His initial arrogance followed by obsequiousness is laughable.

Shen Wen put down his teacup, not intending to beat around the bush, and spoke directly:

“The Snake-People Clan will relocate to the Magical Beast Mountain Range within the Jia Ma Empire. I have already settled the specifics with the Five Great Beast Sovereigns in the mountain range.”

His tone was casual, as if discussing a trivial matter that had already been decided.

Jia Xingtian's expression stiffened, and the fingers gripping his teacup tightened slightly.

He carefully weighed his words and probed, asking, “Lord Shen, this... the Snake-People Clan and my Jia Ma Empire have long-standing grievances and deep, unresolved blood feuds.

If we allow them to relocate inside our borders, even if only to reside in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, I fear it will lead to public outcry, sparking much criticism and instability.”

As he spoke, he carefully observed Shen Wen's expression, his heart filled with unease.

Hearing this, Shen Wen merely blew lightly at the nonexistent foam on the tea.

He then raised his eyes to look at Jia Xingtian, his gaze calm yet carrying an invisible pressure.

“You resolve this yourself.” His tone was indifferent, betraying no emotion. “I didn't come here to discuss things extensively with you.

Your Jia Ma Empire never truly had control over the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

I came today simply to notify you.”

He paused, watching Jia Xingtian's expression instantly turn ugly, and continued, “And while I'm at it, to have you properly handle any potential dissenting voices that might arise later.”

Jia Xingtian's chest rose and fell once, his face a mixture of green and red, as if a palette had been overturned.

Suppressing his anger, his voice involuntarily rose slightly: “Lord Shen! Even if you are a Dou Zong, isn't acting like this a bit too... overbearing?

My Jia Ma Empire has a Legacy spanning many years, and it is not necessarily without a Dou Zong overseeing it!”

He attempted to bring out his final card, although he knew how hollow that confidence was.

“Oh?” Shen Wen chuckled lightly, as if he had heard something amusing.

He leaned back slightly, his posture relaxed, but his eyes held a hint of playfulness. “Are you referring to Yun Shan of the Cloud Mist Sect, who is currently in seclusion?”

His finger lightly tapped the tabletop, making a rhythmic soft sound.

“Setting aside whether he can successfully Breakthrough to Dou Zong, even if he manages to Breakthrough by chance...”

The corner of Shen Wen's mouth curved into a faint arc, his tone carrying a trace of imperceptible mockery. “So what?

Can he be stronger than Xie Bi Yan of the Izumo Empire, that Peak Three Star Dou Zong who used a secret technique to briefly raise himself to Four Stars?”

His gaze swept over Jia Xingtian.

Although he didn't say it explicitly, that look clearly asked: Xie Bi Yan is dead, so who is Yun Shan?

These words were like a basin of ice water poured over his head, instantly silencing Jia Xingtian, freezing all his unwillingness and anger.

He recalled the terrifying strength of the person before him who had casually annihilated the Myriad Scorpion Gate, and he recalled the absolute power represented by Queen Medusa standing quietly behind him.

All his hopes and struggles seemed so pale and ridiculous in the face of this absolute gap in strength.

He opened his mouth, his throat dry. In the end, all his words dissolved into a helpless sigh, and he lowered his head dejectedly, falling silent.

Yao Ye, standing nearby, didn't even dare to breathe heavily, keeping her eyes lowered.

Shen Wen suddenly let out a soft laugh, breaking the stagnant atmosphere.

He leaned forward slightly, resting his elbows on the table, his gaze falling upon Jia Xingtian, whose expression was still unpleasant.

“Speaking of which, I am not an unreasonable person,” he said, his tone relaxed and slightly consultative.

“How about this? I can't let you work for nothing. I can personally refine a Break-Sect Pill for you.”

He extended his index finger and tapped the tabletop. “You provide the medicinal ingredients yourselves. I won't take a single coin; consider it compensation for your efforts.”

As soon as these words were spoken, it was like a giant boulder being thrown into a calm lake.

“Refine a Break-Sect Pill?!”

Jia Xingtian abruptly raised his head, his eyes instantly widening. The gloom and unpleasantness on his face visibly faded away.

It was replaced by a burning heat mixed with shock and ecstasy.

His body instinctively leaned forward, and even his breathing became somewhat rapid.

The previously tense and oppressive atmosphere around them quietly eased considerably due to his sudden emotional shift.

The Break-Sect Pill!

That was a precious Medicinal Pill of Peak Sixth Grade, infinitely close to the seventh-grade pill!

The refining process was extraordinarily complex and difficult, with an extremely high failure rate. Even Pill King Gu He of the Jia Ma Empire never dared to boast that he could refine it.

Or rather.

He had likely failed several times already.

For someone like him, who had been stuck at the Peak Dou Huang stage for many years.

The temptation of this Medicinal Pill was simply too great; it was practically his greatest hope for achieving a Breakthrough to Dou Zong!

Watching Jia Xingtian's instantaneous change of expression, Shen Wen wore a knowing smile, as if he had long anticipated this reaction.

He picked up his teacup, slowly took a sip, and then spoke, “Why, haven't you already guessed?

The person who refined the seventh-grade pill, which drew the Pill Lightning over Stone Desert City before, was me.”

Although he had long suspected it, hearing Shen Wen admit it personally still caused a massive shock in Jia Xingtian's heart.

The Pill Lightning phenomenon over Stone Desert City, the recent dramatic changes in the Snake-People Clan, Queen Medusa's powerful Breakthrough... all the clues connected completely at this moment, and all his doubts found their answer.

It turned out that the source of everything was tied to this overly young Dou Zong and Pill Refining Great Master standing before him!

His throat felt dry. Forcing down the excitement in his heart, his attitude became far more respectful than before, even carrying a hint of careful flattery as he tentatively asked, “Master Shen.

May I ask, how many sets of medicinal ingredients do we need to prepare for refining this Break-Sect Pill?”

He was afraid of hearing a number that would require emptying the Jiama Royal Family's entire treasury.

Shen Wen put down his teacup and waved his hand casually.

His tone was so relaxed, as if discussing a trivial matter: “One set is enough. However many pills are successfully produced, you may take them all.”

He had already refined the Break-Sect Pill before, and now he had even successfully refined the Yin-Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill.

Refining the Break-Sect Pill was already second nature to him; there was virtually no chance of failure.

“One set?! Good, good, good! That's wonderful!” Hearing this, Jia Xingtian.

First froze for a moment, then an irrepressible smile blossomed on his face. He nodded repeatedly, so excited he nearly jumped up from his seat.

One set of medicinal ingredients meant the other party possessed absolute confidence!

This promise carried more weight than any words!

The wrinkles on his face seemed to smooth out. His previous difficulty and resistance had long been tossed out the window, and his tone became exceptionally warm, even carrying a hint of flattery: “Master Shen, you are far too generous!

You are right, the Snake-People Clan is ultimately a branch of the Human Race, with deep Bloodline origins!

Their willingness to relocate to our Jia Ma Empire means they think highly of us; it should be our honor!”

He patted his chest, guaranteeing solemnly: “Your Excellency, please rest assured!

The matter of the migration, and all subsequent potential dissenting voices and trouble, will be handled entirely by my Jiama Royal Family!

We will absolutely handle everything properly, ensuring that our friends from the Snake-People Clan are not disturbed in the slightest!”

The speed of his attitude change left Yao Ye, who was standing by, somewhat dumbfounded, and she secretly sighed with emotion.

The power of a single Break-Sect Pill is indeed greater than that of a thousand troops and ten thousand horses.