Chapter 184 - The Negotiation
Chapter 184 - The Negotiation
Back on the main building at the top of the Dalamu Mountain, Mia Orzute was sat on the highest seat as the Sect Masters of the other four Major Sect of Jialan looked at her. However, they weren't the only ones. On the other side of the room, there was another man as well. His name was Luve Jialin, the actual King of the Country and a direct descendant of Zef Jialin.
Sure enough, the Royal Family of the Jialin Country also took notice of Dalamu Sect's new communication system. The reason for them to be here was also the same. They wanted to get permission to install it in their own territories. However, they couldn't simply do that without permission. That's because the Dalamu Sect gifted this new technology to the Imperial Family of the Sasamil Empire. As one can imagine, stealing it would be the same as going against a behemoth that none of them could afford to offend.
"It's quite rare for so many... 'friends'... to gather together like this. May I know the reason for your visit?"
Luve smiled at Mia before saying.
"It reached our ears that Senior Mia's esteemed elder, Hulian, invented a fascinating new communication system. It is possible to communicate with other cities in your territory in real-time with almost no cost to speak of. We wonder if Sect master Mia is willing to share such a discovery with us."
Mia laughed after hearing that.
"You do know that we gifted this system to the Sasamil Imperial Family, right? Without their orders, we can't simply allow anyone to install it anywhere."
The leader of the Umbral Sect, Sacio Danit, then answered.
"Sect Master Mia sure jests. Although it is true that this new system has been gifted to the Imperial Family, sure you have the right to allow others to use it, right? It won't be long before the Sasamil Empire starts to implement this new idea in its territory, so we will receive the permission sooner or later. However, if Sect Master Mia allows us, we will be able to implement it straight away."
Mia looked at Sacio with the same smiled. However, she wanted nothing more than cut the guy at the moment. After all, he was definitely involved in the assassination attempt against Rean and Roan. Of course, she still hasn't laid down her trap for the next time they try something against the twins. That being said, she couldn't talk about that at the moment. However, there were other things she could talk about.
"You have quite a thick face, don't you, Sacio? Just a few months ago, your Sect Elders injured our own elders and infected them with Umbral Energy. Now you want me to allow you to use our system as if nothing had happened. Tell me, would you allow that to happen?"
Sacio expression stiffened after hearing that. However, he was already expecting that Mia would bring that matter up. Still, just as he was about to say something, another Sect Leader intervened on his behalf.
"Hahaha! Sect master Mia couldn't really be angry because of such a small matter, right? From what I know, no one died during the battle. As long as you have enough pills, you can totally expel all the Umbral Energy from the elders' bodies. How about this: The Umbral Sect will pay compensation for that misunderstanding, helping you get the pills to drive the Umbral Energy out."
The one who talked was the Rohe Sect Leader, Polie Falk. The Umbral and Rohe Sect had always been closer to each other than the other three sects, so Mia wasn't surprised by his intervention.
"Oh, a compensation, you say? Other than the pills necessary to drive the Umbral Energy out of our elders' bodies, what else can Sacio offer as compensation?"
Sacio narrowed his eyes after hearing that. As the Umbral Sect Leader, he knows very well how hard it is to heal Umbral Energy. Each pill was really expensive. From the reports he received during the last battle, five elders of the Dalamu Sect had been infected by Umbral Energy. The pills to heal them alone would already rip a layer of skin of the Umbral Sect.
On top of that, Mia was also asking for compensation. How could his mood not be affected? The worst part is that his Sect believes that they have that kid that can heal Umbral Energy. In that case, doesn't that mean that the pills will simply be stored away instead of used? That made his expression turn even worse.
However, all the other Sect Leaders and the King of Jialin were looking directly at him. Obviously, this negotiation would not proceed if he did not appease Mia's anger.
"Ahem... Of course, we are willing to offer compensation."
Mia nodded, satisfied. As for what Sacio would offer, Mia would make sure to hear it in detail after this reunion was over.
"Good! Now then, Sasamil Empire will sooner or later allow everyone to build the new communication system. However, due to the entire empire's size, getting permission for such a remote place like ours will probably take several years to come. What you want is my Dalamu Sect's blessing so that you could start it before anyone else."
Everyone in the room nodded.
Seeing that, Mia laughed and then said.
"That's not out of the question. All I want is five extra slots for the Profound Abyss. If each Sect Master and sir Luve are willing to give up one of your slots, we can count it as a deal."
Instantly, everyone's expressions changed.
"Impossible! The Profound Abyss only opens every hundred years. The geniuses that we send inside are most likely to become Nascent Soul Realm cultivators in the future. This price is way too high. Ask something else!"
Mia shrugged her shoulders.
"I'm only interested in the Profound Abyss slots at the moment. If you want to wait for the Sasamil Empire Orders, then I don't mind leaving it as it is at the moment."
Luve then raised his hand.
"Five extra slots are too much. You know very well that each slot's cost is astronomical. Even our Jialin Royal Family, which usually spends enough for two additional slots, feels some pain every time we do that. The Profound Stones used to allow the disciples inside are just way too hard to acquire."
Luve then looked at the other Sect Masters before continuing.
"However, having us join together to pay for three slots is doable."
The Sect Masters' eyes narrowed. However, if it was only three slots while they share the expenses, then they could take this deal.
Mia pondered a bit and finally decided to accept.
"Very well, three extra slots. With my Sect's two slots, we will have five anyway, so that's enough."
Luve smiled and then got up.
"I believe we have a deal then. I'll return to the Royal Palace and immediately start the plans to expand the new Communication System."
The other Sect Elders also got up and said similar things. After Mia discussed with Sacio about the extra compensation, everyone finally left.
After they were gone, Mia looked down at the Sect and thought about those twins.
'I got a slot for you two and Malaka. You better not disappoint me later.'
After that, she turned around and said.
"Attend me."
Suddenly, a shadow appeared, soon revealing a hidden cultivator. Mia then passed her orders.
"Call Malaka over. I'll start a new regime of training to increase her cultivation as fast as possible."
The man nodded and then disappeared.