Chapter 325 - - 323 negotiation always has the advantage Du Dog_1

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Seeing how Duge had brought Huangfu Yue to her knees in just a few words and incidentally recruited Huangfu Xing without lifting a finger,

Liu Yian felt an indescribable sense of awe in his heart.

He seriously doubted that even without their intervention, Duge could have easily shattered Huangfu Yue’s fighting spirit and brought her over to his side.

If he truly became Duge’s enemy, he probably wouldn’t stand a chance against his schemes.

After all, before making a move, Duge was simply managing the water without engaging in the fight as if he was waiting for them all along.

Liu Yian shook his head, dispelling the outlandish thoughts from his mind, glanced at Duge, then turned to Luo Shuang and said, “Princess, I would like a word alone with Mr. He, to verify some matters.”

“Mr. Liu, please do as you wish,” Luo Shuang said. She had noticed that the arrival of Liu Yian and his companions was somewhat unusual. Affairs of personal intrigues were better left to her master, and she trusted that her master would handle them well.

“Protect the princess.”

Duge and Liu Yian gave the command simultaneously.

The two groups acknowledged with a response and quietly guarded Luo Shuang.

Duge and Liu Yian walked aside, and Wu Chang’s ears perked up sharply.

In recent days.

His senses had improved significantly, and he could pick up minor sounds within fifty meters almost effortlessly.

He too wanted to know the origins of Liu Yian and the rest. Their arrival was too abrupt, and if there was an Alien Warrior among them, he would be in danger. The martial skills of Liu Yian and his companions were too formidable, and he had exposed himself in the recent battle.

Only after experiencing the battle did he realize that the advice He Xu had given him to conceal his identity was completely useless.

As long as he healed from injuries, there was no hiding his Alien Warrior identity.

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“Is Mr. He the Heavenly Demon?” Liu Yian stood on the edge of the city wall, looking out at Huangfu Xing’s camp, his hands clasped behind his back.

“No,” Duge shook his head, “Is Mr. Liu the Heavenly Demon?”

“I wish I were the Heavenly Demon,” Liu Yian cast an envious look at Wu Chang before retracting his gaze and, lowering his voice, said, “Mr. He, let’s not beat around the bush, I am a man of the Fourth Prince.”

“The Fourth Prince, Gu Shiming?” Duge raised an eyebrow.

“Correct.” Liu Yian looked at Duge and teased, “Dragon Teeth was established by the Fourth Prince, not by the Emperor of Qingwu Country.”

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Duge was stunned for a moment. There were spies of Gu Shiming among the assassins with the ‘Earth’ designation!

“Mr. He, that technique of using others’ strength against them, subduing the assassins with the ‘Earth’ designation, was truly brilliant. When the prince heard of it, he couldn’t stop praising you!” Liu Yian said, “Mr. He, have you ever considered serving the prince? With Mr. He’s talent, only by the prince’s side can you truly exert your greatest influence. With the Fourth Princess, your talents are going to waste.”

“No,” Duge firmly refused, seizing the moment to display his loyalty, “In life, I am a man of Qingwu Country; in death, I will be its ghost. I shall never betray the princess.”

“Mr. He truly is noble and loyal,” Liu Yian nodded with a smile, asking, “With Mr. He’s wisdom, can you discern the prince’s intentions?”

“The Fourth Prince has presented me with such a gift; he wants to be the next Duke Dingguo, doesn’t he!” Duge turned to look at Huangfu Yue and laughed.

Liu Yian’s smile froze on his face.

He looked at Duge, shook his head, and praised, “Mr. He truly has unrivaled intelligence, living up to the name of Demon Star. Indeed, the current sovereign of Chongming Country is foolish and places trust in corrupt ministers. The Fourth Prince certainly does wish to take his place.”

“What Demon Star?” Duge was taken aback and asked.

“The State Preceptor observed the stars at night and saw that the Female Constellation Star was guarded by a Demon Star shining brightly, overshadowing a host of dimmed Emperor Stars,” Liu Yian explained, “I used to not believe in the Demon Star theory, but today, having met Mr. He, I know you are truly worthy of that name!”

Damn it!

Demon Star!

Your whole family are Demon Stars!

“Even as a star, I’d be the Scholar Immortal, okay!”

