Chapter 904: No Support
Yang Haoran wore a smile, showing no anger despite the Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative directing his remarks at him.
"You're mistaken in what you're saying. Our Underworld Office and the Spirit Police have always been in a cooperative relationship, whether in the past or now, and it has remained so, at least since I, Yang Haoran, became the Emissary of Death for the Lecheng Underworld Office. It's only natural for our Underworld Office to have a close relationship with the Administrative Courtyard, given our cooperation with the Spirit Police. As for the extent of our Underworld Office's support for the Administrative Courtyard this time, it certainly won't be small. " Yang Haoran said with a smile.
"Oh? I wonder how Emissary Yang intends to support the Administrative Courtyard. I'm very curious, and I believe everyone present is equally curious. " The Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative spoke.
"Heh heh, even if you hadn't asked, I would have answered. I won't send a single soldier to be permanently stationed with the Spirit Police, but if the Administrative Courtyard ever faces trouble, my Lecheng Underworld Office will lend its full support. I said 'full support,' not 'as much support as possible. ' If necessary, I can even go to the battlefield myself."
Yang Haoran spoke these words with an air of nonchalance, as if he were discussing some trivial matter. However, his declaration sent a considerable shockwave through the other attendees.
They were all acutely aware that, given the current situation, it was only a matter of time before other cities or nations would eye Lecheng as prey, then send their armies to invade it. With Lecheng's current strength, resisting such an onslaught seemed highly improbable. In that event, there would be only one outcome: being swallowed by other powers.
Yang Haoran's promise at this moment clearly intended to bind the Lecheng Underworld Office and the Lecheng Administrative Courtyard together. If war were to break out, could the Lecheng Underworld Office truly fend off foreign enemies?
It was true that Yang Haoran had the powerful Underworld Office backing him, but if other forces were determined to devour Lecheng, they likely wouldn't concern themselves with such matters.
"Well, is my support sincere enough? " Yang Haoran asked the Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative with a smile.
"If Emissary Yang truly keeps his word, then I would have no choice but to admire Emissary Yang."
The Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative neither said "yes" nor "no," but instead spoke these words to Yang Haoran.
"Heh heh, of course, I will keep my word. I'm just curious how your Corpse-Controlling Gate intends to support the Administrative Courtyard? " Yang Haoran asked with a smile.
"I offer no support."
The Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative's answer was blunt, and his words likewise astonished everyone present. None of them had expected the Corpse-Controlling Gate to offer no support whatsoever to the Administrative Courtyard.
The Administrative Courtyard was Lecheng's official power. To remain in Lecheng, one had to show the Administrative Courtyard at least some deference. Moreover, the Administrative Courtyard still controlled the Spirit Police, a force that, while unable to withstand attacks from major cities, certainly had no trouble dealing with minor sects and factions within Lecheng's borders.
The Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative's current words clearly indicated he didn't even wish to grant the Administrative Courtyard a shred of courtesy.
However, Zhu Rong showed no anger at this. She looked at the Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative with a smile and asked, laughing,
"Is the remuneration our Administrative Courtyard offers unsatisfactory to you? If so, we can discuss it further. I believe I can come up with compensation that will satisfy you."
The Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative lightly waved his hand, then spoke.
"No need. The compensation I desire, Administrative Chief, you cannot provide."
A hint of doubt flickered in Zhu Rong's heart, yet the smile on her face remained completely unchanged.
"Heh heh, you haven't even said what it is. How do you know I can't provide it? " Zhu Rong asked with a chuckle.
"I desire a large quantity of human Corpses. Can you provide those, Administrative Chief? " the Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative asked.
At his words, not only did Zhu Rong momentarily stiffen, but even Qin Jie's brow furrowed slightly.
"Corpses are the true treasure for our Corpse-Controlling Gate. Lecheng is currently very peaceful, and while this peace is temporary in my eyes, if our Corpse-Controlling Gate wishes to acquire a large quantity of human Corpses in Lecheng, it definitely won't be satisfied in the short term. Therefore, we must move to another location—a place embroiled in war, where there are countless Corpses. " The Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative stated.
"Before the world descended into chaos, wasn't your Corpse-Controlling Gate doing just fine in Lecheng? " Wang Yiming asked.
