Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San-Chapter 972 - 970: I’m Just a Member of the Blue Golden Tree Clan

Tang San said, "In that case, if I agree to Brother Xu’s request and return this divine tool to you after the martial arts tournament, without raising the price and just using the original price I bought it at, what do you think, Brother Xu?"

Xu Anyu was stunned for a moment; he had not expected Tang San to respond in such a way. Before approaching Tang San, he had prepared himself for rejection and even had various arguments ready to persuade Tang San, including threats and enticements. Yet he never imagined Tang San would reply as he did.

Tang San sighed, "Brother Xu, you are the patriarch of the Light Dragon Clan and the future Crystal City Master. The dragon bloodline is already the most superior existence amongst the Monster Race. Thus, you have always been the favored child of heaven, the strongest at your level. But my Blue Golden Tree Clan is different. We have the state but lack in combat. Before I became the patriarch, to avoid being hunted down, our clansmen, even those who are at the King level or above, didn’t dare to step out of the inner city of Jianmu City. How sorrowful is that?"

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"The revival of the Tree Ancestor has finally given us some opportunity to step out, but I still clearly understand we cannot change our fate of being seen as a resource. Under such circumstances, what can we do? What I can lead my people to do is to fight for as much living space as possible. Hence, when I reported my duties, I proposed to the Ancestral Court that the Blue Golden Tree Clan become a neutral race, to go to the major cities in the future, to help sort out the life force and provide sufficient life energy support for all races. Only in this way can our race, which is treated as a resource, become more valuable and satisfy the powerful races that covet us without being hunted down."

Speaking to this point, Tang San’s face showed helplessness, and even a touch of sorrow. Xu Anyu couldn’t help but feel his blood boiling as he listened.

Survival of the fittest has always been the law of life in Demon Monster Land. The weak are always bullied, even to the point of extinction. Xu Anyu, of course, knew about the situation of the Blue Golden Tree Clan—the Dragon Clan has also acted against this race.

"Neutral? What do you mean?" Xu Anyu asked curiously.

Tang San said, "The revival of the Tree Ancestor granted the brand to our clansmen, especially those at the King level or above. With the Tree Ancestor Brand, as long as our original bodies are based in a main city, we can help that city gather and refine life energy within and around it, upgrading it into higher-level Life Force. This will be greatly beneficial to the lives within the main city. Some of the resources born from it can also be offered for the city’s use."

"That’s a good thing!" Xu Anyu’s heart jumped; as a clever dragon, it immediately understood the benefits.

Tang San nodded and said, "Indeed, it is a good thing. Furthermore, with the protection of the Tree Ancestor Brand, we don’t need to worry about persecution anymore. As long as we activate the Tree Ancestor Brand, our clansmen can self-destruct, producing tremendous destructive power and alerting the Tree Ancestor. Anyone who kills one of our clansmen with the Tree Ancestor Brand will become an enemy and will be stripped of their bloodline’s origin of life by the Tree Ancestor, leading to their decline. That’s why neutrality is our clan’s future. With such status, we can avoid persecution and live in peace. In the future, the main cities will not only refrain from oppressing our clansmen, but will also protect us to improve the development of their own cities. Mutual benefit is the key to longevity."

Xu Anyu gazed at Tang San in front of him, his eyes reflecting contemplation; he had to admit, he was moved. If Tang San’s proposal could be realized, the abundant life energy would be a tremendous help to any main city.

Tang San continued, "I won’t conceal the truth from Brother Xu. The life energy of Demon Monster Land is ultimately limited. Even though we are now the center of the entire plane, the high-level life energy still has a quantifiable limit. Purifying it from regular life energy takes a long time, and the earlier we start, the better the effect. There are more than a dozen main cities!"

Everyone present is wise, no need for over-explanation. Xu Anyu could naturally understand as well.

"Chief Jin, do you want me to help you by leveraging my established position within your clan?" Xu Anyu said.

Tang San gave a faint smile, "If Brother Xu is willing to help, that would be best. After all, I believe that you are the rightful controller of Crystal City."

Xu Anyu said in a deep voice, "If Chief Jin is willing to return the Light Dragon Spear to me now, I can agree. And I promise you, as long as I can control Crystal City. Even if the Ancestral Court does not agree to your clan’s neutral position, the gates of Crystal City will open to the Blue Golden Tree Clan, and the Dragon Clan will ensure the safety of all members of the Blue Golden Tree Clan within Crystal City."

He was very decisive, so he made an accurate judgment right away. Naturally, he knew what was most beneficial for Crystal City. However, he was not yet the Master of Crystal City, so he could not be too definitive.

Tang San sighed, "Brother Xu, you still don’t understand what I mean. Do you think I wanted to take the Light Dragon Spear? What use do I have for the Light Dragon Spear? I am from the Plant-class. The main reason I participated in the auction was that you are too strong! In the Battle of Domination, your power was too threatening to the other contestants. What I can assure you is that after the competition, the Light Dragon Spear will be returned to you. But I also hope that Brother Xu will support our clan’s neutral position in the future."

Xu Anyu was extremely intelligent and instantly understood Tang San’s meaning. Tang San’s message was already clear. Taking the Light Dragon Spear was not his own intention, but it was in the interest of the Rihchen Empire; as a member of the Rihchen Empire, what could he do? But after the competition, it wouldn’t be that important, which is why he had previously inquired whether Xu Anyu wanted the Light Dragon Spear for the competition or for the Light Dragon Clan.

Taking a deep breath, a faint coldness flickered in Xu Anyu’s eyes, "I understand now, thank you Chief Jin for your candidness. I will consider what you’ve said. Thank you." After speaking, he nodded slightly to Tang San and turned to leave.

Watching his receding back, Tang San’s mouth curved slightly upward. No wonder Jingjing thought so highly of him, he truly was a character. After clarifying the situation, he didn’t say more, as he understood that during the conflict between the two clans, Tang San could not possibly return the Light Dragon Spear to him at this moment. This was the dirty laundry between the Rihchen Empire and the Tianyu Empire, not something a City Master could decide. The Blue Golden Tree Clan was merely a pawn. Besides, since the Blue Golden Tree Clan was not particularly adept at combat, even the Tianyu Empire couldn’t do much with this pawn. Moreover, Tang San had also indicated the future neutral position the Blue Golden Tree Clan hoped to maintain, as well as the role of converging Life Force for the main city. These were things Xu Anyu needed to ponder deeply.

"Are you making me take the blame again? You’re quite good at making use of others. Xu Anyu certainly cannot imagine how much more cunning you are than he expects," the voice of the Tianyang Spirit King came with annoyance within Tang San’s divine consciousness.

Tang San replied with a wry smile on his face, "Your Majesty, I’m wronged! What can I do? I’m just a member of the Blue Golden Tree Clan!"

He knew that the Tianyang Spirit King was paying attention to his conversation with Xu Anyu; Tang San had intentionally let him hear it.

"Hmph," the Tianyang Spirit King snorted coldly but said nothing more.