BTTH: DISCIPLE CASHBACK SYSTEM

Chapter 534 – Agreement Reached! Return Journey!

Chapter 534 – Agreement Reached! Return Journey!

“Liu Ling, I suppose the young lady beside you must have taken the legendary Tier-7 Shapeshifting Pill to transform into a human form, correct?”

Jia Xingtian’s expression was contemplative. He had already noticed Yue Mei’s peak Dou Wang aura the moment she entered.

“Indeed. Elder Jia, as expected of someone with great insight. Mei’er did consume a Tier-7 Shapeshifting Pill—I requested it from my teacher,” Liu Ling responded with a smile.

“Shapeshifting Pill… a Tier-7 medicinal pill?”

As Jia Xingtian and Liu Ling spoke, Yao Ye’s mind spun rapidly.

Not long ago, Yunlan Sect’s Grand Elder Yun Leng had sent out widespread invitations for a banquet to celebrate Dan Sect’s Gu He advancing to a Tier-7 alchemist.

Yao Ye and Jia Xingtian had attended that event. However, Gu He did not make a public appearance, with Yunlan Sect claiming he was in secluded cultivation, and no Tier-7 pills were shown during the event.

As a result, many had doubted whether Gu He had truly reached Tier-7.

But now, hearing the conversation between Jia Xingtian and Liu Ling, there was no doubt left—Dan Sect’s Gu He had indeed broken through to become a Tier-7 alchemist.

That changed everything.

Gu He’s status and influence were now on a completely different level. With a single word, a Tier-7 alchemist could shake the entire Jia Ma Empire to its core.

And the fact that Liu Ling could obtain such a pill from Gu He spoke volumes about how much his teacher valued him.

—

What should I choose? Yao Ye was deeply conflicted.

If she agreed to Liu Ling’s request, the Snake-People Tribe—long at odds with the Jia Ma Empire—would gain a foothold in the Demon Beast Mountain Range, posing a constant threat to the empire’s borders and public safety.

But if she refused, she would risk offending Liu Ling.

If Liu Ling bore a grudge and swayed the Dan Sect’s support against them, it could spell disaster. The royal family might fall to nothing more than a single sentence from the Dan Sect.

As she wrestled with indecision, Jia Xingtian suddenly spoke.

“Liu Ling, your teacher and I go way back. Since this is your request, of course I’ll help!”

Surprisingly, Jia Xingtian did not voice a single objection. He agreed outright to Liu Ling’s proposal for the Snake-People’s migration—and didn’t ask for any conditions in return.

—

So this is what I still need to learn from Grandfather…

A sudden realization struck Yao Ye.

Jia Xingtian showed no hesitation at all.

Because once Liu Ling made the request, there was no way he would back down without results. If the royal family opposed him, they risked offending the entire Yunlan Sect. The losses from that would far outweigh anything the Snake-People Tribe could do from within the Demon Beast Mountain Range.

Jia Xingtian’s straightforward acceptance silently strengthened the bond between the royal family and Liu Ling. He didn’t bring up favors or debts—but Liu Ling would undoubtedly remember this kindness.

“Grandfather, in that case, I’ll issue the necessary orders as soon as possible,” Yao Ye immediately declared her support.

Liu Ling, satisfied with their attitude, rose from his seat and cupped his hands in gratitude.

“Many thanks to Elder Jia and Your Highness.”

“Thank you both so much!”

Yue Mei also stood up joyfully, expressing her thanks with a bright smile.

“It’s nothing. No need for such formality,” Jia Xingtian chuckled, waving it off.

Yao Ye lifted her wine cup, turned toward Liu Ling, and smiled.

“Sir Liu Ling, you rarely visit the palace. You must let us treat you properly this time. Let’s have a toast!”

“Very well, thank you for your hospitality, Your Highness.”

“Thank you, Princess!”

“Let’s drink together!”

Liu Ling, Yue Mei, and Jia Xingtian each took the cups handed to them by the attendants and downed the wine in one go.

That day, Liu Ling and Yue Mei remained at the palace banquet for four to five hours before departing.

During the banquet, Liu Ling also shared with Jia Xingtian and Princess Yao Ye that Queen Medusa and several of the Snake-People Tribe’s leaders had personally sworn oaths.

They had pledged that if the Snake-People ever violated the agreement or brought harm to the Jia Ma Empire, he—Liu Ling—would personally hold them accountable.

After learning this, both Yao Ye and Jia Xingtian felt much more at ease.

—

“Liu Lang, I never imagined you held such sway. One word from you, and the Jia Ma royal family actually agreed to everything!”

After leaving the palace, Yue Mei looked at Liu Ling with a hint of admiration in her eyes, gazing up at him like an adoring fan.

The Snake-People Tribe’s migration out of the desert was a matter of survival for the entire race. Even Queen Medusa had felt pressure, unsure of success.

But with Liu Ling’s involvement, everything had been handled so easily—how could she not admire him?

Seeing the starry-eyed look in Yue Mei’s eyes, Liu Ling grinned and said, “Heh, Mei’er, this whole thing went so smoothly not because of me—but entirely thanks to my master’s influence.”

“My master is a member of the Dan Sect. A Tier-7 alchemist. If he so much as coughs, the Jia Ma Empire would shake. The royal family didn’t really have a choice—they had to agree,” Liu Ling said with great pride.

Hearing this, Yue Mei wrapped her soft arms around his neck, leaned in close, and whispered sweetly, “Still, it’s only because you went to speak with them that they agreed. No matter what, the Snake-People Tribe will remember your help.”

“I don’t care whether they remember me or not,” Liu Ling replied seriously, his eyes fixed on hers. “I just wanted to ease your worries—I don’t want you to be unhappy.”

“Liu Lang… you’re so good to me.”

Warmth flooded Yue Mei’s heart. Overcome with emotion, she pressed her cheek gently against Liu Ling’s chest.

—

The next morning, Liu Ling set off with Yue Mei, leaving Jiucai Valley and heading back toward the Tagore Desert to inform the Snake-People Tribe of the successful negotiations.

Xiao Jin was still in seclusion and didn’t accompany them.

After about ten days of travel, Liu Ling and Yue Mei finally arrived at the Snake-People Tribe’s sacred temple—a few days earlier than the previously agreed-upon one-month timeframe.

By now, under Queen Medusa’s orders, the tribe had nearly completed preparations for the migration. All that remained was the Queen’s final command.

“Queen Medusa, I’ve completed the negotiations with the Jia Ma royal family,” Liu Ling announced the moment he arrived at the temple, speaking to Queen Medusa and the gathered tribal leaders.

“You may now begin the migration. Once you reach the fortress, the garrison there should have already received orders from the imperial capital—they won’t clash with the Snake-People.”

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