Chapter 1445: Chapter 1445: Refusal to Rely Chapter 1445: Chapter 1445: Refusal to Rely For Ai Shouxian,

Although he had not been in contact with Ye Qiubai for a long time, from the previous few incidents, he could tell that Ye was not someone who dwelled on conspiracies and tricks and that he was a sword cultivator.

Sword cultivators have their good and bad sides.

But for a sword cultivator, one is either extremely good or extremely evil.

Whatever they do, they don’t disguise or engage in crooked paths.

Otherwise, such a person would not be able to progress far in the path of sword cultivation.

Moreover, the words that Ye Qiubai had just spoken had completely made up Ai Shouxian’s mind.

Clinging to a power was definitely not a way to return to the peak.

Moreover, the Dai Family eyed them covetously, not to mention whether they would help them return to their peak. It would be good enough if they didn’t bleed them dry in the process.

Therefore, if he really had to choose, Ai Shouxian would prefer to place his hopes on Ye Qiubai.

When Ye Qiubai heard Ai Shouxian’s message transmission, he hesitated slightly. However, considering that the Ai Family wanted to help him gather the materials needed to build a ship and had provided some leads, Ye Qiubai nodded and agreed.

Although the Origin Gold was in the hands of the Dai Family, it was not something he could obtain just by pledging allegiance to them.

Seeing this, Ai Shouxian’s face brightened. With the support from Ye Qiubai and without hesitation, he looked at the Dai Family head and smiled, “This matter was never fully decided, and since my daughter has always refused, let’s forget about it.”

Upon hearing this, the Dai Family head, the elders, and Dai Heng all frowned.

They believed this matter should proceed without any surprises; the Ai Family had to agree even if they were unwilling.

If they disagreed, the Dai Family would start targeting the Ai Family openly. Coupled with the covetous looks from other powers, it was absolutely impossible for the Ai Family to rise again or even avoid annihilation!

Rumors of the Dai Family and Ai Family preparing for a marriage alliance had even started circulating outside.

Wasn’t this an already settled matter? How could the Ai Family back out now?

That was indeed a resounding slap in the face for them.

Dai Heng directly looked towards Ye Qiubai, his expression quite unsightly.

At that time, outside the Mo Xun attic, he had said that unless the forces behind you and your own strength surpassed mine, it would be impossible to contend against him.

Now, it seemed he might have underestimated the other party.

The Dai Family head, with a somber look, turned to Ai Shouxian and asked in a deep voice, “Are you sure you want to do this? Have you considered the consequences?”

Seeing that the other party had removed all pretenses.

Ai Shouxian showed no amicable expression either, sneering, “What, by marrying off our daughter to the Dai Family and then never having a chance to rise again? I certainly don’t think your Dai Family will kindly help us.”

The Dai Family head’s eyes gleamed with a murderous intent, a chilling aura emanating from him, “Even though it won’t allow you to rise again, at least no one will bother you anymore. Being a mid-tier power is still better than being annihilated, right?”

Ai Shouxian retorted, “If it really comes to that, we might as well fight. I believe our ancestors would not agree to be subservient under your feet.”

The Dai Family head stood up and said, “Since you’ve already decided, to redeem our Dai Family’s reputation, this matter naturally cannot be settled just like this, don’t you think?”

With those words, it meant that the Dai Family was ready to openly wage war against the Ai Family.

Ai Zhi looked anxiously at Ai Shouxian, who also showed slight hesitation in his eyes.

But when he looked towards Ye Qiubai,

He gritted his teeth and said, “I think so too.”

How difficult is it for a power that has declined from its peak to rise again?

Not only would they have to face countless forces targeting them from the outside—after all, they still had some foundation—many who were originally weaker than the Ai Family would scramble to take a piece of the pie.

At the same time, internal weakening and corruption also needed to be addressed.

Therefore, in times of internal strife and external threat, the only way to make a robust comeback was to administer a drastic measure, succeed or die trying!

“Fine, let it be a contest of skills, then. I will not see you out.” The head of the Dai Family turned his back.

Just as Ai Shouxian was about to leave, he heard Ye Qiubai say, “Sell the Primordial Gold to me.”

The head of the Dai Family turned around, frowned, and asked, “Who are you? Are you with the Ai Family?”

Before Ye Qiubai could reply, Dai Heng quietly explained to the head of the Dai Family.

Then he realized, “It seems you are the one giving the Ai Family confidence.”

“But why do you think I would sell the Primordial Gold to you? Since you know the Dai Family has it, you should also know what we intend to use it for, don’t you?”

Ye Qiubai replied indifferently, “Everything has a price, just name yours.”

“Oh?” The head of the Dai Family scoffed, “Then how about this, you join our Dai Family and become a guest elder, and I will give you the Primordial Gold. How about that?”

Ai Shouxian could see the exceptional nature of Ye Qiubai, and naturally, so could the head of the Dai Family.

He couldn’t see through Ye Qiubai’s realm, perhaps he was at the same level as the Ancestor.

Ai Shouxian’s sudden attitude change was naturally because of this young man.

Ye Qiubai replied indifferently, “That’s impossible.”

“Then let me tell you, other than that, you cannot possibly get your hands on the Primordial Gold,” the head of the Dai Family responded.

Upon hearing this, Ye Qiubai did not insist and turned to leave.

Seeing this, Ai Shouxian and Ai Zhi also followed him.

On the way, Ai Shouxian said with some remorse, “I’m sorry, Senior Ye, because of me, you couldn’t get the Primordial Gold.”

Ye Qiubai didn’t mind and said softly, “It’s fine, we’ll just look for other options.”

If they truly couldn’t obtain it, there was nothing they could do.

They would have to look elsewhere.

…

When Ye Qiubai and the others returned to the Ai Family,

news spread throughout Yulin City like a plague.

The marriage alliance between the Dai Family and the Ai Family was canceled, and the Dai Family officially commenced hostilities against the Ai Family.

Instantly, the Dai Family’s shops and those wishing to target the Ai Family ceased their cooperation with the Ai Family.

Influenced by the Dai Family, the Ai Family’s bustling shops began to turn cold and deserted.

It can be said, that in just one day, the Ai Family suffered tremendous losses.

The conflict between the families did not escalate to violence lightly.

However, even if it was just an economic strike at the Ai Family, even without the Dai Family’s direct involvement, other mid-level families and sects would drain the Ai Family completely.

In the great hall of the Ai Family.

All the elders gathered in a grave meeting.

“If this continues, it won’t work. The external economy has been completely choked off, soon our resources will be exhausted, and without cultivation resources, our guest elders will leave us too.”

“If we must, we’ll have to rely on our own efforts to gather resources from the Qingming Sea.”

Ai Shouxian gravely nodded, “If that’s the case, let’s proceed then. Deploy all three of our sea ships and see what their next move will be.”

At this moment, Ye Qiubai also stood up and said, “I’m going too.”

While gathering resources, he would also monitor any changes in the Qingyun Order’s aura.

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