Chapter 3199: Secrets and Finalization

"It shouldn't go that far. I feel that the Yierlan representative should at least hear what we have to say first; how could they possibly go straight to Kalishi to snitch!"

Suolinkala was clearly feeling a bit unconfident. Matters regarding Zhamu Dasi could be completely decided by the joint efforts of the Xiangti School and the Zeqi School, but the Northland Yierlan was not under his control.

Perhaps the Yierlan representative had a personal friendship with Kalishi and really would reveal something that concerned the national interests of Yierlan to Kalishi.

But with Xia Duo present, Suolinkala could not reveal his lack of confidence, so he glanced at Tuoruisi beside Xia Duo and said calmly:

"Tuoruisi should have already told you; we hope you can secure an opportunity for him to meet privately with the representatives of the various Northland countries. As for the specific details of cooperation, or even whether to cooperate at all, it won't be too late to discuss that after they have met."

"I understand. You want me to find a way to lure the representatives of the various countries over first!" Xia Duo was speechless for a moment, but he did not refuse.

After considering it, he replied to Suolinkala—"If that's the case, then I need to know what methods you actually have to restrict Kalishi from escaping, or even to guide his point of rebirth."

Once these words were out, it meant that Xia Duo's own true thoughts were known to Suolinkala. Actually, it didn't matter; he had previously publicly opposed Kalishi's New Artifact Project, and now he was simply taking a further step to facilitate cooperation between the Northland and Zhamu Dasi to directly finish off Kalishi.

But this also allowed Suolinkala to regain a bit of momentum, "We will certainly restrict Kalishi from escaping; we will inform you after the action. Saying it now is very likely to be foreseen by Kalishi. You must be clear, one of the initial manifestations of psionics is prophecy!"

"As for guiding the point of rebirth, I can reveal a little about that. It is nothing more than destroying the other party's psionic carrier, or rather, all the Psionic Artifacts produced through his hands. This is actually an important reason why the Northland Alliance must cooperate with us."

After ending the communication, Xia Duo asked Tuoruisi, "Where are you planning to go next? If there is news, how should I contact you?"

As expected!

Xia Duo remained calm on the surface, but in his heart, he had already made a note in his little notebook: if he has to deal with a psionic Mage next time, he can try banishing the Ether, or pre-arranging an environment where the Ether descends, thereby weakening the other party's psionic abilities.

But just as Xia Duo finished speaking, Suolinkala's expression changed, "Wait, I still have something to say regarding the choice of location for the private meeting!"

"I hope your tracking capabilities are as good as you say."

"Kalishi has sold a considerable portion of his Psionic Artifacts in the Northland. This part requires the Northland Alliance to help coordinate and provide explanations afterward, and destroying those Psionic Artifacts is exactly what we are good at."

"Ether can weaken psionic perception, and even weaken psionic potential. In fact, the ideal location to surround and kill Kalishi is in the Ether Plane, but it is a pity that no psionic Mage will easily head to the Ether Plane, and they will be extra vigilant toward any invitation that requires heading to the Ether Plane."

Actually, according to Xia Duo's thoughts, many procedures could be simplified. One day was already short enough; more time should be left for the territory residents to revel, rather than having them watch the Lord perform.

Next, Xia Duo sealed Tuoruisi and then stuffed him into the Void Warehouse; that counted as crossing Planes. According to what Suolinkala said, it should be able to block Kalishi's psionic prophecy.

……

Speaking to the end, Suolinkala seemed truly worried that Xia Duo would change his mind, revealing a trace of anxiety.

Xia Duo immediately thought that he had once bought a few Psionic Artifacts from Kalishi's Lingneng Shangdian, and they were still kept in the Tower of Time. Thinking of this, he hurriedly asked:

"It's not that I want to control it, but with so many key figures gathered, and the topic being directly related to Kalishi, it is highly likely to cause a ripple in the other party's Mental Image World, thereby making the other party suspicious and doubting me. Psionics really has such an ability!"

If the form is too heavy, it loses the original intention of the festival's rest and revelry.

"You want to control this too?" Xia Duo was somewhat displeased, "Coming to my manor, it's not like there are no Protection measures. You are being too controlling!"

The next day was the Midsummer Festival of the 840th year of the Netheril Calendar.

"The timing is naturally up to Consultant Xia Duo, but I must remind you that the longer this drags on, the more disadvantageous it is for both of us, unless you have changed your mind and want to support Kalishi's project."

"So, Consultant Xia Duo has agreed?"

"Rest assured, not all artifacts can be used by Kalishi as a point of rebirth. Although we still don't understand the Principles of Kalishi's Self-Resurrection, the general way it operates is not hard to guess. High-energy environments or crossing Planes are enough to block such a connection. Most places with tight security are considered high-energy environments; we only need to find the Psionic Artifacts in non-high-energy environments. As for whether there are any omissions, the tracking part is our responsibility and does not need to worry the Northland."

"The Ether Plane? Are you sure?"

Great Xia Territory held a grand Midsummer Festival. This year was slightly different from previous years, which was the awakening of Aipusi. Under the care of the old gentleman, Xia Duo and Niya were like puppets, almost not missing a single step of the festival's procedures.

……

Because Xia Duo had already publicly opposed Kalishi's project.

Afterward, he returned his consciousness to his main body and rested together with Niya.

Seeing that Tuoruisi was so sensible, Xia Duo had no need to use forceful measures. No matter what Tuoruisi said, he was not prepared to let the other party leave; at least until cooperation was confirmed, these were necessary safety measures.

"If some Psionic Artifacts are kept extremely securely, can Kalishi still be reborn at those artifacts? Moreover, Kalishi has been selling Psionic Artifacts in the Northland for a long time. It's hard to say that everyone remembers where they bought things. If there are a few individual omissions, wouldn't that be a potential hidden danger?"

Seeing this, Xia Duo's mood suddenly became much more refreshed. He laughed aloud: "Rest assured, I have no intention of changing my mind."

It could actually be like this!

"If possible, try to have the representatives of the various Northland countries meet with Tuoruisi in the Ether Plane."

"I'll try. I can invite them to the manor as guests in a private capacity. The reason is also easy to find; it's nothing more than wanting to persuade the representatives of the various countries again to oppose Kalishi's New Artifact Project."

"If it is convenient, please also arrange a temporary secret residence for me. Before meeting with the representatives of the various Northland countries, I am not prepared to leave, so as not to be noticed by Kalishi."

Only after Suolinkala explained it this way did Xia Duo's expression soften slightly, "Then you tell me, where is it better to meet?"

From this point of view, Tuoruisi finding Xia Duo was really not a random choice. In the current Northland, perhaps only Xia Duo could possibly gather the representatives of the various countries privately without arousing Kalishi's suspicion.

"Since that's the case, then it's settled. I will arrange the timing, and I hope you won't interfere in this."