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Chapter 312 For Your Sake, We Need to Open the Door to Free Trade (Please Subscribe)

Strong hard power can solve more than 90% of the world's problems, while problems that cannot be solved can be solved through war.

When the elves presented humanity with a gift, citing humanity's resealing of the temporal seal guarded by the ancient dwarven fortresses, they became prey to be devoured.

When the prey is filled with the stench of feudal, corrupt, and greedy theocratic rule.

The existence of this prey is proof of the power and advancement of the society behind the human pioneering team.

After capturing this prey, the pioneering team will gain countless resources and harvests, and a hunt targeting the elves will begin.

However, war is no small matter, and some wars require preparations that can last for many years. Only when all the conditions are favorable will the human pioneering teams launch their swift and decisive operations.

This timeframe is estimated to be very short.

At this moment, the humans need to tear even more flesh and blood from the elves.

At the Time-Space Gate Base, the images in the conference room were crystal clear on the screen in the command hall.

Everyone looked at her with confusion.

Su Mingjin only said one sentence: "A single spark can start a prairie fire; we need enough sparks! Sparks that are not controlled by elven mind magic!"

The choice lies with the elves, who oppress the people countless times over. The pioneering team is merely engaging in normal negotiations and exchanges.

What do we have to do with the trouble you yourselves have caused?

And so—Su Mingjin’s latest instructions had been silently transmitted to Bi Shengli’s terminal via an encrypted channel.

When Bi Shengli's gaze swept over those few lines of text, the professional smile on his face froze for a moment.

Instead of refusing, they requested a larger quantity?

He paused for a moment, then a brand new smile, tinged with amusement and chilling killing intent, slowly bloomed on his face.

understood.

This is paving the way for future deployments!

The elf messenger Ethan, on the other side, also noticed the subtle change in the atmosphere. The smile of the human representative made her feel uneasy and a question arose in her heart.

We all gave gifts in advance, so why did humans react so strangely?

Do they have enormous appetites?

Bi Shengli deliberately left a few seconds of silence, allowing the invisible psychological pressure to ferment in the air.

"Ms. Ethan," he finally spoke, his tone as sincere as if he were stating a regrettable discovery, "we now have reason to suspect that your elves may have suffered some kind of—evil corruption from higher dimensions."

Ethan: "————"

A series of negative thoughts flashed through her mind in an instant.

We didn't! We didn't do it! Don't talk nonsense!

But these words got stuck in his throat, and he couldn't utter a single one.

Because she wasn't stupid, she saw undisguised ambition in the other person's calm, unwavering eyes.

not good!

After dealing with the dwarves, humans began to turn their attention to us!

In an instant, cold sweat seeped from Ethan's back, soaking her gorgeous robes.

She thought of the humans' unpredictable teleportation and their terrifying firepower that could easily destroy a dwarven fortress.

Furthermore, she also thought of the human system, which was completely different from that of elves.

Then she thought of their elves' "good friends," the cave-dwelling half-humans.

Among the many ethnic groups on the continent, the relationship between elves and dwarves has always been complicated.

Both sides are happy to see the other suffer setbacks and misfortune, but neither wants the other to disappear from the map completely, lest they face a powerful enemy alone.

But now, the dwarves have just been beaten black and blue by the humans, and the humans are already coming after the elves.

Those damned dwarves with their heads full of steel, rocks, and ale have definitely stabbed the noble elves in the back!

There are definitely many of their own kind who want the elves to suffer too!

Damn it!

They definitely betrayed us!

The more Ethan thought about it, the angrier he became.

She mentally cursed the dwarves' ancestors for eighteen generations, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in her heart and striving to maintain the demeanor of an envoy.

"Human friends, we permit you to send a small delegation to our sealed forbidden area to survey it and confirm the seal's stability. However, if you insist on sending a large army—that would be a blatant invasion of the Forest Kingdom!"

War is inevitable!

Her words were firm and resolute; this was the biggest concession she could make, and also her final warning.

Upon hearing this, Bi Shengli calmly straightened his collar and stood up unhurriedly.

The air in the entire conference room seemed to be sucked out with his movements.

He looked down at Ethan, whose face was serious, and said in a tone devoid of any emotion, enunciating each word clearly: "Since you are unwilling to resolve the problem of corruption, then I hereby formally inform you."

"Wash your neck clean and wait. We don't need any potential corrupting influence threatening the safety of this world!"

Ethan's mind went blank.

It's over—it's all over!

These unpredictable, madmen are serious! They really want to start a war!

Fake!

Cold sweat instantly poured out of her forehead and back.

This time, she could no longer restrain herself; beneath her magnificent robes, her skin was already cool and damp.

If the elves were still in their glorious past, the supreme race on this continent whose word was law, she could easily have treated this blatant threat as a crude joke.

But things are different now than in the past!

Like those dead dwarves, the civilization and heritage of the elves have been gradually lost over the long years. The Holy Tree Magic Network sounds formidable, but in essence, it is just a backup and conservative defensive measure left behind by our ancestors after a brutal war in order to prolong their lives.

The Elf Kingdom of today is no longer the great civilization that once vied for supremacy with countless others.