"Before the world descended into chaos, there was no war across the entire New Beginning Realm. Staying anywhere was the same; we had no choice. Even if we wanted to acquire Corpses back then, we could only use underhanded means to obtain them. But now, the situation is different. Now we have a choice, so why should we continue to stay in Lecheng?"
Wang Yiming offered no reply to the Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative's question, for the question no longer required an answer.
Seeing that Wang Yiming had no intention of responding, the Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative turned his gaze back to Zhu Rong.
"Actually, the compensation offered by the Administrative Chief is quite tempting to me. However, compared to acquiring a large quantity of human Corpses, the latter appeals to me more. Only with vast amounts of flesh and blood can my 'darlings' increase their strength more quickly."
Qin Jie, whose brow was already slightly furrowed, heard the Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative's words and couldn't help but furrow her brow even deeper.
"The dead are sacred. Yet your Corpse-Controlling Gate refines human Corpses into Corpses, and then allows Corpses to feed on human flesh and blood. Your methods are utterly abhorrent! Don't you worry that one day you will face retribution?"
Qin Jie spoke in a deep voice, her tone laden with undisguised displeasure.
Hearing this, the Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative shifted his gaze from Zhu Rong to Qin Jie, and couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.
"Retribution? In my eyes, it is only those without strength who suffer retribution, constantly enduring its torment. Once one possesses strength, and that strength reaches a certain level, what retribution could there be? Because you yourself become retribution, and you can inflict it upon anyone you wish."
Upon hearing this, Qin Jie couldn't help but gently shake her head, clearly disagreeing with the Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative's assertion.
"Emissary Yang is an Emissary of Death of the Underworld Office. You can ask him whether people like you will face retribution after death. I can tell you with full responsibility that retribution will certainly come. So, I advise you, turn back early and stop committing such evil acts. Man acts, Heaven is watching; when retribution arrives, it will be too late for you to regret it."
The Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative scoffed at Qin Jie's words, a mocking expression even appearing on his face.
"When someone like me dies, it's highly likely my soul will undergo Soul Transformation. If my soul is dissipated, it will be impossible for me to even enter the Underworld to suffer torment, so what do I have to worry about? Even if my soul isn't dissipated, and is sent to the Underworld to suffer, that's still something for after death. Why should I, a living person, concern myself with matters after I die?"
The Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative successively posed two questions to Qin Jie. Qin Jie was considerably angered by the Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative's words, but she didn't flare up. Instead, she took a deep breath, and the anger in her heart subsided. Then, she gently shook her head at the Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative once more.
"Your way of thinking is too extreme. I'll say it again: it's still not too late for you to turn back now. Don't fall deeper and deeper."
The Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative wore an amused expression. Just as Qin Jie didn't understand his methods and views, he likewise didn't understand Qin Jie's ideas, and even found them utterly repulsive. He didn't possess Qin Jie's good temper; not only did he display his contempt and revulsion on his face, but his words were also barbed.
"Heh heh, turn back? How would I turn back? Should I just abandon everything now and join your Saint Mother Sect, becoming your Saint Mother's most loyal follower from now on, how about that?"
The Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative's words were intended to be a jab at Qin Jie, but Qin Jie not only didn't get angry, she instead nodded gently at the Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative.
"Our Saint Mother Sect rejects no one. As long as you genuinely repent and promise to wholeheartedly pursue goodness from now on, the Saint Mother will surely forgive you, and you can naturally become a member of our Saint Mother Sect."
Qin Jie spoke with utmost sincerity, not the slightest hint of jest. The Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative felt his head throb with annoyance. If the setting hadn't been inappropriate, he truly would have felt the urge to strike.
"My abilities are limited; I cannot handle a talent like you. Truly incomprehensible."
The Corpse-Controlling Gate Representative spoke coldly, then turned his gaze to Zhu Rong, no longer daring to entangle himself with Qin Jie. He feared that if he continued, he truly wouldn't be able to resist attacking Qin Jie.
"Administrative Chief, I apologize for this matter. I have my own plans, and I cannot assist with this favor. I hope you can understand. I have other matters to attend to, so I won't remain here. You all can discuss at your leisure."
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