Chapter 149: Discussion

As the spectators' discussion faded away, Amuer also temporarily returned to the inn where he and his companions were staying in Azure Spirit City.

After all, they needed to discuss the specific trade details with Su Ye.

But he couldn't meet Su Ye and the others while still reeking of sweat.

After Amuer returned to the camp, he was immediately surrounded by his tribesmen.

They all asked about the outcome and process of the sparring match, wanting to know just how strong this War God from the Central Plains really was.

But Amuer neither exaggerated nor belittled himself.

He simply gave a truthful account of the sparring match and his feelings.

After hearing Amuer's account, the tribesmen all sighed in amazement.

According to their understanding, Amuer was now considered a warrior with few rivals on the grasslands, yet today he suffered a loss at the hands of a Central Plainsman.

This made them develop a stronger interest and yearning for the martial arts and culture of the Central Plains.

And Wang Xiangyang also quietly reminisced about that sparring match in Su Ye's Inspector's residence.

To him, Amuer was a rare opponent and a friend worthy of respect.

He looked forward to the day when he could cross blades with Amuer again, jointly exploring higher realms of martial arts.

After the sparring match ended, they waited for Amuer and his party to come again to the Inspector's residence.

Su Ye quickly prepared a banquet to entertain Amuer and the Dragon Yao envoys.

Night fell, stars speckled the sky.

Inside Su Ye's Inspector's manor, lights blazed brightly as a grand banquet quietly commenced.

Amuer and the Dragon Yao envoys, dressed in splendid grassland attire and wearing sabers at their waists, appeared extraordinarily heroic.

Upon stepping into the manor, they felt the unique charm of Central Plains culture.

The exquisite pavilions and towers, splendid lanterns, and melodious strings and bamboo music left them feeling novel and astonished.

Su Ye warmly welcomed them; after exchanging greetings, they all took their seats.

At the table, a dazzling array of delicacies filled the view, and the fragrance of fine wines and spirits permeated the air.

Yet beneath this seemingly harmonious atmosphere lay a contest and probing between the two sides.

Xun Yu, Chen Qun, Li Shan zhang and other strategists also took their seats at the table.

Their gazes were like torches, their words sharp, and they engaged in a fierce war of words with Amuer and the Dragon Yao envoys.

This contest, while appearing to be a verbal exchange, was actually an in-depth probing of each side's trade bottom line.

Xun Yu spoke first, raising his cup toward Amuer with a smile and saying, 'I have long heard that the Dragon Yao tribe's horses are strong and healthy, but unfortunately they are too expensive for me to see.'

'I wonder if there will be a chance to witness them in the future?'

Upon hearing this, Amuer was certain in his heart that this was the other side probing the Dragon Yao tribe's horse trade bottom line.

Although he himself possessed superhuman martial strength at the base martial 110 ceiling level,

this did not make him accustomed to solving problems with force.

On the contrary, it gave him more confidence when he used his brain.

His peak intelligence of 96 points also demonstrated that.

Even if he did not have outstanding martial prowess,

he was still a divine-level strategist.

Amuer replied calmly, 'Master Xun, you overpraise me.'

'The Dragon Yao horses are indeed strong, but their numbers are limited, so the price is naturally high.'

Chen Qun took up the conversation, turning to discuss the two sides' trade: 'Trade between the Dragon Yao tribe and the Central Plains is growing increasingly frequent; I wonder what expectations you have for future trade?'

Amuer smiled slightly and replied, 'Master Chen, you are absolutely right.'

'We hope to deepen trade with the Central Plains, but the premise is that both sides must be sincere and mutually beneficial.'

Li Shan zhang was more direct, bluntly asking, 'What does the Dragon Yao tribe need, and what are they willing to exchange for it?'

Amuer knew this was the other side probing his trade bottom line; after a moment's thought he said, 'The Dragon Yao tribe needs grain, cloth, and metalware from the Central Plains, and we can provide horses, furs, and medicinal herbs.'

'But the specific trade terms and quantities still require in-depth discussion between both sides.'

At this banquet, the two sides went back and forth, their words full of wit and strategy.

Xun Yu, Chen Qun, Li Shan zhang and others continually probed the trade bottom line of Amuer and the Dragon Yao envoys, while Amuer and his party responded skillfully, revealing neither their own bottom line nor letting the other side gain an advantage.

As the banquet progressed, the atmosphere gradually grew lively.

The melodious strings and bamboo music floated, the dancing maidens swayed gracefully, adding much joy to the banquet's atmosphere.

Yet beneath the merriment, the contest between the two sides grew ever fiercer.

As the night deepened, after several rounds of intense discussion and careful deliberation, Su Ye and Amuer's party finally managed to agree on a trade standard acceptable to both sides.

Amuer and his party left the Inspector's residence satisfied, while Su Ye remained with his retinue inside, continuing to discuss this significant exchange.

Su Ye sat in the chief seat, gazing solemnly at the empty hall, his heart filled with myriad emotions.

He knew that this exchange with Amuer and his party was not easy; the two sides had many points of disagreement and dispute.

But in the end, relying on both sides' sincerity and wisdom, they still managed to find a balance point and achieve the trade standard.

'Amuer is truly an outstanding representative of the Dragon Yao.'

'Tonight's negotiation fully displayed his wisdom and courage.'

Su Ye, seated in the chief seat, bore a hint of fatigue in his brow, yet his eyes shone unusually bright.

Xun Yu stroked his beard lightly, nodded in agreement: 'Indeed so.'

'Amuer not only possesses extraordinary martial strength, but what is rarer is his clear mind and meticulous thought.'

'In negotiations, he can always accurately grasp our weak points and propose targeted solutions.'

'Such a person, if he were an enemy, would indeed be frightening.'

Chen Qun also exclaimed, "That's right."

Moreover, Amuer's understanding and control of the Long Yao Tribe are also very strong.

He can accurately assess the tribe's internal situation and needs, and formulate strategies that match reality.

Such a person, if he becomes our enemy in the future, will be a great threat.

Li Shan Chang, however, said thoughtfully, "But Amuer also has his weaknesses and vulnerabilities."

Although he performed excellently in negotiations, he also revealed his persistence and stubbornness on certain issues.

If we can accurately grasp these weaknesses and vulnerabilities, we might gain a more advantageous position in future cooperation.

Su Ye heard this and nodded slightly in agreement.

What Li Shan Chang said is true; everyone has weaknesses and vulnerabilities, the key lies in how to accurately grasp and exploit them.

However, no matter what, Amuer is an opponent worthy of our respect and attention.

According to the current situation, the more outstanding Amuer and his group are, the more temporarily advantageous it is for our Cangzhou.

As for the future.

There is always an opportunity!

Su Ye watched the direction in which Amuer and his group left, his eyes flickering slightly.

No matter how strong Amuer is, he is ultimately alone and weak.

Currently, Su Ye's top-tier War God formation, to any single Imperial Star on the Tianwu Continent,

They are existences of dimensionality reduction strikes.

(End of chapter)