Unfortunately for them, this group of humans possessed the power to completely wipe the elves off the map without paying a heavy price.

The costs of war?

For them, it might just be a matter of consuming resources and incidentally getting rid of a potential problem right next to their bed!

"Wait! Please wait a moment!"

Ethan abruptly stood up, forcing a smile, his voice slightly trembling, "That was just me, I was just too emotional!"

Hearing the elf messenger's almost complete change in attitude, Bi Shengli looked at her coldly without saying a word. His gaze was as if he were looking at a clown.

The silent oppression is more suffocating than any words.

"You guys certainly know how to joke!" Yu Qiwen interjected from the side.

Hearing this, Ethan smiled and nodded.

Seeing the other person looking at her, she felt her throat go dry, and she knew she had to say something to break the damn silence.

Recalling Yu Qiwen's earlier words, a thought flashed through his mind, and he quickly added, "Yes! It was just a trivial joke! We just—just wanted to confirm your side's firm stance on resolving the problem of corruption in higher dimensions!"

"So, do you still want war?"

Ethan really wanted to slap the other person.

But she ultimately held back.

The other person walked straight over, and then, under the watchful eyes of several human warriors, smiled and shook hands with Bi Shengli: "No one wants war! Peace-loving humans don't want it, nature-worshipping elves don't want it, and neither do the cave-dwelling half-humans living in the mountains."

"Humanity's messenger, let us return to the negotiating table."

After hearing this, Bi Shengli looked at the pleading expression on the other person's face and sat back down in his chair without any expression.

This action is a silent grant of permission.

"Your joke just now wasn't funny. Let's get back to our previous discussion! Do you now understand our stance?"

He asked casually.

"Understood! Fully understood!" Ethan nodded repeatedly like a chicken pecking at rice, his smile growing increasingly humble. "We deeply appreciate your resolve! You may immediately dispatch a small security force specifically tasked with investigating this matter, forming a joint observation team with our dwarven friends, to travel together to the sealed land guarded by our people! Furthermore, we will allow the observation team to conduct necessary explorations near the forbidden area!"

Fearing the other party might be dissatisfied, she gritted her teeth and, as if going to great lengths, hurriedly added, "By the way! Ever since the corruption problem was discovered among the guards of the dwarven fortress, our kingdom has immediately launched a highly serious internal investigation!"

Ethan's heart was bleeding as he spoke, but the words were already out, so he had no choice but to continue.

"During the detailed investigation, we were saddened to discover a small number of our kin—suspected of exhibiting high-latitude corruption!"

"To eliminate any potential risks, these highly suspected individuals have been decisively eliminated! Those who may pose a risk of corruption have also been detained. To demonstrate the purity of our people and our sincerity in cooperating, they will be handed over to your side for further screening and research!"

She took a deep breath and announced a number.

"A thousand people! At least a thousand young and beautiful—suspected corrupt individuals!"

These words sounded grand and dignified, but everyone present knew perfectly well that these thousand young elves were the bargaining chips that the Elf Kingdom offered in exchange for peace.

A humiliating tribute.

A smile finally appeared on Bi Shengli's face. He clapped his hands lightly: "Your decisiveness and resolute attitude in cleaning up the corruption in higher dimensions are highly commendable."

Ethan was just about to breathe a sigh of relief when Bi Shengli's next words made her heart leap into her throat again.

"But as the saying goes, it's all a private matter behind closed doors. The corruption of the high dimensions is a common enemy of all intelligent races in the north of our Forsaken Continent, and we can't let you elves bear the burden alone."

Bi Shengli leaned forward slightly, his fingers tapping lightly on the table, making a rhythmic sound.

"Therefore, to ensure absolute safety, we will consult with the dwarves. Next, wherever areas within your respective tribes are suspected of high-dimensional corruption, our three parties will jointly dispatch troops to establish a joint command post and work together to confront this common enemy of all life!"

He paused for a moment, then his smile became meaningful.

"Of course, considering that the elves and dwarves are currently relatively weak, in order to better help our allies, we humans will send a slightly larger number of soldiers."

"Our envoy needs to establish a direct communication mechanism with high-level officials from all sides." Bi Shengli leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping lightly on the table, each tap like a hammer blow to Ethan's heart.

"This ensures that both parties can communicate effectively at any time and avoid unnecessary conflicts."

"Furthermore, we should establish trade channels to allow the movement of goods and people."

"Only through mutual understanding can we eliminate hostility and increase mutual trust, right?"

Ethan's breathing became rapid; these conditions had gone beyond the scope of exploring the seal.

It's important to know that in order to maintain stable rule, the Elf Kingdom has been spreading various negative rumors about other races for many years.

If so many races are allowed to appear within their kingdom, and then the lower elves discover that things are not as advertised, this would shake the very foundation of the elven kingdom!

Bi Shengli seemed oblivious to her unpleasant expression and continued, "Of course, most importantly, there is the security of knowledge. Corruption in higher dimensions is subtle and insidious, while the spread of knowledge has the most direct impact on the mind. We also need the Elven race to open their magical library."

"boom!"

It was as if a string in Ethan's mind snapped on the spot.

