Chapter 60: Establishing Relations, Three Thousand Years!

Xihuang gave a gift, sending a mount.

But……

Several strong ones of the Wu Clan had somewhat strange expressions.

Their gazes collided, unconsciously exchanging thoughts.

"This thing looks like a bear, small-headed, weak-footed, black-and-white spotted... Can it really be a mount?"

"It seems possible, its build is bear-like, mighty... but this color seems off."

"Riding it... I feel a bit embarrassed."

"The problem is, even if it's embarrassing, can we avoid accepting it?"

The two Ancestral Witches and several Great Witches all fell silent, no longer communicating via divine sense.

Finally, Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu forced a stiff smile, taking that strange beast from Xihuang's hand.

"How could we not accept the Demon Emperor's gift?"

However, although he accepted it, Di Jiang then sent that precious item to Houtu's hand.

"Houtu..." Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu wore a gentle expression, as if looking at an extremely pampered younger sister, "This strange beast looks quite docile; surely a lovable little creature."

"Your goddess would surely like it, right?"

"I'm giving it to you now; raise it well, and someday it could serve as a mount—sounds good?"

"I..." Houtu opened her mouth wide, waving her hands repeatedly, about to say something.

However, Di Jiang swiftly continued, "Hey? What are you waving your hands for? Are you saying it's too precious and you don't want it?"

"It's fine, rest assured... we Twelve Ancestral Witches all originate from Pangu; our blood ties are not just sibling-like, they're even closer than siblings!"

"Just accept this strange beast with peace of mind!"

"I..." Houtu's eyes twitched, then twitched again, her face contorted, ultimately unable to resist Di Jiang's arrangement.

Of course, an Ancestral Witch is an Ancestral Witch.

Raising a mount? How could they possibly do it themselves?

Status, prestige, etc., must still be maintained.

She simply pointed casually, selecting one fortunate individual from among the several Great Witches behind her——

"It's decided—it's you!"

"You!"

"Looks like I'll have to trouble you to take care of it for a few days."

The Great Witch named You lifted her head with some helplessness and resentment, sighed, then sighed deeply again.

"Yes, my lord!"

……

Xihuang watched the interaction among the Wu Clan's high-ranking members, smiling faintly, saying nothing.

Only after they had arranged things did he speak, "Please don't forget the matters we've agreed upon, several Ancestral Witches."

"After all, this is not only very important for us Demon Race, but equally important for your Wu Clan."

"The time for the second meeting at Purple Cloud Palace... is not far off."

"We understand." Di Jiang nodded slightly, "At that time, our two clans will surely advance and retreat together."

"Some people ought to be restricted, ought to be blocked... if we don't kick them out, are we waiting for others to reap the benefits?"

"Saint? Heavenly Dao?" His words carried deep meaning, "If one wishes to enforce the Dao on behalf of Heaven and Earth, one must possess the likeness of Heaven and Earth."

"Heaven and Earth are not benevolent, treating all things as straw dogs... everything is equal, so mind nothing."

"This—this is the Heaven and Earth we need!"

The Wu Clan and Demon Race's high-level controllers now showed smiles... everything was understood without words.

"Happy cooperation!" Fuxi extended a hand.

"Happy cooperation!" Di Jiang also extended a hand.

The two hands clasped, making a soft 'pa' sound, yet left an indelible mark through the ages.

……

The Ancestral Witches and Great Witches, having concluded negotiations with the Demon Emperor, returned to the diplomatic envoy.

The entire team restarted, ready to embark on a new journey.

At the same time, a surge of thought erupted from Phoenix Perch Mountain, a flash that shook the workings of Heaven and Earth, imprinting a message upon Honghuang.

At this moment, anyone who knew a bit of heavenly secrets or could gather information from Heaven and Earth via divine abilities could actively sense and receive it.

It was like a broadcast transmission facing all of Honghuang.

Fengxi drove the dragon carriage for Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu, her ears perked up, hearing a mysterious voice—belonging to Xihuang!

"...... After friendly and amicable talks......"

"...... The Phoenix Perch lineage and the Wu Clan fully exchanged opinions......"