Duge’s eyes twitched as he complained in his heart about the damn State Preceptor and forced a laugh, “Mr. Liu’s japing, He Xu am just an ordinary person, perhaps someone else is the Demon Star the State Preceptor speaks of!”

“Mr. He is too modest.” Liu Yian glanced at Duge and smiled, “Before, the Fourth Princess had no soldiers or generals, yet Mr. He managed to create an uproar for her, spreading her fame far and wide. Given time, you might actually be able to raise an army.

Now, Mr. He has taken command of the Huangfu Family’s warriors. I’m afraid it won’t be long before your great name shines bright as the midday sun, known throughout the world. Moreover, not only the State Preceptor can predict the stars, your identity can’t stay hidden…”

Predicting the stars?

Is it really that magical?

Duge looked up at the sky but couldn’t discern anything.

Truth be told, he didn’t quite believe in the art of stargazing; he believed more in man’s domination over fate.

However, the State Preceptor’s prediction of the Female Constellation Star suppressing the Emperor Star was indeed a good omen, but with the reputation of the Demon Star spreading, he’d probably face attacks from numerous emperors, and those Heavenly Demons would also set their sights on him…

It’s a precarious situation!

It seemed that in the coming days, he would have to create even more trends, going with the flow was simply too comfortable…

“What does the Fourth Prince want me to do with the troops he sent me?” Duge set aside his scattered thoughts and asked.

“To wreak havoc in Chongming Country,” Liu Yian replied.

For one’s own selfish interests, to wreak havoc in a country, truly despicable!

Duge fell silent for a moment, then asked, “What’s in it for me?”

“…” Liu Yian looked at Duge incredulously, then after a long while, he said, “Hasn’t the Prince already offered Mr. He a grand gift? Isn’t that enough?”

“That’s some way to put it,” Duge laughed, “Even without you guys, Huangfu Yue and Yutang Pass would still be mine, essentially my own thing, so why should I owe you a favor on top of that? Does Mr. Liu take me for a fool?”

Demon Star!

A genuine Demon Star!

Liu Yian grumbled inwardly and asked, “What benefits does Mr. He want?”

Duge said, “I want troops, generals, cities, provisions, intelligence.”

“…” Liu Yian froze, “Mr. He is too greedy, someone too avaricious will have no friends, with no nobleman to help, how far can you go?”

“Greedy?” Duge laughed, “With all the Emperor Stars being overshadowed and dull by the suppression of the Female Constellation, do you know the pressure we are under? Why should I help for nothing? Mr. Liu, I know you’re not the decision maker, just pass my demands to the Fourth Prince.

Tell him, agree to my demands, and within three months, I guarantee Chongming Country will be in chaos, and I might even help him gain the throne.

If he doesn’t agree, I’ll take Huangfu Xing’s troops and break out of Yutang Pass, heading towards Qingwu Country, and he won’t gain anything.

After all, the goal of the Fourth Princess is to avenge her father and brothers, reclaim Qingwu Country; it’s highly unlikely she’d want to get stuck in the mire of Chongming Country…”

Liu Yian’s brows furrowed deeply, and after pondering for a moment, he said, “Mr. He, I haven’t sent anyone to subdue Huangfu Xing.”

“I did,” Duge said, smiling, “Mr. Liu, you don’t need to change the subject. In fact, you understand that whether someone is sent or not is no longer important; as long as I have Huangfu Yue, I have ways to make Huangfu Xing obediently rebel.”

He paused, then continued, “Such an important pass as Yutang, who would give it up? Believe it or not, in a few days, I can have not just Huangfu Xing, but also the garrison of Wolf Ping Pass in my hands…”

Liu Yian was known among Gao Min’s experts for his strategic intelligence.

But now, after meeting Duge, he felt that he was being completely dominated by the other, with almost no opportunity to counteract.

If not for the Prince still wanting to use Duge, for a split second, he even wanted to kill Duge directly with force; once this cunning fellow grew too strong, could the Prince really control him?

Realizing he couldn’t make decisions on these issues, Liu Yian took a deep breath, looked at Duge, and said, “Mr. He, please don’t be rash. I will consult the Prince about these matters.”

Duge smiled, “Good, I’ll wait for your response. But have the Prince reply quickly, now that immortals and demons are causing trouble all over, it won’t be good if things change after too much delay.”

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