Chapter 1367: Meeting A Sage
“Are you threatening me?” Fang Zhiyong asked coldly.
“No, I’m negotiating with you,” Ye Qing replied. “I simply don’t want to drag this out and risk accidents so to speak. Do find it in your heart to empathize with this poor, young fool.”
“I may empathize with you, but have you empathized with me?” Fang Zhiyong asked with a hint of scorn. “I am but an old, weak scholar. If I meet you alone, and you decide to do me harm, then not only will I fail to obtain the Earthly Sovereign Bell, my life would be in danger as well.”
“A gentleman does not stand next to a collapsing wall. Do you really think I would agree to such unfair terms?”
“Oh, that is true. Trade is all about fairness and equitability. I’m sorry I did not consider that the Grand Mentor of an empire could be a craven and a coward.”
Ye Qing mocked Fang Zhiyong before suggesting, “How about this. Both you and I are afraid that the other party would break their word. I currently have a Sage with me, so for fairness’ sake, I will allow you to bring a Sage as well.”
“However...”
“However?” Fang Zhiyong prodded.
“However, the meeting cannot happen in Luo Shui. Let’s have it at the All Is Well Forest instead. What do you say?” Ye Qing asked.
Fang Zhiyong did not answer him immediately.
“It looks like you are unable to make this decision on your own. I’ll give you some time to speak with your master then.”