is plentiful. As for this matter, thank you all for your cooperation." After seeing Di Qun and Taiyi Shen depart, Zhou Yi let out a sigh of relief and addressed the Wu Clan crowd.

"He is our enemy; we must stop him." Di Hong gestured, indicating his understanding of the two's intentions, and also feeling fortunate to have arrived in time to prevent the situation from becoming more complicated.

Starting the next day, members of the Ghost Cart Clan arrived to take over, transporting tens of thousands of jin of wine and heading outward.

The Demon Race, based on regional divisions, set up multiple outposts along the route to store the wine. Scores of Demon Race members busily moved, shouted, creating a bustling scene.

The Wu Clan, unwilling to fall behind, imitated the Demon Race's method, and soon the Human Race's wine spread across the Vast Wilderness World.

The once‑bustling Mei Shi Cheng was no longer as crowded, but that didn't mean the Human Race's profits decreased; on the contrary, revenue doubled, and wealth grew like a rolling snowball.

"Human Ancestor, you are truly divine, to achieve such a level."

Sui Huang looked at the overflowing treasure, his eyes sparkling with awe.

The recent gains repeatedly shocked him, as if Zhou Yi possessed the ability to turn stone into gold.

Zhou Yi stared at the bustling crowd in the distance. The wealth currently held by the Human Race even surpassed that of the Demon Race and the Wu Clan.

Zhou Yi knew all this well. Both the Wu Clan and the Demon Race were amassing power, while the Human Race merely maintained a temporary balance among the parties.

But when the two sides truly go to war, the Human Race will fall into a highly disadvantageous position.

If then they lack sufficient strength, they will be forced to choose a side.

However, whichever side they join, the outcome will not be very good.

"Human Ancestor, I have come to bid farewell." Yao Yan suddenly appeared behind him.

At those words, those around showed surprised expressions.

"What's wrong? What happened to Yao Yan?" Sui Huang's gaze was full of worry.

But Yao Yan merely waved his hand, firmly saying, "After several experiences, I realized my limitations and wish to go outside for some training."

"The southern flames seem to call me; perhaps there I can breakthrough and later make greater contributions to the Human Race." Yao Yan candidly voiced his plan.

Since arriving here, he has increasingly felt his power insufficient. At first he could barely protect Zhou Yi, but later he had to repeatedly avoid combat, which he could not accept.

He wants to find a chance to become stronger, believing his potential exceeds this.

"Actually, I'm also ready to set off." Shi Hao stepped forward then, his gaze fixed on the distant west, his eyes revealing resolve.

"The west holds what I pursue; I will go find it."

"I understand you, and had anticipated this day would come; you may go." Zhou Yi looked at them, though his heart was reluctant, he also knew this was a necessary step on their path of growth.

"No matter what, you must return within three hundred years; remember my words." He knows that Yao Yan and those people are unwilling to be forever suppressed, and they also don't want to hide behind others in every battle.