Chapter 1557: Qin Yi's Olive Branch

Qin Qu's face turned green.

That old thing Li Li Tianji really has no decency—not only did he not rebuke Li Luo, he actually wants her, the dignified Palace Master of the Qin Li Tianwang lineage, to bow and apologize to a junior.

This was simply humiliating her!

Qin Zhongyuan's expression darkened slightly as he said, "Li Tianji Branch Leader, it seems you don't intend to continue discussing this alliance."

Li Li Tianji said helplessly, "The conditions from your Qin Li Tianwang lineage are too harsh; we cannot compromise."

Qin Zhongyuan could sense Li Li Tianji's sudden firmness, and said lightly, "It seems that suddenly having two Unparalleled Sixth-Grade has given you quite a bit more confidence."

Li Li Tianji smiled, for it was indeed so. Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e returning as these two Unparalleled Sixth-Grade was perfectly timed—it was equivalent to adding two top Marquis-level combatants to the Li Li Tianwang lineage's side, and the very top tier at that.

If these two Unparalleled Sixth-Grade joined forces, they would likely be invincible below the King realm.

"The Tide of Otherness is fierce and far-reaching. While these two Unparalleled Sixth-Grade experts can indeed run rampant within it, the rest of the Li Li Tianwang lineage's forces within the Black Rain's range will still be mired in bitter fighting, suffering tremendous casualties. Surely you don't think these two alone could break through countless Otherness obstructions and destroy the Black Rain Viewing Platform?"

"Yet our Qin Li Tianwang lineage's 'Spring Rain Evil-Dissolving Array,' built around Qin Yi as its core, can suppress the Black Rain on a large scale, boost our forces, and reduce casualties," Qin Zhongyuan said slowly.

"What Palace Master Zhongyuan says does have merit, so we are still willing to cooperate with your esteemed lineage. However, once the Tide of Otherness recedes, those unclaimed territories between us can only be split three-seven," Li Li Tianji said.

At these words, Qin Zhongyuan, Qin Qin Zhiming, and Qin Qu all showed angry expressions, because originally that seventy percent had been their condition—yet now Li Li Tianji had flipped the ratio on them.

"Then I can only wish your Li Li Tianwang lineage the fortune of relying on these two Unparalleled Sixth-Grade every time to easily resolve the Tide of Otherness eruptions," Qin Zhongyuan said, knowing the negotiation had completely collapsed. The thirty percent Li Li Tianji offered could never satisfy the appetite of their Qin Li Tianwang lineage.

So his expression also turned cold and hard; he said no more, simply flicked his sleeve, rose, and left.

And Qin Yi, who had been sitting quietly in the corner of the hall without speaking from start to finish, now gracefully rose as well, following the three as they departed toward the hall's exit.

However, when she reached Li Luo, her footsteps suddenly stopped.

Li Luo also gazed at that fresh, stunningly beautiful face before him. Purely in terms of looks, this Qin Yi was among the few women he had seen who could rival Jiang Qing'e.

Moreover, his feelings toward Qin Yi were rather complicated. Although the two sides had much rivalry in the past due to their differing positions, there was no real enmity between them, and he did admire her character and talent.

It was just a pity that previously, because of Qin Qin Lian's existence, the two sides could never become close.

And in the future, it likely would be even less possible. Although Qin Qin Lian deserved her death, she had ultimately died at the hands of him and Jiang Qing'e.

"Miss Qin Yi, it's been a long time," Li Luo said with a slight smile, nodding in greeting.

Qin Yi's eyes were like a lake bathed in moonlight, shimmering with rippling light. She stared at Li Luo for several breaths, then her expression suddenly turned icy. She extended a slender, jade-like hand and swung it toward Li Luo's face.

"Li Luo, the debt owed to my mother—I will settle it with you sooner or later!"

Li Luo reached out and caught that incoming slender little hand, frowning as he said seriously, "Miss Qin Yi, my wife is right here. Please conduct yourself with restraint."

Qin Yi snorted coldly, pulled her small hand back, turned, and followed after Qin Zhongyuan and the others who were leaving.

Li Luo turned to watch her retreating graceful figure, his expression turning slightly odd. He opened his palm, and in the center where he had held Qin Yi's small hand, a pale blue water droplet appeared. The droplet then melted into his palm, transforming into a whisper that lingered in his heart.

Late at night, a hundred li south of North Qin City, on a plain dotted with a jade-green lake.

When Li Luo's figure quietly descended from the sky and landed by the lake, he immediately saw a slender, graceful, breathtakingly beautiful figure sitting elegantly on a green rock by the lakeside.

