Chapter 59: Negotiations
Qi Bei summoned Lone Eye and asked, “Do you know who controls Starfall?”
Lone Eye shook his head and replied, “My lord, the leader of Starfall is the most mysterious of the three major powers in West Spirit City. Members of Starfall call him the Star Master, but no one knows what he looks like.”
“With such a large force, there must be someone who handles things in public,” Qi Bei raised an eyebrow.
“Starfall has eight Star Generals, each responsible for different industries, and they report directly to the Star Master. There is no one in charge of the overall situation in public,” Lone Eye replied.
Qi Bei pondered for a while. The Star Master was indeed mysterious, so he needed to find something from the three elven girls.
The three elven girls were the deacons of Starfall. They had only left the sheltered valley for a short while and it was unlikely that they had been ordered to return here by the Star Master. Therefore, they had come to him on their own accord. What did this mean? It meant that their status in Starfall was not low, and it was possible that they were very close to the Star Master.
After half an hour, Qi Bei returned to his tent.
“Oh, you stopped crying. That’s good. This young master can play with you now,” Qi Bei smirked as he walked towards the three elven girls, standing in front of them and scanning them with his eyes, apparently considering which one to start with.
“Qi Bei Nord, I don’t think you are this kind of person, are you?” Yan Ling stared fearlessly at Qi Bei and spoke firmly.
“I’m sorry, but this is who I am,” Qi Bei laughed and extended his hand toward Yan Ling’s impressive chest.
“You shameless bastard, stop it!” Ru Feng shouted in anger.
“Don’t touch Yan Ling,” Piao Xue nervously cried out, her face turning red.
But Yan Ling seemed very calm, as if she was sure that Qi Bei wouldn’t really molest her.
Qi Bei’s hand stopped just an inch away from Yan Ling’s towering chest, and his palm seemed to be able to feel the warmth emanating from her body.
“Okay, you win,” Qi Bei shrugged and withdrew his hand. He couldn’t bring himself to molest a woman so powerless.
Although Yan Ling’s face was calm, she breathed a sigh of relief in her heart. She knew that in this world, where might made right, she had no idea what could happen to her. Since she was powerless to resist, there was no use in being afraid. Fortunately, she had bet on the right thing.
At this moment, Yan Ling looked at Qi Bei with a higher view. She knew that she and her sisters were very beautiful, even among the elves. There were countless men in this world who coveted elven women and would stop at nothing to get them.
“As you can see, I’m a very kind person, but kindness and evil are only a fine line apart. I don’t think you want to see my evil side, do you?” Qi Bei smiled innocently, looking harmless at this moment.
A shameless villain, claiming to be kind-hearted. Piao Xue, the elf mage, was indignant, having just been scared into shedding several tears. Doesn’t he know that elf tears are precious?
Qi Bei pulled over a chair, sat down with his legs crossed, and smiled, “Now let’s talk, what brings you here to find me?”
“You need to release the binding magic on us, otherwise, we cannot negotiate,” Yan Ling said.
“No way. I am a very cowardly person. If we have a pleasant conversation, then everything is good, but if it doesn’t go well, then things will get complicated…” Qi Bei chuckled.
“We came to make a deal with you,” Yan Ling said directly when it became clear they couldn’t persuade Qi Bei.
“A deal? Is it with the three of you or on behalf of the Star Master?” Qi Bei raised an eyebrow and asked.
“Of course, it’s on behalf of the Star Master,” Ru Feng said coldly.
Qi Bei laughed, his eyes carrying an indescribable feeling, like a fox that had just stolen a chicken.
Yan Ling gave Ru Feng an irritated look. She never got this disgruntled before, but Qi Bei’s behavior today had made her frustrated.
“You can represent the Star Master, so your relationship with them must be quite close. You know that I’m going to take over West Spirit City, and I’ll inevitably become enemies with the major forces, including the Star Master. You three are important to me now.” Qi Bei laughed heartily.
Ru Feng was both regretful and self-blaming. She didn’t expect that her anger would be taken advantage of by this cunning and shameless guy.
“So, you better not make any unreasonable moves towards us. And if you make a deal with us on behalf of Star Master, what you gain will far exceed your imagination,” Yan Ling said.
Qi Bei smiled ambiguously, tapping his chair back and forth with his fingers.
The tapping sound fell in the gap of the three elf girls’ heartbeats, making them very uncomfortable.
“Let’s talk about how this deal works,” Qi Bei finally spoke after a long while.
“You work with us, representing Star Master, to remove the Blood Wolves and Shadow Clan from West Spirit City, and then we’ll share the benefits of the city,” Yan Ling said, sounding very confident.
“West Spirit City is my territory. Why should I share what belongs to me with others?” Qi Bei said calmly.
The atmosphere became somewhat tense.
However, Yanling smiled slightly and said, “Lord Viscount, you actually understand in your heart. Why pretend to be skeptical? Even in the territory of any noble, the interests cannot be completely monopolized by that noble. Only through cooperation can there be a win-win situation. Otherwise, even if you have more than two hundred Black Armored soldiers and two King-grade experts, it will be a problem just to save your life, let alone completely occupy West Spirit City. West Spirit City is far from being as simple as you think.”
“You’re right, but why should I choose your Starfall instead of Blood Wolves or Shadow Clan?” Qi Bei laughed. He had to admit that this female elf warrior named Yan Ling was not ordinary.
“Blood wolves are too greedy, and Shadow Clan is too deceitful. Only Starfall is upright in any industry, and has a good reputation.” Yan Ling said.
Qi Bei did not express his opinion. For him, the three major forces of West Spirit City were his obstacles. However, it was not feasible to remove these obstacles with the people around him alone. Choosing and cooperating would be a good way.
“I want to see your Star Master.” Qi Bei suddenly spoke.
“The Star Master will not see anyone,” Yan Ling said.
“Since it’s an alliance, if I can’t even see your Star Master, what’s the point of talking about cooperation?” Qi Bei sneered.
“I can represent the Star Master,” Yan Ling said.
“But you’re not the Star Master after all. Can I trust making a deal with someone I can’t see or touch?” Qi Bei said.
Yan Ling was silent for a moment before speaking, “I can go and consult the Star Master.”
Qi Bei stood up and laughed, his gaze meeting Yan Ling’s beautiful eyes. “No need. I think he will definitely see me.”