"Deal?"
Xiao Li and Old Man Lu immediately widened their eyes and looked at Ying Zheng. In confusion, Old Man Lu frowned and asked,"
"I wonder what kind of deal does Lord Qin want to make with us that will allow Ancient Loulan to be at peace forever?”
"It's very simple!"
Ying Zheng's eyes shone brightly as he said in a deep voice,"
"I want Ancient Loulan to become a part of Great Qin, and I want Ancient Loulan's people to become Great Qin's people. This way, Great Qin will naturally have the responsibility to ensure that Loulan can live peacefully.”
"Impossible!"
Xiao Li and Old Man Lu rejected Ying Zheng almost at the same time. At the same time, Xiao Li looked at Ying Zheng with an anxious look and said,"
"Lord Qin, Ancient Loulan has been a legend in the desert since ancient times. It is a place isolated from the world. It is impossible for Loulan to appear in the eyes of the secular world.”
"Catastrophe?"
The corners of Ying Zheng's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a disdainful smile as he asked,"
"Don't tell me you don't think that Lou Lan is facing a catastrophe? Without the dragon soul, it won't be long before Lou Lan's life force runs dry, and all of you will die in the boundless desert. At that time, Lou Lan will truly become a legend, forever a part of history.”
"That's why Xiao Li has to bring the dragon soul back to save Lou Lan no matter what!!”
Xiao Li looked at Ying Zheng with a resolute face and said fearlessly,"
"I beg the King of Qin to grant Xiao Li's wish. Please pity the countless people in Ancient Loulan who are suffering and let Xiao Li bring the dragon soul back to Loulan!!”
While speaking, Xiao Li, who was kneeling in front of Ying Zheng, pressed her forehead against the cold ground, begging Dark Lady of Nine Heavens to show her spirit and let Ying Zheng let her go.
"The dragon soul is something that I have my eyes on. Even if the Yellow Emperor was alive, I wouldn't let you take it away, let alone you begging me.”
Unfortunately, the Dark Lady of the Nine Heavens was only a legend after all. Ying Zheng did not show any mercy when faced with Xiao Li's begging, and continued to say firmly,"
"So if you want to save Loulan, you can only choose to hand over the dragon soul to me and make the entire Loulan submit to me. Then, you can bring me to Ancient Loulan to save your clansmen who are about to be slaughtered. Otherwise, even if you really bring the dragon soul back, you will only see a pile of corpses.”
Old Man Lu and Xiao Li turned pale with fright. Old Man Lu hurriedly said,
"Where does Your Majesty come from?"
"Do you think I'm the only one who wants to get the dragon soul and enter Loulan?”
Ying Zheng sneered, looked at Xiao Li and Old Man Lu, whose faces were gradually turning pale, and continued,"
"I received news that the Xiang Clan of Chu State had already split into two groups three days ago. One of them headed towards the Desolate Desert while the other disguised themselves as commoners to search for the dragon soul.”
"Even the Crown Prince of Yan Country, Yan Dan, has already invited the strongest assassin group of the Qin Country, the Eight Petites, to go to Loulan to fight for the dragon soul and the treasures of Loulan and the Sword of Chiyou that everyone covets.”
"Do you think that they will treat your people with respect when they break through the gates of Loulan? Or would they choose to remain indifferent after seeing the ancient war machine and Lou Lan's treasures?”
At this point, Ying Zheng's previous friendliness was no longer there. He stood up, looked at the door, and said coldly,"
"Don't think that you can bargain with me just because I said I want to make a deal with you. You don't have the right or the capital.”
"Without us, even if Lord Qin obtained the dragon soul, he wouldn't be able to find the entrance to Loulan. Moreover, His Majesty doesn't even know where the dragon soul is.”
Xiao Li looked at Ying Zheng with a determined look, as if he was ready to fight to the death.
"It doesn't matter to me whether I enter Loulan or not. Besides, there are no absolute things in this world, just like the secrets of Loulan.”
Facing Xiao Li's threat, Ying Zheng smiled nonchalantly, looked at the stubborn girl in front of him and continued,"
"If you were really isolated from the world, how could the dragon soul wander outside the desert? Why did you walk out of the desert to look for the dragon soul? If your Ancient Loulan was really a legend, how did outsiders discover it?”
"That's why you said that I can't enter Loulan. That's because you thought that someone would take the dragon soul out of Loulan back then, and that someone would be willing to take me into Loulan now, as long as I give enough benefits…”
"Moreover, even if the two of you die in front of me, I can easily obtain the Dragon Soul Pixiu in your hands. If I don't speak, do you really think I don't know that it's in your arms at this moment?”
He winked at the terrified Xiao Li mockingly, then continued,"
" As long as I can get the dragon soul, which is the source of Lou Lan's energy, I can get the entire Lou Lan. As for the wealth, I don't care about it, but…"
"However, if we can't send the dragon soul back to Loulan in time, your Ancient Loulan will turn into dust in the desert and become a legend forever.”
"That's all I've said. It's up to you to decide whether to make this deal or not. However, I don't have time for you to think about it. The assassins of the Eight Petites are coming soon.”
Old Man Lu, whose face had turned ashen after hearing Ying Zheng's words, suddenly asked,"
"Since the king wants the dragon soul, how can he let the people of Loulan live in eternal peace?”
"I will give a piece of land within Great Qin to the people of Loulan. At that time, all of the people of Loulan will be able to walk out of the desert and will no longer be threatened by the desert.”
"Your Majesty, is this true?"
Old Man Lu stared at Ying Zheng with his eyes wide open, as if he could not believe that Ying Zheng would do such a thing for them.
Even though Ancient Loulan was isolated from the world, it existed in the desert. The illusions they faced were far harsher than they had imagined.
If they could leave the desert and obtain the protection of Great Qin, it would be good news for Ancient Loulan.
If that was the case, it didn't seem like a big deal even if he lost the dragon soul. Moreover, the dragon soul had always been the root of trouble…
Ying Zheng did not get angry at Old Man Lu's doubts, but said resolutely,"
"I am the ruler of a country. How can my words not count?”
"However, if we give up on Loulan, will we give up everything that the people of Loulan have guarded for generations?”
Xiao Li was well aware of the importance of Ying Zheng's suggestion to Loulan, but she was still hesitant.
"The Sword of Chiyou that you are guarding, I will naturally help you get rid of it. As for the mechanical giant inside, how about letting it be buried in the desert forever?”Ying Zheng said with a smile.
Xiao Li lowered his head and thought for a long time. Finally, he looked at Old Man Lu and nodded.
"In that case, I'll leave everything to Lord Qin.”
Ying Zheng nodded in satisfaction, then cast a meaningful glance at Xiao Li. When she lowered her head subconsciously, the corners of his mouth curled up into a strange smile.
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