Chapter 1783: Probing, Compromise

"Wait a moment longer. If Xierdalanna still hasn't appeared once the performance below ends, then that will be it for today."

Badijiaer said in a deep voice. Although the Seven Towers attached great importance to the whereabouts of the stolen set of Nether Scroll, this was no reason to be ordered around at will.

Seeing that Badijiaer still wanted to continue waiting, Xia Duo said nothing more. Although he was not the leader of this transaction, he had played a key role.

If Xierdalanna did not give him a reasonable explanation later, then the subsequent coordinated actions would likely need to be reconsidered.

Since a decision had already been made, Xia Duo's state of mind was much more relaxed. Badijiaer was likely the same, as he was watching the battle below with great interest.

At this moment, the battle in the Jiaodouchang had entered a white-hot stage. Kaxiu's Frost Domain had been brewing for a long time and finally underwent a qualitative change; sheets of Ice Storm raged within the domain.

Kunting also seemed to have prepared for a final struggle. The electric light shrouding his entire body began to become solid and heavy, constantly expanding outward.

It eventually turned into a massive, heavy hammer that was almost tangible and entwined with endless lightning and thunder. The hammer head faced forward with a slight protrusion, resembling a manifested armor-piercing cone.

At the same time, the Fuwu barrier around the arena had been completely activated. Countless Fuwu composed of electric light constantly swam and changed on the surface of the barrier.

Occasionally, they would rise from the surface of the barrier as if in a stress response, appearing tangible, but would immediately fall back onto the surface of the barrier.

"Lord Xia Duo, which side do you think will win?"

"I—"

Xia Duo subconsciously wanted to answer, but suddenly realized that this voice did not belong to Badijiaer. At this moment, Badijiaer, like Xia Duo, turned his gaze toward the exit of the viewing stand.

Without a Dwarf Mage leading the way, a male Gold Elf Mage who had never been seen before appeared, speaking fluent Nether language:

"Are you two not welcoming me?"

Xia Duo's heart stirred, and he tentatively asked: "Xierdalanna?"

"It is me."

As she spoke, the male Gold Elf Mage smiled slightly. A burst of dim spiritual light emerged around her body, and she then quietly transformed into a female Moon Elf.

Xia Duo had previously seen the process of Xierdalanna changing back from the Gold Elf Xifu to her original form. Seeing it again now, a doubt inevitably arose in his heart: is the current Xierdalanna really her Reality?

Furthermore, is her identity as a member of the Moonhorn Family really her true identity?

This question is something that even the Arcane Union, which has some trade dealings with the Moonhorn Family, might not be able to figure out. As for now—

Xia Duo did not continue to speak, but let Badijiaer take the lead.

"Ms. Xierdalanna, you said you wanted to choose this place for negotiations, and we agreed. But how have you acted? You cannot even abide by the pre-agreed time. How do you expect us to trust you?"

Badijiaer was indeed beginning to doubt Xierdalanna's motives. The theft of the Nether Scroll was a significant event in the Northland; it was not impossible that the other party was plotting something through this.

To this, Xierdalanna walked unhurriedly to Xia Duo's side, sat down on the third chair on this viewing stand, and only then said slowly:

"Lord Badijiaer, please calm your anger. There is still a while left before our agreed time! I have not broken my promise!"

"Hmph!"

Although Xia Duo might not know the specific agreed-upon time, Badijiaer was very clear about it. When the time was originally set, the Seven Towers intended to choose a specific time, but Xierdalanna insisted on using the opening hours of the Jiaodouchang to make the arrangements.

Now it seemed it was used for this.

But why was this?

Badijiaer guessed that the other party might be putting on a show, wanting to suppress him. Perhaps the other party felt that even if he were dissatisfied, he would silently accept it, as this transaction was very important to the Seven Towers.

Hateful!

Badijiaer wanted to lash out, but seeing the silent Xia Duo beside him, he calmed down. The Seven Towers had already made many preparations for this matter, and it was indeed impossible to terminate it temporarily just because of this bit of dissatisfaction.

"Ms. Xierdalanna, I wonder what your thoughts are on the plan we mentioned last time? If you think it is acceptable, I hope we can take action as soon as possible."

"There is no rush for that. Let's watch the performance below first!"

Xierdalanna's nonchalant words stimulated Badijiaer once again. He slapped the armrest of his chair heavily and said in a deep voice:

"Ms. Xierdalanna, if this is your attitude, then I think there is no need for us to cooperate."

After speaking, Badijiaer rose from his chair, making a move to leave. Seeing this, Xia Duo also stood up, which counted as support for Badijiaer.

At this moment, a flash of panic crossed Xierdalanna's face, but she forcibly suppressed the dissatisfaction in her heart and said with feigned ease:

"Lord Badijiaer, if you leave, then I can guarantee that the Seven Towers will never be able to find clues to the Betis Secret Scroll."

"Are you threatening me?"

Badijiaer's eyes narrowed slightly, and the Magic Net around them faintly showed a trace of vibration. It was clear he had already begun to deploy Arcane Fire, ready to fight at any moment.

Although Xia Duo did not deploy Arcane Fire, he was also prepared for battle. In fact, in his view, if he could control Xierdalanna, it would be much more convenient than making a deal.

Now that Xierdalanna had exposed her unwillingness to cooperate—which was effectively reneging—Xia Duo sincerely hoped that the Seven Towers had already made the relevant preparations to take Xierdalanna down in one fell swoop.

Yet at this time, Xierdalanna did not restrain herself; instead, she further provoked Badijiaer: "I am not threatening you, I am merely stating a fact."

"Hmph hmph!"

Badijiaer said nothing more and signaled for Xia Duo to leave with him, but Xierdalanna suddenly revealed a smile and blocked the two of them.

Suppressing the Seven Towers was not Xierdalanna's goal; all she wanted was to further confirm the Seven Towers' attitude. Now that she had obtained the answer she wanted, there was naturally no need to continue being aggressive.

"Lord Badijiaer, compared to the plan previously proposed by the Seven Towers, I have a better plan here. Would you not like to hear it?"

Badijiaer snorted coldly again, but he was ultimately still concerned about the news of the Nether Scroll, and coldly spat out a word:

"Speak!"

"As long as you let Lord Xia Duo accompany me, I can first take you to seize a Golden Page. Additionally, before I launch the surprise attack on my end, I will also hand over one of the original thieves to the Seven Towers."

Such transaction content undoubtedly returned to what Xierdalanna had originally told Xia Duo. For the Seven Towers, this was indeed the best result, but—