Master of Strange Dao

"Did all of these come from Dadui?"

"Your Majesty, mostly." The Deceitful Ghost replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, showing little fear of Emperor Zhen.

Old Emperor Zhen was at Jinlan Mountain, and his boss was still Emperor Dui. Now, Dazhen had something to ask of him, so there was nothing to fear.

Emperor Zhen's expression was somewhat peculiar; initially, he had intended to use the Deceitful Ghost's channels to send a message to Dali.

The message was that something big happened on his side, and they were on the brink of starving, but he didn't want to ignite a war, so they should handle it as they saw fit.

If it were only basic supplies, Dali, for the sake of peace, certainly wouldn't dare to really force Dazhen into a corner.

After all, it wasn't for free; it was just bulk trading.

Over the past two hundred years, the land that Dali developed in the west greatly boosted Dali Country's fortunes.

Moreover, with Almsgiving Town next to the Abyss Rift Valley essentially becoming the trade center of the vast western region of Dali, Emperor Li, being sane, would know what to choose.

Unexpectedly, in the end, over ninety percent of the basic supplies came from Dadui.

How did Jinlan Mountain manage such wild connections to secure such a large-scale deal, convincing the high-tier of Dadui?

"Your Majesty, it's just a one-year trade; I assume it's not a major concern for you, is it?"

"Go on." Emperor Zhen maintained his calm demeanor and gestured for the Deceitful Ghost to continue. He had other intentions when meeting the Deceitful Ghost but didn't expect him to speak first.

"Dadui doesn't have much else, but it has plenty of food. With plenty of food, there will be ample meat and other basic supplies.

I had discussions with Dadui's Chief Cabinet Minister, Lord Zhang.

Having just returned, Dadui wants a stable world order amidst its recovery.

Dadui and Dazhen don't share borders and are rather distant from one another, so there are no conflicts.

Dazhen has various mineral resources, including unique ones on the ice plains.

Therefore, Lord Zhang suggests mutual trade benefits.

Every year, the minimum trade volume will be as large as this year's.

They don't want Spirit Stones, just Dazhen's various resources.

Besides grain and meat, there are an additional hundred thousand live sheep and thirty thousand cattle.

The extra livestock is a gift to express sincerity.

Initially, Lord Zhang intended to personally make an official visit to Dazhen, but as Your Majesty knows, the current situation in Dadui is what it is.

Also, pardon my impudence, but it seems Lord Zhang might not fully understand the current situation and is being cautious.

I trust Your Majesty understands."

Emperor Zhen nodded, noting Dadui's current cautious stance. Except for the Riddler sending a State Letter and that Daoist Blade master showing some skill, there wasn't much else.

Everyone deemed it normal; if Dadui were to return and immediately flaunt itself, it would be looked down on.

Emperor Zhen contemplated the Deceitful Ghost's words. If stability could be achieved, using Dadui's basic supplies in exchange for the unique resources of Dazhen would be ideal at this stage.

Even though he knew having someone else monopolize basic supplies wasn't ideal, it was better to deal with Dadui, which neither bordered nor was close to them, rather than Dali.

If it were Dali, they would gain leverage over them.

They wouldn't need to cut them off; merely reducing supplies gradually would trap Dazhen in a predicament.

With basic supplies, Dazhen would need to exploit its resources, giving people work and hope, allowing life to continue.

"Let's proceed in this manner; Dazhen can establish an ancient pact with Dadui."

Emperor Zhen agreed to the matter.

The Deceitful Ghost immediately revealed a smile; making money was no longer a concern for him, having lost interest in it long ago. What he sought now was the sense of achievement.

"Alright, Your Majesty can send someone with me to Dadui; everything can be negotiated.

Moreover, has Your Majesty heard of the Spirit Transformation Array?"

"Naturally..."

"Has Your Majesty heard of a Super Large Spirit Transformation Array covering tens of thousands of miles? Would there be interest in setting one up in Dazhen?"

Emperor Zhen scrutinized the Deceitful Ghost, whose reputation preceded him except for the lack of the word 'deceitful' on his forehead.

"Tell me more."

"A large Spirit Transformation Array isn't much of a burden for the Divine Dynasty; major powers can easily accept it.

However, a Super Large Spirit Transformation Array requires extensive resources, but its range is vast.

From what I know, those deans on South Sea Island have already validated it.

A complete Spirit Transformation Array can become a Spiritual Qi Source, nurturing life within its range.

Additionally, it aids the growth of various resources, such as minerals and spirit plants, within its radius.

These are just the known benefits.

And a Super Large Spirit Transformation Array is indispensable for a Divine Dynasty.

If Dazhen were to establish one, even in the cold, life could thrive within its range, opening a new path.

The best part is that the longer it lasts, the better the effect.

Even mortals within its radius will grow stronger, with fewer illnesses over time."

The Deceitful Ghost gave a vigorous pitch of the Super Large Spirit Transformation Array.

Because even if Dazhen obtained the Array Map, at Dazhen's current capability, well, they likely couldn't establish a Super Large Spirit Transformation Array.

Even a large one, Dazhen doesn't currently have...

The technological disparity is quite significant.

Meanwhile, Dali and Daqian already have large Spirit Transformation Arrays.

Seeing Emperor Zhen somewhat intrigued, the Deceitful Ghost quickly added,

"I've talked to Lord Zhang before, as well as with my master.