Watching Miss Sifuer's expression mirror the one Pei Yan himself wore when Shangxing sacrificed himself, Pei Yan felt a pang of empathy. Yet, for his own interests, he continued trimming his nails without a flicker of emotion and casually asked, "If the Star Lord is so noble, shouldn't saving him be a collective burden for your Demon Race? Shouldn't it rest on more than just your shoulders? What about the other refuges? Those larger than yours?"

"Ah!" Bailang sighed deeply and said, "Even with your aid, we are planning such measures. When other refuges hear this news, most will make the same judgment as us, as they lack the means to break through the Disaster Pillars!" After speaking, Bailang felt a pang of heartache.

Seeing Bailang's pained expression, Pei Yan didn't need him to elaborate on the upcoming situation. Even Pei Yan could predict that all the Demons in this area would have to migrate on a large scale. The capacity of the refuges is always limited, and not everyone can escape like Miss Sifuer, bringing along even the reserves of an autonomous territory. With such numbers, nearby refuges will undoubtedly be overwhelmed. Without the Disaster Legion's siege, the Demons would fight among themselves for survival space.

Alas! To not perish on the battlefield against formidable enemies, but to die in internal strife, must be the bitterest pill for these Demons to swallow. Thinking of this, Pei Yan spread out his hand to admire his freshly manicured hand and said, "What would happen if they knew you had the means to destroy the Disaster Pillars?"

"We haven't considered using this reason to gather all the refuge controllers, but Mr. Shitang, forgive me for being frank. If these controllers truly decide to solve the Star Lord problem, our Kataraga Autonomous Territory currently lacks the power to be in the leading position. At that point, you....."

Listening to Bailang's unfinished words, Pei Yan switched hands to continue trimming and said, "Then I will walk the same old path as when I first met Raphael, being neglected, under control, then fighting back, only this time the opposition's forces will be much, much larger. With my obstinate nature, I'll either get battered and bleeding or return shamefully to my own world, or become a puppet controlled by them?"

"Heh!" Hearing Pei Yan's quip, Xia Yu and Zhao Yuanhu, standing behind him, couldn't help but chuckle, while Sifuer and Bailang were embarrassed. Pei Yan continued trimming his nails and said, "But isn't that exactly what you want to see?"

"Mr. Shitang, we haven't known each other long but not short either, not to mention we've fought side by side! I won't claim deep understanding, but I have preliminary insight that what you want is simple, equality! Cooperating equally for mutual benefits!"

Pei Yan listened to Sifuer's words, nodded in acknowledgement, and then heard her continue; "Initially, we intended to leverage our great victory at the Bull Territory, relying on our forces within the Holy City to gain recognition from the Demon God. At that time, using the Holy City's power to stabilize the various refuges and consolidate control. But now it's impossible, the response from the Holy City won't be quick, and the situation is urgent. The news of Bull Territory's occupation has already spread among several nearby refuges; once those major refuges become ambitious, they can forcibly requisition you under the pretext of adapting. This is something we cannot refuse, and certainly, you would resent, so we chose evacuation as the strategy."

"Thank you for your honesty and trust!" Pei Yan laid down the file, feigned being moved, wiped his corner eye and extended his hand, "Miss Sifuer, you have your ambition! Working with me to keep me in hand allows you to realize your ambition, right? However, despite your words harboring your interests, I am quite touched. Miss Sifuer, you have truly earned my friendship at this moment."

Sifuer smiled, lightly grasped Pei Yan's hand and said, "Mr. Shitang, in your world, do conversations happen so directly?"

"No, it's just how I am accustomed!" Pei Yan shrugged upon retracting his hand and continued, "Well then, Miss Sifuer, are you prepared to achieve part of your ambition ahead of schedule?"

"I am very intrigued! Please carry on, Mr. Shitang!" Sifuer shivered slightly in excitement, suppressing her inner thrill as she gradually sat back into her seat.

"Let's first discuss what rewards we can obtain!" Pei Yan sat back, crossed his legs with the demeanor of a shrewd merchant, and spread his hand, "Firstly, I want fragments of a source with rules! If you don't have it! Don't tell me that other refuge territories don't have it; I won't believe it!" After speaking, Pei Yan lowered his thumb.

"Secondly, I want large quantities of various precious metals from the Hell Plane!" After speaking, Pei Yan lowered his index finger.

"Thirdly, I will issue a list in the future containing various rare materials produced exclusively by the Hell Plane, and you must fulfill these!" After speaking, Pei Yan lowered his middle finger.

"Fourthly, once the Disaster Legion is defeated, the Hell Plane must acknowledge the equal status of the Foundation Plane with other major planes, strictly implementing agreements between planes, and open trade routes for us. Mind you, I said us! Trading may only happen with me and the forces behind me!" Pei Yan stated while lowering his ring finger and pointing to himself, indicating the presence of supernatural forces from various countries in the real world. He didn't want others to reap the benefits after they exerted effort.

"And the fifth?" Every condition Pei Yan stated deepened Sifuer's face a notch, and at last, she looked at Pei Yan's remaining pinky finger and asked.

"Fifth, once the Disaster Legion is defeated, the Kataraga Autonomous Territory should become our steadfast ally among the Demon Race, leveraging your power to consistently safeguard mutual interests." Pei Yan finished and lowered his last pinky finger.

"Hehehehe! Mr. Shitang plays well, refuses to become someone else's puppet, but lets me become your puppet?" Sifuer shook her head and laughed coldly.

"Ah!" Pei Yan also shook his head saying, "Don't say that; we are allies! We elevate you to the high ranks of the Demon Race, regain the glory of the Kataraga Autonomous Territory, even surpass previous heights, while garnering deserved rewards, isn't it appropriate! Rest assured, if we propose excessive demands, you have the right to refuse; we would never force it!"

"Ah! Then, Mr. Shitang, with so many conditions proposed, what can you contribute?" Sifuer lowered her head, pondering deeply without speaking for a long time. Bailang, beside her, took over the inquiry.

"Frankly, these five terms, the first two satisfy my personal interests, while the three points meet the demands of the organization behind me. With these conditions laid out, we will deploy genuine experts to cooperate with you in combat! Their capabilities absolutely surpass mine, is this term sufficient?" Pei Yan leaned forward, staring at the other's flickering eyes intently and reinforced firmly.