321: negotiation

It's a pity that this time-space mirror seems to have a problem. If someone could fix it and study it thoroughly, they might be able to figure out what happened in history.

Just as he was about to get to work, perhaps stimulated by something, Mozi's ring suddenly came alive again. Mozi emerged from it and loudly shouted at Han Huohuo, "I remember now! That anti-matter mine you mentioned, is it a foggy substance trapped by a magnetic field? I actually know of such a place, it's in Sun City!"

Han Huohuo was stunned, hearing "Sun City" again—the city with the Seamstress's temple. He was very suspicious; had this old guy been stimulated and was now trying to trick him?

Cold Blade was desperately attacking Seven Ridges, reportedly to go and see the temple in Sun City. He wondered what intelligence Cold Blade had obtained.

Suddenly, a headache struck him.

Believe it or not?

Mozi, this old scoundrel, doesn't lie, but not lying doesn't mean he won't trick him. After pondering for a long time, greed won out. The anti-matter mine was too important.

Seeing that Mozi didn't immediately go back, he curiously asked, "I say, Mozi, you're so mighty. Why did you give me the ring, and why do you insist on hiding with me?"

Mozi chuckled, "I see you as loyal and reliable, and your future achievements are immeasurable. Naturally, I want to get close to you. Oh no, my energy loss is too great; I need to rest."

Ding!

With a sound, the fellow turned back into a ring and hid.

Han Huohuo didn't believe a single word Mozi said. Looking at his state, it was clear he was seeking refuge with him, afraid of being discovered by the Seamstress.

But why hide with me?

Han Huohuo suddenly thought of the Spear of Destiny!

Could it be related to the Spear of Destiny?

In a few months, the Spear of Destiny would break through the runes and return to his ear. What would happen then?

Han Huohuo felt a bit uneasy.

Before Han Huohuo could go find Cold Blade, the Snake Woman proactively came to him.

This time, Han Huohuo didn't keep her at arm's length. He warmly received her in the reception room. Han Huohuo brewed tea and handed it to the Snake Woman, "Are you looking for me for something?"

The Snake Woman took a small sip of tea, "The Lord's tea is truly excellent."

Han Huohuo laughed heartily, "Of course! I only have the best things here."

The Snake Woman, however, said, "That may not be true. My Lord, you may not know, but the best tea in this world is actually in our Rainforest. I'll have someone pick some another day for you to try."

"Then I must thank you in advance," Han Huohuo also took a sip of tea. "So, Seven Ridges hasn't been captured yet?"

The Snake Woman sighed, "We were almost about to capture it, but our Lord used another fierce beast from the Rainforest, called the Wheel Spider. It's a giant spider, unaffected by powders. We were about to break through Seven Ridges, but Mozi's Titan Giants and Gold Men suddenly appeared all over the mountains, re-blocking the path."

Han Huohuo's expression changed slightly. He never expected that after the Seamstress expelled Mozi and took control of Sky City, the first thing he would do was help defend Seven Ridges. It seemed he valued the temple in Sun City greatly.

After a long silence, he wondered if the Sun City temple really held some secret that couldn't be shown to outsiders. Was Cold Blade right?

Han Huohuo grew suspicious. Everyone feared the Seamstress, yet he had never heard of that fellow making a move, nor had he heard of the Seamstress having his own army. So what were people afraid of?

He couldn't even stop Cold Blade's attack. It seemed the Seamstress's reputation was a bit undeserved.

Han Huohuo suddenly wanted to test him.

Before, he had always avoided direct conflict with the Seamstress, but gradually, he began to realize that perhaps he couldn't avoid it. He seemed to have been constantly manipulated by the Seamstress.

The runes in his ear were the work of the Seamstress.

His face remained impassive, and he smiled at the Snake Woman, saying, "How did you offend Mozi again?"

The Snake Woman said helplessly, "We never offended Mozi. We never expected them to suddenly turn against us. Lord Cold Blade knows that you have always had a good relationship with Mozi, so he specifically asked me to inquire about what happened."

Han Huohuo smiled and demurred, "I'm not familiar with Mozi. We only had some business dealings before. I truly don't know why they are hostile towards you."

The Snake Woman stared at Han Huohuo, trying to see if he was lying, but Han Huohuo was so thick-skinned that the Snake Woman couldn't tell.

"Our Lord also asked if you would be willing to send troops to help?"

Han Huohuo deliberately pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "You know, I'm a businessman. I'm not hostile to the Seamstress. It makes no sense for you to ask me to send troops."

The Snake Woman became anxious, "Lord Cold Blade said that the Seamstress is an enemy of all Lords!"

Han Huohuo couldn't help but laugh, "That's what he thinks. I don't consider the Seamstress an enemy. Do you think I'm stupid to inexplicably provoke an enemy?"

The Snake Woman was speechless. She didn't know the inside story or details, so she didn't know what to say.

"However, if you really want me to send troops, it can be in the form of mercenaries. You pay, and I'll provide the army to fight for you. That would be a business deal..."

The Snake Woman understood that he wanted money. She stood up, bowed, and said, "I understand. I'll go back and report to Lord Cold Blade, then I'll come back to you."

This matter was too big for the Snake Woman to decide, so she could only leave for now. Han Huohuo didn't see her off, staying in the reception room to drink tea, pondering how to extort Cold Blade.

Soon, Cold Blade replied, wanting to negotiate with Han Huohuo in person.

Of course, he didn't dare to come directly to Han Huohuo's city. This fellow was extremely cunning and afraid of death, so they finally agreed to negotiate in a small imperial city.

This small city was in the center of the empire, a rare place that was still relatively peaceful.

Miao Ying had gradually restored his rule in the northern part of the empire, so a city Lord had also been stationed here, but with two big figures coming here to negotiate, he dared not interfere.

He went back to the yamen, set up a shrine, and prayed to the gods every day for peace under heaven.

As for how many troops the two big figures brought or how many assassins they ambushed, this fellow ignored it all.

The small city was named Li City, the 'Li' from 'separation'. It was said that there was once a tragic and beautiful love story that eventually became the city's name.

Han Huohuo and Cold Blade, two rough men, were not interested in any love stories. Both sides brought many guards and each occupied half of the city.

Han Huohuo was also afraid. Cold Blade was mysterious and unpredictable. Since absorbing Jörmungandr's bloodline, this fellow had finally successfully advanced to the third rank a few days ago.

A large table, more than twenty meters long, with one person sitting at each end. This distance was good for everyone.

"Congratulations, Lord Cold Blade, you've also reached the third rank."

"Ha, it's a pity, I'm still so much later than you!"

Han Huohuo felt an extremely chilling aura from Cold Blade. Wherever he walked, the temperature in the air would instantly drop by dozens of degrees.