Chapter 73: A Despicably Shameless Nation

"Envoy Wu Teng, Director Lin," Qin Dong Zhi hurriedly stood, "We're here today for negotiations; if there's any misunderstanding, feel free to sit down and speak slowly."

He looked at Lin Yu: "Director Lin, giving the Eastern Empire's envoy any face?"

Lin Yu glanced at him contemptuously, saying nothing.

"Envoy Wu Teng," Qin Dong Zhi turned to Wu Teng Qianqiu, "You see, as the middleman I've come, you ought to give me some face, right?"

Wu Teng Qianqiu stared intently at Lin Yu, his chest heaving violently. After a long while, he finally let out a cold snort: "For Commander Qin's face."

However, when he prepared to sit, he noticed an infuriating detail.

Lin Yu sat on a high‑backed leather chair, while in front of him was a plain tatami cushion. As a result, the height of their sightlines differed by about two heads.

In Easterners' etiquette, this is sheer, naked humiliation!

Wu Teng Qianqiu's complexion instantly turned iron‑blue, the scar on his left eye twitching violently. He clenched his fists so hard his nails nearly dug into his palms.

But seeing Lin Yu's nonchalant demeanor, he clearly realized he could gain nothing now.

"Envoy Wu Teng, please sit." Qin Dong Zhi spoke at the right moment, breaking the awkward atmosphere.

Wu Teng Qianqiu inhaled deeply, forcing his anger down as he sat.

But he found that no matter how he adjusted his posture, he had to look up to see Lin Yu's face. The feeling nearly made him lose control of his fury.

Lin Yu, as if oblivious to these details, sipped his tea at his leisure, occasionally dragging his leather shoes across the tatami.

Qin Dong Zhi watched and nodded silently.

This Lin Yu really is a master.

Without a flicker of emotion, he had already completely suppressed Wu Teng Qianqiu's aura.

This negotiation is bound to get more interesting.

Ahem, Qin Dong Zhi cleared his throat, "Now that everyone is seated, shall we get down to business?"

He glanced at Lin Yu, then at Wu Teng Qianqiu: "The concession issue indeed requires an explanation."

"Explanation?" Lin Yu lifted his teacup, asking nonchalantly, "What explanation?"

"You still dare speak of an explanation!" Wu Teng Qianqiu could no longer contain his fury, "Over three thousand lives were lost; how do you intend to account for them?"

"Account?" Lin Yu set down his cup, his gaze suddenly sharp, "I actually want to ask, on Great Dry's land, what right do you Easterners have to demand an account from me?"

"You!"

"Director Lin," Qin Dong Zhi hurriedly interrupted, "The envoy means this matter must have a reasonable solution."

He turned to Wu Teng Qianqiu: "Your Excellency, the envoy, what do you think—shall we first hear your side's conditions?"

Wu Teng Qianqiu inhaled deeply, forcing himself to calm down: "First, Lin Yu must issue a public apology and admit his crimes."

"Second," his gaze cold, he stared at Lin Yu, "Compensation must be paid to the victims' families, no less than one hundred thousand dollars per person."

"Third," his voice grew even colder, "Lin Yu must go to the East and submit to our trial!"

As soon as the words finished, Lin Yu suddenly laughed.

The laugh carried an indescribable…

"Commander Qin," he said leisurely, "Listen—are these words even spoken by a human?"

He stood up, looking down from his height at Wu Teng Qianqiu: "Now I understand why people say…"

"Idiot!" Wu Teng Qianqiu leapt to his feet, the scar on his left eye twisting grotesquely, "You…"

The samurai guards behind him also gripped their sword hilts, murderous intent blazing.

"Oh?" Lin Yu's mouth curled into a cold sneer, "Just you beasts?"

"Director Lin! Envoy Wu Teng!" Qin Dong Zhi quickly placed himself between the two, "If there's something to say, say it!"

While holding back Wu Teng Qianqiu, he gave Lin Yu a look, "Director Lin, for my sake…"

But in his heart, he was already overjoyed.

This development was even more spectacular than he had imagined.

At this rate, it wouldn't be long before Lin Yu acted directly here. When that time comes, whether Wu Teng Qianqiu dies here or both sides suffer mutual ruin, it would be the best outcome for him.

"Commander Qin," Lin Yu said coldly, "Step aside. I want to see what these Eastern beasts are capable of!"

"Lin Yu!" Wu Teng Qianqiu, trembling with rage, "You think…"

"Court?" Lin Yu burst out laughing, "You mean those adults hiding in the capital? Or the officials who only write memorials?"

His gaze swept over the guards behind Wu Teng Qianqiu: "You Easterners are truly laughable, unable to decide even a simple idea, always hiding behind others."

"You!"

Qin Dong Zhi watched the tense scene, outwardly urging restraint while secretly looking forward.

"Come on, make it louder!"

"Better if Lin Yu the madman just acts now and kills Wu Teng Qianqiu on the spot!"

Lin Yu didn't blink, calmly staring at Wu Teng Qianqiu as if watching a clown.

Under Qin Dong Zhi's repeated urging, Wu Teng Qianqiu finally forced his anger down and sat again. Yet his chest still heaved violently, his gaze fixed on Lin Yu.

"Lin Yu," he panted, "Do you know how strong our Eastern Empire is now?"

Lin Yu still stared at him expressionlessly.

"Northeast's seven provinces, more than half already in our hands," Wu Teng Qianqiu's voice grew fervent, "Our industrial output doubles each year, and the number of warships and fighter jets has already surpassed…"

"Our ground forces are finely equipped, combat power unrivaled in Asia. The Ninth Division even…"

"Dominating Asia is within reach!" His eyes flashed with zeal, "Do you think, as a mere Fourth Bureau Chief, you can dare oppose my Eastern Empire?"

Lin Yu still said nothing, merely watching him.

That gaze was as if looking at a madman.

Or perhaps, a mad dog.

Lin Yu let out a scoffing laugh, leisurely setting down his teacup.

"；Oriental Empire？"；His voice was full of mockery，"；Just you bunch of arrogant trash, do you deserve to spout off here？"；

Wuteng Qianqiu's face turned instantly dark.

"；You're just a bunch of cowards，"；Lin Yu continued, his eyes full of contempt，"；A bunch of trash, bow-legged, dwarves, incomplete development is fine, but their heads are full of feces。"；

"；You！"；Wuteng Qianqiu exploded in rage.

"；Did I say something wrong？"；Lin Yu sneered，"；In my view, the so-called Oriental Empire, Yamato ethnicity, is a vile and shameless nation。"；

He stood up, looked down at Wuteng Qianqiu: "；You also deserve to negotiate terms here？"；；

"；Damn！"；Wuteng Qianqiu and his guards all stood up, murderous intent rising.