Open the magic library?

Although much of the knowledge of the Elven race is spread among the Mother Goddess and High Priests within the network of the Sacred Tree.

However, elves have multiple inheritance protection mechanisms.

The magic library is one of them.

They are the foundation upon which the elven race has been passed down for countless years!

It is their pride that distinguishes them from other races and allows them to survive!

Ethan's face darkened.

Ethan was unaware that this was merely a case of humans making exorbitant demands.

Everything is actually negotiable!

Human beings need nothing more than trade, communication, contact, and the establishment of appropriate boundaries.

"We're just conducting a security review," Bi Shengli said calmly, "to ensure there's no contaminated knowledge involved. As you know, sometimes a single wrong character or a misinterpreted incantation can lead to annihilation."

"This—this—"

Ethan's cheeks flushed red, a surge of humiliation rising to her head. She almost slammed her hand on the table, but the words she was about to say were swallowed back down.

She suddenly put on a stiff smile, her voice distorted: "This is a very—bold and feasible plan. Many of your proposals are—highly constructive."

She took a deep breath, trying to regain some of the initiative: "However, due to the inherent nature of our people, we maintain a high degree of vigilance, even hostility, towards all outsiders. We can hardly guarantee the absolute safety of your envoy once they enter the Forest Kingdom!"

"Attacking our envoy is tantamount to declaring war." Bi Shengli's eyes turned cold. "If the Forest Kingdom cannot even control its own people, how can we believe that your side has the ability to prevent itself from being corrupted by the higher dimensions?"

Ethan was speechless.

This is a logical trap she herself has created; she simply can't escape it!

Bi Shengli seemed to remember something and suddenly added, "Oh, right. Our reconnaissance troops recently observed a dense phenomenon of celestial convergence on your country's northern border. A large number of alien creations are frantically attacking the forest barrier."

He paused, then said in a tone that implied, "We've solved a major problem for you," that "For the overall security of the Northern Continent, we have dispatched a large army to clear the area. Our soldiers, understanding your limited manpower, have volunteered to take on the defense."

"It is expected that within a month, we will clear out all invaders from your northern border and advance 100 kilometers southward, to your border, covering a long area of ​​500 kilometers! These places will be completely cleaned up by us."

Ethan clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug deep into her flesh, and the stinging pain kept her barely conscious.

One hundred kilometers deep! Five hundred kilometers long!

You're telling us this is a danger of clearing the intersection of the heavens?

Hehe————

Despicable and greedy humans, they make outrageous demands, asking for so much territory.

Bi Shengli seemed oblivious to the anger in her eyes, and chuckled as he added the final blow: "By the way, for safety's sake, we'll also take over and protect the elven tribes in that area. After all, in war, swords don't have eyes; it's all for safety!"

Ethan's clenched fist trembled slightly from the force, and the veins on the back of his hand bulged.

Although the territory the other party demanded to be cleared was the northern part of the Elf Kingdom, there were still hundreds of thousands of elves in that area.

Even if they start relocating the population now, it is estimated that many people will be abandoned!

"For the continuation of our community!"

After extreme anger comes endless coldness and powerlessness.

She smiled, a smile tinged with sadness: "We—greatly admire your noble character, and we also have high hopes for the Northern Alliance you spoke of, which is about mutual support and assistance."

"But this matter is of utmost importance; I need to contact the High Priest and the Consul immediately!"

"Okay, when can you give us an answer?"

"Three days! I need three days!" Ethan said through gritted teeth.

The first formal exchange ended in failure, with the elf offering almost no useful conditions.

The human's gun was already pointed at the elf's face.

All the elf could do was humbly request that the other party slow down.

Alternatively, they could negotiate like they have with other groups in the past.

The elves need to give money, land, and women in exchange for barely surviving.

Either stand tall and be struck by lightning, shattering your entire clan into dust, or...

Yu Qiwen and the others left the conference room.

Seeing the elf messenger's dejected figure disappear, the coldness on the faces of Bi Shengli, Yu Qiwen, and the others melted away instantly, replaced by smiles.

Inside the command center, Su Mingjin's face appeared on the giant screen: "President Bi, Professor Yu, thank you for your hard work."

Bi Shengli rubbed his temples: "Everything is for the sake of humanity, we can't say we've suffered! President Su, we believe the elves will lower some of their conditions before agreeing to our terms!"

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"It's not just 'should,' it's 'definitely.'" Su Mingjin's gaze was sharp. "They have no choice. We are determined to win this negotiation!"

A single spark can start a prairie fire, but that will probably take a very long time.

At this moment, humanity emerges to address the corruption of the northern continent and, while ensuring everyone focuses on resolving the issue of celestial convergence, to establish a new set of rules for both races!

On Earth, pioneering teams would never act like this.

But this other world is too bizarre!

There are too many uncertainties in trying to implement benevolent measures.

In the pioneering team version, the art of negotiation is to make both sides feel like they've gotten the better deal.

But sometimes, when one side's truth is strong enough and its stance is broad enough, negotiations become a one-sided notification.

You won't accept it?

Then taste the truth!

At this very moment, the pioneering team is adhering to the principles of openness and free trade!