It was Qin Yi.

Her bare snow-white feet gently stirred the clear lake water. The moonlit water slid down her slender, delicate insteps, sending up tiny ripples on the lake's surface.

It truly was a scene of absolute beauty.

Li Luo walked forward with an upright expression, smiling without looking askance, "Is this the beauty trap of the Qin Li Tianwang lineage?"

Qin Yi tilted her head slightly, a cascade of dark hair like a waterfall spilling down one side of her cheek. She seemed to smile as she said, "With a wife of such beauty and bearing as yours, a beauty trap would likely have little effect on you."

"But you actually dared to come—aren't you afraid this is a trap set by my Qin Li Tianwang lineage? The current you is already qualified to pose some threat to the Qin Li Tianwang lineage."

Li Luo said frankly, "My mother and the two Branch Leaders are nearby."

Qin Yi's jade feet paused, and she said somewhat helplessly, "I really thought you were exceptionally bold."

"Being careful is never wrong," Li Luo didn't find it shameful at all. This place was close to the Qin Li Tianwang lineage's territory; if Qin Zhongyuan and the others were desperate enough and lost their minds, truly plotting against him in secret, that would also be a risk.

"Miss Qin Yi, you secretly invited me here—what exactly do you want?" Li Luo had no intention of continuing idle chatter and went straight to the point.

Qin Yi flicked a finger, and a jade token flew out from her sleeve, drifting toward Li Luo. He hesitated briefly, then took it. As his phase power flowed into it, he felt a massive surge of information flood into his mind.

Immediately, a look of surprise surfaced in his eyes.

"The Spring Rain Evil-Dissolving Array?"

This jade token actually recorded the array formation trajectory of that "Spring Rain Evil-Dissolving Array"—this was the very confidence the Qin Li Tianwang lineage currently used to make their outrageous demands of the Li Li Tianwang lineage, and yet Qin Yi had simply given it to him for free?

"Mm, this 'Spring Rain Evil-Dissolving Array' was originally derived by me personally. I'm giving it to you," Qin Yi said lightly.

Li Luo was very shocked, then said hesitantly, "Miss Qin Yi, once again you've made me aware of my own charm, but I appreciate your kind intentions, because... my wife is also watching not far behind."

Qin Yi looked at him with bright eyes. After several breaths, she finally sighed softly, "Li Luo, your skin really is thick."

"You give me such a grand gift for no reason—how is that not my charm?" Li Luo coughed dryly, saying with a face full of disbelief.

"This 'Spring Rain Evil-Dissolving Array' can only be activated by me, because the most crucial part is the combination of a ninth-grade 'Rain Phase' and 'Water Phase.' So even if I give you the array formation trajectory, you won't be able to set it up the same way," Qin Yi said.

Hearing this, Li Luo nearly threw the jade token in his hand back, saying irritably, "Then why did you go through all that trouble to give me a useless thing?"

"Give this to your Branch Leader Li Li Qingying. She is well-versed in unusual array formations, so she should be able to use my 'Spring Rain Evil-Dissolving Array' as a foundation to derive an 'Evil-Dissolving Array' suited for you. And your wife possesses a Light Phase of extremely high grade—if paired well, your Li Li Tianwang lineage should also be able to neutralize the Black Rain and reduce troop casualties," Qin Yi explained.

"Oh..."

Li Luo suddenly understood, then said with some confusion, "Why would you do this? Doing this shouldn't be permitted by those Palace Masters of the Qin Li Tianwang lineage, right?"

"There are many reasons. For example, you can understand it as me making another kind of choice for the Qin Li Tianwang lineage."

Qin Yi said calmly, "Between the Li Li Tianwang lineage and the Zhao Li Tianwang lineage, Palace Master Zhongyuan and the others chose to befriend the Zhao Li Tianwang lineage. But I believe the future Li Li Tianwang lineage will be even stronger, and may even become the strongest Li Tianwang lineage in Outer Shenzhou, because the Dragon Fang Branch has you and Jiang Qing'e."

"I don't want to wait until I take charge of the Qin Li Tianwang lineage in the future, only to have to pay for some of their mistakes and arrogance. So rather than that, it's better to make a choice early and plant a seed."

Li Luo was somewhat surprised. Though this Qin Yi appeared gentle as water, the confidence and pride in her bones were extraordinary—her implication was that she already believed she would definitely become the helmsman of the Qin Li Tianwang lineage in the future.

However, regarding her vision and choice, Li Luo let out a sigh of admiration.

"I have to say..."

"You read people very accurately."