Sword Among Us

Absolute Nonsense, Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens, Zhao Wuji, and the hundreds of elites from Baokang County Town heard the profound meaning of Happy’s words.

He had not come over for a normal greeting, but to help Thunderous Battle build a place for himself in Baokang County Town!

The three sect masters were the ones who understand what he meant the best!

Even though Happy’s posture and tone were very gentle and polite, the trio understood very well that they were the ones who decided whether they could maintain the superficial peace.

Happy had come to them, and he used the most direct method to put on a display of force.

Twelve million taels of silver was nothing. In truth, Happy’s arrival in person had caused the three sects to sense an unprecedented shock and threat, though they would never admit it.

If Thunderous Battle had not taken the initiative to log off and avoid them so that they came away from their ambush empty-handed, and if Happy had not appeared in the crystal mine but in Baokang County Town, where the three sects were built, the situation would have been completely different!

Even Absolute Nonsense, the palace master of Jade Fox Palace, abruptly realized just how great was the intimidation factor hidden by Happy’s appearance alone.

He stared at Happy with a calm smile while scowling inside. He sighed deeply when a solemn atmosphere so great that they could not get rid of descended in the area.

“Brother Happy, I didn’t expect that you would also take a fancy on the resources in Shennongjia and that you would be so bold in doing things. Aside from saying that I admire you, I have nothing else to say.”

“You praise me too much.” Happy’s smile did not fade. “Heh heh! Everyone, you’re all the leaders of Baokang, and even if I want to gain a footing in Baokang, I do not wish for bloodshed to happen nor to become enemies with you. Harmony leads to wealth, you know?”

“Harmony leads to wealth?”

When Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens heard this, rage boiled in him, but he forced it down. “Yesterday, when your lot came here, they killed dozens of my men. I can’t tell just how this constitutes to the harmony that will lead to wealth.”

“Harmony leading to wealth relies on both parties working together. I heard about the matter yesterday. Blood River Sect, you’re very mighty. One of your lackeys actually told Thunderous Battle to get lost. Not even I would dare to do such a thing.

“I can only say that you sure have a way with leading your sect. If you think that you are the one being reasonable here and want to continue going up against us, I won’t mind settling matters with all of you…” Happy’s tone was not entirely pleasant when he spoke to Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens. His expression turned cold, and he enunciated his next words clearly, “Anytime, anywhere.”

The group’s expression changed.

It was especially so for Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens. His expression instantly turned very dark.

The temperature outside the mining cave dropped swiftly.

When Absolute Nonsense saw that the situation was not right, he quickly came out to mediate the situation.

“I do believe that this might be a misunderstanding. After all, the losses we suffered are not great. Why don’t we do this? Happy, since you intend to build a sect here in Baokang, we’ll be meeting each other often. Why don’t we return to the town and discuss matters? I will be the host and dissolve the conflict between both of you. Brother Nine Heavens, Brother Happy, what do you think?”

Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens was actually regretful once he noticed the change in the atmosphere. So once someone gave him a way out of the situation, there was simply no way he would not grab onto that lifeline.

When he saw Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens compromising, Happy smiled.

“Alright, if that’s the case, it is better for me to accept your kindness!”

In truth, he did not wish to completely turn against the three sects. It would be for the best if he could solve the problem calmly.

The people from the three sects released a huge breath of relief.

Even though Happy was dressed in normal blue robes and was full of weaknesses, no one dared to underestimate him, no matter how harmless and calm he appeared.

Practically every single person there had experienced a battle replay from Happy’s point of view, and once they saw his miraculous evasive abilities and his powerful as well as unconventional strategies, they would never underestimate him. Even though fighting spirit had lit up in their hearts upon seeing his fights, if they thought about things from the perspective of their sects, they did not wish to become enemies with him.

The group got on their horses.

Rumble! Rumble…

Happy rode in the middle of the three sects, but he showed no pressure while being surrounded by their elites. He chatted and laughed with Absolute Nonsense.

