Chapter 1706: Chapter 568: Technology for Diplomacy_2

The Prince of Tang Zang stared in disbelief at this hidden military power for a long time before managing to say: “Heavens! Are you planning to destroy this city?”

“No!” Richard shook off his three-eyed plume cap, making an effort to show his benevolent side: “Your Highness, I would never ruin the friendship between us. These masters are just helpers I’ve found; I may not actually need them to act. I hope you understand the hardships between Aegean and me—hatred is a life’s scar that cannot be forgotten. We’re merely trying to reclaim what was once ours.”

“Your Highness, I must regain the lost dignity for every one of my companions!” Seeing that His Highness remained silent, Richard intensified his tone, as he was already making a firm statement.

The Tenth Prince, Ventéclair, suddenly had a strange expression.

“From a prince’s perspective and our relationship, I can accept this explanation; but from a monk’s perspective, I must advise you, Richard, that peace is precious and not to harm so many humanoid divine beasts from Lishan Gate!” The prince pondered for a long time, finally holding out a flawless jade pendant token with both hands, fixing his gaze on Richard. His kindness, sincerity, and imploring were palpable to everyone.

Clearly, facing such a lavish force, the prince also felt a sense of loneliness and helplessness. This was a power that could destroy the entire Heru City!

“Let Aegean decide how to get revenge and how many opponents to defeat.” Richard scratched his head. He was someone who distinguished between gratitude and enmity; if treated as a statesman, he would reciprocate in kind. Being harsh and deceitful wouldn’t work on him—only courtesy and politeness could render him unprovoked, and the Prince of Tang Zang was adept at this, much like Sal His Majesty, knowing Richard’s weakness.

The mysterious giant prince stared at Aegean.

“Speak up!” Richard stared at the uneasy Aegean.

“Well…” Aegean grimaced and scratched his ears, mulling over how to respond.

The fiery Bo Lang Sha crane accompanied its boss in witnessing grand spectacles, influenced profoundly by Aegean’s teachings.

On the Aegean Continent, a deeply rooted extremist seeking trouble with weaker opponents was a disgrace; even winning attracted disdain.

For today’s Aegean, opposing a force like Lishan Gate was akin to a bandit tribe’s resistance; rejecting the prince’s earnest words seemed unreasonable. Yet, if he chose a compromise, he’d waste a cultivation level and let his beloved be trapped in the Seven Treasures Pagoda for so long.

Aegean felt a bit lost. The serpent and crane were mortal enemies, yet ultimately, the old feud wasn’t clearly about right or wrong. To truly massacre all five hundred at Lishan Gate was beyond him, let alone his beloved Bai Suqing’s mentor and fellow disciples being involved.

Before seeking revenge, Aegean hadn’t thought through these causes and effects. Now, with vengeance close at hand, he couldn’t avoid thinking deeply.

In this world, nothing should be overthought—sometimes, simplicity and directness are a kind of happiness.

“Aegean, don’t think anymore, we’ll level Lishan Gate.” Richard saw Aegean’s indecision and decisively made the call, gently pushing back the white jade token cupped in the mysterious giant prince’s hands.

“But…” Despite being thoughtful, Aegean had a greater view of the situation. If in Heru City, without permission, it led to major conflict, the city defense forces wouldn’t stand by, inevitably causing bloody clashes and diplomatic disputes.

Given such a time and place, and the intimate bilateral relationship, if things devolved into that, Aegean would feel very guilty.

“…Should I just target a few main culprits and leave the ordinary Lishan Gate members alone?” Aegean looked from the Prince of Tang Zang back to his boss.

“Can we give them a chance to survive?” The mysterious giant prince showed a bit of reluctance, while Xiao Kong, by the mentor’s side, constantly shook his head, full of disdain, seeming to have suffered such rigid teachings from the prince before.

“From top to bottom, Lishan Gate counts five hundred; I don’t know if they’ve expanded over the years, but among them are many divine beasts and Qingya with long-standing ties. Even if a war breaks out, I couldn’t possibly slaughter them all.” Aegean made up his mind: “A lesson will do, I won’t kill a single one!”

“Not a single one?” The Prince of Tang Zang was quite surprised, yet also delighted.

Ordinary monks wouldn’t understand what it meant when Ventéclair said “not a single one.” Richard, and even the early militiamen-turned Summer Palace warriors, all flashed a grim smile under the cover of the boundless night. The human magic tutor, familiar with Ventéclair’s battle history, broke out in cold sweat from behind.

“Your Highness, after this matter, concerning the cooperation between our country and the Tang Zang Empire in military fabrication, I have some specific intentions to discuss with you.” Richard smiled and took the jade pendant token, offering his predetermined terms.

“Thank you for your generosity.” The Prince of Tang Zang’s expression was complex, with a mix of chaotic thoughts woven across his handsome face, yet ultimately, he managed to utter these words of thanks with difficulty.

Richard sighed inwardly, realizing he hadn’t misjudged again.

This mysterious giant prince clearly divided his roles as an ascetic monk and an imperial prince.

Typically, an ascetic monk should steer clear of military equipment meant for slaughter, yet as an imperial prince, the mysterious giant prince couldn’t remain indifferent to Ventéclair’s precise armaments. After playing in Ventéclair for a week, the excellence of Ventéclair’s standardized military gear could make any national leader envy greatly.

From intelligence Richard gathered from Xiao Kong Jiuro, despite Tang Zang Empire’s strength, neighboring barbarian nations covet Tang Zang’s prosperous land. At Tang Zang’s founding, the mysterious giant prince’s brother, the first Tang Zang emperor, known as “the dynasty’s impoverished farmer who plants pear trees,” was driven to sign a humiliating peace agreement with Juerong barbarians using white horse blood when struck down to the royal city.

Though Tang Zang Empire has now grown strong, the scar still subtly aches.

With vast distances between Beamon and Tang Zang, no strategic conflict exists; as long as each fulfills their needs, such bilateral cooperation benefits both, securing one’s nation at the defensive high ground is the best deterrent against invaders!

Anyone of intelligence knows that true peace doesn’t exist in this world. In Ascetic Monk’s Su Jia teachings, the so-called utopian world can be a dream to pursue or a goal to achieve, but should never be taken as reality.

Why does the Buddha Giant clan have Rudd guardians? Why do ascetic monks organize martial monks? Ultimately, it’s because this world is too dangerous—ascetic monks love peace, but they’re not fools.

This mysterious giant prince being so clever proves he wasn’t a fool; his skills weren’t learned solely out of interest.

In pursuit of the Great Virtuous Monk’s notes, he traveled tirelessly across mountains—a testament to his devout faith; while maintaining a monk’s devout belief, he preserves a leader’s mindset, knowing how to enrich the country and benefit the people. Despite the great contradictions and clashes with his monk identity, it exemplifies his excellence as a prince!

This guy lives quite a hard life. A certain divine authority surrogate sighed internally, secretly rejoicing—thankfully, he was a thoroughly non-believer.

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