Novel Bin Chapter 438 - A Win-win Deal
Lu Wei didn’t want to waste any more time talking to Xu Longfei, so he laid his cards on the table.
“I don’t have any other intentions. I’m only giving Sect Master Xu two choices. Do you want to choose to keep Qin Xiaochuan or Sun Luote? Think about it!”
Xu Longfei chuckled. “What a joke! They are both disciples of my sect. Do I still need to make a choice?”
“Sect Master Xu, you know what I’m trying to express.”
“Demon Emperor Lu, you’ve overestimated me. I really don’t know what you’re talking about.”
Lu Wei smiled sinisterly. “A mere second-tier faction has two disciples who are in the top 50 of the Chosen Roll. Your sect is really impressive!
“If news of this gets out, I wonder if the factions in the Immortal realm would be able to sit still.
“Especially this Qin Xiaochuan, it’s not too much to say that his potential puts him in the top ten of the Chosen Roll! “To us demons, it would be too dangerous to let him grow.”
Xu Longfei stopped pretending at this point.
“Demon Emperor Lu, what exactly do you want?”
Lu Wei smiled. “Sect Master Xu, don’t you know what I want?”
“We cannot give Sun Luote to you,” said Xu Longfei firmly.
“Alright! Then I’ll have to publicize the process of Qin Xiaochuan’s battle to all of the Immortal realm.”
“You...” Xu Longfei was furious and had the urge to attack, but he suppressed it.
Lu Wei said with a calm expression, “Sect Master Xu, let me give you a piece of advice. You must learn to be content.
“On the surface, the various factions of the Immortal realm seem to be quite united, but there are many small movements in secret.
“Especially your sect. “Sect Master Xu, I believe you must have offended many factions!
“Even if you let Qin Xiaochuan stay in the Luo Ding Sect, would the enemies of your sect simply watch as you become stronger and stronger?
“Even if we, the Demons, don’t kill him, they will still kill Qin Xiaochuan.
“However, if you let me have Sun Luote, I guarantee that our Demon race will definitely not harm him. Not only that, but we will also provide some help.
“Be it in the Demon realm or the Immortal realm, my character has a good reputation.
“Sect Master Xu, you can consider it.”
Xu Longfei didn’t think too much about it and quickly said, “What if I don’t want to consider it?”
Lu Wei smiled faintly. “Then your sect might lose two paragons in the future.”
“Are you threatening me?” Xu Longfei asked murderously.
Lu Wei shook his head and chuckled. “Sect Master Xu, I just want to make a deal with your sect.
“If you agree, it will definitely be a win-win situation.”
“I’ll think about it.” Xu Longfei fanned himself and frowned in thought.
“I’m not in a hurry, Sect Master Xu. You have plenty of time to consider.”
Lu Wei narrowed his eyes and smiled. He found a chair and sat down, taking a few sips from his wine gourd.
The hall fell into silence.
Xu Longfei paced back and forth with a frown.
To him, it was naturally best if both Qin Xiaochuan and Sun Luote could stay.
They were fully qualified to be in the top 50 of the Chosen Roll.
Everyone in the immortal realms knew how difficult it was to get on the Chosen Roll.
Take the first-tier factions, for example. If there were two disciples on the Chosen Roll, they would definitely be considered top-notch among the first-tier factions.
If they were in the top 50, only top factions would have such a foundation.
Xu Longfei had basically dedicated his entire life to the Luo Ding Sect, working hard for its development.
Given the potential displayed by Qin Xiaochuan and Sun Luote, if their cultivation was successful, there was a high chance that they would be able to reach the Emperor Realm. With Emperor realm experts, the Luo Ding Sect could soar into the sky and become a top faction.
Xu Longfei thought that if an Emperor realm expert was developed during his period of rule, he could die without regrets.
Therefore, no matter what, he had to keep Qin Xiaochuan and Sun Luote.
But Lu Wei’s words were definitely not alarmist talk.
What he meant was that since he couldn’t get it, he would destroy it.
After much thought, Xu Longfei finally relented.
“I’ve thought it through,” said Xu Longfei. “Since Demon Emperor Lu is so persistent, I’ll hand Sun Luote over to you demons.”
“Alright!” Lu Wei stood up with a smile on his face.
“But don’t be too happy yet.” Xu Longfei fanned himself. “Even I’ve agreed, whether or not Sun Luote will go depends on his own will.”
“You don’t have to worry about that, Sect Master Xu. As long as you have no problem, I’m absolutely confident.”
“Then... about Qin Xiaochuan?” Xu Longfei asked meaningfully.
Lu Wei laughed heartily. “Don’t worry, Sect Master Xu!
“I can guarantee with my life that the Demon realm will never harm Qin Xiaochuan.
“In addition, I guarantee that Qin Xiaochuan’s capabilities will not be leaked.
“Isn’t the outside world suspecting that your esteemed sect was plotting something with us?!
“Coincidentally, I will announce to the public that we deliberately lost the final battle.
“This way, the outside world wouldn’t pay attention to Qin Xiaochuan.”
Sect Master Xu thought that this was a good idea.
As expected of someone who had lived for half a hundred eras. There were so many dirty tricks in his head.
After the negotiations were settled, Xu Longfei called Sun Luote over.
He briefly explained the situation and left Lu Wei to explain himself.
Sun Luote had deep feelings for the Luodong Sect, and he had also gained a hard-earned friendship. He would not leave no matter what.
But Lu Wei was an old fox after all. He was scheming and knew everything.
He spoke to Sun Luote for as long as four to five hours and finally convinced him.
After that, Lu Wei and Xu Longfei came to the gates of the Luo Ding Sect.
Singing the same tune, they opposed each other.
“Demon Emperor Lu, you were the ones who set this up. Why did you drag my sect down with you?” Xu Longfei pretended to be furious.
Lu Wei smiled. “Do we Demons need a reason to do things?”
“You... you’re despicable!” Xu Longfei gritted his teeth in anger. “Fellow Daoists, the Luo Ding Sect has always been open and aboveboard. We definitely didn’t collude with the Demons to cheat everyone of their money!” explained Xu Longfei loudly.
The denouncers were still furious. Clearly, they could not accept this so quickly.
At this moment, Lu Wei said, “That’s right. We did lose the last match on purpose.
“I love watching humans being toyed with. It’s delightful.”
Everyone sobered up immediately.
Curses spewed from their mouths and cursed 18 generations of Lu Wei’s ancestors.
They could only vent their anger with words.
One had to know that Lu Wei was a half-step Emperor. If he were to make a move, no one present would be a match for him.
After a while, the people who came to denounce him left one after another. Watching the crowd leave, Lu Wei sent a voice transmission to Xu Longfei. “Sect Master Xu, the crisis has been resolved. Are you satisfied?”
Xu Longfei replied, “Although this method protected Qin Xiaochuan, my sect’s reputation has been affected.”
“Don’t worry, Sect Master. I will definitely compensate you for the damage to your reputation.”
“That’s good!” Xu Longfei did not refuse. He was as thick-skinned as ever.
At noon.
Lu Wei left the Luo Ding Sect with the juniors.
A month later.
The Supreme Venerable Elder led Qin Chuan out of the forbidden ground.