“Baokang County Town is indeed a place with a lot of talents. The strength of your top three sects alone is already greater than that of Gusu City.”

“We must be a joke to you. What else does Gusu City need to do to prove itself when a hero like you who can fight against an army of ten thousand appeared there? You make Baokang appear lusterless by yourself…” When he noticed Happy’s calmness and composure, Absolute Nonsense had a question for him. “By the way, might I know what you intend to name your future sect, Brother Happy?”

“Name? Heh heh, I haven’t thought about it yet.”

“You haven’t thought about it?” Absolute Nonsense was stunned. He could not quite believe it.

Meanwhile, Happy decided to be honest. “Baokang County Town has plenty of powerful players, and there will be strong outsiders who will come over as well. If we don’t get a place for ourselves soon, we will find it difficult to squeeze in at a later date. Names and all the other stuff are not that important compared to this.”

The group was stunned silent when everyone heard Happy’s explanation, and Zhao Wuji and Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens, who had thought that Happy was lying, put on contemplative expressions.

Absolute Nonsense could not help but size up the young man who seemed to be a full ten years younger than him and smiled wanly. “Those who are destined for greatness will not bother themselves with trifles. Brother Happy, your courage is indeed extraordinary. By the looks of it, Jade Fox Palace will soon have to give up its throne as the strongest sect in Baokang County Town.”

“Palace Master Absolute, you’re praising me too much. Next time, when my brother Thunderous Battle is here, he will have to rely on you. Please do work together with him.”

“That’s what we should do, but…” Absolute Nonsense exchanged a look with Zhao Wuji and Blood Rivers in Nine Heavens, and his tone changed. “Brother Happy, I believe that you know that Baokang County Town is no longer as it was a month ago. More resources have been discovered, and more sects have entered Baokang. In fact, even the three top sects have sent their men over to set up a base here for their branch sects. In truth, if the three of us did not form an alliance, the locals of Baokang would have long since lost the right to have a say in the division of resources.”

Happy nodded quietly. “I know. But since Baokang is still currently in your hands, that alone is proof of your abilities.”

The trio were rather proud to have obtained Happy’s acknowledgment.

“Brother Happy, it’s our honor that you regard our sects highly. However, it’s clear that the three top sects are no longer pleased with the current situation, and that includes Lu Mingyue’s Cold Moon Palace. I’m worried that soon enough, the spokespeople in Baokang will no longer be us.

“Happy, in truth, I believe that the three top sects will not be averse to the idea of working with you…” When Absolute Nonsense said the last sentence, he paid special attention to Happy’s expression.

“I don’t have too much interest in fighting over resources. My principle is that we should all work together harmoniously to gain wealth. Actually, I’ve come to the three of you because I wish for you to give Beautiful Robes Faction and Thunderous Battle’s sect a space in your resource points. We’re not looking to occupy your spots, but to simply have a spot in your resource points. I’m not the type who will take the initiative to go up against someone, but if someone comes up against me or my friends, I won’t stand by and watch.”

“Harmony leads to wealth?”

The trio were not idiots. They could sense the deep meaning behind Happy’s words.

Harmony leads to wealth meant that the parties involved would face risks together. Once one side was attacked, the other party would be dragged into the fight as well. It was the fastest way to form an alliance, unlike when each side occupied one place.

“So I wonder, would you be interested in working together with me?”

Happy continued to smile while he met the trio’s gazes that betrayed the temptation they felt.

At that moment, an injured black pigeon flew into the forest. Under the group’s surprised cries, it landed on Absolute Nonsense’s shoulder, and his expression changed drastically.

Immediately after, more black messenger pigeons with similar looks appeared above the forest, and the sound of flapping wings filled everyone’s ears. Aside from the people from Jade Fox Palace, the sect members of Righteous Sect and Blood River Sect also received similar messenger pigeons.

Boom!

Everyone’s expressions changed.

All three sects received emergency notices and requests for help at the same time!