Chapter 1372: Impersonation
Xue Wang’s people thought inwardly not to stoop to the level of those people; thus, they steadied their spirit, adjusted their mindset, cleared their throat, and then said, "We are here today on behalf of Xue Wang, and Xue Wang represents Organization X. We would like to formally negotiate with you. Xue Wang hopes that no matter the past grievances, they should be dissolved from now on and let there be no further disputes among us."
Lin Xi responded with a faint smile, "That’s well said. We also do not want to confront a huge organization day and night. We just want to live ordinary lives. But it seems too easy for you to opt for war or reconciliation whenever you wish."
Hearing this, Xue Wang’s people felt that the other side was trying to extort them, so they replied righteously, "We are also doing this for everyone’s good. Fighting benefits no one."
"You initiated the trouble, so you should bear the main responsibility. If you really want reconciliation, you need to show sincerity," Lin Xi spoke assertively, displaying a stance that they must see tangible benefits before making a deal. While she didn’t explicitly demand a huge compensation, her attitude made it clear that compensation was inevitable.
Xue Wang’s people frowned and said, "You do not wish to reconcile so easily, hence you have stayed here looking for an opportunity to launch another attack on Dark City, haven’t you?"
To this, Irina explained, "No, we are just resting. After all, we have spent such a long time in the Dark Primitive Mountain Forest, and we’re not in good condition. We need to rest well before hitting the road again. Moreover, many of our companions are lost in the Dark Primitive Mountain; we cannot simply abandon them. We believe they are still alive, so we are waiting for their return. We can’t help it, our bonds run deep."
Gu Fan tapped the table and then spoke up, "If it’s a battle you want, we will stand our ground until the end. I haven’t yet settled accounts for my second granduncle; you are already thinking of reconciliation."
Xue Wang’s people adopted an unyielding stance, "We have also suffered considerable losses; that should count as settlement enough."
"Bullshit!" Gu Fan stood up angrily, throwing aside his chair, "The vampires who died at my hand were just underlings of Organization X, not a significant loss to you. Moreover, it was your Organization X who sent them to kill me; their deaths are well deserved. The account cannot be settled this way."