Global Lords: Me and My Calabash Kiddos

Chapter 597: Chapter 240: Aerial Warship, Elemental Weapons, Preparations Before Battle (3)

"May I ask who you are?" Yi Tian knowingly asked.

"I am the State Preceptor of Great Fei."

The State Preceptor of Great Fei cursed inwardly, as the Demon Lord dared to toy with him.

"I wonder what brings you here, Lord National Master?" Yi Tian inquired of the State Preceptor.

"Demon Lord, let’s not beat around the bush! How much gold do you need to release all my warriors?" The State Preceptor of Great Fei had no interest in playing games with Yi Tian any longer.

These days, he had been sleepless nights.

How could a mere Lord push Great Fei to such an extent?

"We’ve known each other for a long time. Two hundred million in gold, to release all the Red Race, including Gao Zhen and Dragon’s Fury."

Yi Tian didn’t mince words either.

There are several Lords with more than a thousand stars in assets at the auction house, which put some pressure on Yi Tian.

If he could secure a batch of resources, it would consolidate his total resources and secure the top spot on the Resource Golden List.

The first place on the Resource Golden List offers a lot of rewards.

"Demon Lord, have you gone mad for money?" the State Preceptor retorted.

This was originally the King of Great Fei’s matter, but the King, out of pride and hatred, did not want to contact Yi Tian.

The State Preceptor’s son was also in Yi Tian’s hands, so he had no choice but to take on this thankless task.

In the Ten Kingdoms Region, all the tribes, big and small, knew that the Demon Lord was incredibly ruthless. Once he took the advantage, he would exploit it mercilessly.

The Ten Kingdoms Region had become very cautious, even the Celestial Prides were treated like toys and were extorted for ransom.

They dared not send Celestial Prides to attack the Demon Lord anymore, lest they lose both their troops and their dignity, which had happened more than once or twice.

"From when you captured my Earth Bear, to ambushing me at Earth Yang Peak, and then attacking my territory, altogether, I’ve captured over a thousand of your warriors, including a prince and the son of the National Master. Ask around, the Sea Kingdom had a princess captured and paid a ransom of one hundred million in gold. Are you saying your son, Gao Zhen, is not as valuable as a princess?" Yi Tian retorted to the State Preceptor.

"We... Great Fei doesn’t have that much gold, I can offer at most fifty million Celestial Dao Gold, not a penny more."

The State Preceptor’s tone was frustrated. It was all because of that fool, the King of the Sea. What was he thinking, offering one hundred million Celestial Dao Gold for a ransom?

The Sea Kingdom spending so much on resources didn’t matter, but it left Great Fei in a hopeless situation, giving Yi Tian the courage to keep his hold.

"Then please leave and do not disturb me! If something unpredictable happens tomorrow, I will not be held responsible!" Yi Tian sent this message over.

"Seventy million units of gold!" The State Preceptor of Great Fei kept adding to the stakes.

"Doesn’t the mighty Great Fei have two hundred million in gold?" Yi Tian questioned.

"Lord, I don’t believe you understand the meaning of a nation. The citizens’ resources are not the nation’s resources. Great Fei has been established for so many years, and there are strong individuals among the populace. Our Great Fei has always been in a state of deficit. We’ve resorted to selling everything we have to gather this much gold!"

"What does that have to do with me?"

Yi Tian knew the State Preceptor’s words were reasonable, the citizens’ resources were not the national resources. This world was not like ancient Earth.

Among the populace, there were always strong individuals who did not get involved in the court’s disputes. If the court of Great Fei plundered the citizens’ wealth, it might lead to an uprising. It was a nation where everyone was armed.

Even in ancient Huaxia, there was a saying, "When oppressively forced, the people revolt," let alone a cultivated nation.

However, Yi Tian had heard the State Preceptor’s words before. The Flower Thorn King had also lamented the country’s poverty before.

"One hundred million units of Celestial Dao Gold, that’s our final offer."

Seeing that the Demon Lord was not swayed, the State Preceptor could only present all the gold he had prepared.

If the Demon Lord still did not agree, he would have no choice but to give up, and be at endless odds with the Demon Lord in the future.

"Add another two thousand S-level Beast Cores, and I might consider it." Yi Tian finally relented.

One S-level Beast Core, according to the Indigenous People’s price, was worth ten A-level Beast Cores.

Converted into Dao Coins, two thousand S-level Beast Cores would only be worth two billion Dao Coins.

Compared to gold worth sixty billion Dao Coins, it was nothing!

"Deal!"

Yi Tian’s added demand made the State Preceptor uncomfortable, but he could accept it.

He had already committed one hundred million Celestial Dao Units of gold, so how could he refuse another two thousand S-level Beast Cores?

It just felt a bit off!

"When shall we make the exchange?" Yi Tian asked the State Preceptor.

"Anytime!" The State Preceptor came prepared, one hundred million in gold was ready, and the two thousand S-level Beast Cores could be fetched at any time.

"Alright, in ten minutes, we will trade." Yi Tian finished speaking, and stepped out of Warehouse No. 2.

Arriving at the Celestial Prison, Yi Tian immediately ordered the Fire Dragon to gather all the people from Great Fei outside the Celestial Prison.

In less than five minutes, everyone had assembled!

"Your Highness, any thoughts?"

In the dark night, with the snow still falling, Yi Tian saw Dragon’s Fury’s expression unchanged, and so he asked.

At this moment, Dragon’s Fury’s strength was worlds apart from Yi Tian’s.

"Lord, there is a rift between us that cannot be reconciled. The victor rules; the defeated become prisoners. You have what you wanted, and I hope we can put past grievances behind us and settle our differences peacefully."

Dragon’s Fury unexpectedly spoke these words.

He saw the momentum of the Demon Lord had grown stronger, and the Demon Lord’s unreasonable ability to overcome challenges defied logic. With the protection of the Mist, anyone who came would perish!

Dragon’s Fury knew that the Demon Lord, just like he had eliminated the Black Scale Race a month ago, would eliminate Great Fei.

The growth rate of the Demon Lord was awe-inspiring.

He couldn’t imagine what force in the Dagu Realm could threaten the Demon Lord in tomorrow’s battle?

"I am a Lord who loves peace and have never attacked a tribe unprovoked. However, forgive me for saying, with your current strength and status, you can’t lead Great Fei!" Yi Tian looked at Dragon’s Fury with a smile.

Too inexperienced! Great Fei and the State Preceptor possess over 9000 in three-dimensional power and spiritual strength. Their Mystical Techniques and methods are unknown.

Yi Tian wasn’t confident facing such powerful individuals.

"I will persuade my father!"

Dragon’s Fury said through gritted teeth.

"Then I await good news!" Yi Tian nodded, not taking it to heart.

He wasn’t short of enemies.

The State Preceptor of Great Fei had already prepared the Beast Cores and asked Yi Tian to draft the exchange list.

"[Dragon’s Fury] [Gao Zhen]... trade [Gold*1 billion] [S-level Beast Core*2000]."

Yi Tian didn’t play tricks, and all the Great Fei soldiers he had captured were traded away.

The gold was stowed into the gourd by the Seventh-Child and placed in the underground vault.

Current amount of gold: 2.6 billion.

Resources besides Dao Coins: 3426 stars.

The demand for S-level Beast Cores increased significantly, and two thousand S-level Beast Cores would last for a while.

Building and maintaining the warship was not only costly but also a money drainer.