"...... This talk was beneficial...... both sides reached understanding and cooperation on some fields' contradictions......"

"...... Starting today, the Phoenix Perch lineage will open a special market for trade with the Wu Clan......"

"......"

The repeatedly broadcast announcement proclaimed an important matter!

The Phoenix Perch lineage and the Wu Clan formally established relations!

Including but not limited to commerce and Great Dao research... both sides will, in the years to come, each send personnel to the other's territory to establish embassies for deep exchange.

"All set!"

Fengxi's face lit up with joy.

This is a very good result.

"With such a beginning, the two sovereigns of the Demon Race showing a peaceful tendency should affect the entire Demon Race's war and peace atmosphere……"

"In that case, I suppose I could enjoy peace for 180,000 years, right?"

If we can avoid war, naturally it's better not to fight.

Even if this battle is unavoidable…… being able to delay it by a day is still a day.

"If we could delay until I succeed in attaining the Great Luo, when no amount of indulgence could kill me, and then the war breaks out…… that would be the best!"

Fengxi muttered to himself in his heart.

Unexpectedly, a soft 'yi' sounded in his ear, like thunder, shaking his soul.

"Interesting…… after not seeing you for a while, you've acquired some unusual things on you?"

Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu looked at Fengxi with great interest, making his scalp tingle and every hair stand on end.

Before such a powerful being, Fengxi dared not hide anything, and he told the whole story of his experiences.

Of course, many details of the buying and selling were omitted; he simply said that, bored, he went to the market to stroll and unexpectedly ran into Xihuang.

After all, Fengxi's doing, using the team's military protection to smuggle private goods…… no matter how you look at it, it's rather unprofessional.

"Xihuang… gave you a luck and merit system?" Di Jiang chuckled, "Interesting… too interesting!"

"Luck, merit… hey!"

The ancestor's words carried a hint of playfulness, his smile thick, making Fengxi's heart clench as he hurriedly asked, 'Any hidden dangers?'

"No hidden dangers…… I just thought of something amusing." Di Jiang shook his head, but didn't elaborate further, only advising, "Your system is good for accelerating early development, but you shouldn't rely on it too much."

"You should know, many powerful beings who have studied this path to exhaustion have come up with all sorts of tricks—shielding heavenly secrets, luck mists, and defenses that are impossible to guard against."

"In the end, the most reliable thing…… is still one's own strength."

"I understand, sir." Fengxi, being a good student, took a notebook and recorded the ancestor's teachings word for word, so he could examine himself daily.

Di Jiang was very pleased with his attitude, considering him a promising seedling who listens to leadership, and said, "You seem to be doing some small business?"

"Yes." Fengxi felt a little uneasy.

"Don't be nervous…… who hasn't come from weakness?" Di Jiang smiled slightly, "Even we Great Luo, with countless incarnations across endless time and space, have experienced similar things."

"As long as you don't betray your clan's interests, have a bit of ambition, and use reasonable means to seek your own benefit without wanton burning, killing, and looting, what's wrong with that?" The ancestor kindly said, "We ancestors expect your growth and talent…… hoping that one day you may come before us."

"The Wu Clan will forever be a harbor sheltering you from wind and waves!"

"Sir!" Fengxi's eyes grew a little moist.

At this moment, he felt the genuine affection of the mortal world.

"Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu…… truly a good person!"

"Compared to those who hide their heads and reveal their tails, sneak around, blow trumpets recklessly, and harbor malicious intentions among the Great Luo, I don't know how much better he is!"

"This is the idol worthy of my worship and following…… unlike those Great Luo, each one is an old schemer!"

"The filthy Honghuang, with Sir Di Jiang as a lighthouse shining upon it…… perhaps there will be a day to set things right?"

Fengxi daydreamed.

"This diplomatic path is your road to wealth……" Di Jiang continued to advise gently, "but don't be blinded by mere wealth—go out more, see more, listen more, learn more."

"The wealth of wisdom can surpass many external resources."

"Sir, I understand!"

……

This is a path of diplomacy, and also a path of growth.

On this road, Fengxi's single step amounted to three thousand years!

(End of chapter)