Chapter 895: Inspection Emissary |
After True Monarch Profound Wind arrived here, he could only watch from a distance and didn't dare to get too close. If both sides went berserk and dragged him into the melee, that would be troublesome. It would be a big joke if he got injured or killed.
Shang Han True Monarch looked at True Monarch Profound Wind with a hint of disdain. Knowing the details about the other party, he didn't think much of this newly descended person.
However, there was still a use for him at the moment.
Shang Han True Monarch shouted loudly, "Brother Xuanfeng, these rebels are openly causing chaos, attacking the industries of our Grand Unity Merchant Alliance. Are you just going to sit back and ignore it?"
True Monarch Profound Wind was only here to perform his duty and didn't want to get involved in the mess between the two sides. Even the Governor Zhang Wei, who held significant power, kept his distance from him. How could he, a loose cultivator, dare to easily provoke them?
As for You Hongzhi True Monarch's group, their past relationships were not worth mentioning; their connections were worthless.
However, he had long heard about the cause and effect of this matter. These people were forced into a corner and were making a final desperate struggle. True Monarch Profound Wind didn't want to be dragged into their mess.
He simply pretended not to hear Shang Han True Monarch's words and acted as if he were deaf.
He had made up his mind not to help either side and firmly refused to get involved in the current dispute.
More importantly, within the Grand Unity Merchant Alliance, Tool and Talisman League, and Wonderful Pill Union, there were internal problems. Although they appeared to be on the same front, joining forces to plot against the local forces of Jiuqu Province, there were still many conflicts and disputes among the three big merchant families.
When they were in the Dali Dynasty, they couldn't avoid open or hidden conflicts, vying for power and position. However, in Jiuqu Province, with greater interests at stake, they temporarily united to deal with the local cultivation forces.
If the Grand Unity Merchant Alliance suffered a loss of two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, the other two families would undoubtedly be pleased. The larger the losses for the Grand Unity Merchant Alliance, the less say they would have when dividing the spoils of war in the future.Shang Han True Monarch, experienced and knowledgeable, how could he not see through these little schemes?
He glanced at the Primordial Spirit True Monarchs of Wonderful Pill Union and Tool and Talisman League next to him.
Although these guys were currently allies, once the local forces of Jiuqu Province were wiped out, they would become the biggest competitors.
Suddenly, Shang Han True Monarch fell silent and didn't continue the verbal dispute with the enemy.
In his mind, he was thinking about how to rescue their two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs with the least cost.
With Shang Han True Monarch not speaking, You Hongzhi True Monarch and the others on the opposite side also refrained from provoking further.
Their goal was not to fight to the death but to resolve the crisis and escape their respective dilemmas.
Among the three big merchant families, the Grand Unity Merchant Alliance was the strongest and held the dominant position.
The Primordial Spirit True Monarchs of Wonderful Pill Union and Tool and Talisman League exchanged meaningful glances but didn't speak first.
For a moment, a rare silence enveloped the scene.
Time passed slowly, and no one tried to break the current stalemate.
After a long while, a figure flew over from a distance.
Before the figure approached, True Monarch Profound Wind recognized who it was.
It was Shui Ling True Monarch from Shui Ling Pavilion, just like True Monarch Profound Wind, an Inspection Emissary of Jiuqu Province.
Originally, Shui Ling Pavilion was a major Primordial Spirit sect in the south of Jiuqu League. Before Qing Gu True Monarch allied with the Dali Dynasty, Shui Ling Pavilion had deep ties and secret communications with the Dali Dynasty.
After the Dali Dynasty launched a full-scale invasion of Jiuqu League, Shui Ling Pavilion naturally became a willing collaborator.
Later, when the Dali Dynasty rewarded its supporters, Shui Ling Pavilion received many benefits.
Shui Ling True Monarch was a crafty and resourceful person, who had made powerful friends in the court of the Dali Dynasty.
Although she and True Monarch Profound Wind held the same title as Inspection Emissaries of Jiuqu Province, their status was completely different.
When the nearby garrison reported the conflict happening here, Shui Ling True Monarch promptly found an excuse to avoid getting involved and left this unfortunate situation for True Monarch Profound Wind to handle.
True Monarch Profound Wind was surprised. He had clearly avoided her, so why did she appear here again?
He was about to greet her and take the opportunity to inquire if there was anything he didn't know about the situation when another Primordial Spirit True Monarch flew in from a distance.This person is True Monarch White Crow, a member of the Dark Alliance branch in Jiuqu Province, holding the position of Inspection Emissary just like True Monarch Profound Wind.
This was a customary practice of the Dali Dynasty, appointing local cultivators who voluntarily surrendered and were relatively reliable as Inspection Emissaries. Leveraging their familiarity with the local situation, they were responsible for maintaining order and suppressing local issues.
In the Dali Dynasty's administrative system, these Inspection Emissaries were a level above the garrisons stationed in various regions. If there were matters beyond the garrisons' capabilities, they would generally be handed over to the Inspection Emissaries to handle.
After True Monarch White Crow flew over, he didn't greet others first but immediately expressed his relief, "Fortunately, I'm not too late. I'm glad you haven't started a serious fight yet."
Upon seeing the appearance of the three Inspection Emissaries, Meng Zhang was certain. He knew all three of them and understood their responsibilities.
The Governor's Office had already taken action secretly, allowing the Inspection Emissaries to intervene and classify this incident as an ordinary conflict.
If the Grand Unity Merchant Alliance had really succeeded in framing You Hongzhi True Monarch and his group as rebels, the people present would have been powerful military experts from the Northern Garrison.
"Everyone, you all come from major cultivation forces with vast backgrounds, numerous disciples, and significant influence."
"Don't let personal disputes lead to a violent confrontation here, disturbing the peace and tranquility of the province."
True Monarch White Crow didn't greet anyone and flew to the middle of the two groups, loudly appealing to them.
"A personal dispute? It's clearly rebels causing trouble," Shang Han True Monarch couldn't help but retort with a chuckle.
True Monarch White Crow seemed to have not heard his words and continued talking.
His words were nothing more than persuading both sides not to act impulsively and not to continue fighting. He emphasized the importance of peace and suggested that any unresolved disputes should be reported to the Dali Dynasty's officials for mediation.
After True Monarch White Crow spoke, Shui Ling True Monarch flew over and joined in, echoing his sentiments.
Their message was the same – they urged everyone not to resort to violence due to personal grievances.
According to the laws of the Dali Dynasty, private conflicts between cultivators were subject to punishment.
True Monarch Profound Wind stood there dumbfounded, wondering what had gotten into his two colleagues. Not only did they get involved in this matter, but they also used these humorous arguments to persuade both sides to make peace.
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